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Synopsis

In the Let George Do It episode titled Perfect Alibi, George Valentine receives an unusual request from Lori Feral, the wife of a prominent gangster. Lori is desperate and reveals her intense hatred for her husband, expressing a desire to escape from their toxic marriage. She hints at a dark plan involving her husband's potential murder, claiming that if she keeps quiet, he will die in a few months. This revelation sets the stage for a complex investigation that intertwines love, betrayal, and the criminal underworld.

Host

B

Bud Hiestand

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Bob Bailey

D

Dick Ryan

Frances Robinson

L

Lawrence Dobkin

Virginia Gregg

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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 49-08-01 (151) Perfect Alibi.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 151

Perfect Alibi

Monday, August 1, 1949 · 29:39

Let George Do It, Episode 151

Perfect Alibi

Monday, August 1, 1949 · 29:39

Summary

George Valentine is hired by a gangster's wife who wants to escape her dangerous marriage. As George investigates, he uncovers a web of deceit and potential murder.

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