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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 o…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Problem Child from Let George Do It, Barbara Ebersole is in a desperate situation. Facing the imminent loss of her 12-year-old daughter Penny, Barbara believes she has been unjustly labeled an 'unfit mother' due to a series of unfortunate events. The catalyst for her troubles is a drunk driving charge that she insists was a setup. With the court date looming, she reaches out to private investigator George Valentine, hoping he can help her prove her innocence and restore her relationship with her daughter.

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B

Bud Hiestand

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Dawn Bender

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Eddie Dunstedter

Frances Robinson

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  • 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).

LGDI 48-06-21 (093) Problem Child [aka-The Unfit Mother].mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 93

Problem Child [aka-The Unfit Mother]

Monday, June 21, 1948 · 29:57

Let George Do It, Episode 93

Problem Child [aka-The Unfit Mother]

Monday, June 21, 1948 · 29:57

Summary

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.

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