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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
04.19.1948	the penthouse roof	+ Elliott Wormsley, an urban bird watcher, spots a murder in a penthouse several blocks away with ...
08.09.1948	the perfect specimen	+ . "The Perfect Specimen". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. Dr. Norman Penford has received a...
06.07.1948	the peter mirch case	+ Peter Murch, a little man in the movies, about to star in a feature film, hires George to show hi...
03.12.1951	the prairie dog	+ . "The Prairie Dog". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Jerry Mace, a friend of George Valentine's, is ...
08.15.1949	the problem with joe martin	+ . "The Problem Of Joe Martin". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A South American company want...
03.05.1951	the public eye	+ . "The Public Eye". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. The wife of a famous politician needs George Vale...
06.28.1948	the racket	+ A foreigner wanting to become a citizen is killed by a racket that thrives on little, scared peo...
11.08.1946	the robber	+ An eccentric book dealer dies, and George is hired to find his missing money. The clue lies with ...
10.24.1949	the rose petal staircase	+ . "The Rose Petal Staircase". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. The staircase was built long ago...for ...
07.03.1950	the scream of the eagle	+ . "The Scream Of The Eagle". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Who is the wealthy Mathilda Jonathan? Sh...
10.25.1948	the seven dead years	+ . "The Seven Dead Years". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. An insurance investigator asks Geo...
01.09.1950	the silent waterfall	+ . "The Silent Waterfall". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. Wealthy Dora Duncan, who doesn't h...
04.05.1948	the smugglers	+ George's old army pal is seriously hurt in Egypt and is recuperating in a sanitarium. The case st...
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...
11.17.1952	the stand in	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. George becomes Paul Gibson engaged to Gloria. He then meets George Va...
02.25.1952	the starlight pier	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A series of accidents has been plaguing an amusement park...always on...
02.18.1952	the symbol three	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A "Voice Of Doom" predicts that three accidents will take place. They ...
03.27.1950	the tears of sorrow	+ . "The Tears Of Sorrow". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A motel/restaurant in the desert is run by a...
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 ...
01.30.1950	the ugly duckling	. "The Ugly Duckling". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A famous composer has died, leaving behind a "Se...
06.09.1952	the violent van patten	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. George Valentine and Brooksie visit Fog Island to tell Captain Van Pat...
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...
09.11.1950	the white elephant	+ . "The White Elephant". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Alice May Edmond tells George Valentine in he...
06.05.1950	the witch of mill hollow	+ . "The Witch Of Mill Hollow". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A small town newspaper editor calls Geo...
03.17.1952	three times and out	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Two attempts have been made on Warren Sage's life. Poisoned milk, a ca...

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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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