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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. Destination dead end, another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, dangerous my stock and trade. If your life's going into a tailspin and the odds are against you, call on me, George Valentine. Write full details. Dear Mr. Valentine, I cannot pay big fee for your services. That would mean I would have to go to my son for…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Destination - Dead End, George Valentine is approached by Sophie Pevelman, a worried mother who senses her son Richard is in serious trouble. Richard, a private detective, has been dabbling in dangerous dealings with the mob, trading information for a lavish lifestyle. Sophie is desperate, refusing to ask her son for money to pay for George's services, but her maternal instincts tell her that Richard is in over his head. She implores George to help, believing that her son is in imminent danger.

Host

B

Bud Hiestand

Cast›

Bob Bailey

Frances Robinson

James Nusser

Jeanette Nolan

T

Tony Barrett

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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 49-02-14 (127) Destination - Dead End.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 127

Destination - Dead End

Monday, February 14, 1949 · 29:42

Let George Do It, Episode 127

Destination - Dead End

Monday, February 14, 1949 · 29:42

Summary

George Valentine is drawn into a dangerous situation when a mother pleads for his help to save her son, Richard Pebbleman, from the mob. As tensions rise, George must navigate a web of deceit and threats to protect Richard.

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  • 1949 — Chaim Weizmann begins his term as the first President of Israel.

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