
Adam Graham serves as your host, providing his idiosyncratic as he goes, as we go through the much underrated 1946-54 detective series starring a pre-Johnny Dollar Bob Bailey as Detective George Valentine a World War II vet, who along with his secretary and assistant Brooksie take on every case that's mailed to them.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 214 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsPerforming ArtsSociety & Culture | |||

Original Release Date: January 19, 2011
George tries to help a man who was just released from prison understand the cause of his wife’s death. Then the man who accidentally hit his wife is shot and the man disappears.
Original Air Date: August 8, 1... more
Original Release Date: January 12, 2011
The wife of a gangster who despises him, hires George to prove her husband innocent.
Original Air Date: August 1, 1949
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Original Release Date: January 5, 2011
George and Brooksie are summoned to a house rumored to be haunted by a distraught woman who fears an evil house is influencing its owners. They arrive to find their client dead. Is it natural causes or murder? more
Original Release Date: December 29, 2010
An elderly man hires George to see to the distribution of his securities to his three heirs goes off without a hitch. George finds out quickly that things aren’t what they seem when one of the benficiaries co... more
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I found this late. Sorry to see it go.
Bob Bailey is one of the many great radio actors who added his voice to many listeners pleasures to listen to many old time radio shows.
He is great in this show and in Yours Truly Johnny Dollar.
He is the best.
Despite some complaints from Adam, I absolutely love the mixture of comedy and mystery! Sometimes the murder mysteries and such can get a little too serious and bland and this makes it fun and silly, yet still the show in the "detective" category! Kind of reminds me of a radio version of Magnum P.I because of his humor :-)
If you like csi you'll like this!
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Content focuses on classic detective stories, primarily involving the character George Valentine, a private investigator who tackles various intriguing, often humorous mysteries in a post-war setting. Listeners can expect engaging narratives filled with elements of nostalgia, as the series delves into a range of themes including crime, human motivations, and the complexities surrounding wealth and inheritance. Additionally, the humorous tone is a noteworthy aspect, contributing to a unique blend of excitement and lightheartedness that makes each episode enjoyable. This series is particularly appealing for fans of old-time radio shows and those interested in vintage detective tales.
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