Murder On Vacation: Let George Do It (August 27, 1951)

“Murder On Vacation” is an episode of Let George Do It, the old-time radio show, first broadcast August 27, 1951. Listen free on Stupid Potato.

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What happens

George Valentine arrives at Sandy Spit, a quiet seaside town, hoping for a peaceful vacation and famous fish stew. His plans are disrupted when he encounters mysterious townspeople acting suspiciously, including a man named Clyde Mercy carrying a clam shovel at night and a woman who seems frightened of being seen. George discovers a hidden cup and realizes the town harbors secrets beneath its peaceful exterior.

Sandy Spit, a remote, foggy seaside town known for its isolation and sand dunes.

Characters: George Valentine, Brooks, Miss Gallagher, Clyde Mercy, Dr. Crow

Listen for: Mysterious nighttime activities, hidden secrets among the townspeople, and the discovery of a mysterious cup.

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.