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Let George Do It was a detective drama that aired from 1946 to 1954. It is about the story of George Valentine, a tough-guy detective who always prioritizes his job above anything else. Along with him is his secretary, the smart and sassy Ms. Claire Brooks (aka Brooksie), who sees him as someone special. Bob Bailey (and later Olan Soule in 1954) was given the role of Valentine, while Francis Robinson and Virginia Gregg took the character of Brooksie. Other characters in the show were Eddie Firestone as Brooksie’s younger brother Sonny, Wally Maher as Lieutenant Riley, and Joseph Kearns as Caleb.

During the first years of the film, the producers hired an organist for the transition of the scenes, and only very few sound effects were used. Later on, however, the show started using orchestra, and the production became a little more grand.

Let George Do It was considered to be a really excellent show, but Valentine wasn’t the role that Bob Bailey became famous for. Rather, it was Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, which he joined in 1955, a year after Let George Do It ended. Click here to read more about Let George Do It

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Air Date	Title	Synopsis
08.23.1948	the corpse that took a powder	+ . "The Corpse That Took A Powder". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. George Valentine gets a l...
08.30.1948	a minor case of murder	+ . "A Minor Case Of Murder". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. Chuck Wilson, of "The Bearcat S...
09.06.1948	the impatient redhead	+ . "The Impatient Redhead". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A beer heiress hires George to f...
09.13.1948	the father who had nothing to say	+ . "The Father Who Had Nothing To Say". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. The son of a convict...
09.20.1948	the hearse was painted pink	+ . "The Hearse Was Painted Pink". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. George Valentine finds hims...
09.27.1948	the little man who was everywhere	+ . "The Little Man Who Was Everywhere". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. Are a series of fires...
10.18.1948	death wears a gay sport jacket	+ . "Death Wears A Gay Sport Jacket". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A killer has struck fou...
10.25.1948	the seven dead years	+ . "The Seven Dead Years". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. An insurance investigator asks Geo...
11.01.1948	the flowers that smelled of murder	+ . "The Flowers That Smelled Of Murder". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A co-ed suspects tha...
11.08.1948	murder its a gift	+ . "Murder: It's A Gift". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A rare "Wittenburg" bible is to be ...
11.22.1948	whos sylvia	+ . "Who Is Sylvia?". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A wealthy man with a very beautiful wife...
11.29.1948	stand in for murder	+ . "Stand-In For Murder". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A racketeer is being blackmailed i...
12.06.1948	the malignant heart	+ . "The Malignant Heart". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. Walter Pallister seems to be going...
12.27.1948	death in fancy dress	+ . "Death In Fancy Dress". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A blackmailer is possibly responsi...
01.03.1949	murder and one to go	+ . "Murder and One To Go". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Silent screen star Carol Gordon has been li...
01.10.1949	the corpse on a caper	+ . "The Corpse On A Caper". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. George Valentine is hired to esco...
01.17.1949	the payoff is murder	+ . "The Payoff Is Murder". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. Dorothy Wyatt doesn't want her hus...
01.24.1949	till death do us part	+ . "'Til Death Do Us Part". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. George Valentine investigates an...
01.31.1949	mayhem by experts	+ . "Mayhem By Experts". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. Lt. Riley and five famous mystery wri...
02.07.1949	one against the city	+ . "One Against A City". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. Three men are running the town of Sh...
02.14.1949	destination dead end	+ . "Destination: Dead End". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A private detective is in danger ...
02.21.1949	journey into hate	+ . "Journey Into Hate". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. Twin sisters on a Hawaiian island, wi...
02.28.1949	your money or your life	+ . "Your Money Or Your Life". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. George discovers the brains beh...
03.07.1949	roundabout murder	+ . "The Roundabout Matter". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A guy with a leather jacket and a...
03.14.1949	the motive is murder	+ . "The Motif Is Murder". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A voice on the telephone tells Geor...

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My 11 year old grandson LOVE George and Johnny. His favorite show is Jack Benny. I love introducing him to these great entertainers and their fun, clean talent!

Hall

Love me some Bob Bailey!

Susan

Love the early episode of Let George Do It with the cowboy star who's actually scared of horses. Some real fun episodes of Gene Autrey's Melody Ranch and also some fun ones in All Star Western Theatre

Andy

Let George Do It started its regular broadcast run as a comedy -- but was quickly changed to a detective series, a showcase for Bob Bailey who would become the most beloved Johnny Dollar.

Joe

I love this show! Almost a more light-hearted JD!

Rachel

Mr Bailey was the absolute best. I still love his version of Johnny Dollar over all others. Meaning no disrespect to the others, of course.

Martin

Bob Bailey played Private Eye George Valentine on this crime drama. The program was broadcast by Mutual, mostly as a West Coast show from 1946 to 1955. It was broadcast in New York from 1954 to 1955. Bailey is also well known for playing Johnny Dollar on "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" for CBS (1956-1960).

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