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Synopsis

In the Let George Do It episode 'Audition #3 The First Client', George Valentine is freshly out of uniform and ready to embrace his new life as a private investigator. With his last dime spent on office rent and a few pieces of furniture, he eagerly awaits his first client. His office, however, is quiet, and George's patience is wearing thin. Just when he thinks he might have to wait longer, the door swings open, and Mr. Winters, a mystery writer, enters with an urgent claim.

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B

Bud Hiestand

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Bob Bailey

Eddie Firestone

G

Georgia Backus

Howard McNear

Joseph Kearns

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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 46-05-14 Audition #3 The First Client (now Geo Valentine).mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 9103

Audition #3 The First Client (now Geo Valentine)

Tuesday, May 14, 1946 · 29:35

Let George Do It, Episode 9103

Audition #3 The First Client (now Geo Valentine)

Tuesday, May 14, 1946 · 29:35

Summary

George Valentine, newly in business as a private investigator, is unexpectedly confronted by his first client, Mr. Winters, who claims he is about to be murdered. The situation escalates quickly as chaos ensues in George's office.

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