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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 ove…

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Synopsis

In the gripping Let George Do It episode titled Under The River, George Valentine receives a desperate call from William Kane, the president of Kane and Bowers tunnel construction. Kane's company is facing a series of mysterious accidents while attempting to push a tunnel under a river, and he fears that sabotage is at play. With a hefty paycheck promised, George and his assistant Brooksie agree to investigate the situation, despite George's initial reservations about the dangers of working underground.

Host

B

Bud Hiestand

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Bob Bailey

Frances Robinson

F

Francis X. Bushman

Herb Lytton

J

Joseph Du Val

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Let_George_Do_It_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

LGDI 48-05-03 (086) Under the River (aka Tunnel Project).mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 86

Under The River [aka-The Tunnel Project]

Monday, May 3, 1948 · 29:36

Let George Do It, Episode 86

Under The River [aka-The Tunnel Project]

Monday, May 3, 1948 · 29:36

Summary

George Valentine and Brooksie dive into a dangerous tunnel project under the river, where sabotage and buried treasure complicate their investigation.

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