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Posted on 5 January, 2021 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

RULE 5 Girl: (Telephone Filter) Good morning, Johnny. Have you seen The Grouch’s Twitter feed this morning?

JOHNNY: No, I’m still nursing my first cup of coffee. I haven’t looked at it for a couple of days. What’s up?

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Yesterday, he tweeted that he’s not responsible for his pingbacks because WordPress sends them.

JOHNNY: Uh, huh.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) He thinks that will let him skate at his contempt show cause hearing.

JOHNNY: Does he? I’ll take a look.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 2 January, 2021 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign help start the New Year four years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once. Receiver picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

DEEP VOTE: (Telephone Filter) Good evening, Mr. Atsign.

JOHNNY: Yes?

DEEP VOTE: (Telephone Filter) I have some more information for you. Meet me at the usual place and time.

SOUND: (Called Party’s POV) Line hung up. Dial tone.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

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Posted on 28 December, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first added to our holiday cheer five years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype phone rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Good morning, Johnny.

JOHNNY: Hello! How ya’ doin’?

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) I’m fine. I had a great time at the Christmas party.

JOHNNY: Yeah, it was good to see you again.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) What do you know about serving court papers?

JOHNNY: A bit. Here in Maryland, anyone over 18 can do it. I have occasionally. Why?

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) What do you know about the rules in Illinois?

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 19 December, 2020 by wjjhoge

After all the nonsense of 2016, the Lickspittle Broadcasting System crew was ready for some end-of-the-year time off. This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran four years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once. Receiver picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

CALLER: (Telephone Filter) I’d like to order a pizza to go. Hold the anchovies.

JOHNNY: You’ve got the wrong number.

CALLER: (Telephone Filter) Awwww, they never deliver up here anymore.

SOUND: (Johnny’s POV) Line hung up. Dial tone.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 16 December, 2020 by wjjhoge

Today is the seventh anniversary of the first episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype Ringing Once. Handset picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Hi, Johnny.

JOHNNY: Well, hello. What’s up?

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Do you remember that ex-con I told you about who is running a couple of not-for-profits over in your part of the country?

JOHNNY: The Bomber? Yeah, what about him?

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) He’s threatening bloggers with bogus lawsuits.

JOHNNY: Trying that lawfare scam?

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) It sure seems like it.

JOHNNY: I’ll look into it.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 15 December, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign is from six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Good morning, Johnny.

JOHNNY: Good morning. It’ been a while since you called. What’s up these days.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Nothing much with me, but The Bomber’s finally filed his opposition to the motions to dismiss his RICO suit.

JOHNNY: Oh, yeah. That was due yesterday.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) I just saw it on PACER.

JOHNNY: I guess I’ll take a look.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 1 December, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign is from six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

GRAYSON: (Telephone Filter) Hey, Johnny, I got your report. Thanks

JOHNNY: You’re welcome. I hope it’s useful.

GRAYSON: (Telephone Filter) Oh, I think so. The hearing is this afternoon.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 27 November, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran three years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Caller’s POV. Phone rings twice. Line picked up.

ZOMBIE: (Telephone Filter) Hello.

JOHNNY: Good morning, Pete. It’s Johnny Atsign. You left a message on my answering machine.

ZOMBIE: (Telephone Filter) Right. I was checking to see how the investigation was going on The Grouch’s story about his banking problem.

JOHNNY: I was just writing up my notes. I can give you a brief summary over the phone.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 17 November, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

GRAYSON: (Telephone Filter) Mr. Atsign, My name’s Grayson, Pete Grayson. I’m looking for someone to investigate an Internet-related problem.

JOHNNY: That’s what I do for a living. What’s your problem?

GRAYSON: (Telephone Filter) Online harassment. There’s this guy who’s convinced that I’m someone else, and he’s taking a grudge out on me.

JOHNNY: Sounds like something I’ve seen before.

GRAYSON: (Telephone Filter) Oh, you certainly have, Mr. Atsign. It’s The Grouch who is harassing me.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 22 September, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

BRAINIAC: (Telephone Filter) Hey, Atsign, it’s Brainiac. Sorry I missed your call.

JOHNNY: Yeah, well you’re the one who stated the game of telephone tag. What’s up?

BRAINIAC: (Telephone Filter) You know that I’ve been poking some fun at The Grouch?

JOHNNY: Yeah. So?

BRAINIAC: (Telephone Filter) So I’m starting to get some attention from Goodguys Unmasked.

JOHNNY: Uh, huh.

BRAINIAC: (Telephone Filter) I thought it would be useful to find out who is really writing the stuff.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 11 September, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first appeared three years ago today,

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SOUND: Skype rings once. Receiver picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

DEEP VOTE: (Telephone Filter) Good evening, Mr. Atsign.

JOHNNY: Yes?

DEEP VOTE: (Telephone Filter) I have some more information for you. Meet me at the usual place and time.

SOUND: (Called Party’s POV) Line hung up. Dial tone.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 8 September, 2020 by wjjhoge

Here’s a Johnny Atsign episode that first ran six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

OPERATOR: (Telephone Filter) Господин Atsign, Вот ваш звонок в Донецк.

JOHNNY: Cпасибо.

OPERATOR: (Telephone Filter) Идем дальше.

JOHNNY: Dimitri, it’s Johnny Atsign. Were you able to find the document?

DIMTRI: (Telephone Filter) Yes. The filing cabinet containing it escaped the fire. I don’t have the original, but I was able to photograph it.

JOHNNY: Great. Can you email it?

DIMTRI: (Telephone Filter) No. I mean photograph, as in film. In any case, I don’t have power for a scanner, but I’ll try to send the film roll out with a friend. You can get it developed. Meanwhile, I’m not sure how much longer the battery will last on this cell phone.

JOHNNY: Keep safe. And thanks.

DIMTRI: (Telephone Filter) OK, Johnny. I’m trying to keep a low profile, but things …

JOHNNY: Dimtri?

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 1 September, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Cell phone rings four times.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) Hey, Johnny, where are you?

JOHNNY: Off fishing. I told you guys that I was taking a break.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) I know, but where?

JOHNNY: It’s a secret spot. I’m near the headwaters of a river. I’m standing in in one state, and the stream is so narrow up here that I can bounce flies off the bank of the next state.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) I don’t need to know your exact location. What I want to know is how quickly you can get back.

JOHNNY: If I have things my way—several days. If it’s important, I can be back tomorrow morning.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) It’s important.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 28 August, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first appeared three years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Cell phone rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

[redacted]: (Telephone Filter) Hey, Johnny, are keeping your head above water?

JOHNNY: (Chuckles) Yeah. It’s not that hard. I’m back home.

[redacted]: (Telephone Filter) Did you find what we were looking for?

JOHNNY: That and more. This is going to open up several intriguing avenues for follow up.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 15 August, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran four years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Cell phone rings twice.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) Hey, Johnny, it’s Aaron. Can you meet me for lunch?

JOHNNY: Not unless you like Texas barbecue.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) I do, but what does that have to do with lunch today?

JOHNNY: I’m in San Antonio following up on leads, and I’m headed up to Austin after lunch.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) OK, lunch in Virginia isn’t gonna work. When will you be back?

JOHNNY: If things go well, I hope I can get a flight back in the morning.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 11 August, 2020 by wjjhoge

There’s a Chinese curse that goes, “May you come to the attention of the authorities.” This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign from five years ago today provides an example of how engaging in bogus finger pointing can … well, here’s the episode.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

MALLORY: (Telephone Filter) Good morning, Johnny, Rob Mallory.

JOHNNY: Hey, Rob. What’s up over at CID?

MALLORY: (Telephone Filter) Someone’s been sending emails to my boss and my boss’s boss.

JOHNNY: Really? Who would do a thing like that?

MALLORY: (Telephone Filter) The Grouch, and the emails are profusely illustrated.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 21 July, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign is from six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Hi, Johnny!

JOHNNY: Hello!

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Johnny, have you checked PACER this evening?

JOHNNY: Not yet. What will I find?

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) The Bomber has filed another pleading in his copyright lawsuit.

JOHNNY: I’m not surprised. He’s just about to run out of time to serve Bomber Unmasked or have the suit kicked out.

RULE 5 GIRL: He’s asking the judge to find Bomber Unmasked in default.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 20 July, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran five years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Cell phone rings three times.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

EDWIN: (Telephone Filter) Mr. Atsign, my name’s Don Edwin. I need to have some investigative work done.

JOHNNY: That’s what I do for a living, but I’m on vacation at the moment. I’m fishing in Alaska and won’t be back at my office until next Monday.

EDWIN: (Telephone Filter) I’m calling from Alaska.

JOHNNY: Really? Well, it’s a big state. We could still be hundreds of miles apart, but I might be able to stop by on my way to the airport in Anchorage this weekend.

EDWIN: (Telephone Filter) That might work out. I’m not too far north of there. Have you ever heard of a guy on the Internet called The Grouch?

JOHNNY: Yes, I have. Are you free on Saturday afternoon?

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 27 June, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign is from four years ago today. It deals with an example of Teslacle’s Deviant to Fudd’s First Law.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Landline phone rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

DEEP VOTE: (Telephone Filter) Good evening, Mr. Atsign.

JOHNNY: Yes?

DEEP VOTE: (Telephone Filter) I have some more information for you. Meet me at the usual place and time.

SOUND: (Called Party’s POV) Line hung up. Dial tone.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 26 June, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign from three years ago today deals with a trip from Florence to Florence.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Cell phone rings twice.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Hi, Johnny! Where are you?

JOHNNY: Hi. I’m at an airport. I’ve rented a plane, and I’m just about to start the engine.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) So this isn’t a good time to talk, is it?

JOHNNY: Let me call you after I land.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 22 June, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first appeared five years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Landline phone rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

DEEP VOTE: (Telephone Filter) Good evening, Mr. Atsign.

JOHNNY: Yes?

DEEP VOTE: (Telephone Filter) I have some more information for you. Meet me at the usual place and time.

SOUND: (Called Party’s POV) Line hung up. Dial tone.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 15 June, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran five years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

PRO BONO: (Telephone Filter) Good afternoon, Johnny. I’ve got some more work for you.

JOHNNY: Good. What’s up?

PRO BONO: (Telephone Filter) Apparently, The Grouch is running around filing false charges again.

JOHNNY: So?

PRO BONO: (Telephone Filter) You remember that letter that he claims is a forgery?

JOHNNY: Sure.

PRO BONO: (Telephone Filter) We need to verify its authenticity. How can I get it to you?

JOHNNY: I’ll drive down and pick it up first thing tomorrow morning.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 9 June, 2020 by wjjhoge

Here’s an episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign which the Gentle Reader may find intriguing, especially if he missed it when it first ran six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

NERD: (Telephone Filter) Hey, Atsign.

JOHNNY: Uh, huh..

NERD: (Telephone Filter) I think you want to stop by my place.

JOHNNY: And why’s that?

NERD: (Telephone Filter) I’ve been taking a look at those document you sent me.

JOHNNY: And …

NERD: (Telephone Filter) … and they exhibit some very interesting properties.

JOHNNY: I’ll be right over.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Asign!

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Posted on 6 June, 2020 by wjjhoge

Some problems solve themselves—as this episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign from four years ago today demonstrates.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once. Telephone receiver picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

BRADSHAW: (Telephone Filter) Atsign, it’s Bradshaw

JOHNNY: Hello, Lieutenant. To what do I owe the pleasure?

BRADSHAW: (Telephone Filter) I’ve got a job for you, or rather, a referral if you want it.

JOHNNY: Are you sure you called the right number?

BRADSHAW: (Telephone Filter) I hate to admit it, but, yeah, this one’s right down your alley.

JOHNNY: OK. Tell me more.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 5 June, 2020 by wjjhoge

The best laid plans of mice and men oft go astray. That proverb also applies to manatees and cyberstalkers as can be seen in this episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign from three years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Phone rings once. Telephone handset picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

PHONE SPAM: (Telephone Filter) Hello! It’s me. I though I’d call again about that …

SOUND: Telephone receiver slammed down.

JOHNNY: They’re at it again.

SOUND: Phone rings once. Telephone handset picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

PHONE SPAM: (Telephone Filter) Hello! It’s me. I though I’d call again about that …

SOUND: Telephone receiver slammed down.

JOHNNY: This happens every time one of ‘em has a setback in court.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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