Let George Do It 1949 05 16 (140) Come And Get Me

# Let George Do It: "Come And Get Me"

Picture this: it's a rain-slicked Chicago night in 1949, and our man George Valentine is about to walk straight into a trap that'll test every ounce of his street smarts. When a mysterious dame walks into his office with a job that sounds too easy—a simple retrieval, she says—George knows better. But the money's good, and besides, he's heard that line before. This episode crackles with the kind of tension that made *Let George Do It* must-listen radio: shadowy figures, double-crosses lurking around every corner, and that unmistakable growl of Bob Bailey's voice cutting through the noir darkness like a dame's cigarette smoke in a dimly lit speakeasy. By airtime's end, George will have learned once again that when someone says "come and get me," they usually mean something altogether different—and far more sinister.

What made this Mutual Network staple so beloved by mid-century audiences was its refusal to let its hero off easy. Unlike some radio detectives who bent the rules and walked away unscathed, George Valentine was a man perpetually outmaneuvered, outsmarted, and outgunned. The show thrived on genuine jeopardy and Bailey's ability to convey vulnerability wrapped in wisecracks. By 1949, five years into the series' eight-year run, the formula had been honed to perfection—tight scripts, sharp supporting players, and sound design that transported listeners directly into George's dangerous world.

This particular episode showcases why *Let George Do It* remained a ratings powerhouse right through the decade's end. Whether you're a devoted fan who's heard it before or discovering George Valentine for the first time, "Come And Get Me" delivers everything the show promised: mystery, menace, and a detective who never quite gets ahead of the game. Tune in and discover why millions of Americans made George's cases their nightly ritual.