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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
02.28.1949	your money or your life	+ . "Your Money Or Your Life". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. George discovers the brains beh...
11.22.1948	whos sylvia	+ . "Who Is Sylvia?". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A wealthy man with a very beautiful wife...
04.21.1952	war maneuver	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A meek toymaker is framed for a hit-and-run murder. Toy soldiers lead ...
05.09.1949	vultures on the wing	+ . "Vultures On The Wing". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A $20,000 investment may yield $500,000, bu...
07.31.1950	voice of the giant	+ . "The Voice Of The Giant". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. The story of a clock that tells of murde...
09.12.1949	valley sunset	+ . "Valley Sunset". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A fourteen year old girl living on a huge farm ask...
04.09.1951	uncle harrys bones	+ . "Uncle Harry's Bones". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Where is Uncle Harry? When his bones are fou...
05.03.1948	tunnel under the river	+ George and Brooksie become sandhogs under the river. Sabotage and buried treasure are dredged to ...
01.15.1951	tune on a triangle	+ . "Tune On A Triangle". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. George Valentine is tricked into rescuing a w...
03.06.1950	triple indemnity
08.21.1950	treasure of millies wharf	+ . "The Treasure Of Millie's Wharf". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A parrot with a map, a dead sea c...
12.05.1949	too near the sky	+ . "Too Near The Sky". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. Mrs. Vivian Hargrove summons George Va...
02.05.1951	tongalonie	+ origination, syndicated. "Tongalani". The story title means "shaped liked like a heart," or is...
01.24.1949	till death do us part	+ . "'Til Death Do Us Part". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. George Valentine investigates an...
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...
06.05.1950	the witch of mill hollow	+ . "The Witch Of Mill Hollow". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A small town newspaper editor calls Geo...
09.11.1950	the white elephant	+ . "The White Elephant". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Alice May Edmond tells George Valentine in he...
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...
06.09.1952	the violent van patten	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. George Valentine and Brooksie visit Fog Island to tell Captain Van Pat...
01.30.1950	the ugly duckling	. "The Ugly Duckling". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A famous composer has died, leaving behind a "Se...
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 ...
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...
02.18.1952	the symbol three	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A "Voice Of Doom" predicts that three accidents will take place. They ...
02.25.1952	the starlight pier	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A series of accidents has been plaguing an amusement park...always on...
11.17.1952	the stand in	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. George becomes Paul Gibson engaged to Gloria. He then meets George Va...

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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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