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Let George Do It · Episode 84

Monday, April 19, 1948

Elliott Wormsley, an urban bird watcher, witnesses a potential murder from his binoculars and seeks the help of George Valentine to investigate the crime he believes he saw. The stakes rise as George delves into the mystery surrounding the River House penthouse. Elliott Wormsley, an urban bird watcher, spots a murder in a penthouse several blocks away with his binoculars. Bob Bailey, Charles Seel, Charlie Lung, Frances Robinson, Louise Arthur, Wally Maher Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off murder, crime, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Standard of California on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West invite you to let George do it. Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If the trouble you're in is way off the beaten track and you need help that's strictly confidential, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Dear sir, you employed the word confidential in your advertisement. Well, I need confidential help. My enth…

Let George Do It · Episode 85

Monday, April 26, 1948

George Valentine takes on the case of Eddie, a teenager recently released from reform school, who is determined to seek revenge instead of starting anew. With the help of Emily, a friend who believes in him, George must save Eddie from a path of self-destruction. Eddie, a teen-ager just getting out of reform school for stealing cars, is determined to seek revenge. Bob Bailey, Frances Robinson, Jay Novello, Mary Lou Harrington, Tommy Cook, Wally Maher Standard Oil Standard of California revenge, crime, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invite you to let George do it. Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If you're up against something you can't handle and it has to be kept strictly confidential, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Type folder tales. Dear Mr. Valentine, the day after tomorrow a boy 16 is getting out of a work camp after a year. Instead of trying …

Let George Do It · Episode 86

Monday, May 3, 1948

George Valentine and Brooksie dive into a dangerous tunnel project under the river, where sabotage and buried treasure complicate their investigation. George and Brooksie become sandhogs under the river. Sabotage and buried treasure are dredged to the surface. Bob Bailey, Frances Robinson, Francis X. Bushman, Herb Lytton, Joseph Du Val, Ruth Perrott Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off murder, crime, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invite you to let George do it. Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice. Danger is my stock and trade. If you're up against something over your head and need help that's strictly confidential, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Like full details. Mr. Valentine, let's see if you're as good as your ad says. I am up against something that's over my head. A river. T…

Let George Do It · Episode 87

Monday, May 10, 1948

George investigates a fraudulent medium to protect Gabrielle Turner from a murder charge, navigating the eerie world of séances and spirits. George tackles a phoney medium to save Gabrielle Turner from a charge of murder, and gets a ghost to trap the real killer! Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off murder, supernatural, blackmail tense Mutual-Don Lee net Standard of California on behalf of Independent Chevron Gas Stations and Standard Stations throughout the West invite you to let George do it. Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, if it's so fantastic you can do nothing about it yourself, then you've got a job for me, George Valentine. With full details. Dear Mr. Valentine, the writing and rewriting of this letter has proved one thing to me, that I can't find the words to convey my desperation. Somehow in a way I can't explain…

Let George Do It · Episode 90

Monday, May 31, 1948

George Valentine investigates the disappearance of Angela Philiston, a woman with a complicated past, at the request of her sister Edith, who fears a scandal could ruin their lives. George visits the Shelby Friendship Club for a clue to the missing Mrs. Angela Phillistin, a lady with a past from exclusive Tuxedo Lake. Bob Bailey, Eddie Dunstedter, Frances Robinson, Irene Tedrow, Jack Edwards, Joe Forte Standard Oil Standard of California Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Standard of California on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West invite you to let George do it. Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If it's something you can't handle and that must remain strictly confidential, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Rightful details. Dear Mr. Valentine, I've worked very hard to get what I want out of life. A successful marriage, a husband who's highly respected in t…

Let George Do It · Episode 91

Monday, June 7, 1948

Peter Merch, a timid actor, hires George to help him find excitement as he prepares for his first starring role. As George introduces him to a world of danger, they both confront the unexpected consequences of seeking thrills. Peter Murch, a little man in the movies, about to star in a feature film, hires George to show him a little excitement...and murder! Bob Bailey, Frances Robinson, Joseph Du Val, Luis Van Rooten, Paul Frees, Wally Maher Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off psychological, murder, crime tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Standard of California on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West invite you to let George do it. Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If it's too hot for you to handle and far off the beaten track, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. My dear sir, if you're a movie goer at all, you must know me, Peter Merch. The small ineffectual man everyone laughs at as soon as he appears on th…

Let George Do It · Episode 92

Monday, June 14, 1948

Martha Dvorak, a famous trapeze artist, hires George Valentine for protection against threatening letters demanding money. As George investigates, the situation escalates when Martha is found dead. Martha Dvorak, the famous trapeze artiste, hires George Valentine to protect her from whoever has been sending her threatening letters demanding $5000. It's obvious that she's sending the notes herself for the publicity, but then she's found strangled! Bob Bailey, Frances Robinson, Jeanne Bates, Luis Van Rooten, Peggy Webber, Wally Maher Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off murder, crime, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If you need confidential help with anything you can't tackle alone, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Like full details. Dear Mr. Valentine, no doubt you have heard of me. My name is on circus billboards all over the city. Martha Dvorak, the most glamorous tr…

Let George Do It · Episode 93

Monday, June 21, 1948

Barbara Ebersole fights to prove her innocence as she faces losing custody of her daughter Penny, who believes her mother is unfit. With time running out, she seeks George Valentine's help to uncover the truth behind her framing. Barbara Ebersole will soon be declared an "unfit mother," but she's been framed and wants very much to keep her daughter. Bob Bailey, Dawn Bender, Eddie Dunstedter, Frances Robinson, Herb Butterfield, Jay Novello Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net The Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to Let George Do It! Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice. Danger is my stock and trade. If you feel that you're one against the world and the help you need must be discreet and confidential, call on me, George Valentine. Write full details. Dear Mr. Valentine, in this whole world there's only one person I care about, my 12 year old daughter Penny. Th…

Let George Do It · Episode 94

Monday, June 28, 1948

George Valentine investigates a troubling racket that preys on vulnerable immigrants, particularly focusing on Staphan Karrosky, who fears for his future as a citizen. A foreigner wanting to become a citizen is killed by a racket that thrives on little, scared people. Betty Lou Gerson, Bob Bailey, Frances Robinson, Harry Bartell, Luis Van Rooten, Wally Maher Standard Oil Station sign-off crime, psychological, murder tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Standard of California on behalf of the Independent Chevron Gas Station and Standard Station throughout the west invites you to let George do it. Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger of my stock and trade. If you're in trouble and need confidential help, call on me, George Valentine. Write full details. Dear Mr. Valentine, ten years now I work hard to be good American. Soon I get citizen papers, but maybe I don't get them. Maybe George will say what I am doing is wrong.…

Let George Do It · Episode 95

Monday, July 5, 1948

George Valentine investigates the murder of Jonathan Thorpe, a notorious drama critic, who has been killed twice. The stakes rise as he uncovers a web of deceit involving actors and a past robbery. Jonathan Thorpe, the hated drama critic, has been murdered...twice! Bob Bailey, Frances Robinson, Jeff Chandler, Ramsay Hill, Virginia Gregg, Wally Maher Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If it's way over your head and you need discreet, confidential help, call on me, George Valentine. I'll write full details. My dear Valentine, as a newspaper man and dramatic critic, I've seldom been wrong. When I have been, the public has preferred my polished civili…

Let George Do It · Episode 96

Monday, July 12, 1948

George Valentine is hired by Joyce Dunning to pose as her lover in order to convince her own lover, Lawrence Putnam, to leave his ailing wife. The stakes are high as Joyce believes this ruse is necessary to save Bernice's life. George Valentine is hired by Joyce Dunning to romance her in front of her lover Lawrence Putnam, the big game hunter. The purpose of all this is to save the life of Putnam's wife! Bob Bailey, Don Diamond, Dorothy Lovett, Frances Robinson, Herbert Rawlinson, Jeanne Bates Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invite you to let George do it. ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If you're cornered and need confidential help, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Dear Mr. Valentine, I've loved a man now for many years, a hopeless love…

Let George Do It · Episode 97

Monday, July 19, 1948

George Valentine investigates the suspicious death of private eye Joe Logan, who had asked him to 'cry murder' if he ever turned up dead. Logan's body is found, and he is accused of murdering a prominent banker. A private eye named Joe Logan hires George Valentine to "cry murder" if he's ever found dead. His body is found the very next day, but Joe Logan has been accused of killing Frank Potter, a prominent banker! Betty Lou Gerson, Bob Bailey, Frances Robinson, Gloria Blondell, Tony Barrett, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off murder, crime, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net ["Star Wars Theme"] Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. ["Star Wars Theme"] Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If it's so far over your head you can't even reach it with a skyhook, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. ["Star Wars Theme"] Dear Valentine, here's a laugh. A private dick falling for that screwy ad of y…

Let George Do It · Episode 98

Monday, July 26, 1948

Arnold Loomis fabricates a robbery to cover his gambling losses, but when an innocent man is arrested for the crime, he seeks George Valentine's help to clear the man's name. Arnold Loomis invents a hold-up to cover his gambling losses, but then is identified by the man who confesses to the crime that never happened! Bob Bailey, Frances Robinson, Georgia Ellis, John Dehner, Wally Maher, William Conrad Standard Oil Station sign-off Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Standard of California, on behalf of independent Shaftran gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Another adventure of George Valentine. President will notice, danger is my stock and trade. If it's too hot for you to handle and you need confidential help, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Dear Mr. Valentine, last night I told a stupid, …

Let George Do It · Episode 99

Monday, August 2, 1948

George Valentine is hired by Martin Kirsch to recover stolen paper that could destabilize a country's financial system. The stakes are high as the clock ticks down on a potential crisis. Martin Kirsch of The Bonded Paper Company hires George Valentine to recover reams of very valuable paper which has been stolen from the mill. The fate of a country is at stake! Bob Bailey, Clayton Post, Eddie Fields, Frances Robinson, Herb Butterfield, Wally Maher Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off crime, heist, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice. Danger is my stock and trade. If you find yourself way out on the limb and don't know how to get off, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Dear Mr. Valentine, if ever a man needed help, I …

Let George Do It · Episode 100

Monday, August 9, 1948

Dr. Norman Penford receives a threatening note predicting his murder, prompting him to seek the help of private investigator George Valentine. With time running out, George must uncover the truth behind the threat and protect the doctor from an unknown executioner. Dr. Norman Penford has received a note threatening his life. He's secretly been paying blackmail for the last nine months...to his son! Bob Bailey, Frances Robinson, Herbert Rawlinson, Martha Wentworth, Noreen Gammill, Wally Maher Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off blackmail, murder, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. The perfect specimen, another adventure of George Valentine. President will notice, danger is my stock and trade. If it's the kind of trouble you can't handle without confidential help, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Great folktale. Dear Mr. Valentine, as a doctor, I've had to tell many people that they were doomed to die. Well, today, I wa…

Let George Do It · Episode 101

Monday, August 16, 1948

George Valentine investigates a supposedly haunted house after a community member hires him to dispel the ghost rumors surrounding the unsolved murder of Sam Mitchell. Sam Mitchell has been murdered, and his empty house is now haunted! Alan Reed, Bob Bailey, Eddie Dunstedter, Frances Robinson, Howard McNear, Sarah Selby Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off murder, ghost, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net ["Star Wars Theme"] Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to...let George do it! ["Star Wars Theme"] The Ghost on Bliss Terrace, another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If you're crowded into a corner and you can't fight your way out alone, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. ["Star Wars Theme"] Dear Mr. Valentine, there's no such thing a…

Let George Do It · Episode 102

Monday, August 23, 1948

George Valentine investigates a desperate letter from Marsha Palmer, who threatens to take her own life. Upon arrival, he discovers her apartment in disarray and her body missing. George Valentine gets a letter from Marsha Palmer, telling him that she's going to commit suicide. Later, at her apartment, the scrub woman disappears, and so does Marsha's dead body! Bob Bailey, Eddie Dunstedter, Frances Robinson, Gwen Delano, Harry Lang, Jacqueline DeWitt Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Standard of California, on behalf of the independent Chevron gas stations and standard station throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. ["The Star Spangled Banner"] The corpse that took a powder, another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If life's tossing curves you can't handle, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Dear Mr. Valentine, they say that if you thi…

Let George Do It · Episode 103

Monday, August 30, 1948

George Valentine investigates the murder charge against Dan Corey, who insists he is innocent despite confessing to the crime. With the stakes high, George must uncover the truth behind the accusations. Chuck Wilson, of "The Bearcat Social Club," hires George Valentine to prove that Dan Corey is innocent of knifing his step-father. Bob Bailey, Eddie Dunstedter, Frances Robinson, Gloria Blondell, Herb Lytton, Irene Tedrow Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off murder, crime, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. ["The Star Spangled Banner"] A minor case of murder, another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If you're on a spot, nail their tights, you need my kind of help, George Valentine. Write full details. ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Dear Mr. Valentine, Esquire, one of the members of ou…