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Let George Do It Presented by the Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio

Adam Grahamwww.spreaker.com
Adam Graham serves as your host, providing his idiosyncratic as he goes, as we go through the much underrated 1946-54 detective series starring a pre-Johnny Dollar Bob Bailey as Detective George Valentine a World War II vet, who along with his secretary and assistant Brooksie take on every case that's mailed to them.
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Let George Do It: Murder and One to Go

Original Release Date: July 21, 2010 A man sends George a $250 retainer to track down a forgotten silent film star, and before George can see him, turns up dead. Original Air Date: January 3, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Che...

Jul 25, 202535 min

Let George Do It: Death in Fancy Dress

Original Release Date: July 14, 2010 The latest person to respond to George’s ad, an apparent blackmailer whose victim committed suicide is so repugnant that George offers his services to bring his wannabe client down. Original Air Date: December 27, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take th...

Jul 22, 202533 min

Let George Do It: The Malignant Heart

Original Release Date: July 7, 2010 A woman calls George in to investigate why her husband has changed from a kind and decent success story to a monster over night. Original Air Date: December 6, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net...

Jul 18, 202534 min

Let George Do It: Stand in For Murder

Original Release Date: June 30, 2010 A man who was in the rackets is trying to go straight, but he’s been blackmailed to come cross country for an undisclosed purpose. He hires George to stand in for him, but when George arrives at the rendevouz, he finds a man murdered, and himself in the frame. Original Air Date: November 29, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam ...

Jul 15, 202533 min

Let George Do It: Who Is Sylvia?

Original Release Date: June 23, 2010 A businessman asks George to help him confirm suspicions about his wife. George doesn’t do those type of cases, but his curiosity is peaked when the businessman commits suicide-apparently, the second husband to die of poisoning. Original Air Date: November 22, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Ida...

Jul 11, 202531 min

Let George Do It: Murder, It's a Gift

Original Release Date: June 16, 2010 A pious old man calls George in to help him dispose of his most prized possession-a Wittenberg Bible worth $20,000. But does one of his potential heirs want it enough to kill for it? Original Air Date: November 8, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take th...

Jul 08, 202535 min

Let George Do It: The Flower Smells of Murder

Original Release Date: June 9, 2010 A woman attending college under the G.I. Bill calls George and Claire in to investigate because she suspects someone is out to kill her botany professor. Original Air Date: November 1, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://s...

Jul 04, 202533 min

Let George Do It: The Seven Dead Years

Original Release Date: June 2, 2010 A retired insurance investigator hires George to stop the husband of a missing woman from collecting the insurance seven years after the woman’s diappearance. Original Air Date: October 25, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at http...

Jul 01, 202533 min

Let George Do It: The Little Man Who Was Everywhere

Original Release Date: May 19, 2010 A wealthy woman who owns several tenaments hires George to protect her from a former tenant whose wife died in a needless fire. Police also suspect the man of setting a string of arsons of other properties George’s client owns, but George isn’t so sure. Original Air Date: September 27, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham,...

Jun 24, 202535 min

Let George Do It: The Hearst was Painted Pink

Original Release Date: May 12, 2010 *George finds himself bait when he’s forced to court the girlfriend of a dangerous mobster, so another dangerous mobster can kill him. Original Air Date: September 20, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetect...

Jun 20, 202534 min

Let George Do It: Death Wears a Gay Sports Jacket

Original Release Date: May 26, 2010 George is hired anonymously to find a killer who wears a loud sports jacket and has only been seen by several eccentrics. Original Air Date: October 18, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check ...

Jun 17, 202533 min

Let George Do It: The Father Who Had Nothing to Say

Original Release Date: May 5 2010 A man hires George to prove his father, a convicted murderer, innocent of the crime he was convicted of. Original Air Date: September 13, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social me...

Jun 17, 202539 min

Let George Do It: The Impatient Redhead

Original Release Date: April 28 2010 A red-headed beer heiress hires George to find out why a Spanish nobleman isn’t interested in marrying her. The family’s servant was going to tell George everything, but she commits suicide rather than reveal the family’s secret. Original Air Date: September 6, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Id...

Jun 12, 202533 min

Let George Do It: A Minor Case of Murder

Original Release Date: Apil 21 2010 A young street gang retains George to prove that their ring leader didn’t kill his stepfather. Original Air Date: August 30, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at http...

Jun 10, 202539 min

Let George Do It: The Corpse that Took a Powder

Original Release Date: April 14, 2010 A hysterical letter threatening suicide sends George cross town where he finds the woman who wrote him dead from an apparent suicide. When he goes in to the other room to call Lieutenant Riley, he finds the body gone and that the gun by the body had never been fired. Original Air Date: August 23, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to:...

Jun 06, 202533 min

Let George Do It: The Ghost on Bliss Terrace

Original Release Date: April 7 2010 George is called in when a neighborhood becomes concerned about rumors that there’s a ghost living in a house where a murder happened last month. Original Air Date: August 16, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.gre...

Jun 03, 202534 min

Let George Do It: The Perfect Specimen

Original Release Date: March 31, 2010 A doctor gets a note advising him of when he’ll die and how. He hires George to stop it. But despite the threat on the doctor’s life, George feels the doctor’s trying to hide something. Original Air Date: August 9, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take ...

May 30, 202536 min

Let George Do It: The Money Maker

Original Release Date: March 24, 2010 George is called in to investigate when paper used to print foreign currency is stolen. Original Air Date: August 2, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://ww...

May 27, 202533 min

Let George Do It: The Seven Murder

Original Release Date: March 17, 2010 A man makes up a fake robbery to hide his gambling from his wife, but it gets complicated when another man confesses to the fictional robbery. That’s where George comes in. Original Air Date: July 26 , 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener ...

May 23, 202538 min

Let George Do It: Cry Murder

Original Release Date: March 10, 2010 Another private investigator sent George a letter hiring him “just in case” he’s murdered. When the other investigator is murdered, George goes to work. Original Air Date: July 19, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://sur...

May 20, 202538 min

Let George Do It: A Close Call

Original Release Date: March 3, 2010 A woman wants to break up a love triangle with her best friend’s husband, and pays George to pretend to be her new beau. Will the big game hunter really let the girl get away? Original Air Date: July 12, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener...

May 16, 202535 min

Let George Do It: The Man Who Was Murdered Twice

Origianl Release Date: February 24, 2010 George Valentine wants out when he gets hired by a nasty drama critic. However, when he tries to quit, he finds his client dead. Original Air Date: July 5, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.ne...

May 13, 202535 min

Let George Do It: The Immigration Racket

Original Release Date: February 17, 2010 An immigrant preparing for his citizenship test asks for George’s help when he figures out he’s been roped into illegal activity. Original Air Date: June 28, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives....

May 09, 202537 min

Let George Do It: Unfit Mother

Original Release Date: February 10, 2010 George is hired by a widow who wants him to prove that she’s not an unfit mother. Original Air Date: June 21, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.gr...

May 06, 202535 min

Let George Do It: A Piece of Publicity

Original Release Date: February 3, 2010 A high wire performer hires George to be her bodyguard to “protect her” from someone who has been sending her threatening letters. Brooksie suspects the woman is sending the letters herself for publicity. Original Air Date: June 14, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call a...

May 02, 202533 min

Let George Do It: Have Some Excitement

Original Release Date: January 27, 2010 A Hollywood character actor hires George to bring some excitement into his life, so that he’ll have the confidence to take on a leading role. But on a trip to the Tunnel of Love, they stumble into some real excitement-murder. Original Air Date: June 7, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83...

Apr 29, 202539 min

Let George Do It: The Island on Tuxedo Lake

Original Release Date: January 20, 2010 George is hired to investigate the disappearance of a young woman who met her older husband through a dating service. Original Air Date: May 31, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out ...

Apr 25, 202540 min

Let George Do It: The Spirit World

Original Release Date: January 13, 2010 George investigates a fraudulent medium. When she accuses a young woman of murdering her mother, and the woman confesses, George has to figure out what really happened. Original Air Date: May 10, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener surv...

Apr 22, 202533 min

Let George Do It: The Tunnel Project

Original Release Date: January 6, 2010 George is hired to investigate sabotage at a tunnel project. Original Air Date: May 3, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net...

Apr 18, 202537 min

Let George Do It: The Wolf Pack

Original Release Date: December 30, 2009 A teenage girl asks George to help a boy out of jail on a bum rap to avoid returning. Original Air Date: April 26, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://w...

Apr 15, 202534 min
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