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Synopsis

In Cortez Island, an episode from Let George Do It, George Valentine receives a desperate plea for help from Alice Jensen, whose husband, Clyde, has gone missing. Clyde, an explorer and adventurer, set off to find buried pirate treasure on Cortez Island, armed with a crude map that Alice believes could lead to great riches. However, Alice's anxiety grows as she has not heard from him in over a week, and she fears that he may be in danger.

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Bud Hiestand

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Betty Blythe

Bob Bailey

Forrest Lewis

G

GeGe Pearson

Joe Forte

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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).

LGDI 52-02-11 (283) Cortez Island.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 283

Cortez Island

Monday, February 11, 1952 · 30:12

Let George Do It, Episode 283

Cortez Island

Monday, February 11, 1952 · 30:12

Summary

George Valentine investigates the disappearance of Clyde Jensen, who is searching for pirate treasure on Cortez Island. He soon discovers that Jensen has fallen into a dangerous situation involving dope smugglers.

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