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Synopsis

In The Eight Ball, George Valentine receives an urgent call from the mayor and two prominent citizens of Summer Springs, a town that prides itself on its reputation. They are desperate for help as allegations of corruption and racketeering threaten to tarnish their image. George is initially offered $1,000 to stay away, but his instincts tell him that something sinister is at play. The situation escalates when he learns that a dead body has been found, one that shares his name, hinting at a deeper conspiracy.

Host

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Bud Hiestand

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Bob Bailey

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Bob Jellison

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Stanley Farrar

Virginia Gregg

William Conrad

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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 51-04-02 (238) The Eight Ball.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 238

The Eight Ball

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The Eight Ball

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George Valentine is hired to investigate corruption in the seemingly pristine town of Summer Springs, but he soon finds himself entangled in a deadly game involving deception and murder.

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