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Music Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. Till death do us part, another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, change is my stock and trade. If it's loaded with dynamite and has to be kept confidential, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Rightful details. Music Dear Mr. Valentine, enough violence has happened in my house to convince me that my sister,…

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Synopsis

In the Let George Do It episode "Till Death Do Us Part," George Valentine receives a troubling letter from Miss Lydia Tarbell, who is concerned about her sister Edie's recent marriage to the much younger Cliff LeVar. Lydia believes that Cliff is a ne'er-do-well who is only interested in Edie's wealth, which he cannot access until her death. With a sense of urgency, George prepares to investigate Cliff's background, sensing that there is more to this charming dancer than meets the eye.

Host

B

Bud Hiestand

Cast›

Bob Bailey

Frances Robinson

G

Georgia Backus

Jack Kruschen

Lurene Tuttle

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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 49-01-24 (124) Till Death Do Us Part.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 124

Till Death Do Us Part

Monday, January 24, 1949 · 30:06

Let George Do It, Episode 124

Till Death Do Us Part

Monday, January 24, 1949 · 30:06

Summary

George Valentine investigates the marriage of an heiress to a younger man, suspecting his motives are tied to her wealth. Tensions rise as he uncovers secrets about the couple's past.

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  • 1949 — The first Emmy Awards are presented in the United States; the venue is the Hollywood Athletic Club.
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