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Synopsis

In It Happened on Friday, George Valentine is approached by Lois Craig, who is deeply concerned about her husband, Stanley. After a vacation in the South Pacific, Stanley has mysteriously disappeared on Friday's Island, where he claimed to have business to attend to. Lois fears that he has become involved with a Communist group known as 'The Group,' which has plans to take over the area. With her love for him driving her desperation, she hires George to bring Stanley back alive.

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Bud Hiestand

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Bob Bailey

Byron Kane

Jeanne Bates

Ted de Corsia

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Tom McKee

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LGDI 52-05-19 (297) It Happened on Friday.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 297

It Happened on Friday

Monday, May 19, 1952 · 29:25

Let George Do It, Episode 297

It Happened on Friday

Monday, May 19, 1952 · 29:25

Summary

George Valentine is hired to rescue a writer named Stanley Craig from a Communist group on Friday's Island in the South Pacific. The stakes rise as George navigates the dangers of the island and the secrets surrounding Craig's disappearance.

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