Adam Graham

Let George Do It Presented by the Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio

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Adam Graham serves as your host, providing his idiosyncratic as he goes, as we go through the much underrated 1946-54 detective series starring a pre-Johnny Dollar Bob Bailey as Detective George Valentine a World War II vet, who along with his secretary and assistant Brooksie take on every case that's mailed to them.

Author

Adam Graham

Episodes

Let George Do It: The Witch of Mill Hollow 13.03.2026 33:59

Original Release Date: September 21, 2011 A small town celebrates the death of an old woman, but George has to find out whether she was murdered or died accidentally in a museum. Original Air Date: June 5, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913,...

Let George Do It: Sudden Storm 10.03.2026 31:01

Original Release Date: September 14, 2011 George receives a letter confessing to the quotation marks killing. George arrives in an isolated area and discovers another body. Original Air Date: May 29, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise,...

Let George Do It: Portuguese Cove 06.03.2026 33:37

Original Release Date: September 7, 2011 A sea captain punching a mailman leads George to look into a family tuna fishing business and the death of a mutineer. Original Air Date: May 22, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715...

Let George Do It: The Ant Hill 03.03.2026 34:02

Original Release Date: August 31, 2011 Lieutenant Riley calls George in to help find the girlfriend of a illegal slot machine repairman in hopes of finding the racket’s kingpin. Original Air Date: May 15, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, B...

Let George Do It: Picture with a Black Frame 27.02.2026 34:39

Original Release Date: August 24, 2011 When a blackmailing photographer tries to hire George to front a blackmail scheme, George goes to warn the intended victim. Original Air Date: May 8, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 8371...

Let George Do It: The Chair of Humanities 24.02.2026 33:44

Original Release Date: August 17, 2011 The wife of a prominent college professor asks for George’s help, but when he calls, she denies that she needs it. Then the professor himself asks George to stop him from being murdered. Original Air Date: May 1, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net M...

Let George Do It: Death Begins at 45 20.02.2026 33:05

Original Release Date: August 10, 2011 A frustrated writer calls for George’s help as he’s finally closing in a big news story involving a notorious gangster hanging out in a rich neighborhood. Original Air Date: April 24, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graha...

Let George Do It: Mix Up in LaCruza 17.02.2026 32:00

Original Release Date: August 3, 2011 George receives a mysterious letter as a man hires George to steal something from him. Original Air Date: April 17, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Ta...

Let George Do It: Portrait by Priscilla 13.02.2026 33:19

Original Release Date: July 27, 2011 A man from out of town hires George after he’s assaulted after seeing a portrait by Priscilla. George meets the artist and finds she a gawdy woman and bad painter. She also ends up murdered. Original Air Date: April 10, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives....

Let George Do It: The Brothers McIntosh 10.02.2026 32:52

Original Release Date: July 20, 2011 A butler to two brothers, one well-loved and one totally despised, asks George to investigate as he fears the beloved brother will soon be murdered. Original Air Date: April 3, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box...

Let George Do It: The Tears of Sorrow 06.02.2026 33:39

Original Release Date: July 13, 2011 A travelling salesman hires George to help him confront a puzzling situation at a roadside motel. When George arrives he finds the body of a Malaysian cook and a silver coffin. Original Air Date: March 27, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a do...

Let George Do It: Triple Indemnity 03.02.2026 38:04

Original Release Date: June 12, 2023 Today's Mystery:George goes to a small town where gossip says a man has murdered his missing wife. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 6, 1950 Originated from Hollywood Starred: Bob Bailey as George Valentine, Virginia Gregg as Brooksie, Wally Maher as Lieutenant Riley Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-t...

Let George Do It: Go Jump In the Lake 30.01.2026 31:46

Original Release Date: July 6, 2011 A secretary wants George to help her boss, who is in a dangerous position, but the boss will have none of it. Original Air Date: February 13, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a...

Let George Do It: The Old Style 27.01.2026 33:03

Original Release Date: June 29, 2011 George is called in by a murder memorabilia collector to investigate a mysterious music box which leads to murder. Original Air Date: February 6, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give...

Let George Do It: The Ugly Duckling 23.01.2026 33:46

Original Release Date: June 22, 2011 A famous composer has died and his widow is hiding something. George has to find out what. Original Air Date: January 30, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-47...

Let George Do It: The Floaters 20.01.2026 32:08

Original Release Date: June 15, 2011 On an urgent two a.m. call, George and Brooksie travel to a rundown hotel and find an apparent double suicide. Original Air Date: January 23, 1950b Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us...

Let George Do It: Juniper Lane 16.01.2026 34:12

Original Release Date: June 8, 2011 Instead of a letter requesting his help, George receives a thank you note for wristlets by mistake. George figures out a mixup was made, and goes to find the woman who got the thank you note. She finds her dead. Original Air Date: January 16, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://su...

Let George Do It: The Silent Waterfall 13.01.2026 33:51

Original Release Date: June 1, 2011 George is hired by a deaf-mute woman to attend a gathering at 8 o’clock. He arrives to find her dead with a house full of suspects. Original Air Date: January 9, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, I...

Let George Do It: Needle in the Haystack 09.01.2026 32:33

Original Release Date: May 25, 2011 A florist from Mexico City hires George to find a dozen roses in Pasadena … during the Tournament of Roses. Murder follows. Original Air Date: January 2, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 837...

Let George Do It: Snow Blind 06.01.2026 35:32

Original Release Date: May 18, 2011 George is called up to a skiing cabin to help protect a woman’s husband. However, when he arrives, he finds his clients motives are far more sordid. Original Air Date: December 26, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO...

Let George Do It: Partner in Panama 02.01.2026 34:47

Original Release Date: May 11, 2011 George is sent to Panama by a movie producer to deliver a payoff to a wanted criminal who is threatening lawsuit over a film about his exploits. Original Air Date: December 12, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box...

Let George Do It: Too Near the Sky 30.12.2025 36:19

Original Release Date: May 4, 2011 George is hired to go to a party and await further instructions and runs into a strange cast of characters, one of who has claimed to commit murder. Original Air Date: December 5, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Bo...

Let George Do It: No Riders 26.12.2025 33:17

Original Release Date: April 27, 2011 In response to the plea of waitress, George tries to help a young man suspected of murdering a truck driver, who has a big problem with the truth. Original Air Date: November 28, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO...

Let George Do It: Sweet Poison 19.12.2025 33:46

Original Release Date: April 20, 2011 A Cat is poisoned by eating chocolate that arrived in the mail of an artist. George sets out to find out who sent the chocolate and who the intended victim was. Original Air Date: November 21, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Ad...

Let George Do It: Run Until Dead 16.12.2025 33:02

Original Release Date: April 13, 2011 A crime-busting crusader hires George to make contact with the father of a witness. George finds the witness has died, and that’s only the first death on this case. Original Air Date: November 14, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to...