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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,…

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Synopsis

In A Piece Of Publicity, George Valentine receives an unusual request from Martha Dvorak, a glamorous trapeze artist known for her breathtaking performances. Martha is terrified, claiming that someone has been sending her threatening letters demanding $5,000. Despite George's initial skepticism about the authenticity of the threats, he is drawn in by Martha's charm and the urgency of her plea for help. She insists that she cannot involve the police, making George's role as her bodyguard even more critical.

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Bud Hiestand

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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).
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LGDI 48-06-14 (092) A Piece Of Publicity [aka-Hired for a Bodyguard].mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 92

A Piece Of Publicity [aka-Hired for a Bodyguard]

Monday, June 14, 1948 · 29:34

Let George Do It, Episode 92

A Piece Of Publicity [aka-Hired for a Bodyguard]

Monday, June 14, 1948 · 29:34

Summary

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.

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