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Standard of California, on behalf of independent Sheffield gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. The little man who was everywhere. Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If you can't handle it alone without getting hurt, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Fold the tails. Dear Mr. Valentine, a man is trying to drive me mad. And it's very annoying. He's a little man with big…

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Synopsis

In The Little Man Who Was Everywhere, George Valentine receives a desperate letter from a woman named Vivian, who claims that a little man with big glasses is stalking her and sending her threatening notes. She feels tormented and believes that this man is trying to drive her insane. Intrigued by her plight, George decides to take on the case, although he initially suspects that Vivian might be exaggerating her fears.

Host

B

Bud Hiestand

Cast›

Bob Bailey

Frances Robinson

F

Franklyn Parker

P

Pedro De Cordoba

S

Sarah Selby

W

Wally Maher

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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).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

LGDI 48-09-27 (107) The Little Man Who Was Everywhere.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 107

The Little Man Who Was Everywhere

Monday, September 27, 1948 · 29:32

Let George Do It, Episode 107

The Little Man Who Was Everywhere

Monday, September 27, 1948 · 29:32

Summary

George Valentine investigates a wealthy woman who claims a little man with big glasses is trying to drive her mad. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a series of mysterious fires linked to her properties.

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Headlines

  • 1948 — The Honda Motor Company is founded.

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