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Synopsis

In the Let George Do It episode titled Uncle Harry's Bones, George Valentine receives a peculiar request from Sophie Sturdevant, who believes her Uncle Harry's remains have been discovered after five long years. Sophie is desperate to know the truth about her uncle, who had vanished under mysterious circumstances. She insists that Uncle Harry is her uncle, but the townspeople seem to have differing opinions about his identity and significance.

Host

B

Bud Hiestand

Cast›

Bob Bailey

Don Diamond

F

Fred Howard

Ken Christy

Lurene Tuttle

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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.
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LGDI 51-04-09 (239) Uncle Harry's Bones.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 239

Uncle Harry's Bones

Monday, April 9, 1951 · 30:58

Let George Do It, Episode 239

Uncle Harry's Bones

Monday, April 9, 1951 · 30:58

Summary

George Valentine investigates the mysterious disappearance of Uncle Harry, whose bones are discovered five years after his murder. As he delves into the case, he uncovers dark secrets and hidden motives among the townspeople.

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Standard Oil

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M

Mutual-Don Lee net

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1951 — Korean War: President Truman relieves Douglas MacArthur of the command of American forces in Korea and Japan.
  • 1951 — The Stone of Scone, the stone upon which Scottish monarchs were traditionally crowned, is found on the site of the altar of Arbroath Abbey. It had been taken by Scottish nationalist students from its place in Westminster Abbey.

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