Let George Do It: How Gullible Can You Be? (EP4102)

Let George Do It: How Gullible Can You Be? (EP4102)

Author: Adam Graham June 13, 2023 Duration: 34:29
Today’s Mystery: A chauffeur of a rich man whose partner died in a suspicious “accident” asks George to take care of an envelope, plunging George into the middle of the case. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 28, 1951 Originated from Hollywood Starred: Bob Bailey as George Valentine, Virginia Gregg as Brooksie, Ken Christy as Lieutenant…

Step into the world of private detective George Valentine, where a small ad in the newspaper reading "Let George Do It" brings clients with problems only he can untangle. This Let George Do It-The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast, curated by Adam Graham, revives the classic radio series that originally aired from 1946 to 1954. Each episode is a complete, atmospheric mystery from a golden age of audio drama, featuring the sharp yet weary George, his loyal secretary Brooksie, and a parade of clients and criminals from a bygone era. You'll hear the crackle of vintage recordings, the moody musical cues, and the tightly plotted stories that made these programs so compelling. This collection is more than a nostalgia trip; it's a preservation of performing arts history, showcasing the craft of voice actors, sound effects artists, and writers who built entire worlds with just a microphone. For fans of classic fiction and drama, this podcast offers a direct line to the suspenseful entertainment of the past, one case file at a time. Tune in and let the smooth-talking, problem-solving George take the case.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Let George Do It – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Podcast Episodes
EP2200: Let George Do It: The Coward [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:47
A man is seeking vengeance on four men, one of whom’s betrayal led to the death of 37 men in World War II. Original Air Date: September 20, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on…
EP2194: Let George Do It: The Man Under the Elm Trees [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:27
George is called out by a man who is concerned his sister is being taken in by a conman, but George is more concerned about a lovable and eccentric character who seems to be targeted for death. Original Air Date: Septemb…
Let George Do It: The Ghost of Ireland Betty (EP0911) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:43
George is hired by a woman to the stop the sale of a house by a woman who is protective of the house’s supposed ghost. Original Air Date: September 27, 1954 Take our listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Beco…
Let George Do It: The Stand In (EP0909) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:38
George is knocked out and awakens to find himself an Australian heir to a fortune. Original Air Date: November 17, 1952 Become one of our friends on Facebook… http://www.facebook.com/radiodetectives Take the listener sur…
Let George Do It: Dead on Arrival (EP0905) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:11
While going to pick up Brooksie at the bus station, George meets up with an old man in trouble. He takes him to a hotel where he dies-from gunshot wounds. Original Air Date: November 10, 1952 Support the listener support…
Let George Do It: Calle Reposo (EP0899) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:56
George is hired to go to Havana to bid on a rich tobacco crop, but he has to deal with a disreputable mobster. Original Air Date: October 20, 1952 Support the listener support campaign…http://support.greatdetectives.net…
Let George Do It: The Dead of Night (EP0893) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:10
George responds to a 4 a.m. phone call and finds himself smack in the middle of a murder investigation. Original Air Date: October 13, 1952 Support the listener support campaign…http://support.greatdetectives.net Take ou…
Let George Do It: The Four Seasons (EP0887) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:39
George is hired to protect some valuable miniature artwork but quickly finds himself arrested and charged with grand theft. Original Air Date: October 6, 1952 Support the listener support campaign…http://support.greatdet…
Let George Do It: Chance and Probability (EP0881) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:36
George travels to a casino resort where a man was killed for his perfect “system” for winning at the casino. Original Air Date: September 29, 1952 Take our listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Become one of…
Let George Do It: Once a Crook (EP0875) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:15
George is hired by the sister of an ex-con who has disappeared after her uncle was robbed. Original Air Date: September 22, 1952 Take our listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Become one of our friends on Fac…