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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
02.11.1952	cortez island	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Alice Jensen hires George Valentine to find her missing husband. Mr. ...
02.04.1952	surprise surprise	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A woman's uncle, who is dying, promises her a surprise in his will. J...
01.28.1952	the common denominator	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Mrs. Trask has had two sudden premonitions of an impending murder, ea...
01.21.1952	a matter of honor	+ . "A Matter Of Honor". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Strange tricks at a magician's convention lead...
01.14.1952	the bad little god	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. An art collector has purchased a valuable North Korean idol. George is...
01.07.1952	school of sharks	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A newspaperman commits suicide after loan sharks make his life imposs...
12.24.1951	christmas letter	+ Claire hoped that George and her would spend Chri...
12.17.1951	stolen goods	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A $20,000 necklace is slipped into Brooksie's package from a departmen...
12.10.1951	the last payoff	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. An ex-convict, trying to go straight, has his room ransacked. Murder i...
12.03.1951	off the record	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. The life of Dan Dana, a radio commentator, has been threatened. About ...
11.26.1951	the meddler	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. George Valentine meddles in an affair of no concern to him. A college ...
11.19.1951	destination danger	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. George Valentine and Brooksie take the Clipper to Panama on a mysterio...
10.29.1951	the lady in black	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. "Life is like a spinning top...a temple overgrwon with weeds!" "Gregor...
10.22.1951	a crime too simple	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A man dumps a body off a pier and then is shot by the Coast Guard. The...
10.01.1951	no way out	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A frightened young man is mixed up in a racket and a shooting. He then...
09.24.1951	framed for hanging	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. The program opening is slightly upcut. A stolen payroll, a murder and ...
07.09.1951	second degree affection	+ origination, syndicated. "Lefty's Angel". The story is also known as, "Touched By An Angel." ...
07.02.1951	high card	+ . "Is Everybody Happy?". A wealthy man named "Lorenzo The Great" supports many people, but is s...
06.25.1951	the treasure of millies wharf	+ George Valentine goes to the town of Millie’s Wharf and meets a parrot that someone has shot at ...
06.18.1951	the high price of a penny	+ Everyone from his client Mr Fell to Lieutenant Riley says that George Valentine is bound to be wro...
06.11.1951	sweet are the uses of publicity	+ origination, syndicated. "Sucker Stunt". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. George Valentine is the su...
06.04.1951	the voice of the giant	+ The voice of the giant the huge tower clock that overlooks the strange house in the country, the c...
05.28.1951	dead of night	+ A brutal murder in the dead of night, a lonely beach house in which violence flares up for a brief...
05.21.1951	the four seasons	+ origination, syndicated. "Big Brother". A beautiful dancer named Dove. Lou Mendel was madley ...
05.14.1951	chance and probability	+ George Valentine is up to his neck in this very strange case that brought him thousands of miles t...

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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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