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Let George Do It · Episode 9016
Monday, January 8, 1951
George Valentine investigates the case of a young clerk framed for murder, navigating a web of deception and danger as he seeks the truth behind the crime. A young clerk is framed for murder. The RPM motor oil commercial features a Geiger counter to prove how it lessens wear on the engine. See cat. #95327 for a syndicated version of this program. Bob Bailey, Ed Begley, Hal Girard, Ken Christy, Roland Morris, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil murder, crime, psychological 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. You've all heard of the man behind the plow, or the man behind the gun. But have you ever heard of the man behind the frame? Well, if you haven't, you are right now. Because that's the title of our Let George Do It adventure. Now, one does not have to have a high IQ to figure out that the man behind the frame is not some small character who keeps th…
Let George Do It · Episode 16
Monday, January 8, 1951
George Valentine investigates the case of a young clerk framed for murder after a night out in the city. With a woman dead and the evidence stacked against him, George must uncover the truth before it's too late. A young clerk is framed for murder. The RPM motor oil commercial features a Geiger counter to prove how it lessens wear on the engine. See cat. #95327 for a syndicated version of this program. Bob Bailey, Ed Begley, Hal Girard, Ken Christy, Roland Morris, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil 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. You've all heard of the man behind the plow, or the man behind the gun. But have you ever heard of the man behind the frame? Well, if you haven't, you are right now. Because that's the title of our Let George Do It adventure. Now, one does not have to have a high IQ to figure out that the man behind the frame is not some small character who keeps th…
Let George Do It · Episode 226
Monday, January 8, 1951
George Valentine investigates the case of a young clerk who is framed for murder after a night out in the city. With the stakes high, he must uncover the truth to save the innocent man from a wrongful conviction. A young clerk is framed for murder. The RPM motor oil commercial features a Geiger counter to prove how it lessens wear on the engine. See cat. #95327 for a syndicated version of this program. Bob Bailey, Ed Begley, Hal Girard, Ken Christy, Roland Morris, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Station sign-off murder, crime, psychological 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, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. The Man Behind the Frame, another adventure of George Valentine. Let's circle through the whole FOE, we will have prosperity for the last 32 years. Our product, here, is the best office machine…
Let George Do It · Episode 227
Monday, January 15, 1951
George Valentine is drawn into a dangerous publicity stunt involving a trapeze artist on a ledge and an insane strongman with a gun. The stakes rise as George must navigate the chaos to save the woman and himself. George Valentine is tricked into rescuing a woman on a building ledge...as a publicity stunt. She's a trapeze artist...and there's an insane strongman who has George's gun. Bob Bailey, Ken Christy, Lillian Buyeff, Tony Barrett, Virginia Gregg, William Conrad Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off crime, psychological, murder tense Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, danger's my stock and trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you gotta job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. The Standard Oil Company of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. Tune on a Triangle, another adventure of George Valentine. Dear Mr. Valentine, that ad of yours gets me. No job too tough for you to handle. Well, I don't believe it. I got a tiger I'll bet …
Let George Do It · Episode 228
Monday, January 22, 1951
George Valentine investigates a troubled apartment building where a landlord fears for his reputation due to a problematic tenant. Tensions escalate as murder strikes, leading George to confront a dangerous criminal. Ken Peters substitutes for Bob Bailey (who was out sick) in the lead. A landlord asks George Valentine for help with a problem tenant. Murder soon takes out a lease. A second murder by electrocution takes place soon after! By the time the third murder takes place, even George is ready to knock on wood! Howard McNear, Jeanette Nolan, John McIntire, Ken Christy, Ken Peters, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Station sign-off murder, crime, blackmail tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, danger is my stock in trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. The State Oil Company of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invite you to let George do it. Knock on wood, another adventure of George Valentine. My dear Mr. Valentine, I need your assistance most desperately. I am a landlord. Oh, yes, one of those poor maligned creatures who happen…
Let George Do It · Episode 229
Monday, January 29, 1951
George Valentine investigates a suspicious Christmas gift from a glamorous movie star, Charity de Frane, to a critic in a Santa Claus suit, Mr. Francis Xavier Wick. Tensions rise as secrets unfold under the guise of holiday cheer. The celebrated and glamorous movie star, Charity de Frane, has purchased an oil painting for Mr. Francis Xavier Wick, a critic in a Santa Claus suit. He celebrates Christmas in July, and there's murder under the Christmas tree! Bob Bailey, John Dehner, Lawrence Dobkin, Shirley Mitchell, Ted de Corsia, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off murder, psychological, romance 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, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the west, invite you to let George do it. Christmas in January, another adventure of George Valentine. You looking for a picture lady? Oh, hello buddy. Hey, how much is that one? This one? Yeah. The oil painting in the building? It's a …
Let George Do It · Episode 232
Monday, February 19, 1951
George Valentine investigates the suspicious death of a millionaire who feared for his life, only to find that the man's doctor is also dead shortly after. The stakes rise as George uncovers a web of deceit and potential murder. George gets a letter from a millionaire who is concerned about his possible death. By the time Valentine arrives, the man is dead. Soon after, the man's doctor is found dead too! Bob Bailey, Ed Begley, Joe Forte, Lee Patrick, Myra Marsh, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off 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. The Trade Oil Company of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. How guilty can you get another adventure of George Valentine? My dear Mr. Valentine, I am one of the richest men in Sandhill Center. As a Ringardner character might say, I've made my pile. Ha ha…
Let George Do It · Episode 233
Monday, February 26, 1951
George Valentine investigates a mysterious threat against a man named Wallace, who is warned to stay away from a woman named Lucy Lamrow. However, there are two women named Lucy, complicating the situation. Mr. Wallace has been told to stay away from Lucy Lameroux...or he'll be killed. However, there are two Lucys. Bob Bailey, David Young, Eddie Fields, John Dehner, Ken Christy, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, stange 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, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invite you to let George do it. See me once, you've seen me twice. Another adventure of George Valentine. Dear Mr. Valentine, my name is Wallace and I have just met a girl named Lucy, Lucy Lamrow. Isn't that the most musical t…
Let George Do It · Episode 234
Monday, March 5, 1951
George Valentine is hired by the wife of a prominent politician to protect her husband's reputation from blackmail. As the situation escalates, George finds himself accused of murder and arson. The wife of a famous politician needs George Valentine's help to protect his reputation. Mr. Pearson is being blackmailed, but the blackmailer is found murdered. George Valentine is accused of murder and arson...and so he tries a little blackmail! A more convoluted plot than usual. Bob Bailey, Franklyn Parker, Georgia Backus, Herb Butterfield, Noreen Gammill, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off blackmail, murder, crime, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, dangers must target 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, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. The public eye, a transcribed adventure of George Valentine. My dear Mr. Valentine, my husband is Feral Pearson, so I'm sure you'll realize at once the importance of my letter. If you've lived lon…
Let George Do It · Episode 235
Monday, March 12, 1951
George Valentine investigates the murder of his friend Jerry Mace, who is pushed in front of a train. The case leads him to a pawn shop and the notorious criminal known as 'The Prairie Dog Killer.' Jerry Mace, a friend of George Valentine's, is pushed in front of a train and killed. The killer's trail leads to a pawn shop...and "The Prairie Dog Killer." Bob Bailey, Bob Jellison, Don Diamond, Frank Gerstle, Ken Christy, 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's 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, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. The Prairie Dog, a transcribed adventure of George Valentine. Come on, come on, give me my change. I'm trying to get the 515. Thanks. Oh, excuse me. Pardon me, lady. Excuse me, that's mine. All …
Let George Do It · Episode 236
Monday, March 19, 1951
George Valentine investigates the murder of Ruth Jennings, whose husband Lou is the prime suspect. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of threats and deceit surrounding the case. Mrs. Ruth Jennings has been murdered. Lou Jennings is suspected of the killing...and he doesn't seem to be very upset by the suspicions. Station sign-off murder, crime, psychological tense Mutual-Don Lee net personal notice dangerous my stock and trade the jobs to tell you to hand it you got a job for me George Valentine like full details standard oil company of California on behalf of independent chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the west invite you to let George do it murder for two transcribed adventure of George Valentine dear Mr. Valentine my sister Ruth Jennings needs your help desperate I tried to get it to write your self but she's too upset and he has reason to be her li…
Let George Do It · Episode 237
Monday, March 26, 1951
George Valentine investigates the mysterious disappearance of Terence Hollowell, a man who seems to be in town but is also evading contact. As George delves deeper, he uncovers layers of deception involving a valuable pearl necklace and personal secrets. A rubber chemist from Rangoon hires George Valentine to find a man who is missing...or is he? A fabulous black pearl necklace turns out to be a fake. A phony traveler winds up as a corpse...a complex corpse! Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off murder, blackmail, psychological tense 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 from me, George Valentine. Write full details. Standard Oil Company of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to Let George Do It! No Escape from the Jungle, Another Adventure of George Valentine. My dear Mr. Valentine, my name is Peter Van Russell. I am a research chemist for one of the rubber companies with offices in …
Let George Do It · Episode 238
Monday, April 2, 1951
George Valentine is hired to investigate corruption in the seemingly pristine town of Summer Springs, but he soon finds himself entangled in a deadly game involving deception and murder. The mayor and two other respected citizens of Summer Springs has called for George Valentine. George is offered $1000 to not take the case, then finds a dead body named George Valentine has already arrived! The program opening is partially upcut. Bob Bailey, Bob Jellison, Stanley Farrar, Virginia Gregg, William Conrad, Will Wright Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off murder, crime, blackmail tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Great. 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, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. First, a suggestion about your car. Your car will be better longer with new RPM motor oil. Scientific tests with Geiger counters and atomically treated piston rings have proved this fact. New RPM actually doubles the life of auto eng…
Let George Do It · Episode 239
Monday, April 9, 1951
George Valentine investigates the mysterious disappearance of Uncle Harry, whose bones are discovered five years after his murder. As he delves into the case, he uncovers dark secrets and hidden motives among the townspeople. Where is Uncle Harry? When his bones are found, the search is only beginning. It's a five-year-old murder, and everyone in town is a suspect! Bob Bailey, Don Diamond, Fred Howard, Ken Christy, Lurene Tuttle, 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 got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Standard Oil Company of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. First, if your car is equipped with an automatic transmission, let specially trained car savers check and drain and refill if necessary, according to your manufacturer's recommendation. Stop in…
Let George Do It · Episode 240
Monday, April 16, 1951
George Valentine investigates the mysterious recluses, the Binks brothers, who have not left their home since a tragic incident involving a suicide and missing emeralds. The stakes rise as he uncovers a web of secrets surrounding their past. The Binks brothers are two recluses who start seeing the shadow of a noose! It's all a matter of emeralds! Bob Bailey, Lawrence Dobkin, Robert Griffin, Ted Osborne, Tim Graham, 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 got a job for me, George Valentine, write full details. Standard Oil Company of California, on behalf of Independent Chevron Gas Stations and Standard Stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. Friends, here is a value that starts paying dividends immediately and keeps on paying in years to come. It's new RPM motor oil, the oil that doubles engine life between major overhauls due to …
Let George Do It · Episode 241
Monday, April 23, 1951
George Valentine and Brooksie travel to Bolivia to investigate a sabotage issue at a tin mine that threatens the supply chain crucial for the defense program. George Valentine and Brooksie fly to South America to investigate a Bolivian tin mine that is having a problem with sabotage. Bob Bailey, Fritz Feld, James Nusser, Ted de Corsia, Tony Barrett, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off crime, murder, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Personal notice, danger's 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. [♪upbeat music playing on radio and radio Standard Oil Company of California invites you to Let George Do It! [♪upbeat music playing on radio and radio In a moment, we'll begin tonight's adventure of George Valentine. You know, there are eight good reasons why Chevron Supreme Gasoline works better in any car. And those eight reasons are Chevron Supre…
Let George Do It · Episode 248
Monday, June 11, 1951
George Valentine investigates a case involving Tim McGeehan, who believes his sister is in danger from a man named Florio. As George delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deception and crime that puts everyone at risk. George Valentine is the sucker when he proves Tim McGeehan is guilty of armed robbery. But what about the murder that McGeehan committed? George Valentine provides McGeehan's alibi! Bob Bailey, Eddie Dunstedter, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Mutual net Personal notice, danger's 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. Say, you all set for another visit with Valentine? I hope so, because as always we have what I think is a real peachy little bit of mayhem in store for you. It's a little thing called sucker stunt, which will give you a rough idea of what is about to take place. In case you want the gaps filled in, why don't you forget about me and watch how George h…
Let George Do It · Episode 263
Monday, September 24, 1951
George Valentine investigates a complex case involving a stolen payroll, a murder, and a nervous watchman, as he tries to clear a name framed for hanging. The program opening is slightly upcut. A stolen payroll, a murder and a nervous watchman. Even George Valentine can't figure out this plot! Byron Kane, Clayton Post, George Neise, Ken Christy, Louise Arthur, Pat McGeehan Standard Oil Station sign-off murder, crime, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net 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, here's a reminder about motor oil. Compared with premium type oils, as designated by the American Petroleum Institute, new RPM motor oil doubles engine life between major overhauls due to lubrication, and it doubles protection against gum, acid, and corrosion. For longer and better engine performance, change over to new RPM motor oil at inde…
Let George Do It · Episode 264
Monday, October 1, 1951
George Valentine helps a terrified young man named Larry Baker who is caught in a dangerous racket and fears for his life. As they investigate, the stakes rise with threats of violence and arrest looming over Larry. A frightened young man is mixed up in a racket and a shooting. He then is arrested and jailed. Let George do it! Bob Bailey, Jonathan Hole, Ken Christy, Louise Arthur, Ted de Corsia, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of California, Station sign-off crime, murder, blackmail tense 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. For the kind of driving you do, where you do it, your engine needs a gasoline with many different performance qualities. That's why Chevron Supreme Gasoline was designed to give you not one, not two, but all eight high performance qualities. Starting, warm-up, acceleration, anti-…
Let George Do It · Episode 267
Monday, October 22, 1951
George Valentine investigates a murder involving a body dumped in the bay and a hired killer, but the case proves to be deceptively simple. A man dumps a body off a pier and then is shot by the Coast Guard. The crime's solution is so simple, Valentine hasn't got a single clue! Bob Bailey, Ken Christy, Kenny Ray, Parley Baer, Steven Chase, Virginia Gregg Standard Oil 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. Music. The Standard Oil Company of California invites you to let George do it. Before we join George Valentine, here's some good advice for car owners. New RPM motor oil doubles engine life between major overhauls due to lubrication. Compared with premium type oils as designated by the American Petroleum Institute, new RPM actually cuts in half the …