Aldrich Family 40-05-07 (045) Mothers Day

Summary

Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Aldrich Family 40-05-07 (045) Mothers Day
Date: March 7, 2026
Host: Harold’s Old Time Radio

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Episode Overview

This episode of Harold’s Old Time Radio features a classic broadcast from “The Aldrich Family,” originally aired May 7, 1940, centered on the comedic turmoil and heartwarming intentions of Henry Aldrich as he and his family prepare for Mother’s Day. Set in small-town America, the episode showcases the everyday miscommunications, social expectations, and simple pleasures of pre-war family life. The focus is on Henry’s struggle to do something special for his mother while managing competing social obligations, with plenty of gentle humor and relatable chaos.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

The Dinner Dilemma

• Setting: Family dinner at the Aldrich home.
• Henry excitedly shares he’s invited to Kathleen’s for dinner ("Say, who do you think I was just talking to on the phone?… Kathleen." – Henry, 02:16).
• His mother, Mrs. Aldrich, is less enthused: the Andersons (Kathleen’s family) only invited Henry, not the whole family—prompting a discussion about social reciprocity.
• Conflict: Henry learns that his father had planned a Mother’s Day eve dinner for the whole family, creating the first conflict: should Henry go to Kathleen’s or stick with family tradition?
  (“Now it's up to you as to where you would rather go.” – Sam, 03:13)

The Mother’s Day Gift Quandary

• Henry proposes pooling resources for a larger present but finds little support.
• Mary, Henry’s sister, wants to buy a blouse for their mother on her own; Henry floats the idea of a dress or even taking the family to a movie and/or dinner:
  • “I think I ought to do something for Mother. She puts up with an awful lot from us.” – Henry, 04:40
  • “If we didn't go to an expensive place, I could…take the whole family to dinner, too.” – Henry, 06:17

Meeting Mayhem at the Department Store

• The family agrees to meet at the Emporium at 4:45 PM to buy a gift, but everything goes awry:
  • Each family member waits at a different entrance or in the wrong spot, causing a comedy of missed connections and confusion.
  • “Why dear, did you wait in there?” – Mrs. Aldrich, 09:36
  • The store is about to close, complicating Mary’s plan to buy her blouse.

The Invitation Mix-Up

• Henry learns via phone that Kathleen’s mother wants the entire Aldrich family to dinner the following Saturday, resolving the earlier slight.
  • “Mother says to bring the whole family.” – Kathleen, 15:41
• However, the timing and communication remain muddled, and there’s confusion about exactly which night everyone is expected.

A Rainy Mother's Day Adventure

• The Aldriches, now soaked from rain and car trouble, finally reconvene and decide—thanks to Henry’s efforts—to accept the Andersons’ dinner invitation:
  • “Mother, this is going to be a swell Mother's Day yet. We've all got an invitation to go to Kathleen's for dinner.” – Henry, 19:00
• On the way, the family’s hunger and frazzled nerves add to the comic mood.

At the Andersons’—More Comedy of Manners

• After arriving at the Andersons’, both families realize there’s been a misunderstanding; dinner had already happened.
• The families resolve not to let etiquette worries spoil the evening, deciding instead to go to a movie together and get dinner at a hamburger stand:
  • “Sam, this is the most embarrassing moment I've ever had.” – Henry, 27:38
  • “We'll make it an evening together.” – Mrs. Anderson, 28:41

A Happy, Humble Ending

• Both families enjoy themselves at the movies and a humble dinner.
• Mrs. Aldrich proclaims it the “best Mother's Day party I ever had in my life!” (Mary, 29:19).
• At home, Henry decides to start saving for Father’s Day:
  • “You know what? I'm going to save toward what? A party on Father's Day.” – Henry, 31:49
  • “May I have that dime back, please?” – Sam, 31:58

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “It isn’t every day that mothers have a day.” (Henry, 03:21)
• “I think I ought to do something for Mother. She puts up with an awful lot from us.” (Henry, 04:40)
• “As hungry as I am, you’re not any hungrier than the rest of us.” (Sam, 27:48)
• “It's been the best Mother's Day party I ever had in my life.” (Mary, 29:19)
• Henry’s ongoing, earnest confusion: “Boy, there isn’t anything Mother likes more than a party.” (Henry, 06:58)
• Classic wrap-up humor:
  • “You know what? I'm going to save toward what? A party on Father's Day.” (Henry, 31:49)
  • “May I have that dime back, please?” (Sam, 31:58)

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Important Timestamps

• Family Dinner and Plans Collide: 01:06 – 04:08
• Gift Brainstorming: 04:08 – 06:11
• Emporium Rendezvous Mayhem: 08:04 – 13:20
• The dinner invitation phone call: 14:30 – 16:00
• Family reunion & car scene in the rain: 16:28 – 19:45
• At the Andersons’ home—social faux pas revealed: 25:04 – 27:38
• Final Movie and Hamburger Stand: 29:13 – 29:48
• Henry’s Father’s Day Savings Plan: 31:42 – 31:58

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Tone & Style

The episode is light-hearted, gently satirical, and full of verbal slapstick. The characters are sincere if sometimes befuddled, capturing the everyday comedy and warmth of family life in the 1940s.

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Final Thoughts

This episode captures the spirit of the golden age of radio: misunderstandings, family foibles, and the simple joys of being together. Despite the confusion and missed signals, the Aldriches—and listeners—are reminded that the best celebrations aren’t necessarily the ones that go as planned, but the ones that bring people together in kindness and good humor.

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For listeners nostalgic for timeless family comedy, “Aldrich Family: Mother’s Day” remains a charming, relatable tale from yesteryear.

Transcript

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[Mary Aldrich]

Henry. Henry aldrich. Coming, mother.

[Sam Aldrich]

The Aldrich Family Starring Ezra Stone. Written by Clifford Goldsmith. Brought to you by the puddings that are tops in taste. Jello pudding. They say the happiest years of your life are the teens. But I know one person who has his doubts about that. Henry Aldrich. Henry has all the troubles and growing pains that most boys go through in their high school days. For Henry is a typical American boy. Tonight, out in Centerville, the Aldrich's are just having dinner. And our scene opens in the dining room of the Aldrich home. Have another lamb chop, Alice?

[Mary Aldrich]

No, thank you.

[Sam Aldrich]

You aren't eating anything, Sam.

[Henry Aldrich]

I'm so tired of planning meals and cooking meals. I don't know what to do.

[Mary Aldrich]

Chops are awfully good, Mother. Yes, Mary?

[Henry Aldrich]

Say, who do you think I was just talking to on the phone?

[Mary Aldrich]

Who? Henry?

[Henry Aldrich]

Kathleen. Her folks want me to come over for dinner Saturday night.

[Mary Aldrich]

Tomorrow night?

[Sam Aldrich]

Sure.

[Henry Aldrich]

Isn't that a break for you, Mother?

[Mary Aldrich]

Why for me?

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, if I'm not here, you can just have any old thing for dinner.

[Sam Aldrich]

What do you mean she can?

[Mary Aldrich]

I've got to go out in the

[Henry Aldrich]

kitchen and whip some cream.

[Mary Aldrich]

I'll be clearing the table, Mother.

[Henry Aldrich]

Boy, can you imagine?

[Mary Aldrich]

Weren't any of the rest of us invited Henry?

[Henry Aldrich]

She didn't mention any of you.

[Mary Aldrich]

Goodness knows the Andersons have been here often enough.

[Sam Aldrich]

Mary, is that very kind.

[Mary Aldrich]

But Father, just inviting Henry. Hardly any way to pay off a social debt.

[Sam Aldrich]

Henry, would you be disappointed if you didn't go to Kathleen?

[Henry Aldrich]

Not go?

[Sam Aldrich]

Have you forgotten what day Sunday is?

[Henry Aldrich]

Sunday?

[Sam Aldrich]

It's Mother's Day. Oh, but.

[Henry Aldrich]

But Father, I'm. I'm just going for dinner Saturday night.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, I. I'd planned to take your mother and you and Mary out to dinner Saturday as a Mother's Day celebration.

[Henry Aldrich]

You had, Father.

[Sam Aldrich]

Now it's up to you as to where you would rather go.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, gee, I don't want to offend, Mother, but I.

[Sam Aldrich]

You'd rather go to Kathleen?

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, I. I don't know. It's a hard thing to decide. It isn't every day that mothers have a day.

[Mary Aldrich]

Henry, if you're coming this way when you bring your place.

[Henry Aldrich]

I'm not coming that way. Mary, what would you like to do? Well, I'll phone Kathleen.

[Mary Aldrich]

Yeah, sure.

[Henry Aldrich]

I'd love to go with ya. Well, I guess I ought to get Mother something nice, don't you think?

[Sam Aldrich]

Splendid.

[Henry Aldrich]

Would you care to contribute anything toward it?

[Sam Aldrich]

I contribute.

[Henry Aldrich]

I'll tell you what. Let it be a present from the entire family.

[Sam Aldrich]

It seems to me, son, you should have saved up for this occasion.

[Henry Aldrich]

I have, Father.

[Mary Aldrich]

I have.

[Henry Aldrich]

I've earned nearly $5. Only I hate to see it all go at once. I'm not through with my plate.

[Mary Aldrich]

Mary, may I have your glass, please?

[Henry Aldrich]

I'm not through with that either.

[Sam Aldrich]

You may take my plate, Mary.

[Mary Aldrich]

Thank you, Father. I'm glad somebody in this house cooperates.

[Henry Aldrich]

Father. Father, how do you think Mother would like to have me get her a new dress?

[Sam Aldrich]

A dress?

[Mary Aldrich]

Sure.

[Henry Aldrich]

I don't see what would be so difficult about it. All I have to do is get Mother down to the store and just happen to take her by the dress department.

[Sam Aldrich]

And what?

[Henry Aldrich]

And as we go by, I say, gee, Mother, look. And she'll say, oh, isn't that one swell? And I've got it all picked out.

[Sam Aldrich]

But supposing she picks one of the more expensive dresses?

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, I wouldn't mind the sacrifice. I'd just as soon spend the whole $5. I think I ought to do something for Mother. She puts up with an awful lot from us.

[Mary Aldrich]

Henry, Mother wants to know if you drank any milk this afternoon.

[Henry Aldrich]

Just one glass, Mary.

[Mary Aldrich]

Well, what you drank was cream.

[Henry Aldrich]

Cream?

[Mary Aldrich]

Cream.

[Henry Aldrich]

I thought that was awful rich when I drank it.

[Mary Aldrich]

There isn't one speck out there to whip.

[Henry Aldrich]

She was. Well, tell her on Sunday I'll make up for everything.

[Mary Aldrich]

Excuse me while I take this.

[Henry Aldrich]

I'm not through with that plate.

[Mary Aldrich]

There isn't anything left on it.

[Henry Aldrich]

Henry, I've got my chop in my hand.

[Mary Aldrich]

May I have your bread and butter plate?

[Henry Aldrich]

But you're not to come any closer than that.

[Sam Aldrich]

And, Henry, will you please eat your chop as you.

[Henry Aldrich]

But, Father, I waste so much when I eat it politely. Mary, you wouldn't like to go in on something real nice for Mother's Day, would you?

[Mary Aldrich]

I plan to get Mother something alone. Henry.

[Henry Aldrich]

What?

[Mary Aldrich]

A blouse.

[Henry Aldrich]

A blouse, Mary. A blouse.

[Mary Aldrich]

Mm.

[Henry Aldrich]

No.

[Mary Aldrich]

Skirt. My goodness. I'm gonna pay nearly $3.95 for it as it is.

[Henry Aldrich]

3.95 just for that and nothing below

[Mary Aldrich]

it, you'd like to buy a skirt?

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, how much would one come to?

[Mary Aldrich]

The very cheapest would be $2.95. What? Yes.

[Henry Aldrich]

I wonder whether Mother wouldn't like to go to the movies instead.

[Mary Aldrich]

Mary. I'm coming, Mother.

[Henry Aldrich]

Father, there's an awfully good movie this week, huh?

[Sam Aldrich]

What is it?

[Henry Aldrich]

The Cowboy Returns. Yes, I'd even be willing to blow the whole family to her.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, first, don't you think you better make sure the Cowboy Returns is what your mother wants to see.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, I'll let her have her choice. You know, Father, if we didn't go to an expensive place, I could. I could almost take the whole family to dinner, too.

[Sam Aldrich]

I think the movies will be sufficient.

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, no, Father. I know of a place where it's very reasonable. I'd be glad to take all of you. How about it, Henry?

[Mary Aldrich]

Can you make room for this dessert?

[Henry Aldrich]

Mary, Mother can't hear me out there, can she?

[Mary Aldrich]

Mother isn't even speaking to you.

[Henry Aldrich]

She isn't, Mary. She will. How would you like to go to the movies? Mother's Day Eve.

[Mary Aldrich]

What's that, Henrik?

[Henry Aldrich]

Saturday night. I mean, it's. We're all going to the movies and to dinner as my guests.

[Mary Aldrich]

Really?

[Henry Aldrich]

Ask Father.

[Sam Aldrich]

He's right, Mary.

[Mary Aldrich]

That's wonderful, because I was going to take Mother down to get that blouse, and now we can meet you right afterwards.

[Henry Aldrich]

Boy, there isn't anything Mother likes more than a party.

[Mary Aldrich]

Here's your dessert, Sam.

[Henry Aldrich]

If you want any cream, ask Henry for it.

[Sam Aldrich]

When.

[Henry Aldrich]

Mother, that cream I drank was in a picture.

[Mary Aldrich]

Of course it was in a pitcher.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, do you mind if I change the subject of cream just a second? To what? What are you doing Saturday night, dear?

[Mary Aldrich]

I'm probably cooking dinner.

[Henry Aldrich]

You are?

[Mary Aldrich]

We're all going to meet downtown for something. For what?

[Henry Aldrich]

Don't tell her, Mary. Where should we meet?

[Mary Aldrich]

At the Emporium department store at 4:45.

[Henry Aldrich]

It's all set. 4:45. That's going to make it terribly late

[Mary Aldrich]

for me to get home and cook dinner.

[Henry Aldrich]

Don't worry about cooking dinner, Mother.

[Mary Aldrich]

But what are we going to do?

[Henry Aldrich]

Gee whiz. You wait. You're going to have one of the swellest times you ever had in your life.

[Sam Aldrich]

What is it, lady?

[Mary Aldrich]

Have you seen anyone waiting here at the entrance to the Emporium?

[Sam Aldrich]

No, ma', am, not recently.

[Mary Aldrich]

Oh, thank you very much. Here it is, 12 minutes after 5.

[Henry Aldrich]

I don't mind waiting so much.

[Mary Aldrich]

I just keep wondering if they haven't been in an Accident?

[Sam Aldrich]

Yes, ma'.

[Mary Aldrich]

Am. The traffic the way it is. Lady? No thank you.

[Henry Aldrich]

Wouldn't you like to buy some carnations for Mother's Day?

[Mary Aldrich]

No, thank you. Well, you ought to remember your mother.

[Henry Aldrich]

That the least anyone can do.

[Mary Aldrich]

Yes. Boy. Boy. Can I have a paper please?

[Sam Aldrich]

Here you are.

[Mary Aldrich]

On what street does the family live?

[Henry Aldrich]

It's nobody in this town.

[Mary Aldrich]

Then I won't need the paper. Extra paper. Extra. Alice.

[Sam Aldrich]

Alice, why have you been waiting here at this entrance?

[Mary Aldrich]

Sam, where on earth do you think I'd wait?

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, I've been standing around the corner.

[Mary Aldrich]

That's not the main entrance.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, Alice, that is certainly the main entrance on that street.

[Mary Aldrich]

Well, at least you're safe. That's something.

[Sam Aldrich]

The thing for us to worry about is my car.

[Mary Aldrich]

What's happened to that?

[Sam Aldrich]

I left it 30 minutes ago in a 15 minute parking space.

[Mary Aldrich]

But that still isn't as important as Henry and Mary.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, they're probably at the entrance all the way around on Market Street.

[Mary Aldrich]

Well, go around and look.

[Sam Aldrich]

Sam, where will you be?

[Mary Aldrich]

I wait right here. I won't move one foot.

[Henry Aldrich]

Lady, like to buy a box candy for Mother Zay?

[Mary Aldrich]

No thank you.

[Sam Aldrich]

The hand dipped and cherry pill?

[Mary Aldrich]

No, thank you.

[Henry Aldrich]

Like some hazelnuts?

[Mary Aldrich]

No, thank you.

[Sam Aldrich]

Fresh chocolates with cherries for your mother.

[Henry Aldrich]

Hey, whiz. Mother, where have you been?

[Mary Aldrich]

Right here where I was supposed to be, Henry.

[Henry Aldrich]

Imagine that.

[Mary Aldrich]

Where have you been?

[Henry Aldrich]

Just inside the door.

[Mary Aldrich]

Why dear, did you wait in there?

[Henry Aldrich]

But Mother, I think the inside of a door would be the only logical place to wait for someone.

[Mary Aldrich]

Couldn't you have at least looked outside?

[Henry Aldrich]

I finally did and there you were. Where's Mary?

[Mary Aldrich]

I have no idea where she.

[Henry Aldrich]

Where's Father?

[Mary Aldrich]

Your father has gone round to the Market street entrance to see where you are. I?

[Henry Aldrich]

Why would he look for me there?

[Mary Aldrich]

Well dear, you certainly weren't here, were you? Oh, mother, I was here.

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, I don't mean to argue with you, but all that's been separating us is that door. Yes, Henry.

[Mary Aldrich]

Now supposing you take this nickel and

[Henry Aldrich]

go inside and telephone and see whether Mary has left the house yet. Yes, Mother.

[Mary Aldrich]

Tell her the store closes at 5:30. Young girl disappear. Forest Boris. Mother, am I terribly late? Where have you been? Married. Joe Graham dropped in just as I was leaving. I thought he never would go. Dear, should we go in and do our shopping? Well, not until Henry and your father get back. Where are they? Henry's phoning you and your father's waiting for you around the Market Street. Well, isn't that ridiculous. Mother, it's. What have we got to do do now? Wait for them until I get back.

[Henry Aldrich]

I'm afraid we have, dear. Now at least one of us.

[Mary Aldrich]

Better you stay right here while I go around and get your father. Can you find him? Well, of course I can find him. Now, don't move until I get back. No, Mother. Pardon me, sir.

[Sam Aldrich]

What do you have, lady?

[Mary Aldrich]

On what floor are the blouses?

[Sam Aldrich]

You go inside of the elevators and get off on the third floor.

[Mary Aldrich]

Thank you. Do you suppose it would take me more than three minutes Minutes to run in and get one?

[Sam Aldrich]

As to that, I couldn't say.

[Mary Aldrich]

Oh, dear. I wonder where.

[Sam Aldrich]

Mary. Mary, where is your mother?

[Mary Aldrich]

Father, where did you come from?

[Sam Aldrich]

Where do you think I came from?

[Mary Aldrich]

Well, Mama just went around after you.

[Sam Aldrich]

Now, what did she do that for?

[Mary Aldrich]

So we wouldn't have to wait so long.

[Sam Aldrich]

Where's Henry?

[Mary Aldrich]

He's inside phoning me.

[Sam Aldrich]

What's that?

[Mary Aldrich]

Don't you think I ought to go in and tell him I'm here?

[Sam Aldrich]

You wait where you are. I'll go in.

[Mary Aldrich]

Yes, Father. Flowers. Flowers for Mother's Day Press. Carnation.

[Henry Aldrich]

Mother, I'm going to need another nickel.

[Sam Aldrich]

Gee whiz.

[Henry Aldrich]

Mary. Where's Mother?

[Mary Aldrich]

He's gone after Father.

[Henry Aldrich]

Where's Father?

[Mary Aldrich]

He thought you were phony.

[Henry Aldrich]

Yeah, but Mary, I couldn't get you.

[Mary Aldrich]

Of course you couldn't. I'll go get Father.

[Henry Aldrich]

How long will he be gone?

[Mary Aldrich]

Two minutes. And. Oh, Kathleen phoned you at the house.

[Henry Aldrich]

What did she want?

[Mary Aldrich]

Henry, did you tell her you couldn't come to dinner? Dinner? Sure I did.

[Henry Aldrich]

I left the message with the maid.

[Mary Aldrich]

Well, Kathleen's expecting you.

[Henry Aldrich]

She wish she couldn't be sherry filled candies for Mother's Day. Listen, mister, are you going to be here for a few minutes?

[Sam Aldrich]

Yeah.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, could you deliver a message for me? If you see a lady or a man or my sister looking for a fellow in a brown suit like this, could you tell him that I just stopped in to phone a second?

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, now, friends, while Henry is reflecting on his latest predicament, I'd like to bring you a news item about something that happened the other night. In one of Centerville's finest banners, the headline reads, prominent local man Trapped, Enraged. And the article goes on to read. Last night about 11:30, one of Centerville's leading citizens was surprised by his wife. Just as he had tiptoed to the kitchen, raided the refrigerator and finished eating a dish of pudding, Jell o butterscotch pudding that had been left over from dinner. His Wife was desolated as she had been planning to eat the Jello butterscotch pudding today for lunch. But the culprit showed no remorse when questioned. He merely kept repeating, I'm glad I did it, yes.

[Henry Aldrich]

And I do it again.

[Sam Aldrich]

I simply can't resist Jello butterscotch pudding. Well, friends, seriously, that is just another way of saying that Jell O butterscotch pudding is a dish that people won't be denied. Probably it has something to do with the grand buttery brown sugar flavor of this swell dessert. And the fact that Jello butterscotch pudding is as smooth as rich golden cream undoubtedly plays a big part in its appeal. At any rate, this mellow treat is a mealtime favorite in thousands of homes the country over. And I'm sure you'll find it's your favorite too. So try some real soon. You've honestly never tasted a more luscious dessert than Jell O butterscotch pudding. Now, getting back to Henry Aldrich. Henry has just learned that although he's going out with his family, Kathleen is expecting him for dinner. This scene opens in Kathleen Anderson's home.

[Mary Aldrich]

Hello? Hello.

[Henry Aldrich]

Is that you, Kathleen?

[Mary Aldrich]

Yes, Henry. Did Mary tell you we're having dinner at 7 instead of 6? 30?

[Henry Aldrich]

Didn't your maid tell you I'm going

[Mary Aldrich]

out for dinner with my mother, Henry.

[Henry Aldrich]

Do you think you'll understand?

[Mary Aldrich]

Kathleen, do you have to go with your mother?

[Henry Aldrich]

I'm taking her.

[Sam Aldrich]

I'm her host.

[Mary Aldrich]

Oh.

[Henry Aldrich]

I'll tell you what I might try. Perhaps I could eat with her real fast Saint and then come up to your house.

[Mary Aldrich]

Well, wouldn't that make you late?

[Henry Aldrich]

What's the latest I could get there and still eat?

[Mary Aldrich]

Well.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, I guess when you stop to think of it, Kathleen, maybe that would be trying to do too much.

[Mary Aldrich]

Kathleen, to whom are you talking? Mother? Henry Hobeline. Mother, Henry can't come next Saturday night. Why not? He's having dinner with his mother.

[Henry Aldrich]

Why don't you ask both of them to come?

[Mary Aldrich]

Are you sure next Saturday night will be all right?

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, yes, of course.

[Mary Aldrich]

Hello, Henry. Yes, Henry? My mother says to bring your mother too.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, Kathleen, what'll I do with my father and Mary?

[Mary Aldrich]

What? Well, hold the line just a second, Henry. Mother? Yes? Could we ask Mr. Aldridge and Mary too?

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, as a matter of fact, I think we should have them.

[Mary Aldrich]

Hello, Henry. Well, Mother says to bring the whole family.

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, Kathleen, I don't think should go

[Sam Aldrich]

to all that trouble. Aren't you?

[Mary Aldrich]

No, really, Henry. Mother would be very much offended if you Didn't.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, they're waiting at the department store for me. I think if. If you don't hear from me, you'll know we're coming.

[Mary Aldrich]

All right. Do you understand about the time, Henry?

[Sam Aldrich]

Oh, sure.

[Mary Aldrich]

Seven o'.

[Sam Aldrich]

Clock.

[Mary Aldrich]

Goodbye, Kathleen. Mother, what time is it? It's exactly 20 minutes past 6. Did that man say how long it would be before Henry got back? No, dear. And where'd Father go?

[Henry Aldrich]

Your father went down the street to get the car. That was 35 minutes ago.

[Mary Aldrich]

Would you like to have me go down and find him? No, dear. We're not going to break this family up again. Well, I'm awfully sorry. The store closed before I could get your blouse.

[Henry Aldrich]

That's all right, dear.

[Mary Aldrich]

Just as long as we all finally get back together. I see it's starting to rain. Goodness. Guess it's a good thing we didn't buy any new clothes. Yes, dear. Although, please remember, I still have on the best I own. Mother, step back into this entrance before you're drowned. Well, at least there's one consolation. Well, I'm glad you can see one. The restaurant we're going to after the movie says the swell. Who? Look. Look there, Mary, there's your father. Let's run out and get in the car.

[Sam Aldrich]

Hurry up.

[Mary Aldrich]

Alice, open the door. Sam, get in.

[Sam Aldrich]

Mother, where's Henry?

[Mary Aldrich]

We don't know, Sam.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, get in anyhow.

[Mary Aldrich]

We can't go off and leave him. Mother, you're getting all wet. Sam, I need you to guess something.

[Sam Aldrich]

Certainly can't park here, Alice.

[Mary Aldrich]

Mother, why don't you and Father go ahead and I'll stay here. No, Mary, you get in and I'll stay.

[Sam Aldrich]

Both of you get in.

[Mary Aldrich]

Father, can't you pull up closer to the curb and let that trolley. Don't worry.

[Sam Aldrich]

This is a narrow street. Mary, the only way that trolley can get around me is to go up on the sidewalk.

[Henry Aldrich]

I'll get in.

[Mary Aldrich]

Come on, Mary.

[Sam Aldrich]

Close the door.

[Mary Aldrich]

Yes, Sam. Only what do we do now?

[Sam Aldrich]

We've got to get out of here.

[Mary Aldrich]

Hey, get moving. There something the matter with the call scrap?

[Sam Aldrich]

Oh, not at all.

[Mary Aldrich]

What is the trouble, Mary?

[Sam Aldrich]

Must you just sit there and ask questions?

[Henry Aldrich]

Cherry pill cat.

[Sam Aldrich]

That's the simple. Mother saved. No, no, I do not want any cherry pill chocolate. Okay, okay.

[Mary Aldrich]

You better hurry up, Father. Is that off, Sam?

[Sam Aldrich]

It is.

[Mary Aldrich]

Thank heavens. We're moving. Sam, stop.

[Henry Aldrich]

Now what's the matter, dear?

[Mary Aldrich]

Henry, where. Look at that newspaper.

[Henry Aldrich]

What?

[Mary Aldrich]

Wait for me.

[Henry Aldrich]

I can't stop here.

[Mary Aldrich]

Goodbye. Goodbye, everybody.

[Sam Aldrich]

Now, here's a place I could bully him.

[Mary Aldrich]

Cameron, wait for me.

[Henry Aldrich]

Wait and wait until I you tell

[Sam Aldrich]

you the good news. There's no time for good news. Get in the car.

[Mary Aldrich]

Could.

[Henry Aldrich]

Could you move over, Mary?

[Mary Aldrich]

Henry, why didn't you leave that wet newspaper outside?

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, she was. Wait until I tell you the news.

[Mary Aldrich]

Henry ordered you simply soaked to the skin.

[Henry Aldrich]

Mother, this is going to be a swell Mother's Day. Yet. We've all got an invitation to go to Kathleen's for dinner.

[Mary Aldrich]

Really, Henry?

[Sam Aldrich]

Sure.

[Henry Aldrich]

When we ordered, we couldn't have. But, Mother, I just got through talking with Kathleen Hammer.

[Mary Aldrich]

You're dressing really. Water all over me.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, I can't help where it runs, Mary. The only thing I can do is sit still and let it go where it wants. How about it? They couldn't have asked us for tonight, Mother. Kathleen stood there by the phone and begged us to come tonight.

[Mary Aldrich]

What do you think, Sam?

[Henry Aldrich]

Don't leave it up to him, Mother. This is your party. Up to now, you haven't had a good time at all. But this way you could have a wonderful evening.

[Mary Aldrich]

What are you gonna do with all the money? Save Henry.

[Henry Aldrich]

I'm not going to save a cent, Mary. I've got it all figured out. I'm getting Mother a dress with my money.

[Mary Aldrich]

Well, Sam, pull up someplace and I'll

[Henry Aldrich]

telephone and make sure.

[Sam Aldrich]

Mother, if you phone her, you'll only

[Henry Aldrich]

be wasting your nickel.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, are we or aren't we going?

[Mary Aldrich]

What do you think, Sam?

[Sam Aldrich]

It's up to you, Alice.

[Mary Aldrich]

Mother, they always have awfully good food at the Anderson. Of course they do, dear. I love to go there.

[Henry Aldrich]

And there you are.

[Sam Aldrich]

I'll make up your mind, Alice.

[Mary Aldrich]

Sam, I don't like Mother.

[Henry Aldrich]

How many Mother's days are there in a year?

[Mary Aldrich]

One. Move on. Move on there.

[Sam Aldrich]

Yes, Officer.

[Henry Aldrich]

We're just making up our minds.

[Mary Aldrich]

Well, I'd like to tell a you.

[Sam Aldrich]

Where aren't you going? I guess, Officer, we are.

[Mary Aldrich]

Hooray. Father, we're going to the Anderson.

[Henry Aldrich]

And boy, am I hungry.

[Sam Aldrich]

You're not any hungrier than I am,

[Mary Aldrich]

Mother. Mother. Yes, Kathleen? Can I help you with the dishes? Oh, no. No, thank you. They're all wiped and put away.

[Sam Aldrich]

Anybody seen the evening paper?

[Mary Aldrich]

It's in the big chair, Father.

[Sam Aldrich]

I've been looking forward to just sitting around tonight.

[Henry Aldrich]

Robert, do you want Kathleen to go up and get your slippers?

[Sam Aldrich]

Oh, dear, I got the on. Where did I put my necktie?

[Mary Aldrich]

Over on the ramp.

[Sam Aldrich]

Oh, yes, yes. Always did like this. Here.

[Henry Aldrich]

Now, Kathleen, I want you to go

[Mary Aldrich]

up and do your homework good, Mother. Daniel Gordon may drop in.

[Sam Aldrich]

Kathleen, did you hear your mother?

[Mary Aldrich]

All right, I'll go up.

[Henry Aldrich]

My goodness.

[Mary Aldrich]

Oh, would you look at the dust on this keyboard?

[Henry Aldrich]

You know, Robert, I'm glad we let that maid go.

[Mary Aldrich]

Robert. Well, look, dear, when the Aldriches come next Saturday, let's have everything just as

[Henry Aldrich]

nice as we know how.

[Sam Aldrich]

Yeah, do it up Brown.

[Mary Aldrich]

Isn't it nice to have one evening at home?

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[Sam Aldrich]

See, the Dodgers won today.

[Mary Aldrich]

Did I hear the doorbell ring?

[Sam Aldrich]

Now who in the world is you? Suppose that is.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, it's probably Daniel.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, I'm not going to answer the door.

[Henry Aldrich]

I'm going to run upstairs.

[Sam Aldrich]

Now, listen, Dorothy, Daniel isn't going to notice those curlers. Oh, all right, I'll go to the door.

[Mary Aldrich]

Why don't you stop then?

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, now, where. Where. Where's my other slipper?

[Henry Aldrich]

Way there underneath your chair.

[Sam Aldrich]

Oh, come in, come in.

[Henry Aldrich]

The door is unlocked.

[Mary Aldrich]

Let him in and find your slipper later.

[Sam Aldrich]

Oh, look at the ash is all over my back.

[Henry Aldrich]

Hello there, Mr. Anderson.

[Sam Aldrich]

Hello.

[Mary Aldrich]

Hello, Bob.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, well, hello.

[Mary Aldrich]

Is this a terrible way for us to drop in?

[Sam Aldrich]

No, no, no, not at all.

[Mary Aldrich]

Who is it?

[Sam Aldrich]

The Al.

[Mary Aldrich]

Well, why don't you ask them to come in?

[Sam Aldrich]

They are in.

[Mary Aldrich]

Hello there, Dorothy. Well, Alex and Sam, everyone.

[Henry Aldrich]

How do you do, Mrs. Anderson? Well, you might as well put your things down and let's all go into the living room. Living room? My goodness, Alice, I was just going upstairs to take these curlers off.

[Mary Aldrich]

Dorothy, you look lovely.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, here we are.

[Mary Aldrich]

Aren't you glad? Now, Mother, we didn't go to the movie. Yes, indeed.

[Sam Aldrich]

Sit down every. Don't mind if I do.

[Mary Aldrich]

Yeah.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, how. How. How's business? Oh, pretty good. How's yours? Fair. Well, I'm sorry.

[Mary Aldrich]

Did I interrupt you, Sam?

[Sam Aldrich]

No, no, no. I interrupted you.

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, no, you didn't. What were you going to say?

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, the fact is, I. I don't remember what I was going to say.

[Mary Aldrich]

I was going to ask Alice what

[Henry Aldrich]

movie she was going to see.

[Mary Aldrich]

Stars for Love. Oh.

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, my dear. They tell me that's the most beautiful picture.

[Mary Aldrich]

Is that right? Yes.

[Henry Aldrich]

Misses Anderson, is Kathleen out in the kitchen sort of helping you?

[Mary Aldrich]

No, no, she's upstairs studying.

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, is that right?

[Mary Aldrich]

Yes.

[Sam Aldrich]

Have a cigar, Sam. Oh, no, no, thank you. Not just before?

[Mary Aldrich]

No, dear, it's.

[Henry Aldrich]

I. Kathleen.

[Mary Aldrich]

Oh, is that memory. I'll be right down.

[Henry Aldrich]

Robert, would you mind opening the window just an inch or two? You see, we had steak and onions for dinner, and I'm afraid the house

[Mary Aldrich]

will never be the same.

[Henry Aldrich]

Steak and onion.

[Mary Aldrich]

Do you like them, Henry?

[Sam Aldrich]

Oh, boy, do I.

[Henry Aldrich]

Mother's very fond of them, too. Alice, I want to show you something. This box Kathleen gave me for Mother's Day.

[Mary Aldrich]

Isn't that lovely? What is it, Mrs. Anderson?

[Henry Aldrich]

I have no idea, Mary. Looks like candy to me.

[Mary Aldrich]

Well, if it is, I should never promise Kathleen I wouldn't open it till tomorrow.

[Henry Aldrich]

You did promise her.

[Mary Aldrich]

Mother, could you come upstairs and help me a minute?

[Henry Aldrich]

Alice, would you excuse me?

[Mary Aldrich]

Of course.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, if you'll pardon Me? I. I'll go out to the kitchen and see whether we have any ginger ale in the ice box.

[Mary Aldrich]

Oh, Bob, don't bother.

[Sam Aldrich]

We just had dinner.

[Mary Aldrich]

Father. Mary, supposing he could hear you.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, Henry, so we were invited here

[Henry Aldrich]

for dinner some place there's been a very serious mistake.

[Sam Aldrich]

That would be putting it mildly.

[Henry Aldrich]

Sam, this is the most embarrassing moment I've ever had.

[Sam Aldrich]

The thing for us to do is to get out of here.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, I think we should stay long enough to be polite. Say, Mother, as hungry as I am,

[Sam Aldrich]

you're not any hungrier than the rest of us.

[Mary Aldrich]

Henry, all I had for lunch was a cup of tea and I didn't have anything.

[Sam Aldrich]

Supposing, Alice, we run on before they discover the mistake we've made.

[Henry Aldrich]

Father, Father, do you mind if I make a suggestion?

[Sam Aldrich]

I do, Alice. We'll tell them we're sorry, but we are going to run on to the movies and as soon as we get away, we'll go get some dinner. I have sort of an apology to make to you folks, I'm afraid. Oh, what's the trouble, Bob? Well, here's the ginger ale between you don't have any ice. Now, now, listen, Bob, I give you my word. Not one of us could drink a thing. And besides, we're. We're going to have to run along now.

[Henry Aldrich]

Now, what's that you're saying, Sam? Oh, we're sorry, Dorothy.

[Mary Aldrich]

Is it so important you have to leave now?

[Henry Aldrich]

I'm afraid it is, dear.

[Sam Aldrich]

The fact is, Dorothy, tomorrow being Mother's Day, we told Alice we were coming here, but we're really taking her to the movies.

[Mary Aldrich]

Well, isn't that love?

[Henry Aldrich]

Bob, why don't you and I get on our things and go along with them?

[Sam Aldrich]

Good idea.

[Mary Aldrich]

And we'll make it an evening together.

[Henry Aldrich]

But, Mrs. Anderson, let me explain something.

[Mary Aldrich]

But, Mother, me?

[Henry Aldrich]

Yes, Mother. Mrs. Anderson, we'd be very glad to have you come along.

[Mary Aldrich]

Oh, wasn't that the best picture, Alex

[Henry Aldrich]

you ever saw in all your life? Yes, Dorothy, and it's been the best

[Mary Aldrich]

Mother's Day party I ever had in my life.

[Henry Aldrich]

Would you like another hamburger, Mother?

[Mary Aldrich]

No, thank you. Three is all I could possibly eat. Father.

[Sam Aldrich]

Yes, Henry, just two more.

[Mary Aldrich]

My, Henry, this was the smartest idea

[Henry Aldrich]

of yours that we drop into this little hamburger stand. Thank you, Mrs. Anderson. I haven't been in one of these places in years. I love them.

[Mary Aldrich]

Sam and I used to drop in all the time.

[Sam Aldrich]

Oh, mister.

[Henry Aldrich]

May I have the check, please?

[Sam Aldrich]

Now, Henry, I. I pay the check. The movies were on you.

[Henry Aldrich]

But Mr. Anderson, this whole evening has been on me.

[Sam Aldrich]

Yes, Henry, it certainly has. Henry Aldrich will be back in just a moment. Friends, the next time that you want to give a party, there's no need to send out invitations. You just drop the word here and there that you're planning to make some Jell O Pudding whip. And before you can say, come in, you have a house full of smiling guests. Yes, this, well, new dessert has certainly become a big favorite. And there's every reason why it's good. Because Jell O pudding whip is wonderfully good and downright easy to make. You just take one package of jello of any flavor and one package of Jell O vanilla pudding and make them up as you usually do. Then chill the jello and whip it as directed on the box. Next, you chill the jello vanilla pudding and add it to the whipped jello, beating constantly until it's blended. Then mold and there you have a grand, inexpensive treat serving 10 to 12 people and simply ideal for parties and special occasions. So be sure to try this new and intriguing combination of delicious Jell O and rich, creamy Jello vanilla pudding. Ladies and gentlemen, this week is national Restaurant week. Now why not take the occasion to dine out at your favorite restaurant and climax that dinner pleasantly by choosing the most popular dessert on the menu. Yellow pudding.

[Henry Aldrich]

Father. Father, do you see this dime bank I have?

[Sam Aldrich]

I do, Henry.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, I'm going to start a savings fund.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, I'm delighted to hear you say that. Here it is. Your first dime to put in it.

[Henry Aldrich]

Thank you. You know what? I'm going to save toward what? A party on Father's Day.

[Sam Aldrich]

May I have that dime back, please? The Aldish Family starring as the Stone is written by Clifford Goldsmith. Original music is composed and conducted by Jack Miller. This is Harry Bonnell speak and wishing you good night for the puddings that are tops in taste.

[Kachava Narrator]

You know that goal you set at the start of the year? You can still do it. Whether you're committed to a thru hike with friends, lifting heavier or simply walking more. It's not too late to stick with it and make your future self proud. Especially with the all in one nutrition shake from Cachava. Because quality nutrition shouldn't be complicated. Just two scoops of Cachava's all in One Nutrition Shake and you've got 25 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, greens, adaptogens and so much more. Plus, it actually tastes delicious. No fillers, no nonsense, just the good stuff your body craves. So instead of adding to your backstock of supplements that over promise and under deliver. Simplify your progress with just two scoops of the highest quality ingredients. Stick with your wellness goals. Go to kachava.com and use code fitness for 15% off. That's kachava.com and use Code Fitness K A C H A V A Com Code Fitness.