Death In Fancy Dress: Let George Do It (December 27, 1948)

“Death In Fancy Dress” is an episode of Let George Do It, the old-time radio show, first broadcast December 27, 1948. Listen free on Stupid Potato.

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What happens

George Valentine is hired by a man named Reynolds to investigate threats against his life. George discovers that his client's nemesis is the blackmailer Bascom, who collects scandalous mementos from the private lives of society figures to hold over them. When George refuses to help Reynolds against Bascom, tragedy strikes at Reynolds' home, and George realizes he must uncover Bascom's vulnerabilities to stop the man's cruel exploitation.

A city with society figures, nightclubs, and police department; primarily Bascom's trophy room and Reynolds' home.

Characters: George Valentine, Brooksie, Mr. Bascom, Reynolds, Donna Reynolds, Lieutenant Riley

Listen for: The detailed description of Bascom's collection of scandal mementos, the confrontation between Reynolds and Bascom over letters, and George's determination to find evidence against the blackmailer.

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.