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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Let George Do It: Man Under the Elm Tree (Encore) (EP4883)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham

Drama, Fiction, Performing Arts, Arts

4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 7 January 2026

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

George goes to a quiet college town, sent by a man who fears a lodger at his sister’s inn is up to no good. He finds an eccentric professor who seems to know something about the death of the lady’s husband.

Original Air Date: September 26, 1949

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as George Valentine; Frances Robinson as Brooksie; Howard McNear

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0:00.0

The Our week of Howard McNair continues.

0:31.1

Remember that all information and offers in the episode are not valid unless currently featured on the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio website,

0:41.6

as these programs were recorded many years ago.

0:45.2

But now enjoy a great old-time radio detective program featuring Howard McNair.

0:53.4

Welcome to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio.

0:57.0

From Boise, Idaho, this is your host, Adam Graham.

1:00.5

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1:03.3

Box 13 at greatdetactives.net.

1:06.6

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1:09.6

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1:12.6

And I'd like to take a moment just to say thank you to everybody who voted last month.

1:17.9

This is the first show I'm recording, recording on 3-1, where we have the final results from February.

1:24.2

And in the month of February, we finished number five. So please cast your boat. It

1:30.3

does make a difference and hopefully we'll go even higher this month. You can also give us a call

1:35.0

208-991-4783. Well before we do get into today's episode, I'll let George do it. I do

1:42.2

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1:45.0

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1:52.6

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1:53.6

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2:00.7

Well, we're going to get into today's episode,

2:03.8

The Man Under the Elm Tree.

2:07.6

Personal notice,

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