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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
11.08.1948	murder its a gift	+ . "Murder: It's A Gift". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A rare "Wittenburg" bible is to be ...
03.19.1951	murder for two	+ . "Murder For two". Mrs. Ruth Jennings has been murdered. Lou Jennings is suspected of the kill...
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...
06.26.1950	most likely to die	+ . "Most Likely To Die". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A practical joke at a college backfires into...
04.17.1950	mix up in la cruza	+ . "Mix-Up In La Cruza". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. George Valentine flies to Mexico to steal a "...
07.26.1948	miss haffey murdered her	+ . "The Seven Murder". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. + Arnold Blumis tells George Valentin...
01.31.1949	mayhem by experts	+ . "Mayhem By Experts". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. Lt. Riley and five famous mystery wri...
01.08.1951	man behind the frame	+ origination, syndicated. "The Man Behind The Frame". Vic Banett of the Federal Office Equipme...
07.25.1949	lauras house	+ . "Laura's House". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A story of ghosts, hypnotism, and a very ...
04.25.1949	lady in distress	+ . "Lady In Distress". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A nightclub singer traps Brooksie into a frame...
01.22.1951	knock on wood	+ . "Knock On Wood". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Ken Peters substitutes for Bob Bailey (who was out...
01.16.1950	juniper lane	+ . "Juniper Lane". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. The death of "The Wicked Witch" of Juniper...
02.13.1950	jump in the lake	+ . "Go Jump In The Lake". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. Terrence Doyle is in trouble with gambler St...
07.12.1948	joyce dunning case	+ . "A Close Call". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. George Valentine is hired by Joyce Dunnin...
02.21.1949	journey into hate	+ . "Journey Into Hate". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. Twin sisters on a Hawaiian island, wi...
07.05.1948	jonathan thorpe case	+ . "Murder Me Twice". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. Jonathan Thorpe, the hated drama critic...
07.19.1948	joe logan case	+ . "Cry Murder". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. A private eye named Joe Logan hires George ...
05.19.1952	it happened on friday	+ bSponsored by: Standard Oil. George is hired to fly to "Friday's Island" in the South Pacific to "...
07.10.1950	island in the desert	+ . "Island In The Desert". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A Mexican private detective is shot to dea...
09.15.1952	human nature	+ Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A nightclub cleaning woman suspects that her boss is a fence. The bos...
04.30.1951	human nature	+ origination, syndicated. "The Discovery Of Ponce, The Lion". Not only are the writers guilty o...
03.28.1949	host of casa diablo	+ . "The Host Of Casa Diablo". Sponsored by: Standard Oil, Chevron. George Valentine is hired to b...
08.14.1950	high price of a penny	+ . "The High Price Of A Penny". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A wealthy couple are killed in an auto...
07.02.1951	high card	+ . "Is Everybody Happy?". A wealthy man named "Lorenzo The Great" supports many people, but is s...
08.28.1950	high card	+ . "High Card". Sponsored by: Standard Oil. A lawyer's wife needs Valentine's help for her husband...

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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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