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20 results for “Standard Oil” in 1952 · episodes
Let George Do It · Episode 278
Monday, January 7, 1952
George Valentine investigates the suicide of a newspaperman, uncovering a loan shark racket that may have driven him to despair. He goes undercover to expose the culprits and seek justice for the victim's family. A newspaperman commits suicide after loan sharks make his life impossible. George Valentine goes undercover to fool the two suspects. Bob Bailey, James Nusser, Ken Christy, Steven Chase, Virginia Eiler, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off murder, crime, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If the job is too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. In just a moment, we'll begin tonight's adventure of George Valentine. Sometimes you drive in the country, sometimes in town. Shift to the gas with all eight for top all-around performance wherever you drive. Yes, Chevron Supreme Gasoline gives you all eight high performance qua…
Let George Do It · Episode 279
Monday, January 14, 1952
George Valentine is hired to protect a valuable North Korean idol that has brought nothing but trouble to its owner. As threats and mysterious figures emerge, George must navigate danger to uncover the truth behind the idol's dark history. An art collector has purchased a valuable North Korean idol. George is hired to guard the god, much to the sorrow of the art collector and George Valentine as well! Bob Bailey, Charlotte Lawrence, Gayne Whitman, Ken Christy, Peter Leeds, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Station sign-off Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If the job is too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. In just a moment, we'll begin tonight's adventure of George Valentine. You know you are right with new RPM motor oil in your car, because new RPM doubles engine life, the time between major overhauls due to lubrication. Yes, compared with premium type motor oils, as designated b…
Let George Do It · Episode 280
Monday, January 21, 1952
George Valentine investigates a bizarre incident at a magician's convention where a ransacked room and a mysterious illusion lead to murder. The stakes rise as he uncovers a sinister plot involving the illusion known as 'The Deadly Avenger.' Strange tricks at a magician's convention lead to murder...and that's no illusion! What is "The Deadly Avenger," and how did it lead to homicide? Bob Bailey, Gladys Holland, Ken Christy, Lee Patrick, Ted Osborne, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off murder, crime, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, dangerous my stock and trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. Before we begin tonight's adventure of George Valentine, here's an important safety reminder. Driving in wet, rainy weather can be dangerous if your windshield wipers aren't doing their job right. So don't wait until the rains. Play safe now. Car savers will inspect your windshield …
Let George Do It · Episode 281
Monday, January 28, 1952
Mrs. Trask seeks George Valentine's help to prevent a murder she has foreseen through premonitions. With two previous murders linked to her visions, the stakes are high as time runs out. Mrs. Trask has had two sudden premonitions of an impending murder, each resulting in a killing. A third predicted murder fails to come off. Alice Reinheart, Bob Bailey, Harry Bartell, Lawrence Dobkin, Parley Baer, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off murder, psychological, supernatural tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, dangerous my stock and trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. In just a moment, we'll begin tonight's adventure of George Valentine. Before you buy another gallon of gasoline, consider these facts. Gasolines can be made to stress one feature at the expense of others, but Chevron Supreme gives you the correct balance of all eight high-performan…
Let George Do It · Episode 282
Monday, February 4, 1952
George Valentine investigates a mysterious letter from Lenore Mattson, whose dying uncle promises her a surprise in his will. However, upon arrival, they discover that her uncle has disappeared, along with his doctor and others. A woman's uncle, who is dying, promises her a surprise in his will. Just after signing the will, the old man disappears...and so does his doctor and everyone else! Bob Bailey, Fred Howard, Griff Barnett, Lee Patrick, Virginia Eiler, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, things is my stock and trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. The Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. In just a moment, we'll begin tonight's adventure of George Valentine. If you're a regular listener, you know that new RPM motor oil doubles engine life, the time between major overhauls due to lubrication. Now actual case histories prove this fact. Even a cab company operati…
Let George Do It · Episode 283
Monday, February 11, 1952
George Valentine investigates the disappearance of Clyde Jensen, who is searching for pirate treasure on Cortez Island. He soon discovers that Jensen has fallen into a dangerous situation involving dope smugglers. Alice Jensen hires George Valentine to find her missing husband. Mr. Jensen is after pirate treasure, but finds a gang of dope smugglers instead. Betty Blythe, Bob Bailey, Forrest Lewis, GeGe Pearson, Joe Forte, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off murder, crime, survival tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If the job is too tough for you to handle, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Music The Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. Music Before we begin tonight's adventure of George Valentine, here's a reminder about gasoline. If you've been putting off buying your first tank full of Chevron Supreme, how about making a date soon with the gas that gives you all eight high performance qualities. After…
Let George Do It · Episode 284
Monday, February 18, 1952
George Valentine investigates a series of ominous accidents predicted by a mysterious voice, which claims to be teaching a man named Martin Laswell a lesson in humility. With a third accident looming, George must uncover the truth before it's too late. A "Voice Of Doom" predicts that three accidents will take place. They do take place, but the third accident breaks the rhythm! Bob Bailey, Byron Kane, Don Randolph, Jeanne Bates, Theodore Von Eltz, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off murder, psychological, crime tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, dangers my stock and trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Music The Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. In just a moment we'll begin tonight's transcribed adventure of George Valentine. If you've been having trouble starting your car lately, or if low gasoline mileage has you baffled, then make it a point to have your spark plugs checked soon. Dirty worn spark plugs can rob yo…
Let George Do It · Episode 285
Monday, February 25, 1952
George Valentine investigates a series of suspicious accidents at Starlight Pier's amusement park, which seem to occur every Friday. The park's owner fears sabotage is threatening his business. A series of accidents has been plaguing an amusement park...always on Friday! Bob Bailey, Frank Gerstle, Hal Gerard, Harry Bartell, Jerome Sheldon, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off crime, murder, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, things is my stock and trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Music Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. Music Before we begin tonight's adventure of George Valentine, consider this important fact about gasoline. Any gasoline can be refined in such a way as to stress one feature at the expense of others. But Chevron Supreme Gasoline is designed to give you all eight necessary hig…
Let George Do It · Episode 286
Monday, March 3, 1952
George Valentine investigates a series of suspicious forest fires threatening a small timber town, as the local residents live in fear of losing their livelihoods. The stakes rise when he discovers personal motives intertwined with the arson. Who is setting forest fires in the tall timber country...and why? Bob Bailey, Clayton Post, Forrest Lewis, Roland Morris, Victor Rodman, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If the job is too tough for you to handle, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Music Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. Music Before we begin tonight's adventure, here's a performance report on heavy-duty RPM motor oil. As you know, scientists tested hundreds of motor oils in laboratories and in crank cases before discovering heavy-duty RPM. Only after these scientists were sure did they claim…
Let George Do It · Episode 287
Monday, March 10, 1952
Lucy Randall believes she will die in three days and insists on making out her will. George Valentine is brought in to uncover the mystery behind her ominous claim. Lucy Randall makes out her will, claiming that she's going to die in three days. Bob Bailey, Junius Matthews, Lurene Tuttle, Ted Osborne, Virginia Eiler, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If the job is too tough for you to handle, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Music The Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. In just a moment we'll begin tonight's adventure of George Valentine. You know, with spring right around the corner, now's a good time to put spring in your driving with a tank full of Chevron Supreme gasoline. It's the gasoline that gives you all eight high performance q…
Let George Do It · Episode 288
Monday, March 17, 1952
Warren Sage hires George Valentine after surviving two assassination attempts. With his life in danger, George investigates the threats against him. Two attempts have been made on Warren Sage's life. Poisoned milk, a car bomb and a gunshot all fail. Then, Mr. Sage gets tanked! Bob Bailey, Don Randolph, Lawrence Dobkin, Lee Patrick, Tony Barrett, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off murder, crime, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, danger to my stock and trade. If the job is too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Music Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. Before we begin tonight's adventure of George Valentine, here's a reminder that you can enjoy extra ease and convenience in motoring when you carry a Chevron National Credit Card. It provides an accurate, permanent record of your automotive purchases and is honored by lead…
Let George Do It · Episode 289
Monday, March 24, 1952
George Valentine investigates a haunting at a moated house, where the widow of an architect believes her late husband’s ghost is trying to communicate with her. The stakes rise as strange occurrences unfold, leading George to uncover hidden secrets. The widow of a well-known architect needs help getting rid of a ghost which is haunting her moated house. Bob Bailey, Jack Lloyd, Jeanne Bates, Lawrence Dobkin, Parley Baer, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off ghost, supernatural, crime tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net This danger is my stock and trade. If the job is too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. In just a moment we'll begin tonight's adventure of George Valentine. Right now, let's talk about a spring tonic for that car of yours. Heavy-duty RPM motor oil, the oil that we said would double engine life between major overhauls due to lubrication. Heavy-duty RPM was developed through a …
Let George Do It · Episode 292
Monday, April 14, 1952
George Valentine investigates a fifteen-year-old murder at the request of a desperate woman. The case leads him to South America and a millionaire who may hold the key to the truth. George Valentine is asked by a little old lady to investigate a fifteen year old murder. The trail leads to South America, and a millionaire gold mine owner. Bob Bailey, Lawrence Dobkin, Lee Patrick, Lurene Tuttle, Victor Rodman, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. Before we begin tonight's adventure, here's a word about gasoline. If habit has you buying a gas that stresses one feature at the expense of others, shift to Chevron Supreme, the gasoline that's a correct balance of all eight high-performance qualities. Quick starting, fast warm-…
Let George Do It · Episode 293
Monday, April 21, 1952
George Valentine investigates the case of a meek toymaker framed for a hit-and-run murder, uncovering a dangerous plot of sabotage. A meek toymaker is framed for a hit-and-run murder. Toy soldiers lead George to a plot of sabotage! Bill Bailey, Bill Bouchey, Ken Christy, Lawrence Dobkin, Ted de Corsia, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off murder, crime, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, things are my stock and trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. In a moment we'll begin tonight's adventure of George Valentine. I'm sure that as a motorist you know how important chassis lubrication is to the life of your car. That's why I know you'll be interested in the advantages you get from guaranteed CarSaver lube service. It's no hit…
Let George Do It · Episode 294
Monday, April 28, 1952
George Valentine travels to Istanbul to recover stolen Romany diamonds for a desperate diamond dealer. With a quarter million dollars at stake, he sets a trap using greed as bait. George and Brooksie fly to Paris, only to head off to Instanbul to recover the famous Romany diamonds. George sets a trap, with greed as the bait. One of the commercials is for the "Chevron National Credit Card." Benny Rubin, Bob Bailey, Byron Kane, Lawrence Dobkin, Robert Boone, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off crime, murder, revenge tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. In a moment, we'll begin tonight's adventure. If you've tried several different motor oils in your car, remember this. We tried hundreds of oils in our laboratories and on the road before we developed heavy duty RPM. The motor oil that compared to premium type motor oils as designat…
Let George Do It · Episode 295
Monday, May 5, 1952
George Valentine and Brooksie are in Algeria on a secret assignment for the French government, but George suspects his old friend may be working for the wrong side. The stakes rise as they navigate a dangerous mission involving secret plans and deception. Valentine and Brooksie travel to Algeria on assignment for the French government. An old pal from the O.S.S. leads George to conclude that he's working for the wrong side. The clue is in the "Hand Of Fatima." Bob Bailey, Harry Bartell, Lawrence Dobkin, Ted de Corsia, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Station sign-off murder, crime, spy tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net personal notice dangers my stock and trade at the jobs to tell for you to handle you've got a job for me george valentine rightful the tape standard oil company of california invite you to let george do it in the moment will begin tonight's adventure george valentine but first which one of these gasoline qualities do you think your car could do without full power quick starting fast warm up area blending paperlock prevention aninoch smooth acceleration or economy mileage right your car needs all…
Let George Do It · Episode 296
Monday, May 12, 1952
George Valentine investigates the theft of important documents from a restaurant owner, Mr. Cornelius, who fears for his safety and the integrity of the city. "Mr. Cornelius," a fighter of municipal graft, asks George Valentine to help recover important stolen documents. Bill Bouchey, Bob Bailey, Ken Christy, Lawrence Dobkin, Ted de Corsia, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Station sign-off murder, crime, blackmail tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If the job is too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. Before we begin tonight's adventure of George Valentine, here's a reminder that for real ease and convenience, you can't beat a Chevron National Credit Card. Honored in the West by independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations, and by other leading oil companies through…
Let George Do It · Episode 297
Monday, May 19, 1952
George Valentine is hired to rescue a writer named Stanley Craig from a Communist group on Friday's Island in the South Pacific. The stakes rise as George navigates the dangers of the island and the secrets surrounding Craig's disappearance. George is hired to fly to "Friday's Island" in the South Pacific to "bring 'em back alive." The quarry is a writer being held prisoner by "The Group," a Communist organization. Bob Bailey, Byron Kane, Jeanne Bates, Ted de Corsia, Tom McKee, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off murder, crime, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net I don't know this thing just my stock and trade if the jobs too tough for you to handle you've got a job for me George Valentine right full details. Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. In a moment we'll begin tonight's adventure George Valentine but first listen to this performance report on heavy duty RPM motor oil. Taxi cabs operated by Tanner Motor Tours of Las Vegas Nevada used to average only 35,000 miles between overhauls. Today with heavy duty RPM the same …
Let George Do It · Episode 300
Monday, June 9, 1952
George Valentine and Brooksie travel to Fog Island to inform Captain Van Patten about his niece Lida's secret marriage. Their visit turns deadly when the captain is found murdered, escalating the tension among the Van Patten family. George Valentine and Brooksie visit Fog Island to tell Captain Van Patten that his neice Lida has been married without his permission. That evening, the old captain is found murdered with a souvenir Japanese knife. Another Van Patten is then shot to death! Bill Bouchey, Bob Bailey, Jeanne Bates, Tony Barrett, Virginia Eiler, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Music Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. Music Before we begin tonight's adventure, here's a reminder about gasoline. If horns shout, move over, then you'd better switch now to the gas with all eight Chevron Supreme. A balanced blend of all eight high-performance qualities, Chevron Supreme gives you full power, qu…
Let George Do It · Episode 301
Monday, June 16, 1952
George Valentine investigates the influence of a mystic on a wealthy woman, whose family fears she is being manipulated. Tensions rise as he attends a séance to uncover the truth. Emma Breckinridge is under the influence of "Kalma The Mystic." George and Brooksie attend of of his seances. The message from beyond seems legit, but the medium of the medium is vaudevile! Bob Bailey, Franc Hale, Lawrence Dobkin, Ruth Perrott, Virginia Eiler, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Station sign-off psychological, murder, crime tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If the job is too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. In a moment we'll begin tonight's adventure, George Valentine, but first check the special protection your engine gets from heavy-duty RPM motor oil. As you know, stop-and-go driving is the toughest test an engine gets. Yet a taxicab company operating in the day-in, day-out grin…