A Day in the Life of Dennis Day (020) 1947-02-12 Dennis Becomes Irresistable to Women

Summary

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Podcast Summary: "A Day in the Life of Dennis Day (020) – Dennis Becomes Irresistible to Women"

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio
Original Air Date: February 12, 1947
Episode Reviewed: January 17, 2026
Episode Theme:
This classic episode transports listeners to the light-hearted misadventures of Dennis Day, a bashful soda jerk whose life swerves into comic chaos when he suddenly becomes irresistible to women. Blending romance, farce, and old-fashioned slapstick, the story pokes fun at the cultural notions of love, fidelity, and “testing one’s love” by dating around.

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Main Storyline Overview

Dennis Day is going steady with Mildred Anderson, but after a dramatic movie, she insists Dennis can’t truly know if he loves her without some competition. Meanwhile, a scheming chorus girl sets her sights on Dennis, convinced by a misunderstanding (and some comedic scheming) that he’s a wealthy mark. The night is soon a whirlwind of romantic confusion, mistaken identities, and broad humor, as every woman in town seemingly vies for Dennis Day’s affections.

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Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Inspiration from "The Best Years of Our Lives" (05:50 – 08:37)

• Mildred, after seeing the movie, is worried that Dennis has never "tested" his love, as he’s only dated her.
  • Notable quote:
    “You can't be sure you're really, truly in love with me because you've never had an opportunity to test your love.” – Mildred (07:48)
• Dennis hilariously protests that he doesn’t want to date others, quipping about previous "dates."
  • Notable quote:
    “I guess I'm just not easy to love.” – Dennis Day (08:29)

2. At Willoughby’s Drugstore – Blackmail and Scheming (09:48 – 13:37)

• Mr. Willoughby tries to escape his wife’s anger after a rowdy lodge banquet.
  • Comic moment:
    “My wife didn’t care particularly for the way I walked through our front door. She thinks I should have opened it first.” – Mr. Willoughby (10:19)
• A flirtatious Dixie arrives to blackmail Mr. Willoughby with a compromising photo from the party.
  • He quickly sells Dennis as a “rich sucker” to Dixie to shift her focus.
  • Notable back-and-forth:
    • “His name is Dennis Day, and he's right here in the store now.” – Mr. Willoughby (13:01)
    • “He puts on a dopey act to fool people.” – Mr. Willoughby (13:13)

3. Dennis Becomes the “Dreamboat” (13:37 – 17:33)

• Dixie turns all her attention to Dennis, who is bewildered by her flirtation, suspecting his “personality has burst out.”
  • Comic Innocence:
    • Dixie: “Are you a dreamboat? Come here, you beautiful stick of dynamite.” (13:58)
    • Dennis: “I was warned that someday it would. You desire me, huh?” (14:46)
• Dixie and her partner plan a “badger game” scam on Dennis that night at the Anderson boarding house.
  • Quote:
    “Tonight he gets both. We pull the old badgey game, huh?” – Dixie (16:46 – 16:48)

4. Mrs. Willoughby’s Scheme – The Refrigerator Plot (18:22 – 19:45)

• Mrs. Willoughby enters, seeking a fake “husband” for a photo to win a fridge contest.
  • She plots with a friend to use Dennis, convinced he’s gullible and won’t blab.
  • Comedic line:
    “Flatter him into having it taken with you.” – Advice to Mrs. Willoughby (19:31)

5. Chaotic Climax – Everyone Wants Dennis (20:20 – 26:26)

• The scenes converge at the Anderson house, with Dennis bewildered by female attention from Mildred, Mrs. Willoughby, and Dixie.
  • Parody of romantic tropes as women argue over Dennis.
  • Farcical moment: “I belong to all women everywhere.” – Dennis Day (24:33)
• Mildred and Dixie bicker over Dennis, while others—including Mrs. Anderson—get dragged into the confusion.
  • Mildred: “Tell this woman that you're mine.” (24:29)
  • Dixie: “Tell her you're mine.” (24:31)
• The badger game is foiled by the eruption of chaos; Mrs. Willoughby loses her chance at a refrigerator, and Dennis is left more confused than ever.

6. Curtain – Return to Normal (26:47 – end)

• The episode wraps with Dennis alone, believing things will “go back inside again”—his brief “irresistible” phase is over.

  • He is left single and bewildered, while order is restored, albeit with some lingering hard feelings.

• The closing musical segment is a performance of "Life Can Be Beautiful" by Dennis Day with Charles Dant and the orchestra (28:36 – 30:19).

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “He was a fella.” – Dennis, on why he hasn’t held hands with other movie dates (07:34)
• “I don’t even know your name.” – Dennis, ever innocent, to Dixie (17:17)
• “You're a married woman. You promise to love, honor and cherish. Mr. Willoughby, start cherishing.” – Dennis, misunderstanding Mrs. Willoughby’s intentions (21:36)
• “Tonight at dinner, Mrs. Willoughby kept staring at me so strangely.” – Dennis, beginning to suspect his irresistible charm (20:36)

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• 05:50 – 08:37: Mildred’s “love test” conversation
• 09:48 – 13:37: Store antics, Dixie’s arrival
• 13:37 – 17:33: Dennis and Dixie’s comic courtship, scam setup
• 18:22 – 19:45: Mrs. Willoughby’s refrigerator scheme
• 20:20 – 26:26: Showdown at Anderson’s, chaos with all characters converging
• 28:36 – 30:19: Dennis Day sings "Life Can Be Beautiful"

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Tone & Style

The episode of “A Day in the Life of Dennis Day” radiates the gentle, wholesome comedy of 1940s radio. Dennis embodies innocence to the point of absurdity, with sharp-witted women and farcical plots swirling around him. The humor is physical, situational, and laced with clever wordplay.

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Final Thoughts

“A Day in the Life of Dennis Day: Dennis Becomes Irresistible to Women” is a fine example of the classic American radio sitcom—charming, utterly silly, and laden with the era’s innocent treatment of romance and gender rivalry. Fans of radio comedy will enjoy the tangled schemes, rapid-fire dialogue, and Dennis Day’s signature blend of confusion and earnestness.

Transcript

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[Dennis Day]

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[Mildred]

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[Dennis Day]

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[Mildred]

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[Dennis Day]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Dennis Day]

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[Mildred]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Dennis Day]

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[Mildred]

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[Dennis Day]

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[Mildred]

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[Dennis Day]

And the beloved one.

[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Dennis Day]

I'll never forget the day I went and joined the 93rd the Chums I used to run with said they thought I looked absurd they saluted me and gathered round me in a ring and as they wagged me tactically kilt they all began to sing He's a Barbara heel and Larry Brave a joke brigade there's not another soldier like him in the Scotch brigade reel damming the heather you can see he's Scottish felt by the wig wig wiggle wiggle waggle o' er the kill talk I'm telling you lads and lassies there's nothing like the skill of the bike pipes and the wiggle of the kill to I'll never forget the the day we were ordered on review the king came down to see us and the queen was weighing too As I marched by the royal coach the king just shook his head the queen put on a royal specs and looked at Me and said he's a braw braw Highland ladder Private yacht with day there's not another soldier like him in the Scotch brigade. Reared among the heather, you can see he's Scottish Built by the wig wig wiggle wiggle waggle of the kildo dear dear used to utterly, utterly, utterly. He's a brah bra heel and laddie private chocolate there's nothing I ther soldier like him in the Scotch brigade Reared among the heather, you can see he's Scottish Bills by the wig wig wiggle wiggle waggle o the kilter by the way wag wag wag wiggly waggle wig the kilt hoot man.

[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Mildred]

You know something, Dennis? I've been thinking.

[Dennis Day]

I know, Mildred. I've been watching you and admiring.

[Mildred]

It's that picture we just saw. The Best Years of Our Lives. Why, that could be the story of us, Dennis. Of your life and mine. It could, isn't the problem. Dana Andrews had the same as yours. Didn't he come home from the war and have to take a job as a soda jerk just like you?

[Dennis Day]

Yeah, but he can always earn $3,000 a week on the side as an actor.

[Mildred]

That isn't what? I mean, Dana, look at his marriage.

[Dennis Day]

His marriage?

[Mildred]

During the war, he got married in haste to a beautiful blonde with a gorgeous figure. When he came back and found out she wasn't his type, mentally, he walked out on her.

[Dennis Day]

I know lots of things happen in the movies that don't happen in real life.

[Mildred]

But that's just it, Dennis. Unhappy marriages happen every day. In real life, one of us could turn out to be exactly like that beautiful blonde in the picture.

[Dennis Day]

Oh, I could never make it.

[Mildred]

Danis, I'm trying to get across a point. Oh, After Dana Andrews was married, he fell in love with Frederick March's daughter. The same thing might happen to you.

[Dennis Day]

How could it? I don't even know Frederick March's daughter.

[Mildred]

What I'm trying to say is you might meet someone you like better than me after it's too late.

[Dennis Day]

Oh, never.

[Mildred]

Well, how do you know? Look, tonight as we sat watching that movie, you held my hand, didn't you?

[Dennis Day]

I couldn't help it. Your perfume inflamed me.

[Mildred]

All right. But have you ever sat in a darkened theater balcony with anyone else?

[Dennis Day]

Sure.

[Mildred]

And did you hold hands then?

[Dennis Day]

No.

[Mildred]

Why not?

[Dennis Day]

He was a fella.

[Mildred]

Dennis, tell me the truth. How many girls have you ever gone out with?

[Dennis Day]

You mean altogether? Counting you?

[Mildred]

Yes.

[Dennis Day]

One.

[Mildred]

There, you see, that's the point I've been trying to make. You can't be sure you're really, truly in love with me because you've never had an opportunity to test your love.

[Dennis Day]

But I don't have to test it. I'm sure of it.

[Mildred]

You can't be until you take out other girls, too.

[Dennis Day]

Well, I don't want to take out other girls too, Mildred. It wouldn't be fair to you.

[Mildred]

Why not?

[Dennis Day]

Well, gee, you've got enough expenses now.

[Mildred]

Well, it might be worth it to make certain.

[Dennis Day]

No, Mildred. Other girls don't interest me in any way. I don't interest them.

[Mildred]

Are you sure? Have you ever tried to meet another girl?

[Dennis Day]

Well, I. I once dropped my handkerchief in front of one on the street.

[Mildred]

Well, what happened?

[Dennis Day]

She picked it up and blew my nose. I guess I'm just not easy to love.

[Mildred]

Other girls don't know you like I do, dad. Someday that wonderful personality that's deep down inside of you will come bursting out, and every woman in town will fight to get you.

[Dennis Day]

Gee, I hope you'll hide me till I get it back inside again.

[Mildred]

Oh, I will.

[Dennis Day]

Well, here we are at the house.

[Mildred]

Yes. Maybe we better say good night out here, Dennis. The folks are sleeping.

[Dennis Day]

All right. Mildred, I. That perfume you're wearing, it's. It's. Mildred, Could I. I mean, would you.

[Mildred]

Yes, Dennis.

[Dennis Day]

Would you shake hands good night with me?

[Mildred]

Yes, Dennis. Good night.

[Dennis Day]

Good night, Mildred. Ch. Good morning. Willoughby's drugstore. Oh, yes, Mrs. Willoughby. Huh? No, he isn't in yet. Oh, yes, ma'.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Am.

[Dennis Day]

I'll have him call you the minute he gets here. Yes, ma'.

[Dixie]

Am.

[Dennis Day]

Goodbye.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Morning, Dennis.

[Dennis Day]

Morning, Mr. Willoughby. Your wife just say how come you're wearing hip boots and fishing clothes and got those two poles on your shoulder?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yes.

[Dennis Day]

You going fishing? Good boy.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Very first try.

[Dennis Day]

Anyone could have done it. Your wife wants you to call her right away, Mr. Willoughby. She says it's very important.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I kind of thought she'd be calling. That's why I'm going fishing. And I've already left. Dennis. Do you understand?

[Dennis Day]

Yes, sir. Trouble on the home front?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Plenty. My lodge had a banquet and meeting last night. The Bald Eagles Nest 53. I got home at 4am My wife didn't care particularly for the way I walked through our front door.

[Dennis Day]

No.

[Narrator/Announcer]

She thinks I should have opened it first.

[Dennis Day]

Gosh.

[Narrator/Announcer]

And that isn't all. Imagine what she'll say when she learns that we had a line of chorus girls to entertain us at the party. Women, Dennis.

[Dennis Day]

Yeah, I know. Chorus girls always are.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You're so right. And if memory serves, I got rather friendly with one of the dear creatures. In a perfectly harmless way, of course.

[Dennis Day]

Oh, your wife wouldn't mind that? The average woman wants her man to test his love for her.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Oh, really? My wife happens to be well below average.

[Dennis Day]

I guess I'm luckier than you that way.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Undoubtedly. Now, if you'll run to the back of the store and make me up a few Liverworth sandwiches to take along, I'll be on my way.

[Dennis Day]

Yes, sir. I'll have them right away for you, Mr. Willoughby.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Oh, my head. Why do I do these things?

[Dixie]

Hello, little bald eagle.

[Dennis Day]

Eep.

[Dixie]

Remember me from last night? Little old Dixie with the cute little tricksie?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yes. Yes, indeed. How are you, friend?

[Dixie]

Friend? That isn't what you called me last night.

[Narrator/Announcer]

All right, snuggle poo.

[Dixie]

That's better. Remember you told me to look you up sometime? Well, here I am.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Oh, did I say that?

[Dixie]

Uh huh. A friend of mine snapped a picture at the party last night. I thought you might like to see it. Or perhaps your wife would.

[Narrator/Announcer]

A picture? A group picture.

[Dixie]

Just you and me, sugar.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Why, that's a small group, isn't it? Were we close together?

[Dixie]

I was sitting on your lap.

[Narrator/Announcer]

That's fairly close together, isn't it?

[Dixie]

It's such a nice picture. I want you to have it.

[Narrator/Announcer]

That is, if I pay for it.

[Dixie]

Oh, you're a quick one. And after all, what's $50 to a man like you?

[Narrator/Announcer]

50?

[Dixie]

Owning a big drugstore and all.

[Narrator/Announcer]

No, no, no. Wait a minute. I, I, I, I I lied to you. I, I, I I don't own the store at all.

[Mildred]

Huh?

[Narrator/Announcer]

And I just work here. The real boss. Say, if I put you next to a real sucker, will you give me that picture?

[Dixie]

Who is he?

[Narrator/Announcer]

The head of drug chain. Why, 50 bucks is dirt. With a guy like that. He's good for thousands. His name is Dennis Day, and he's right here in the store now.

[Dixie]

A big tycoon, huh?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Now, now give me the picture.

[Dixie]

Well, okay. This guy better be all you say, sugar.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Oh, he is, he is. Only don't be surprised if he seems a little puzzled or bewildered at first. He he puts on a dopey act to fool people.

[Dixie]

Oh, that's okay, honey. I prefer him. Dopey. I picked you out, didn't I?

[Dennis Day]

Yes.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yeah. Well, I. Oh, I hear him coming. I better get out of here.

[Dennis Day]

Good luck. Here's your sandwiches all ready for you, Mr. Hoop. Why, where's Mr. Willoughby?

[Dixie]

Who cares when there's a great big, gorgeous hunk of stuff like you around? Love bundle.

[Dennis Day]

Who, me? Mmm.

[Dixie]

Are you a dreamboat? Come here, you beautiful stick of dynamite.

[Dennis Day]

Who, me?

[Dixie]

I'll say. You really send me dream man.

[Dennis Day]

Who? Why?

[Dixie]

Ah, now, beautiful. Is that all you can say to a girl? You can be nice.

[Mildred]

Come on.

[Dixie]

Try.

[Dennis Day]

Would you care for a liverwurst sandwich.

[Dixie]

Baby? Can't you see this thing is too big for either of us? You're not going to fight it, are you?

[Dennis Day]

I don't know. Am I mad at it?

[Dixie]

Doll face. Don't you know what's happened?

[Dennis Day]

I think I do. My personality's burst out.

[Dixie]

I'll say it has.

[Dennis Day]

I was warned that someday it would. You desire me, huh?

[Dixie]

I can't live without you, gorgeous.

[Dennis Day]

But I love another. At least I think I do. Say, this may be my chance to find out. Would you care to take part in a very interesting scientific test?

[Dixie]

Well, if it's with you, yes. I want you for my own, darling. For always and always.

[Dennis Day]

Be careful. This may be mere infatuation on your part, Although I doubt it.

[Dixie]

No, it's the real thing. I know it is. What do you feel for me, dearest?

[Dennis Day]

Amazement.

[Dixie]

Is that all? I'm not so hard to take dreamboat. Look me over carefully.

[Dennis Day]

You are kind of pretty.

[Dixie]

How about my figgy lover boy?

[Dennis Day]

It's quite female.

[Dixie]

Thank you. Now, what's this test you're talking about?

[Dennis Day]

Well, could you be at the Anderson boarding house around 8 tonight? We'll spend the evening just the way Mildred and I always do, listening to the radio. I'll know after that whether I love you or her.

[Dixie]

Is that all you and this Mildred do when you're home alone? Listen to the radio?

[Dennis Day]

Sure. When her folks are out, we can turn on any program we want to.

[Dixie]

Well, I thought you and I might do something a little more exciting tonight. Like playing games.

[Dennis Day]

Okay. I'll have the Parcheesi board all set up.

[Dixie]

Well, it's a date. And now can I use your phone, sweet stuff?

[Dennis Day]

Oh, sure. There's one in the back of the store.

[Dixie]

Thanks. I'll find it. Hello, Sam, this is Dixie. Listen, I got the prize sucker of all time, Willoughby. Better a rich kid that's never been kissed or taken. Tonight he gets both.

[Narrator/Announcer]

We pull the old badgey game, huh?

[Dixie]

Right. I'll have in my arms at the Anderson boarding house on Elm at 8:25. You rush in as the angry husband will shake him down for every cent he's got.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Great, kid, great. I'll be there at 8:25 and adapt. Bye. Bye.

[Dennis Day]

Did you get your potty okay?

[Mildred]

Yes.

[Dixie]

I told my old gray haired mother I'd be home a little late. Well, till tonight, brown eyes. You and I all alone.

[Dennis Day]

Gee, say, I don't even know your name.

[Dixie]

It's Dixie, honey. And after tonight, you'll remember it for a long, long time. Good night, you beautiful hunk of oomph.

[Dennis Day]

Gosh, Mildred may be right. These may be the best years of my life. Hello? Yes, Mrs. Willoughby. No, ma'. Am. He left for the mountains ten minutes ago. Ma'.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Am.

[Dennis Day]

No, he left for the mountains 10 minutes ago to go fishing and he hasn't come back yet. What? Ooh, what you said. Huh? Oh, in case he calls, you'll be at Mrs. Anderson's house. Okay, Mrs. Willoughby. I'll tell him. Bye, Mrs. Willoughby. Gee, was she mad. I'm gonna wash out my ears with so.

[Mildred]

Borrow my husband. Why, Grace Willoughby. What on earth do you want with Herbert? Remember the Bon Ton department store contest? Yes. Well, a refrigerator was the prize for the best 25 words from a Husband and wife on why I shop at the Bon Ton. Well, I won. They notified me this morning. Oh, how wonderful. What did you send in? Well, I couldn't seem to Think of anything brilliant. So I just wrote, if we win, we will pay our bill. They seem to like it. Well, what's Herbert got to do with all this? Well, the Banton wants a picture of the winning husband and wife. No picture, no refrigerator. And where's my husband? Off fishing. Can't they wait till he gets home? The photographer's coming tonight so they can get out the publicity tomorrow. That's why I need Herbert. But everyone at the Bonton knows Herbert. And they'll wait a minute. How about Dennis Day? Dennis Day? Who'd believe I'm married to him? Besides, he'd blab it all over town. Well, don't tell him what the picture's for. Flatter him into having it taken with you. Flatter him? Yes, you stay to dinner and tell the photographer to come over here right afterwards. And if he walks in and finds Dennis with his arms around you, he'll believe you two are married. Well, I'll try it, but it's an awful thing to go through just to keep food cold.

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[Dennis Day]

Mr. Anderson, would you say I have a lure?

[Dixie]

A lure?

[Mildred]

Damage?

[Dennis Day]

Yes. For one of the opposite sex, for instance. Say, a woman.

[Mildred]

Well, you do look rather ravishing in.

[Dennis Day]

Your new Mickey Mouse sweatshirt.

[Mildred]

Why do you ask?

[Dennis Day]

Well, last night Mildred told me other women would go for me. And today in the store one did. And Tonight at dinner, Mrs. Willoughby kept staring at me so strangely.

[Dixie]

Maybe there's something irresistible about the way you chew.

[Dennis Day]

I don't think that's it. Oh, no?

[Dixie]

What then?

[Dennis Day]

I'm afraid I'm a femme fatale. Well.

[Mildred]

I doubt if you're the type, Dennis.

[Dixie]

However, I.

[Mildred]

Well, there you are, Dennis. Herbert, we'll go upstairs. I believe Mrs. Willoughby wants to be alone with Dennis.

[Dennis Day]

See, Mr. Anderson, you better stay.

[Dixie]

You're right, Dennis. I'm staying.

[Dennis Day]

Herbert.

[Dixie]

So long, Dennis. I'm leaving.

[Dennis Day]

Come along, Herbert.

[Dixie]

Lead the way.

[Dennis Day]

Oh, dream eternal.

[Mildred]

Well, here we are, all alone. I guess you know that I like you a great deal, Dennis.

[Dennis Day]

Well, here we go again.

[Mildred]

Oh, but I do.

[Dennis Day]

But you shouldn't Mrs. Willoughby, you've got to fight it.

[Mildred]

Fight it?

[Dennis Day]

You're a married woman. You promise to love, honor and cherish. Mr. Willoughby, start cherishing.

[Mildred]

Why, Dennis, you seem to be under a false impression. I don't feel about you in that way at all.

[Dennis Day]

You mean you're not in love with me?

[Mildred]

No.

[Dennis Day]

Is that possible? It is.

[Mildred]

I think of you only as a very dear friend.

[Dennis Day]

Well, what do you know?

[Mildred]

And I hoped you felt the same way toward me, Dennis. Because there's a little favor you could do for me, if you would.

[Dennis Day]

Oh, sure, Gladly.

[Mildred]

Well, I want to have our pictures snapped together for sentimental reasons.

[Dennis Day]

Okay. You get a picture of you and I'll get one of me and we'll snap them together.

[Mildred]

I mean, I'd like a picture of the two of us taken together.

[Dennis Day]

Oh, well, I guess that can be arranged.

[Mildred]

Oh, good. You have no idea how worried.

[Dennis Day]

Oh, someone at the door. I know.

[Mildred]

Don't get up. I know who it is. It's someone I've been expecting. Put your arms around me, quick.

[Dennis Day]

Huh?

[Mildred]

I said put your arms around me.

[Dennis Day]

Mrs. Willoughby, I'm getting that false impression again.

[Mildred]

Dennis, will you stop arguing and kiss me?

[Dennis Day]

Kiss you?

[Mildred]

Yes. Put your lips to mine and yell, come in.

[Dennis Day]

It won't be come out very clear. Oh.

[Mildred]

Oh, well, for goodness sakes. All right, I'll answer it.

[Dennis Day]

Hello.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I'm from the bonton department store. Mrs. Willoughby told me to come to this address and take a picture. That right?

[Mildred]

Yes, yes. My husband's in the next room. Will you follow me, please? Dennis, this gentleman is a photographer.

[Dennis Day]

Boy, you sure are a woman of action. Well, I'm ready.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You?

[Dennis Day]

Huh?

[Narrator/Announcer]

I thought you'd be a much older man.

[Dennis Day]

Me? Oh, no. I've never been any older than this.

[Mildred]

Would you make this just as fast as you can, please? We haven't got much time.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yes, ma'.

[Dennis Day]

Am.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I'm all set. Put your arms around her, sir, and hold her as close as possible.

[Dennis Day]

But isn't that kind of intimate?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Sure, that's the idea.

[Dennis Day]

But suppose my girlfriend sees it? What'll she think?

[Mildred]

Well, Dennis, we won't worry about that.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Say, you're really broad minded. Lady.

[Mildred]

Please. But let's just get on with the picture. We don't have very much.

[Dennis Day]

Come in.

[Dixie]

Dennis, darling.

[Dennis Day]

Dixie.

[Dixie]

Am I late?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Who's she?

[Dennis Day]

Another girlfriend of mine. A different one.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Why ain't my family like this?

[Dixie]

Dream boy, let's get rid of all these characters and listen to that radio.

[Mildred]

Well, I like that.

[Dixie]

Who's this old moose. Gorgeous.

[Dennis Day]

Dixie, please. This Old Moose happens to be my boss's wife.

[Dixie]

Well, just take me in your arms, honey, and tell her to beat it.

[Mildred]

Why, how dare you? I need Dennis, and I want him.

[Dixie]

He's mine. I saw him first.

[Mildred]

You did no such thing. I've known him for months.

[Dixie]

Well, I won't give him up.

[Dennis Day]

Gee, I'll never go out in public again without a mask on.

[Mildred]

Dennis, tell this woman that you're mine.

[Dixie]

Dennis, tell her you're mine.

[Dennis Day]

I belong to all women everywhere.

[Mildred]

What would a sweet, intelligent boy like this want with a woman like you anyway?

[Dixie]

All I know is he's gorgeous, and I want him.

[Mildred]

Well, he's much too fine a person to be fought over like this.

[Dennis Day]

Yeah, I'm too fine a.

[Mildred]

You shut up.

[Dennis Day]

Excuse me.

[Narrator/Announcer]

This kind of interesting, you know.

[Dixie]

I won't give this boy up, and that's final.

[Mildred]

Nor will I. I mean every word of it. What is all this noise? I've been hearing? Dennis Day, come here.

[Dennis Day]

I'm sorry, Mrs. Anderson, but you'll have to wait your turn.

[Dixie]

What?

[Dennis Day]

Well, I have.

[Mildred]

Dennis.

[Dennis Day]

Mildred.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Hey, bud, you're gonna get in trouble. You got a monopoly.

[Mildred]

What does all this mean? Dennis.

[Dennis Day]

Mildred, it isn't my fault, honest. I've inflamed the mad desires of two women, and they can't control themselves.

[Mildred]

Dennis, you mean you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

We should have sold tickets.

[Dixie]

Oh, my gosh. It must be Sam.

[Dennis Day]

Aha. You're homewrecker.

[Narrator/Announcer]

So I find you in a lonely rendezvous with two men and four women.

[Mildred]

No.

[Dixie]

Use him. We're out of luck. Let's get out of here.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, say, come on. I'm leaving too. I should figure who's married to who in this setup.

[Mildred]

Well, there goes my refrigerator, thanks to Dennis Day.

[Dennis Day]

Me, Mrs. Willoughby, what is.

[Mildred]

I shall speak to my husband about you, young man.

[Dennis Day]

Good night, Mrs. Anderson. What did she.

[Mildred]

Don't bother me. I'm going to bed.

[Dennis Day]

Mildred. What are they?

[Mildred]

Two women. Oh, you beast, you can. I never want to see you again.

[Dennis Day]

Mildred, I. Oh, gosh. Well, I might as well go to bed too. In fact, there's nothing else I can do. I think my personality went in again.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Dennis Bay will be back in just a moment with a song. But first, here's a fact worth knowing. Colgate dental cream cleans your breath while it cleans your teeth. And that's important. As our Colgate players are going to demonstrate for you. Our curtain goes up on a young man who has just had a door slammed in his face. And who is now getting similar rough treatment from none Other than Dan, Cupid.

[Mildred]

Well, no use hanging around a door that's been slammed in your face, Bud. No use me hanging around either.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Oh, wait a sec, Dan. Give me the pitch.

[Mildred]

Your girl gave you that when she slammed the door in your face, pal. In the language of love, Bud, she said scram.

[Narrator/Announcer]

But how come both you and Mary drop me like a hot potato? Come on, Cupid, give.

[Mildred]

Okay, Carolus, here it is. Your girl's gone. And I'm going because you ought to have a serious talk with your dentist.

[Narrator/Announcer]

And here's what Bud found out. Scientific tests have proved that in seven out of 10 cases, Colgate Dental Cream instantly stops unpleasing breath that originates in the mouth. What's more, Colgate Dental Cream, safe polishing agent, brings out the natural sparkle of your teeth, cleans them thoroughly and safely. Yes, Colgate Dental Cream cleans your breath while it cleans your teeth. And Colgate Dental Cream is famous for its wonderful wake up flavor, too. In fact, nationwide tests of leading toothpastes prove that Colgate Dental Cream is preferred for flavor over other brands tested. So to clean your teeth thoroughly and safely for a wake up flavor everyone enjoys, use Colgate Dental Cream. Remember, Colgate Dental Cream cleans your breath while it cleans your teeth. Here's Dennis Day with Charles Dant in the orchestra to sing Life Can Be Beautiful.

[Dennis Day]

Life can be beautiful how do I know somebody beautiful? Just call me.

[Narrator/Announcer]

So.

[Dennis Day]

Life can be summertime when it's pretty Fall love can come any, anytime Any time at all Nights can be heavenly Eight nights like this. What makes them heavenly? Only your fears for all these many years if I always knew that life Would give you Beautiful with you. Good night, everybody. It's new.

[Narrator/Announcer]

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