A Minor Case of Murder: Let George Do It (August 30, 1948)

“A Minor Case of Murder” is an episode of Let George Do It, the old-time radio show, first broadcast August 30, 1948. Listen free on Stupid Potato.

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What happens

George Valentine is hired by the Bearcat Social Club to prove that Danny Corey, their leader, is innocent of murdering his stepfather Phil, even though Danny has confessed to the crime. As George investigates, he discovers troubling details about Danny's troubled relationship with his stepfather and the circumstances surrounding the confession.

A city with the Bearcat Social Club, Danny's home, a rooming house, and various street locations including a pool parlor and jail.

Characters: George Valentine, Roxy (George's partner), Chuck, Danny Corey, Danny's mother, Mrs. Corey, Phil (Danny's stepfather), Mrs. Rebel (landlady), Sudan

Listen for: A case of a young man confessing to murder under suspicious circumstances, with George uncovering hidden motives and relationships that question whether the confession is genuine. Watch for revelations about Danny's troubled past and his stepfather's questionable character.

Written from the episode itself; it never gives away the ending. Every recording is remastered for the stream: cleaned of rumble, hiss and mains hum (and the old TV whine where we found it), then levelled in two passes to steady broadcast loudness, so one show is never quieter than the next.