Three Times and Out: Let George Do It (March 17, 1952)

“Three Times and Out” is an episode of Let George Do It, the old-time radio show, first broadcast March 17, 1952. Listen free on Stupid Potato.

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What happens

George Valentine is hired by Lawrence Sage, a wealthy businessman who has survived two murder attempts: a bomb planted in his car and poison added to his milk. As George investigates the household staff, he uncovers secrets about both Frederick, the chauffeur who is on parole through Sage's custody, and Mrs. Hastings, the longtime housekeeper who stands to lose her inheritance when Sage revises his will.

Lawrence Sage's home and office in the city

Characters: George Valentine, Lawrence Sage, Mrs. Sage, Frederick, Mrs. Hastings, Dr. Van

Listen for: George's investigation into who is trying to kill his client and what motives the household staff might have for the murder attempts

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.