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Standard Oil
Let George Do It · Episode 177
Monday, January 30, 1950
George Valentine investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of composer Edmund Salter and the emotional toll it has taken on his wife, Mary. A famous composer has died, leaving behind a "Secret Sonata." Standard Oil Station sign-off 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. Music 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 ugly duckling, another adventure of George Valentine. My dear Mr. Valentine, having devoted my entire life to music, to the management of concerts, development of singers, I find that…
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 5
Friday, October 18, 1946
George helps his cousin Jeff find a girlfriend who loves pigs before he returns to his farm. The stakes rise as George navigates the city to find the perfect match for Jeff's unique request. Cousin Jeff Williams asks George to find him a girl friend, one who likes pigs! Bob Bailey, Eddie Firestone, Frances Robinson, Frank Martin, Jane Webb, Polly Hopkins Standard Oil Station sign-off romance, survival, psychological comic Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Your neighborhood Chevron gas station invites you to let George do it. Brought to you by the makers of climate tailored Chevron supreme gasoline and RPM compounded motor oil. When George Valentine got out of the army he had an idea and just enough money to set up a small office and put an ad in the paper offering his services as a dog walker, a crime solver, a wife spanker or whatever a client wants done. So far he's met with fair success. He's had plenty of clients but not all of them paid off.…
Let George Do It · Episode 6
Friday, October 25, 1946
Cowboy star Jimmy Jones seeks George Valentine's help when he reveals his fear of horses, jeopardizing his appearance at a charity event for the Brookdale orphanage. Cowboy star Jimmy Jones is afraid of horses. How will he do the benefit for the Brookdale orphanage? Anne Whitfield, Bob Bailey, Eddie Firestone, Frances Robinson, Harry Bartell, Nina Clouden Standard Oil Station sign-off Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Your neighborhood Chevron gas station invites you to let George do it, brought to you by the makers of climate-tailored Chevron Supreme gasoline and RPM compounded motor oil. Let George do it. That's the slogan George Valentine hung in his office when he got out of the army with an idea and not much money to back it up. When a client shows up with a problem, George is happy. When no client appears, George is still happy. The Worry Department is handled by his secretary Claire and her brother Son…
Let George Do It · Episode 8
Friday, November 8, 1946
George Valentine investigates the mysterious death of an eccentric book dealer and the subsequent disappearance of his money, suspecting foul play within the family. An eccentric book dealer dies, and George is hired to find his missing money. The clue lies with Mary...and her little lamb! Bob Bailey, Eddie Firestone, Evelyn Scott, Frances Robinson, Jane Morgan, Paul McVey Standard Oil Station sign-off murder, crime, blackmail tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Your neighborhood Chevron gas station invites you to let yours do it. Brought to you by the makers of climate tailored Chevron supreme gasoline and RPM compounded motor oil. George Valentine would be the last person in the world to take a job that was not exciting even with a large salary attached. That's why he opened his office and advertised to solve any problem for a fee of course. Well he's had his excitement all right sometimes more excitement than he bargained for. Right now George his se…
Let George Do It · Episode 9
Friday, November 15, 1946
George Valentine takes on an unusual job when Mr. Ralston asks him to care for his valuable dog, Snookums, for a couple of days. However, the situation quickly becomes complicated and suspicious. A slot machine mechanic has been shot and is near death. Who is the secretive Mr. Black who is behind the slots? Bob Bailey, Jeanne Bates, Pat McGeehan, Tony Barrett, Virginia Gregg, Wally Maher Standard Oil Station sign-off crime, psychological, murder tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Your neighborhood Chevron gas station invites you to let George do it. Brought to you by the makers of climate tailored Chevron supreme gasoline and RPM compounded motor oil. When George Valentine opened his own office he advertised to the world at large that no matter what problem might be troubling them all they had to do was leave it to George. Since then he has had a variety of clients with a variety of problems. Now it's early morning. George is just opening the door to his office. Oh here'…
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 55
Friday, October 3, 1947
George Valentine finds himself in a chaotic situation when a young woman drops her pearls, leading him into a sewer and a tangled web of deception. A beautiful girl and her beautiful pearls gets George Valentine down into a sewer and up a tree. Betty Moran, Bob Bailey, Frances Robinson, George Sorel, James Nusser, Victor Rodman Standard Oil Station sign-off crime, murder, mistaken_identity tense Bud Hiestand Mutual net The makers of Chevron Supreme Gasoline and RPM Compounded Motor Oil invite you to let George do it. The adventures of George Valentine brought you on behalf of Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West. Tonight's adventure begins as George, feeling very safe after making a special trip downtown to pay the premium on his accident policy, walks briskly down an isolated street to where he has parked his car. Suddenly, from the open stairway of the building, a cascade of small r…
Let George Do It · Episode 82
Monday, April 5, 1948
George Valentine investigates the troubling case of his old army friend, Joe Burke, who is now a mental patient in a sanitarium after a mysterious incident in Egypt. With Joe's condition worsening, George seeks to uncover the truth behind the smuggling operation that may be linked to Joe's trauma. George's old army pal is seriously hurt in Egypt and is recuperating in a sanitarium. The case starts with smuggled diamonds, which are just a cover for the real contraband! Betty Lou Gerson, Bob Bailey, Dick Ryan, Frances Robinson, Jack Kruschen, Paul Frees Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off psychological, crime, murder tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Standard of California, on behalf of Standard Stations and independent Chevron gas 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 the kind of help you couldn't get from a cautious man, then you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Dear Mr. Valentine, you may have forgotten the one time we met. You were the best man at my wedding. Yes, I'm Joe Burke's wife. You w…
Let George Do It · Episode 83
Monday, April 12, 1948
George Valentine investigates the disappearance of Phil Bettner, a man with a troubled past, as his brother Martin seeks to reconnect and make amends. The stakes rise when they encounter a mysterious woman with information about Phil's whereabouts. Martin Bentner hires George Valentine to find his missing brother Phil. Phil has problems of his own! Bill Bissell, Bob Bailey, Eddie Dunstedter, Frances Robinson, Gloria Blondell, Harry Bartell Standard Oil Standard of California, Station sign-off murder, crime, psychological tense Bud Hiestand Mutual-Don Lee net Standard of California, on behalf of Standard Stations and independent Chevron gas 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 have something that must be handled with complete confidence, then you need me, George Valentine. Keep full details. Dear Mr. Valentine, hatred between brothers is an old and tragic story. More tragic in my case because in all the years we haven't seen each othe…
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.…
