A Date With Judy 45-02-06 (096) The Strange Case of Joseph Cotten

Summary

Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: A Date With Judy 45-02-06 (096) The Strange Case of Joseph Cotten
Date: November 12, 2025
Podcast Host: Harold's Old Time Radio
Original Air Date: February 6, 1945

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Episode Overview

In this delightfully comedic episode of A Date With Judy, titled "The Strange Case of Joseph Cotten," the focus centers around teenage Judy Foster’s fan mail correspondence with film star Joseph Cotten—and the chaos that ensues when a simple hoax spirals out of control. When Judy’s brother and his friend orchestrate fake replies to her letters, the prank collides with reality as Joseph Cotten himself arrives in town for a blood donor campaign. What follows is a hilarious farce of mistaken identity, rivalry, and teenage infatuation, culminating in lessons about growing up and recognizing genuine affection close to home.

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Key Discussion Points & Episode Breakdown

1. Judy’s Obsession and the Fan Letter Plot (01:13–05:59)

• Judy is seen writing what she calls a “very important letter” to Joseph Cotten, leading to her family’s gentle teasing about her exaggerated Hollywood ambitions.
• Quote (Judy Foster, 01:38):
  “I’m certainly not in a category with girls who write mere mushy fan letters. Oh no, this is purely on a basis of a discussion of mutual careers.”
• Her brother Randolph reveals to a friend (Curly) that every time Judy writes Cotten, Curly's cousin in Hollywood forges a reply, leading Judy to believe she and Cotten are developing a special bond.

2. The Rivalry with Tootsie Whiteman (02:15–05:48)

• Judy is eager to outdo her classmate Tootsie by flaunting her “correspondence” with Cotten.
• Quote (Judy Foster, 02:16):
  “All I’ve got to say is someday when I’m a star in Hollywood, Tootsie Whiteman is going to be very, very sorry.”
• Judy gets a new reply (forged, of course) from “Joseph Cotten,” promising an eventual Hollywood screen test. Judy makes sure Tootsie hears about it.

3. Joseph Cotten’s Visit to Town—Collision Course (06:29–09:02)

• The real Joseph Cotten has arrived in town for a blood donation campaign. The stage is set for intersecting misunderstandings.
• Judy has a serendipitous in-store encounter with Cotten but, not realizing it’s really him, comments “Did anyone ever tell you you look like Joseph Cotten?”
• Quote (Judy Foster, 07:22):
  “You’re just—well, the spitting image of him.”

4. The Friends Scheme Escalates (10:04–14:05)

• Randolph and Curly discover Cotten is in town and speculate on whether to break the news to Judy or watch events unfold.
• Oogie Pringle—Judy’s local admirer—becomes increasingly worried, confides in Mr. and Mrs. Foster, and reveals the packet of forged letters as supposed evidence of Joseph Cotten’s “wooing” Judy.
• Quote (Oogie Pringle, 13:03):
  "Mr. Foster, I'm not here to tell on Judy or anything, but—well, when a man reaches a crisis, a man has gotta face it."

5. The Confrontation with Joseph Cotten (14:17–19:18)

• Oogie meets Cotten and pleads his case, feeling unfairly outmatched by a movie star’s attention toward Judy.
• Memorable Exchange:
  • Oogie Pringle, 17:33: “That’s what’s so unfair. You can lure with screen tests and everything and, well, all I’ve got to offer is just—girl vocalist of Oogie Pringle’s High School Hot Licks.”
  • Joseph Cotten, 18:27:
    “I want to assure you that you can consider my courtship of Judy at an end. I’ll never dangle a screen test in front of her as long as I live.”
  • The matter ends cordially, with Cotten complimenting Oogie and Oogie pledging to donate blood.

6. The Hoax Unravels (21:05–24:18)

• Curly learns that his sister Tootsie has discovered the prank and will escalate it by sending Judy flowers “from Joseph Cotten,” inviting her on a date.
• Judy is beside herself with excitement when the flowers and card arrive. Tootsie watches, waiting for the trap to spring.

7. The Truth Comes Out and Chivalry Prevails (24:02–27:27)

• Randolph confesses the prank to Cotten, who, rather than letting Judy be crushed by disappointment, graciously agrees to show up for the “date.”
• The meeting is sweet and wholesome. Cotten gently counsels Judy about romance:
  • Quote (Joseph Cotten, 26:54):
    “That’s the best kind of romance there is in the world. Take it from me, I know. You don’t need Hollywood. You’ve got everything right here in this beautiful town. You don’t need make believe either. You’ve got the real thing—if you only knew it.”
• Judy is moved, and Cotten departs.

8. The Final Bow and Lighthearted Closure (27:35–end)

• Oogie thanks Cotten for his understanding and friendship, comically noting:
  “Gee, it isn’t every guy in the world who can have a famous movie star to do his wooing for him.” (Oogie Pringle, 27:50)
• The episode closes with Curly revealing that his prankster cousin is now in jail, and the actors give closing credits.

9. Wartime Message (30:06–30:35)

• Joseph Cotten makes a direct appeal to listeners to donate to the blood bank, reflecting the era's sense of civic duty during WWII.
  • Quote (Joseph Cotten, 30:16):
    “Your pint of blood will lift the weakened hand that will pull the trigger. That will send the bullet that will end this war one minute sooner. Your blood today means his life tomorrow.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• Judy’s Aspirations:

  • “All I’ve got to say is someday when I’m a star in Hollywood, Tootsie Whiteman is going to be very, very sorry.” (02:16, Judy Foster)

• Teenage Logic:

  • “When a man faces a crisis, a man has gotta face it.” (13:08, Oogie and Randolph Foster recurring)

• Fan Letter Hoax Revealed:

  • “Yeah, Curly’s cousin who lives in Hollywood answers it.” (03:15, Randolph Foster)

• Oogie and Cotten’s Showdown:

  • "That’s just the beginning. Now it really gets going." (16:46, Oogie Pringle)

  • “To you she’s just a toy to be, well, toyed with for a moment and then cast aside like an old shoe. Yes. Well, on the other hand, I’m very serious about Judy.” (17:58, Oogie Pringle)

  • “Well, in view of what you've just said, I...I feel rather ashamed of myself, Oogie.” (18:21, Joseph Cotten)

  • “It was a real pleasure knowing you, Judy.” (27:22, Joseph Cotten)

• Wartime Plea:

  • “Victories and successes mean wounded and casualties. Blood to save a wounded man is one of the finest personal contributions possible in this war.” (30:16, Joseph Cotten)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Judy writes her first letter & prank is explained: 01:13–03:15
• Tootsie rivalry and fan letter excitement: 04:07–05:40
• Judy encounters Joseph Cotten (unknown to her): 06:29–07:51
• Oogie confronts Judy’s parents: 12:15–13:57
• Oogie presents the evidence to Cotten: 14:33–19:18
• Flowers and the “date” setup: 21:56–22:41
• Judy’s date with Joseph Cotten: 25:06–27:29
• Oogie and Joseph Cotten’s final words: 27:35–27:57
• Wartime blood bank appeal: 30:06–30:35

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Episode Tone & Style

Bright and vivacious, the episode is light-hearted and brimming with typical mid-century teen energy and wit. The banter is quick, sparkling, and wholesome, with a few sly jabs at Hollywood glamour. The earnestness of Judy, the dry humor from Randolph, and the sincerity of Oogie provide a window into the simple but meaningful relationships of the era—even as the story pokes fun at youthful dreams and the chaos of well-meaning pranks. The closing direct address by Joseph Cotten is somber and sincere, a poignant reminder of the nation's wartime context.

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Summary Takeaway

"The Strange Case of Joseph Cotten" is a playful comedic romp through teenage crushes, brotherly mischief, and the blurring line between fantasy and reality. The episode masterfully combines adolescent hijinks with gentle moral lessons, capped by a touching reminder about community service in wartime America. With charming performances and sharp writing, it’s a classic example of Golden Age radio's enduring appeal.

Transcript

[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Night and day, at home or away, always carry TUMS T U M S TOMS famous Quick Relief for Acid Indigestion presents a date with Judy. And the first of Judy's prominent guest stars, the distinguished motion picture actor, Mr. Joseph Cotton. And now, to keep our date with Judy, that lovable teenage girl who is close to all our hearts, your date with her each Tuesday at this same time as arranged by the makers of Tums famous Quick Relief for Acid Indigestion. As we look in at the Foster house now, Judy, her kid brother Randolph and her parents are in the living room.

[Randolph Foster]

What are you doing, Judy?

[Judy Foster]

Writing a very important letter, Mother. Judy, are you writing fan letters again? Really, Mother. When a man is not only the greatest dramatic movie actor in the whole world, practically, and also the handsomest, most romantic thing there is, well, at least a girl can do is give him a little encouragement.

[Mr. Foster]

Well, do you have to take on his entire encouragement single handed?

[Randolph Foster]

Yeah. Can't you let some other girl encourage him once in a while?

[Judy Foster]

Really, I don't think you people understand this at all. I'm certainly not in a category with girls who write mere mushy fan letters. Oh, no, well, of course not. This is purely on a basis of a discussion of mutual careers.

[Oogie Pringle]

Of mutual careers?

[Randolph Foster]

Oh, did he like you in your last picture? Really?

[Judy Foster]

I see. This matter can't be discussed with one's family. One has to forge on alone, fighting for one's ambitions in spite of the scoffing of one's family.

[Mr. Foster]

Yeah, I suppose that's what one has to do. I mean, one really does.

[Judy Foster]

Well, I finished.

[Randolph Foster]

I'll mail it for you, Judy.

[Judy Foster]

Thank you, Randolph. All I've got to say is someday when I'm a star in Hollywood, Tootsie Whiteman is going to be very, very sorry. She used dirty politics to keep me from being vice president of my class and. Well, if you'll excuse me, I shall go up to my room.

[Mr. Foster]

Farewell.

[Judy Foster]

Is that feud between Judy and Tootsie.

[Randolph Foster]

Whiteman still going on this is still going on. It's reached a new high. Will everybody excuse me while I make a phone call? Of course.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

It'll be much more soothing around here.

[Mr. Foster]

When Judy leaves Hollywood behind and goes on to greater ambitions like. Well, like being a school teacher or something.

[Curly]

Hello?

[Randolph Foster]

Hello, Curly? This is Randolph. Yeah, Randolph, I've got another one.

[Curly]

You have?

[Randolph Foster]

Yeah. Take care of it for me, will you?

[Curly]

Yeah, Randolph.

[Randolph Foster]

So long.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

So long.

[Mr. Foster]

Just what was that conversation about?

[Randolph Foster]

Oh, it's a very clever and sinister plot. Huh? It's like this every time Judy writes a fan letter to Joseph Cotton.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, so that's who Judy writes fan letters to.

[Randolph Foster]

Yeah. Well, it seems the Curly has a cousin who lives in Hollywood. And every time Judy writes a fan letter to Joseph Cotton, well, Curly's cousin who lives in Hollywood answers it.

[Mr. Foster]

Is that so?

[Randolph Foster]

Yeah. He makes out like he's Joseph Cotton. And Judy's fallen for the gag hook, line and sinker.

[Mr. Foster]

I don't know if I like that.

[Randolph Foster]

Why, Father, what other brother would give his sister a thrill like that? And all for free?

[Curly]

Oh, Randolph, it's here.

[Judy Foster]

It's here.

[Randolph Foster]

What's here?

[Judy Foster]

His letter. I can't wait to read what he says. Oh. Oh, this is so wonderful.

[Curly]

Oh, where's the phone?

[Randolph Foster]

In its usual place.

[Judy Foster]

Just wait till Tootsie Weichman hears this. She'll die. That's what she'll do. She'll just die.

[Randolph Foster]

Well, don't ask me to go over and pick up her body.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Hello.

[Judy Foster]

Hello, tootsie. Mrs. Judy?

[Curly]

Yes, Judy.

[Judy Foster]

Well, Tootsie, I thought you'd be interested in the latest.

[Curly]

Oh, did you get another letter?

[Judy Foster]

Listen to this. My dearest Miss Foster. Dearest, it says Tootsie. Did you hear that?

[Curly]

Yes, I heard it.

[Judy Foster]

My dearest Ms. Foster, I think I should really be calling you Judy by now because I feel that I know you so well. I have studied your lovely face again and again and I thank you so much for sending me your photograph as I asked you to. It said lovely face. Did you hear that, Tootsie?

[Curly]

Yes, I heard it.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, this part's simply wonderful. I have decided that you are amazingly photogenic. And if you should ever come to Hollywood, please let me know so I can arrange a screen test for you. A screen test? You hear that, Tootsie?

[Curly]

Oh, I really wouldn't go to Hollywood if I were you. I hear you get terribly tired of the climate there. Just sunshine all the time.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, I wouldn't mind that.

[Curly]

Yes, but what about Oogie Pringle? You and Oogie are Such close friends. He's terribly in love with you. And if you went to Hollywood, you'd have to give up Oogie, naturally.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, Oogie's just an immature boy.

[Curly]

17 and that bad.

[Judy Foster]

Yes, but he's so adolescent. He.

[Curly]

Oogie, if you don't mind, I really have to hang up. My mother's waiting for me to go to town.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, well, you don't want to hear the rest of the letters.

[Curly]

Oh, that's probably just a form letter he sends out to Allistance. I hear that's what they do, form letters. Well, so long, Judy.

[Judy Foster]

So long.

[Randolph Foster]

Well, did she burn?

[Judy Foster]

She's green with jealousy. Saying it was just a form letter. Oh, I could feel whole waves of intense envy radiating over the telephone wires.

[Randolph Foster]

That's nice.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, it's wonderful. Look at me, Randolph. Do you really think I'm photogenic? Well, never mind answering. The main thing is a gorgeous, dramatic, handsome, superb actor like Joseph Cotton thinks I'm good enough to be in pictures.

[Mr. Foster]

You think this room's all right, Joe? Fine, fine, Don. As a matter of fact, for a town this size, it's darn good.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Yeah, for personal appearance tour in times.

[Mr. Foster]

Like these, I must say we've had mighty little trouble. Well, I'm gonna unpack. Okay. I'm going to go downstairs and see if I can find a drugstore. I need a toothbrush. See you later.

[Judy Foster]

I want a box of mascara, some pancake makeup and an eyelash curler, please. And if you don't mind, I'd like to look. Oh, jeepers. Excuse me a minute, please. I beg your pardon?

[Mr. Foster]

I beg yours.

[Judy Foster]

Well, excuse me for coming up and talking to you like this, but I just. Well, I just had to.

[Mr. Foster]

That's all right. I suppose if people ever stopped talking to me, I wouldn't like it a bit.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, well, what I wanted to say was. Did anybody ever tell you you look like Joseph Cotton?

[Mr. Foster]

Why, yeah. Yes, people tell me that all the time.

[Judy Foster]

You're just, well, the spitting image of him.

[Mr. Foster]

Is that good?

[Judy Foster]

Oh, it's wonderful. I think he's marvelous, don't you?

[Mr. Foster]

Well, he has his faults. In that last picture of his, I didn't like it. The way he looked at him, mirrored.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, but that was mar. I thought he was terrific. When he did that sort of look.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Self conscious, I thought.

[Judy Foster]

I don't think you ought to run him down like that. He's really a marvelous actor in spite of what you think of him.

[Mr. Foster]

Now, wait a minute. Don't get angry.

[Judy Foster]

Well, it really hurts Me? To hear people going around knocking a simply marvelous star like Mr. Cotton.

[Mr. Foster]

Oh, far be it from me to knock him.

[Judy Foster]

You're probably just a little jealous, actually, because he happens to be a famous movie star and you just. Well, you just look like him.

[Mr. Foster]

Well, that's possible.

[Judy Foster]

He's really a wonderful person when you get to know him.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

That's so.

[Mr. Foster]

You know him?

[Judy Foster]

Of course I do. Oh, not personally, of course, but he's been writing to me and, well, the depth and character of a man who's so famous and everything is simply.

[Mr. Foster]

Well, I think it's wonderful he's been writing to you.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, yes. He asked me to come to Hollywood and take a screen test.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

He has?

[Judy Foster]

Of course. I guess he realizes from our letters that we could work together and cooperation and everything.

[Mr. Foster]

Oh, everything.

[Judy Foster]

On account of a sort of mutual kinship of understanding we have.

[Mr. Foster]

Well, I. I wouldn't be too sure of that.

[Judy Foster]

Well, goodbye. It was awfully nice talking to you.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Wait a minute.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, I have to go. But you really do look an awful lot like.

[Mr. Foster]

Hey, wait a minute.

[Judy Foster]

Goodbye.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

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[Randolph Foster]

Hey, Curly. Yeah, Randall, did you see this in today's papers? No. Look at this picture and everything. Joseph Cotton to conscript blood donors. Joseph Cotton, well known Hollywood leading man, came to town today under the auspices of the Blood Donor Service. He will deliver a number of lectures today and this evening.

[Curly]

Yowie.

[Randolph Foster]

Double Yowie.

[Oogie Pringle]

Has Judy seen this yet?

[Randolph Foster]

Not that I know of.

[Curly]

Well, should we let her down easy or let nature take its thumb?

[Randolph Foster]

Gee, I don't know.

[Curly]

Well, it would be very interesting to see what happens.

[Randolph Foster]

Uh huh. Yeah.

[Curly]

Having such sort of a perpetual motion machine in action, it might be Kind of intriguing to see where perpetual motion stops and the explosion of the atom begins.

[Randolph Foster]

Randolph, here comes the atom now.

[Curly]

Was there any mail for me today, Randolph?

[Randolph Foster]

Judy, would you kind of like to look over the headlines in the morning paper or anything?

[Judy Foster]

No, I think I'll.

[Curly]

There's a very interesting picture on the front page.

[Judy Foster]

There is? Well, jeepers.

[Curly]

Is there anything wrong, Judy?

[Judy Foster]

He's in town.

[Curly]

Oh, then it was he.

[Judy Foster]

But why didn't he say so? Didn't he recognize me? After all, he has my picture. He's just been teasing me. Was he just leading me on? Intending me to call up later? Oh, golly, this is amazing. I've got to figure this out.

[Curly]

Did you make anything? Your first statement, Randolph?

[Randolph Foster]

No, can't say that I did.

[Curly]

Very puzzling.

[Randolph Foster]

Stimulating, though.

[Curly]

Yes, very decisive. Decisive reaction of some sort there, wouldn't you say?

[Randolph Foster]

Yes, quite. Doorbell. I'll get it. Well, hello, Oogie. Hello. Want to see Judy?

[Oogie Pringle]

No, I. Well, as a matter of fact, I'd like to see your parents.

[Curly]

Wow. Well, that's nice for a change.

[Randolph Foster]

Yeah. Usually you spend evening after evening trying not to see your parents.

[Oogie Pringle]

Well, this time I want to see him. All right, all right.

[Randolph Foster]

Well, I think that could be arranged. Father's home for lunch, and you can find them both in the breakfast room. Good. I shall accompany you. Excuse me, Curly.

[Judy Foster]

Okay.

[Oogie Pringle]

Yes, sir. When a man faces a crisis, I think the most definite thing he can do is face it.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, hello, Oogie.

[Mr. Foster]

Hi, Oogie.

[Oogie Pringle]

Hi. Mr. And Mrs. Foster, there's been something I've been wanting to say to you for a long time.

[Mr. Foster]

This sounds serious.

[Oogie Pringle]

Well, I felt it in my duty. No, no, no.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Just a minute, Ogie.

[Mr. Foster]

Judy is entirely too young to be.

[Oogie Pringle]

Well, that's just it. She's so young, Mr. Foster. She's so young and. Well, that's the reason I thought it was best I came to you.

[Mr. Foster]

You're darn right it's best you came to me. Cause we're gonna put a stop to.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

It right here and now.

[Mr. Foster]

Just because you're going into the army in another six months, you don't need to think that you can talk my daughter into getting married right now.

[Oogie Pringle]

Oh, I don't want to marry Judy, Mr. Foster.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Maybe in a couple of.

[Oogie Pringle]

I said I don't want to marry Judy.

[Mr. Foster]

Well, what are you getting us all excited for?

[Oogie Pringle]

Well, I want to keep her from. Well, maybe marrying some other man.

[Mr. Foster]

Some other man?

[Randolph Foster]

Yes.

[Oogie Pringle]

Mr. Foster, I'm not here to tell on Judy or anything, but. Well, when A man reaches a crisis.

[Randolph Foster]

A man has gotta face it.

[Oogie Pringle]

Mr. Foster, what would you say if I told you a famous picture star has been wooing Judy through the mail?

[Mr. Foster]

What?

[Curly]

Oh.

[Mr. Foster]

Is that all?

[Oogie Pringle]

All? You should see what he says to her. Mr. Foster, I have here a packet of letters tied in blue ribbon. All of which this. This fiend wrote to Judy.

[Judy Foster]

Where did you get those, Og?

[Oogie Pringle]

Well, Judy loaned them to Tootsie Whiteman to read, and Tootsie showed them to me. Not that I'd want to go around reading other people's mail or anything, but, well, when something like this happens, a.

[Randolph Foster]

Man has gotta face it.

[Mr. Foster]

Oh, come now, Oogie. Things aren't nearly as bad as you think.

[Oogie Pringle]

Oh, they aren't? Well, Mr. Foster, this. This man is in town and, well, it's pretty terrible, that's what it is.

[Mr. Foster]

Well, Judy hasn't run off with him yet.

[Oogie Pringle]

Really, Mr. Foster, I've got to see action. And if you treat my remarks with, well, levity. That's all. Well, I guess the thing I've got to do is just go to the source.

[Mr. Foster]

The source?

[Oogie Pringle]

Yes, sir, the source.

[Mr. Foster]

Joe, there's a boy outside wants to see him. Boy? Yeah, a kid about 17. He's been prattling something about some letters you wrote to a girl.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Some letters?

[Mr. Foster]

You know, Don, this is the second time today I've been accused of writing letters to a girl. I wish you knew what this was all about.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

You want to see him?

[Mr. Foster]

Yeah. Send him in. Okay.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Right in here.

[Oogie Pringle]

Yes, sir.

[Randolph Foster]

Hello. Hello.

[Mr. Foster]

Anything I can do for you?

[Oogie Pringle]

Yes, I. Yeah, there certainly is. I mean, yeah, you certainly can.

[Mr. Foster]

Well, just sit down now. Let's hear all about it.

[Randolph Foster]

All right.

[Oogie Pringle]

Well, it's like this, Mr. Cotton, I think. Well, I just think it's darn unfair to make a guy like me compete with a guy like you so that. I mean, what chances a guy like me got competing with a famous screen star like you?

[Judy Foster]

I mean.

[Oogie Pringle]

Well, it's unfair competition.

[Mr. Foster]

Well, I don't believe in unfair competition. I'm very much against it. Now, state your case.

[Oogie Pringle]

All these letters you've been writing, Judy, I don't think it's very sportsmanlike.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

You have them here?

[Randolph Foster]

Yes.

[Oogie Pringle]

Nice packet.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Let me.

[Oogie Pringle]

Steven, no, don't try to get him away from me. I'm keeping them. You don't need to think. You're going to snatch the evidence so that when this thing gets to court, the evidence.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, time is precious, and so are our pets. So time with our pets is extra precious. That's why we Started Dutch. Dutch provides 24,7 access to licensed vets with unlimited virtual visits and follow ups for up to five pets. You can message a vet at any time and schedule a video visit the same day. Our vets can even prescribe medication for many ailments and shipping is always free. With Dutch, you'll get more time with your pets and year round peace of mind when it comes to their vet care.

[Mr. Foster]

I had no idea this innocent looking packet of letters constituted evidence.

[Oogie Pringle]

Well, they certainly do and they remain in my possession.

[Mr. Foster]

I quite understand, Mr. Mr. Pringle.

[Oogie Pringle]

Oogie Pringle.

[Mr. Foster]

I quite understand. I'll. I'll return them to you as soon as I look at them a minute. Now don't be a witness here, won't you Don? That I will. That I will. All right, now let's dated Hollywood, December 27th. So far, so good. Now we have as follows. My dearest Ms. Foster.

[Oogie Pringle]

You didn't need to have said dearest. You could have said just plain dear madam.

[Mr. Foster]

Yes, yes, I could have. We'll mark that down as unfair. All right, let's proceed. I think I should really be calling you Judy by now because I feel I know you so well. Did I write that?

[Oogie Pringle]

Yes, sir.

[Mr. Foster]

Corny, isn't it?

[Oogie Pringle]

Oh, that's just the beginning. Now it really gets going.

[Mr. Foster]

I have studied your lovely face again and again and I thank you so much for sending me your photograph as I asked you to. Ungrammatical, isn't it? No excuse for that.

[Oogie Pringle]

And there's no excuse for asking her for a photograph either. My goodness, when you have all those beautiful girls to ask photographs from like Lana Turner and Hetty Lamar, all I've got is Judy.

[Mr. Foster]

From all what I know about her, she sounds like plenty.

[Oogie Pringle]

Well, look here. Boy, is she snapping.

[Mr. Foster]

Well, let's proceed. Amazingly photogenic. And if you should ever come to Hollywood, please let me know so I can arrange a screen test for you.

[Randolph Foster]

You see?

[Oogie Pringle]

You see, that's what's so unfair. You can lure with screen tests and everything and. Well, all I've got to offer is just. Girl vocalist of Oogie Pringle's High School Hot Licks.

[Mr. Foster]

That seems enough for all of us.

[Oogie Pringle]

Well, not when you go around dangling screen tests at.

[Mr. Foster]

I see what you mean. Well, Mr. Pringle, what would you like me to do about this?

[Oogie Pringle]

Well, I'd like you to, well, spend your time luring Lana Turner or somebody.

[Mr. Foster]

That sounds like an interesting idea.

[Oogie Pringle]

You see, Mr. Cotton, I know you're not really serious about Judy. To you she's just a toy to be, well, toyed with for a moment and then cast aside like an old shoe. Yes. Well, on the other hand, I'm very serious about Judy. And someday when I'm through school, I'm earning my own living. In about 10 years, well, I'm gonna marry Judy.

[Mr. Foster]

Well, in view of what you've just said, I. I feel rather ashamed of myself, Oogie.

[Oogie Pringle]

You do?

[Mr. Foster]

Yes. I had no idea of anything like this, but now I do. I want to assure you that you can consider my. My courtship of Judy at an end.

[Judy Foster]

Really, Mr. Cotton?

[Mr. Foster]

Yes. I give you my word. I'll never dangle a screen test in front of her as long as I live. Judy and I are well through, as you might say in pictures. Washed up, done finny.

[Oogie Pringle]

Oh, gee, Mr. Cotton, that's really, really very nice of you.

[Mr. Foster]

I can see you're the better man, Oogie. And I wish you luck.

[Oogie Pringle]

Oh, thanks, Mr. Cotton. I'm sort of ashamed of the way I barged in here so sore and everything. Didn't know you were going to turn out to be a gentleman. Like this, I mean. I want to tell you something, Mr. Cotton. It's been a pleasure to have a man like you for a rival. And I'd rather have you for a rival than anyone I know.

[Mr. Foster]

The nicest compliment anyone has ever paid me. Thank you, oogie.

[Oogie Pringle]

Thank you, Mr. Cotton. Well, so long.

[Mr. Foster]

So long.

[Oogie Pringle]

And I just want you to know I heard you were here on account of the blood bank. And I just want you to know I'm going right down there and give Quartz.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Now that's what I call recruiting.

[Mr. Foster]

Don, I don't like this.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

What do you mean?

[Mr. Foster]

Those letters. I held one out on Oogie. I'm going to track this down, find.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Out who wrote it.

[Mr. Foster]

Don, I think somebody's conducting a racket someplace.

[Randolph Foster]

You do?

[Mr. Foster]

I certainly do. Somebody, someplace is getting hold of fan letters and writing to those girls, promising them screen tests. I don't know what, just what his racket is. But, brother, I'm going to find out.

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[Mr. Foster]

Mints.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

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[Curly]

Curly.

[Randolph Foster]

Curly.

[Curly]

In here, Randall.

[Randolph Foster]

Hey, Curly.

[Curly]

Flash.

[Randolph Foster]

Latest developments on the strange case of Joseph Cotton over at my house.

[Curly]

How did you hear what's been going on over at my house?

[Randolph Foster]

What?

[Curly]

Well, the last time you gave me a report via the telephone.

[Randolph Foster]

Yeah?

[Curly]

Well, gee, my sister Tootsie was listening.

[Randolph Foster]

She was?

[Curly]

Yeah. I didn't know it while I was talking, but. Well, she's wise, Randolph.

[Randolph Foster]

You mean she knows Cotton didn't write those letters?

[Curly]

Yeah. And knowing my sister Tootsie like I do, the results are gonna be mighty sad for your sister Judy.

[Randolph Foster]

Gee, what's she gonna do, Curly?

[Curly]

She's gonna sacrifice $5 of her own money to buy flowers and send them to Judy like they were from Joseph Cotton.

[Randolph Foster]

Wow.

[Curly]

Dou.

[Oogie Pringle]

Judy.

[Curly]

Judy, come here.

[Judy Foster]

Yes, Mother? Judy, look at these flowers that just came. Oh, aren't they gorgeous? Oh, they're the most exquisite things I ever saw. Who are they for?

[Curly]

They're for you.

[Judy Foster]

I wonder who they're from. Oh, here's a card to Ms. Judy. Oh, Mother, they're from Joseph Cotton. From Joseph Cotton.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Oh, Mother, From Jo.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What?

[Judy Foster]

And look what it says. Dear Judy, accept this little token of my affection and promise you'll have a date with me tonight after my lecture at the auditorium. I'll pick you up at your house at 9:30. Signed, Joseph Cotton.

[Curly]

Oh, Mother.

[Oogie Pringle]

Oh, I don't believe it.

[Judy Foster]

This is absolutely the most thrilling thing that ever happened to me. Going out with a movie star who sends me flowers. Oh, Mother. Now, wait just a minute, Judy, before you get so excited.

[Randolph Foster]

What'll I wear?

[Judy Foster]

Oh, but, Judy, should I go look at my evening gown or should I call Tootsie Whiteman first? Should I wear flowers in my hair? Well, dear, but you think I'll look sophisticated if I wear mascara. Now, Judy. Oh, there's the doorbell. I'll answer it. I'll be glad to. Hello, Tootsie.

[Curly]

Hello, Judy. By a strange coincidence, I was just going past your house and I thought I'd drop in for a minute.

[Judy Foster]

I'm so glad you did, Tootsie. Just look what I've got. What? Flowers. And you'll never guess who they're from.

[Curly]

Well, I can't imagine. Who are they from?

[Judy Foster]

Joseph Cotton.

[Curly]

Well, fancy that.

[Randolph Foster]

Hey, Curly.

[Curly]

Yeah, Randolph?

[Judy Foster]

What's the latest?

[Randolph Foster]

Well, Judy just took a milk bath.

[Curly]

Are you kidding?

[Randolph Foster]

No, it's the truth. And Tootsie's just sitting there building up the rat trap.

[Curly]

Randolph, I shudder for your sister, Judy.

[Randolph Foster]

So do I. Well, there's only one thing to do. When a man faces a crisis, he goes right to the source.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Hey, Joe, there's a boy out here to see.

[Oogie Pringle]

A boy?

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Same one?

[Mr. Foster]

No, different. A little one this time. Well, it's some racket they've got me involved in. I'd like you at the bottom of this. Tell him to come in.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Okay.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Come on in, son.

[Randolph Foster]

Oh, thank you. Mr. Cotton.

[Mr. Foster]

Yes, sir.

[Randolph Foster]

Hey, excuse me for butting in, but I felt I had to talk to you. Oh, Mr. Cotton, I wish to give you a full confession.

[Mr. Foster]

You wish to what?

[Randolph Foster]

There's something going on I feel you ought to know about.

[Mr. Foster]

I'll bet there is now. All right, tell me all about it.

[Randolph Foster]

Well, you see, it was this way. I have a friend named Chloe and his name. And that's the whole thing, Mr. Cotton.

[Mr. Foster]

Well, what do you know? Good Lord. And I told that Hollywood Detective Agency to go to work.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Well, call him up again tomorrow and tell him to lay off.

[Mr. Foster]

You know, I feel sorry for Judy.

[Randolph Foster]

Yeah, me too. It's gonna be quite a letdown tonight when you don't show up.

[Mr. Foster]

Look, why don't I show up?

[Randolph Foster]

Gosh, Mr. Cotton.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Do you really mean it, Mr. Foster?

[Mr. Foster]

Chivalry is not yet dead, sir. Don, where's my hat?

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Oh, now, wait a minute. This is gonna make Oogie awfully mad.

[Mr. Foster]

Oh, we'll be able to take care of Oogie.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Yeah, if he doesn't take care of you first.

[Judy Foster]

Jeepers, it's nine. 33 and a half. Oh, tootsie, I was never so excited in my life.

[Curly]

What would you do if he didn't show up, Judy?

[Judy Foster]

Oh, he'll be here. He said he would.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Take it easy. Take it now.

[Judy Foster]

I will. Tootsie. Do you think when he gets here I should be kind of leaning languorously over the piano? Or do you think I ought to be draped rather languorously over a chair?

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

I wish I could drape you languorously over my knee.

[Curly]

He's Nearly four minutes late already, isn't he, Judy dear?

[Judy Foster]

Oh, that's him. I mean, he. Do I look all right, everybody?

[Randolph Foster]

You look wonderful, Judy.

[Curly]

Yes, you look almost too wonderful. Can I come with you to the door to greet Mr. Cotton?

[Judy Foster]

All right. Tootsie's a special favorite. Oh, I can hardly wait.

[Mr. Foster]

Good Evening, Judy.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, Mr. Cotton.

[Curly]

Oh, brother.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, Mr. Cotton, I just. I just never had such a wonderful evening in my whole life.

[Mr. Foster]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jude. It was quite an experience for me too.

[Judy Foster]

Would you like to come in?

[Mr. Foster]

No, no. I'll say goodnight to you out here on the porch.

[Judy Foster]

Yes, it's much more romantic out here, isn't it?

[Mr. Foster]

Yes. And speaking of romance, Judy, there's one more thing I wish you'd let me say.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, Mr. Cotton, I'm terribly young, I guess even though I'm much older than I look. But if you'd be willing to wait until I finish high school.

[Mr. Foster]

That's not exactly what I mean. Judy, the kind of romance I want to talk to you about is. Well, the kind of romance that exists between you and the boy. Rather a man of your own age, you mean?

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Yes.

[Mr. Foster]

That's the best kind of romance there is in the world. Take it from me. I know. You don't need Hollywood. You've got everything right here in this beautiful town. You don't need make believe either.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You.

[Mr. Foster]

You've got the real thing. If you only knew it. And someone like. Like. Well, what was the name of that boy you were telling me about?

[Judy Foster]

Oogie.

[Mr. Foster]

Yeah. Yeah, that's his name. Oogie. You know, Judy, he sounds like such a fine boy. You think it over, will you?

[Judy Foster]

I will, Mr. Cotton.

[Mr. Foster]

I'll say goodnight now. It was a real pleasure knowing you, Judy.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, Mr. Cotton, it was beautiful knowing you.

[Mr. Foster]

Good night.

[Judy Foster]

Good night.

[Randolph Foster]

Night.

[Judy Foster]

Mr. Todd?

[Oogie Pringle]

Mr. Cotton, it's me, Oogie.

[Mr. Foster]

Oh, hello.

[Oogie Pringle]

I waited in the bushes like you told me to and I. I heard what you told Judy.

[Mr. Foster]

You did?

[Oogie Pringle]

Yeah. Well, I want to thank you, Mr. Cotton.

[Mr. Foster]

Oh, thank you.

[Oogie Pringle]

Gee, it isn't every guy in the world who can have a famous movie star to do his wooing for him.

[Mr. Foster]

Isn't every movie star who can have a man like you for a rival.

[Curly]

Randolph. Yeah, Curly, I just want to tell you we got a wire for my cousin in Hollywood.

[Judy Foster]

Oh, yeah?

[Curly]

Yeah, he's in jail.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

We'll be back with the Fosters next week. And don't forget, ladies and gentlemen, the next time you have a spell of acid indigestion you're going to try Tums. The more acid indigestion slows you down, the more you'll appreciate how fast Tums can pick you up. Although they act fast and decisively, Tums contain no soda. No danger of over alkalizing your stomach with tums. No, sir. And no acid rebound either. Tums are displayed on all drugstore counters, whether you see them or not. Ask plainly for Tums. There are many imitations, but there's no substitute for Tums. Tums cost only 10 cents a roll or three roll package for a quarter tonight or tomorrow morning. Get tums. T U M S Tums for the tummy. Joseph Cotton appeared through the courtesy of David O. Selznick and can be seen in the production. I'll be seeing you. And don't forget, ladies and gentlemen, to be listening when Frank Sinatra keeps his date with Judy. A Day With Judy is written by Aline Leslie and stars Louise Erickson and Dix Davis. Mr. And Mrs. Foster were played by John Brown and Myra Marsh. Music was composed and conducted by Paul Sawtel. The program was produced and directed by Helen Mack. This is Doug Gourley inviting you to be with us again next Tuesday at this same time to keep your date with Judy and remember, night and day, at home or away, always carry Tums. T U M S And be sure to listen to the new Tom show, starring Al Pearson. Here comes Elmer next Saturday night over another network. Consult your local newspaper for time and station.

[Mr. Foster]

Ladies and gentlemen, this is Joseph Cotton again. The blood bank needs our blood today more than ever before. Victories and successes mean wounded and casualties. Blood to save a wounded man is one of the finest personal contributions possible in this war. Your pint of blood will lift the weakened hand that will pull the trigger. That will send the bullet that will end this war one minute sooner. Your blood today means his life tomorrow.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

This is the National Broadcasting Company.