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Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Music Say, I wonder if you like Runyon-esque characters like I do. You know, fellas like Harry the Horse, Nicely Nicely Johnson and all the rest. But don't get me wrong, this is not a Runyon story, but a Let George Do It adventure. However, there is a character called Lou Mendel in this little tale that must have associated with…

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Synopsis

In Big Brother, George Valentine receives an intriguing case from Lou Mendel, the owner of the upscale Club Top Hat. Lou is not only concerned about his own safety after being attacked but also about a dancer named Dove, whom he regards as a little sister. Despite Lou's claims of innocence and his affection for Dove, George senses that there is more to the story than meets the eye. Lou's affection for Dove complicates the situation, as he insists on protecting her from any potential harm.

Cast›

Bob Bailey

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Eddie Dunstedter

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GeGe Pearson

Gerald Mohr

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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 51-05-21 (245) Big Brother (HSG).mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 245

Big Brother

Monday, May 21, 1951 · 27:14

Let George Do It, Episode 245

Big Brother

Monday, May 21, 1951 · 27:14

Summary

George Valentine investigates a nightclub owner's troubles involving a dancer named Dove and a mysterious attack. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of intrigue and deception surrounding the characters.

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  • 1951 — The opening of the Ninth Street Show, otherwise known as the 9th Street Art Exhibition: A gathering of a number of notable artists, and the stepping-out of the post war New York avant-garde, collectively known as the New York School.
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