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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
05.07.1951	once a crook	+ Once a crook, always a crook that’s the stern code by which John Kroner swears and apparently it...
05.07.1951	spring session
04.30.1951	human nature	+ origination, syndicated. "The Discovery Of Ponce, The Lion". Not only are the writers guilty o...
04.23.1951	sabotage	+ . "Sabotage". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. George Valentine and Brooksie fly to South America to ...
04.16.1951	the noose hangs high	+ . "The Noose Hangs High". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. The Binks brothers are two recluses who sta...
04.09.1951	uncle harrys bones	+ . "Uncle Harry's Bones". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Where is Uncle Harry? When his bones are fou...
04.02.1951	the eight ball	+ . "The Eight Ball". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. The mayor and two other respected citizens of Su...
03.26.1951	no escape from the jungle	+ . "No Escape From The Jungle". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A rubber chemist from Rangoon hires Ge...
03.19.1951	murder for two	+ . "Murder For two". Mrs. Ruth Jennings has been murdered. Lou Jennings is suspected of the kill...
03.12.1951	the prairie dog	+ . "The Prairie Dog". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Jerry Mace, a friend of George Valentine's, is ...
03.05.1951	the public eye	+ . "The Public Eye". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. The wife of a famous politician needs George Vale...
02.26.1951	see me once and youve seen me twice	+ . "See Me Once, You've Seen Me Twice". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Mr. Wallace has been told to s...
02.05.1951	tongalonie	+ origination, syndicated. "Tongalani". The story title means "shaped liked like a heart," or is...
01.29.1951	christmas in january	+ . "Christmas In January". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. The celebrated and glamorous movie star, Ch...
01.22.1951	knock on wood	+ . "Knock On Wood". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Ken Peters substitutes for Bob Bailey (who was out...
01.15.1951	tune on a triangle	+ . "Tune On A Triangle". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. George Valentine is tricked into rescuing a w...
01.08.1951	man behind the frame	+ origination, syndicated. "The Man Behind The Frame". Vic Banett of the Federal Office Equipme...
12.25.1950	santa claus on glass	+ . "Santa Claus in Glass". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A Christmas celebration features roasting d...
12.18.1950	opportunity knocks	+ . "Opportunity Knicks Twice". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Did Abel Merton commit suicide or was h...
12.11.1950	the bookworm turns	+ . "The Bookworm Turns". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A series of strange break-ins in a bookstore ...
12.04.1950	and hope to die	+ . "And Hope To Die". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Flora Stewart, the famous scatterbrained accent ...
11.27.1950	nothing but the truth	+ . "Nothing But The Truth". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Tioga Tom, "the last honest man in the we...
11.20.1950	cause for thanksgiving	+ . "Cause For Thanksgiving". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A Thanksgiving story about a tough ten-ye...
11.13.1950	angels grotto	+ . "Angel's Grotto". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A murder takes place on a farm, but it looks very...
10.09.1950	the spider and the fly	+ . "The Spider and The Fly". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A "stupid" woman chases after a man in a...

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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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