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

Summary

Podcast Summary: Aldrich Family 40-05-07 (045) Mothers Day

Podcast Information:

• Title: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Host/Author: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Description: Reliving the Golden Age of Radio with classic family-centered sitcoms before the advent of television.
• Episode: Aldrich Family 40-05-07 (045) Mothers Day
• Release Date: May 17, 2025

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Introduction: Preparing for Mother's Day

The episode begins in the familiar setting of the Aldrich family dining room, where the family gathers for dinner. Henry Aldrich, the quintessential American teenager, introduces the central conflict by informing his family of a dinner invitation that threatens their Mother's Day plans.

Notable Quote:

• Henry Aldrich [02:08]: "Kathleen. Her folks want me to come over for dinner Saturday night."

The Conflicting Plans: Father's Mother's Day Celebration

Henry's father, Sam Aldrich, reveals his intention to celebrate Mother's Day by taking the entire family out for dinner. This well-meaning plan directly conflicts with Henry's invitation to dine with Kathleen's parents.

Notable Quotes:

• Sam Aldrich [02:58]: "I planned to take your mother and you and Mary out to dinner Saturday as a Mother's Day celebration."
• Henry Aldrich [03:05]: "It's a hard thing to decide. It isn't every day that mothers have a day."

Henry’s Ambitious Ideas to Honor Mother

Determined to make Mother's Day special, Henry proposes elaborate plans, including purchasing a new dress for his mother and taking the family to the movies. His earnestness, however, leads to comical complications.

Notable Quotes:

• Henry Aldrich [04:01]: "How do you think Mother would like to have me get her a new dress?"
• Henry Aldrich [05:44]: "Supposing she picks one of the more expensive dresses?"

Attempts to Coordinate: Miscommunications and Mix-Ups

As the Aldrich family attempts to synchronize their plans, miscommunications abound. Henry suggests taking his mother to the movies, while Alice Aldrich (Mother) focuses on purchasing a blouse, causing further confusion.

Notable Quotes:

• Alice Aldrich [07:08]: "At the Emporium department store at 4:45."
• Henry Aldrich [07:18]: "We're all going to the movies and to dinner as my guest."

Mishaps at Kathleen's Home: A Comedy of Errors

The family's visit to Kathleen Anderson's home becomes the epicenter of humorous mishaps. From missed connections and timing issues to weather-induced chaos, the Aldriches navigate a series of comedic challenges that test their patience and coordination.

Notable Quotes:

• Alice Aldrich [10:43]: "The store closes at 5:30."
• Henry Aldrich [19:31]: "Mother, this is going to be a swell Mother's Day yet."

Resolution: Embracing Simplicity and Togetherness

After a series of misunderstandings and rushed efforts to salvage the evening, the Aldrich family reconciles their plans. They decide to dine together at a local hamburger stand, embracing the simplicity of being together over extravagant arrangements.

Notable Quotes:

• Sam Aldrich [26:08]: "We have to run along now."
• Alice Aldrich [27:43]: "This was the smartest idea of yours that we drop into this little hamburger stand."

Conclusion: A Heartwarming Ending

The episode concludes on a heartwarming note as the family enjoys their meal together, reflecting on the day's lessons about family unity and the true spirit of Mother's Day. Henry's final gesture of starting a savings fund symbolizes his growth and dedication to family values.

Notable Quotes:

• Henry Aldrich [30:16]: "A party on Father's Day."
• Sam Aldrich [30:23]: "Here it is your first dime to put in it."

Key Takeaways and Themes

• Family Unity: Despite conflicting plans and misunderstandings, the Aldrich family ultimately unites to celebrate Mother's Day together.
• Communication: The episode humorously highlights the pitfalls of miscommunication and the importance of clear dialogue within a family.
• Generosity and Sacrifice: Henry's willingness to go above and beyond for his mother's happiness underscores the episode's emphasis on love and sacrifice.

Memorable Moments

• Henry’s Elaborate Dress Plan [03:31 - 04:22]: Henry's detailed scheme to purchase a dress showcases his good intentions but also sets the stage for comedic complications.
• The Movie Mishap [07:46 - 09:00]: The family's attempt to coordinate a movie outing leads to humorous delays and confusion at the department store.
• Climactic Hamburger Stand Dinner [26:08 - 28:22]: The resolution at the hamburger stand provides a relatable and heartwarming conclusion to the day's chaos.

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Final Thoughts: This episode of "Aldrich Family" masterfully blends humor with heartfelt moments, capturing the essence of family dynamics during the Golden Age of Radio. Through relatable characters and timeless themes, it offers listeners both laughter and warmth, reminding us that the simplest gestures often hold the most significance.

Transcript

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[Alice Aldrich]

Henry. Henry Aldrich. Coming, Mother.

[Narrator]

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.

[Sam Aldrich]

Have another lamb chop, Alice?

[Alice Aldrich]

No, thank you.

[Sam Aldrich]

You aren't eating anything.

[Alice Aldrich]

Sam. I'm so tired of planning meals and cooking meals. I don't know what to do. Chops are awfully good, Mother. Yes, Mary?

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

Who, Henry?

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

Tomorrow night?

[Henry Aldrich]

Sure. Isn't that a break for you, Mother?

[Alice Aldrich]

Why for me?

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Narrator]

What do you mean she can?

[Alice Aldrich]

I've got to go out in the kitchen and whip some cream. I'll be clearing the table, Mother.

[Henry Aldrich]

Boy, can you imagine?

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Henry Aldrich]

She didn't mention any of you.

[Alice Aldrich]

Goodness knows the Andersons have been here often enough.

[Sam Aldrich]

Mary, is that very kind, but Father.

[Alice Aldrich]

Just inviting Henry's hardly any way to pay off a social debt.

[Sam Aldrich]

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

[Henry Aldrich]

Not go?

[Sam Aldrich]

Have you forgotten what day Sunday is?

[Henry Aldrich]

Sunday? Sunday.

[Sam Aldrich]

It's Mother's Day.

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, I. I 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]

No, it's up to you as to.

[Narrator]

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.

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Henry Aldrich]

I'm not coming. That Way. Mary, what would you like to do? Well, I'll phone Kathleen. Yeah, sure. I'd love to go with you. 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.

[Alice Aldrich]

I have.

[Henry Aldrich]

I've earned nearly $5. Only I hate to see it all go at once.

[Alice Aldrich]

Henry, may I have my plate now?

[Henry Aldrich]

I'm not through with my plate.

[Alice 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.

[Alice 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? 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]

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.

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Henry Aldrich]

Just one glass, Mary.

[Alice Aldrich]

Well, what you drank was cream.

[Henry Aldrich]

Cream? Cream. I thought that was awful rich when I drank it.

[Alice 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.

[Alice Aldrich]

Excuse me while I take this.

[Henry Aldrich]

I'm not through with that plate.

[Alice Aldrich]

There isn't anything left on it.

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Alice 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 should?

[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?

[Alice Aldrich]

I plan to get Mother something alone. Henry.

[Henry Aldrich]

What?

[Alice Aldrich]

A blouse.

[Henry Aldrich]

A blouse, Mary. A blouse.

[Alice Aldrich]

Mm.

[Henry Aldrich]

No. Skirt.

[Alice Aldrich]

Oh, my goodness. I'm Gonna pay nearly 3.95 for it as it is.

[Henry Aldrich]

3.95? Just for that? And nothing below it.

[Alice Aldrich]

You like to buy a skirt?

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, how much would one come to?

[Alice Aldrich]

The very cheapest would be 2.95.

[Henry Aldrich]

What? Yes, I Wonder whether Mother wouldn't like to go to the movies instead.

[Alice Aldrich]

Mary. I'm coming, Mother.

[Henry Aldrich]

Father, there's an awfully good movie this week.

[Sam Aldrich]

What is it?

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

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

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, I'll let her have her choice. You know, Father, if we didn't go to an expensive place, 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?

[Alice Aldrich]

Can you make room for this dessert?

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Alice 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?

[Alice Aldrich]

What's that, Henry?

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

Really?

[Henry Aldrich]

Ask Father.

[Sam Aldrich]

He's right, Mary.

[Alice Aldrich]

That's wonderful. Cause I was gonna take Mother down to get that blouse. And now we can meet you right afterward.

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

Here's your dessert, Sam. If you want any cream, ask Henry for it.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, Mother, that cream I drank was in a pitcher.

[Alice Aldrich]

Of course it was in a pitcher.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, do you mind if I change the subject of cream just a second?

[Alice Aldrich]

To what?

[Henry Aldrich]

What are you doing Saturday night, dear?

[Alice Aldrich]

I'm probably cooking dinner.

[Henry Aldrich]

You are?

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

At the Emporium department store at 4:45.

[Henry Aldrich]

It's all set. 4:45.

[Alice Aldrich]

That's going to make it terribly late for me to get home and cook dinner.

[Henry Aldrich]

Don't worry about cooking dinner, Mother.

[Alice 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.

[Alice Aldrich]

My goodness. Oh, pardon me, sir.

[Narrator]

What is it, lady?

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

No, ma' am, not recently.

[Alice Aldrich]

Oh, thank you very much. Here it is, 12 minutes after 5. I don't mind waiting so much. I just keep wondering if they haven't been in an accident.

[Sam Aldrich]

Yes, ma' am.

[Alice Aldrich]

The traffic the way it is. I'd like to buy some flowers, lady. No, thank you. Wouldn't you like to buy some carnations for Mother's? Day. No, thank you. Well, you ought to remember your mother. That's the least anyone can do. Yes. Boy. Boy. Can I have a paper, please?

[Sam Aldrich]

Here you are.

[Alice Aldrich]

On what street does the family live?

[Henry Aldrich]

It's nobody in this town.

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

Alice. Why have you been waiting here at this entrance?

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, I've been standing around the corner.

[Alice Aldrich]

That's not the main entrance, Sam.

[Sam Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

The thing for us to worry about is my car.

[Alice Aldrich]

What's happened to that?

[Sam Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

They're probably at the entrance all the way around on Market Street.

[Alice Aldrich]

Well, go around and look.

[Sam Aldrich]

Sam, where will you be?

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

Lady, like to buy a box candy for Mother's Day?

[Alice Aldrich]

No, thank you.

[Sam Aldrich]

Hand dipped and cherry filled?

[Alice Aldrich]

No, thank you.

[Sam Aldrich]

Like some hazelnuts?

[Alice Aldrich]

No, thank you.

[Sam Aldrich]

Fresh chocolate for cherries for your mother. Mother, where have you been?

[Alice Aldrich]

Right here where I was supposed to be, Henry.

[Sam Aldrich]

Imagine that.

[Alice Aldrich]

Where have you been?

[Henry Aldrich]

Just inside the door.

[Alice 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.

[Alice Aldrich]

Couldn't you have at least looked outside?

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

I have no idea where she is.

[Henry Aldrich]

Where's Father?

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Henry Aldrich]

I? Why would he look for me there?

[Alice Aldrich]

Well, dear, you certainly weren't here, were you? No, 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.

[Alice Aldrich]

Yes, Henry. Now supposing you take this nickel and go inside and telephone and whether Mary has left the house yet.

[Henry Aldrich]

Yes, Mother.

[Alice Aldrich]

Tell her the store closes at 5:30. Yes. Boris. Boris. Mother, am I terribly late? Where have you been, Mary? Joe Graham dropped in just as I was leaving. I thought he never would go. Oh 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. Well, isn't that ridiculous, Mother? It certainly is. What have we got to do now? Wait for them until I get back? I'm afraid we have, dear now at least one other center 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?

[Alice Aldrich]

On what floor are the blouses?

[Sam Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

As to that I couldn't say.

[Alice Aldrich]

Oh, dear. I wonder where.

[Sam Aldrich]

Mary. Mary, where is your mother?

[Alice Aldrich]

Father, where did you come from?

[Sam Aldrich]

Where do you think I came from?

[Alice Aldrich]

Well, Mother just went around after you.

[Sam Aldrich]

Now, what did she do that for?

[Alice Aldrich]

So we wouldn't have to wait so long.

[Sam Aldrich]

Where's Henry?

[Alice Aldrich]

He's inside phoning me.

[Sam Aldrich]

What's that?

[Alice 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.

[Alice Aldrich]

Yes, Father. Flowers. Flowers for Mother's Day. Fresh carnation. Mother, I'm going to need another nickel.

[Sam Aldrich]

Gee whiz.

[Henry Aldrich]

Mary. Where's Mother?

[Alice Aldrich]

He's gone after Father.

[Henry Aldrich]

Where's Father?

[Alice Aldrich]

He thought you were phony.

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Henry Aldrich]

How long will he be gone?

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Henry Aldrich]

What did she want?

[Alice Aldrich]

Henry, did you tell her you couldn't come to dinner?

[Henry Aldrich]

Sure I did. I left the message with the maid.

[Alice Aldrich]

Well, Kathleen's expecting you.

[Henry Aldrich]

She wish she couldn't be Sherry filled.

[Sam Aldrich]

Candies for Mother's Day.

[Henry Aldrich]

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.

[Narrator]

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 in Rage. 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.

[Sam Aldrich]

Glad I did it.

[Alice Aldrich]

Yes.

[Henry Aldrich]

And I do it again.

[Sam Aldrich]

I simply can't resist Jello butterscotch pudding.

[Narrator]

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 Jell O 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 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.

[Alice Aldrich]

Hello? Hello.

[Henry Aldrich]

Is that you, Kathleen?

[Alice 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 out for dinner with my mother, Henry, do you think you'll understand?

[Alice Aldrich]

Kathleen, do you have to go with your mother?

[Henry Aldrich]

I'm taking her. I'm her host.

[Alice Aldrich]

Oh.

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

Well, wouldn't that make you late?

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

Well.

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

Kathleen. To whom are you talking, Mother? Henry. Hoe line. Mother, Henry can't come next Saturday night. Why not? He's having dinner with his mother. Why don't you have both of them come? Are you sure next Saturday night will be all right? Oh, yes, of course. Hello, Henry.

[Henry Aldrich]

Yes, Henry.

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[Alice Aldrich]

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[Alice Aldrich]

My mother says to bring your mother.

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

What? Well, hold the line just a second, Henry. Mother? Yes? Could we ask Mr. Aldridge and Mary, too? Well, as a matter of fact, I think we should have them. Hello, Henry. Well, Mother says to bring the whole family.

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, Kathleen, I don't think you should go to all that trouble.

[Alice 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 you don't hear from me, you'll know we're coming.

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

Oh, sure.

[Henry Aldrich]

Seven o' clock. Goodbye, Kathleen.

[Alice Aldrich]

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? Your father went down the street to get the car. That was 35 minutes ago. 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. That's all right, dear. Just as long as we all finally get back together. 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, said the swell. Look. Look there, Mary. There's your father. Let's run out and get in the car.

[Sam Aldrich]

Hurry up. Alice.

[Alice Aldrich]

Open the door. Sam, get in.

[Sam Aldrich]

Mother, where's Henry?

[Alice Aldrich]

We don't know, Sam.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, get in anyhow.

[Alice Aldrich]

We can't go off and leave him. Mother, you're getting all wet. Sam, I. Did you forget something?

[Sam Aldrich]

Certainly. Can't park here, Alice.

[Alice 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.

[Alice Aldrich]

Father, can't you pull up closer to the curb? And not that trolley go far.

[Sam Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

I'll get in. Come On, Mary.

[Sam Aldrich]

Close the door.

[Alice Aldrich]

Yes, Sam. Only what do we do now?

[Sam Aldrich]

We got to get out of here. Hey, get moving there.

[Alice Aldrich]

Something's the matter with the car.

[Sam Aldrich]

Oh, not at all. What is the trouble, Mary? Must you just sit there and ask questions? Harry, filled chocolate from Honor Sa. No, no, I do not want any cherry filled chocolate. Okay, okay.

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

It is.

[Alice Aldrich]

Thank heavens. We're moving.

[Sam Aldrich]

Now. What's the matter, Henry?

[Alice Aldrich]

Where? Under that new paper.

[Sam Aldrich]

What?

[Alice Aldrich]

Wait for me.

[Sam Aldrich]

I can't stop here.

[Alice Aldrich]

Come on. Goodbye, everybody.

[Sam Aldrich]

Now here's a place I can bull in.

[Alice Aldrich]

Wait for me. Wait.

[Henry Aldrich]

Wait until I tell you the good news.

[Sam Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

Could.

[Henry Aldrich]

Could you move over, Mary?

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Henry Aldrich]

How people. Wait until I tell you the news.

[Alice 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.

[Alice Aldrich]

Really, Henry? Sure, when we ordered, we couldn't have.

[Henry Aldrich]

But Mother, I just got through talking with Kathleen.

[Alice Aldrich]

Henry, you're drinking 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?

[Alice Aldrich]

They couldn't have asked us for tonight, Mother.

[Henry Aldrich]

Kathleen stood there by the phone and begged us to come tonight.

[Alice 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.

[Alice Aldrich]

What are you gonna do with all the money you 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.

[Alice Aldrich]

Well, Sam, pull up someplace and I'll telephone and make sure.

[Henry Aldrich]

Mother, if you phone her, you'll only be wasting your nickel.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, are we or aren't we going?

[Alice Aldrich]

What do you think, Sam?

[Sam Aldrich]

It's up to you, Alice.

[Alice 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]

Make up your mind, Alice.

[Henry Aldrich]

Sam, I don't know how many mother's days are there in a year.

[Sam Aldrich]

1.

[Alice Aldrich]

Move on.

[Sam Aldrich]

Move on there. Yes, Officer, we're just making up our minds.

[Alice Aldrich]

Well, I'd like to tell. Are you?

[Sam Aldrich]

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

[Alice 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.

[Alice 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?

[Alice Aldrich]

It's in the big chair, Father.

[Sam Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

Oh, dear, I got them on. Where did I put my necktie time.

[Alice Aldrich]

Over on the land.

[Sam Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

Now, Kathleen, I want to go up and do your homework. Good, Mother. Daniel Gordon may drop in.

[Sam Aldrich]

Kathleen, did you hear your mother?

[Alice Aldrich]

All right, I'll go up. My goodness. Oh, would you look at the dust on this keyboard? You know, Robert, I'm glad we let that maid go. Robert. Well, look, dear, when the Aldriches come next Saturday, let's have everything just as nice as we know how.

[Sam Aldrich]

Yeah, do it up brown.

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

I see the Dodgers won today.

[Alice Aldrich]

Did I hear the doorbell ring?

[Sam Aldrich]

Now, who in the world do you suppose that is?

[Alice Aldrich]

Well, it's probably Daniel.

[Sam Aldrich]

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

[Alice 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.

[Alice Aldrich]

Why don't you stop?

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, now, where.

[Narrator]

Where.

[Sam Aldrich]

Where's my other slipper?

[Alice Aldrich]

Way there, underneath your chair.

[Sam Aldrich]

Oh, come in. Come in. The door is unlocked.

[Alice Aldrich]

Let him in and find your slipper later.

[Sam Aldrich]

Oh, look at the ashes all over my back.

[Henry Aldrich]

Hello there, Mr. Anderson.

[Sam Aldrich]

Hello.

[Narrator]

Hello, Bob.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, well, hello.

[Alice Aldrich]

Is this a terrible way for us to drop in?

[Sam Aldrich]

No, no, no, not at all.

[Alice Aldrich]

Who is it?

[Sam Aldrich]

The Aldrich.

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

They are in.

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Henry Aldrich]

How do you do, Mrs. Anderson?

[Alice Aldrich]

Well, you might as well put your things down and let's all go into the living room.

[Henry Aldrich]

Living room.

[Alice Aldrich]

My goodness, Alice, I was just going upstairs to take these curlers off. Dorothy, you look lovely.

[Henry Aldrich]

Well, here we are.

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

Sit down, everyone. Don't mind if I do.

[Alice Aldrich]

Yes. Well.

[Sam Aldrich]

How. How's business? Oh, pretty good. How's yours?

[Alice Aldrich]

Fair.

[Sam Aldrich]

Well, I'm sorry.

[Alice Aldrich]

Did I interrupt you, Sam?

[Sam Aldrich]

No, no, no, I interrupted you.

[Alice 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.

[Alice Aldrich]

I was going to ask Alice what Movie she was going to see Stars for love.

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh.

[Alice Aldrich]

Oh, my dear. They tell me that's the most beautiful picture. Is that right? Yes.

[Henry Aldrich]

Mrs. Anderson, is. Is Kathleen out in the kitchen sort of helping you?

[Alice Aldrich]

No, no, she's upstairs studying.

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, is that right?

[Alice Aldrich]

Yes.

[Sam Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

No.

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, dear, it's I. Kathleen.

[Alice Aldrich]

Oh, is that Henry? I'll be right down.

[Henry Aldrich]

Robert.

[Alice Aldrich]

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 will never be the same.

[Henry Aldrich]

Steak and onions.

[Alice Aldrich]

Do you like them, Henry?

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, boy, do I. Mother's very fond of them, too.

[Alice Aldrich]

Alice, I want to show you something. This is box Kathleen gave me for Mother's Day. Isn't that lovely? What is it, Mrs. Anderson? I have no idea, Mary.

[Henry Aldrich]

Looks like candy to me.

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Henry Aldrich]

You did promise her.

[Alice Aldrich]

Mother, could you come upstairs and help me a minute? Alice, would you excuse me? 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 on the ice bar. Oh, boss, don't bother. We just had dinner.

[Alice 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 will be putting it mildly.

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

I think for us to do is to get out of here.

[Alice Aldrich]

Well, I think we should stay long enough to be polite.

[Henry Aldrich]

Say, Mother, as hungry as I am.

[Sam Aldrich]

You'Re not any hungrier than the rest of us.

[Alice 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. Father.

[Henry Aldrich]

Father, do you mind if I make a suggestion?

[Sam Aldrich]

I do. Alice will tell them with hurry. 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? Bon. Well, here's the ginger. Albert, we don't have any ice. Now, listen, Bob, I give you my word, not one of us could drink a thing. And besides, we're going to have to run along now.

[Alice Aldrich]

Now, what's that you're saying, Samuel? We're sorry, Dorothy. Is it so important you have to leave now? 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.

[Alice Aldrich]

Well, isn't that love?

[Sam Aldrich]

Yes.

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

Good idea.

[Alice Aldrich]

And we'll make it an evening together.

[Henry Aldrich]

But, Mrs. Anderson. Let me explain something, Henry.

[Alice Aldrich]

But, Mother. Henry.

[Henry Aldrich]

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

[Alice Aldrich]

Oh, wasn't that the best picture, Alex, you ever saw in all your life? Yes, Dorothy. And it's been the best Mother's Day party I ever had in my life.

[Henry Aldrich]

Would you like another hamburger, Mother?

[Alice Aldrich]

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

[Sam Aldrich]

Father? Yes, Henry, Just two more.

[Alice Aldrich]

My, Henry, this was the smartest idea of yours that we drop into this little hamburger stand.

[Henry Aldrich]

Thank you, Mrs. Anderson.

[Alice Aldrich]

I haven't been in one of these places in years. I love them. Sam and I used to drop in all the time.

[Henry Aldrich]

Oh, mister. May I have the check, please?

[Sam Aldrich]

Now, Henry, I paid 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.

[Narrator]

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 yours. 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 Jello vanilla pudding and make them up as you usually do. Then chill the Jello and flip 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 pieces and simply ideal for parties and special occasions. So be sure to try this new and intriguing combination of delicious Jello 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, Jello pudding.

[Sam Aldrich]

Father.

[Henry Aldrich]

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?

[Sam Aldrich]

What?

[Henry Aldrich]

A party on Father's Day.

[Sam Aldrich]

May I have that dime back, please?

[Narrator]

The Aldrich family, starring as the Stone is written by Clifford Goldsmith. Original music is composed and conducted by Jack Miller. This is Harry Von Zel speaking and wishing you good night for the puddings that are tops in taste.