Aldrich Family - Homer is Popular

Summary

Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Aldrich Family - Homer is Popular
Date: March 10, 2026
Host: Harold’s Old Time Radio
Description: This episode revives a classic from the Golden Age of Radio, featuring Henry, Homer, and the gang in a comic tale of teenage misunderstandings, popularity, and phone call mishaps.

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Episode Overview

The main theme of this episode centers on a hilarious web of misunderstandings after a telephone prank gone awry at a teen party. Homer Brown is suddenly thought to be incredibly popular with the girls after a mischievous phone call leads several people to believe he's lined up with multiple dates. The episode explores teenage pride, social anxieties, and comedic confusion between friends and families—all served with the heart and humor characteristic of the Aldrich Family series.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Arcs

1. The Party and the Prank

• Setting the Scene [00:46-02:59]:
  The action opens on Henry’s lawn with Henry and Homer discussing an upcoming party. Homer, feeling left out, is urged by Henry to call his crush, Marie Saunders.
• The Origin of the Prank [03:00-03:45]:
  At Agnes’s party, a classic game leads to a dare: a girl must call Homer pretending to be Marie and ask him out, throwing Homer into a state of shock and joy.

Notable Quote:

• Homer (flustered, after the call): “Oh, boy. I dropped the phone right out of my hand. Henry, I was never going back in my life. I nearly died.” (04:00)

2. The Aftermath and Spreading Chaos

• Confusion Spreads [07:32-08:53]:
  The next morning, local gossip begins: parents are bewildered by rumors of Homer’s sudden popularity, and Mr. Brown is even contemplating legal action against Marie’s mother for supposed slander.
• Homer’s Confidence [08:53-09:56]: Homer is basking in the attention, oblivious to the fact that most of it is based on a prank orchestrated by the girls at the party.

Notable Quote:

• Mr. Brown (sarcastically): “He wants to know whether he can sue Mrs. Saunders for slander.” (08:00)

3. The Girls' Reluctance and More Mix-ups

• Attempts at Date Arrangements [10:24-14:11]:
  Henry and the girls continue engineering awkward encounters: each girl is pressed or guilted into inviting Homer out, with none too pleased about being involved.
• More Phone Calls [13:13-14:11]:
  The Brown household receives a barrage of calls from various girls arranging to meet Homer, much to Mr. Brown’s confusion and growing pride.

Memorable Exchange:

• Mr. Brown (to his wife): “I don't know what it is, but the boy's got something.” (14:17)

4. The Parents’ Perspective

• Mothers' Conversation [15:00-17:06]:
  Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Aldrich discuss the unexpected events. Mrs. Brown feels blamed for Homer’s new popularity, and questions are raised about how this will affect club memberships and reputations.

5. Looking for a Solution

• Henry’s Despair [21:16-22:42]:
  Henry, dejected that none of the girls truly want to see him, wonders aloud about the fairness of the world, blaming his unfashionable suit for his lack of appeal.
• Parental Intervention [22:09-23:24]:
  Henry’s parents deliberate over whether his "complex" can be solved by buying him a new suit.

Notable Quote:

• Mrs. Aldrich: “My first impulse was to suggest that we send him to some other school where he get a brand new set of girls. But I don't think that would do it. No. Because frankly, I think the cause of the whole trouble is his look.” (22:41)

6. Revelations & Resolutions

• Final Clarity [23:37-27:02]:
  The various girls assemble at the soda shop, all awkwardly waiting for Homer, while he is elsewhere, delighted by the mistaken belief he’s popular. It becomes clear to most involved that a practical joke is at the heart of the confusion, but only Homer enjoys an unearned boost in both popularity and allowance.

Notable Quote:

• Homer (elated): “Boy, Henry, am I rich. And you know what? Marie's family and my family just decided? Why, somebody's been doing some funny business. And, boy, if we find out who it was, do we pity them.” (26:40)

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Memorable Moments & Quotes (with Timestamps)

• Homer’s ecstatic response to the prank:
  • “Oh, gee whiz. Goodbye. Oh, boy. I dropped the phone right out of my hand. Henry, I was never going back in my life. I nearly died.” [04:00]
• Mr. Brown’s legal musings:
  • “He wants to know whether he can sue Mrs. Saunders for slander.” [08:00]
• A barrage of date invitations, to Mr. Brown’s bemusement:
  • “Apparently, I've been misjudging Homer. I don't know what it is, but the boy's got something.” [14:17]
• Henry’s mother on the "complex":
  • “My first impulse was to suggest that we send him to some other school where he get a brand new set of girls. But I don't think that would do it. No. Because frankly, I think the cause of the whole trouble is his look.” [22:41]
• Homer’s triumphant moment:
  • “And you know what? Marie's family and my family just decided? Why, somebody's been doing some funny business. And, boy, if we find out who it was, do we pity them.” [26:40]

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Key Characters Involved

• Henry Aldrich: The ever-hopeful schemer whose good intentions only create more confusion.
• Homer Brown: The unwitting center of attention who enjoys his newfound, accidental popularity.
• Marie Saunders, Kathleen Anderson, Geraldine Love, Agnes: Various girls entangled in the prank, each with their own level of reluctance.
• Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich & Mr. and Mrs. Brown: The parents, alternating between concern and pride, trying to understand their children’s worlds.

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Conclusion & Takeaways

This episode is a classic comedy of errors, spotlighting the misadventures of adolescence, the sometimes ridiculous stakes of teenage social life, and the good-natured meddling of parents. The gentle satire and rapid-fire dialogue keep the tone light, even as the entire town gets entangled in the consequences of a single prank.

For listeners: It delivers a delightful slice of nostalgic Americana, with timeless themes of youthful insecurity and the search for belonging.

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Transcript

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The aldrich family written by clifford goldsmith

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and me, henry aldrich. Coming, mother.

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And now for the Aldridge Family, with Dick Jones as Henry and Jackie Kelk as Homer. Every once in a while, for the fun there is in it, grown ups like to recall the faraway pleasures of their own teenage days. And always, right in the middle of those memories, there romps a boy like Henry Aldrich. The scene opens on Henry's front lawn.

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Listen, Henry, I'm not arguing with you, but why don't you plan to go to the movies with me tonight? Homer, can I help it if Agnes didn't invite you to her party? Why didn't you dance with her at the dance last Saturday night? Listen, Henry, if Agnes gave me an invitation on bended knees on a silver platter, I wouldn't go. Do you know what the Lawsons give you to eat at their parties? Why? Marshmallows. Oh, I like marshmallows. Just one marshmallow without anything on it. Homer, for the last time, I'm going to Agnes's party. All right, all right. You wait till I get an invitation to go someplace sometime. And you weren't invited. I thought you didn't want to go. I don't. I don't. Can't you have as much pride as I do? Look, Homer, why don't you call up somebody? Why don't you call up Marie Saunders and ask her for a date? Who? Marie Saunders? Why not? You're crazy about her. You know you are. Marie Saunders. Gee whiz, Henry, I've never even spoken to her, and she's never spoken to me. Well, you're always following her around in school. I am not. She was my fault. She's always walking in front of me. And besides, Henry, you're just trying to change the subject. Homer, for the last time, I'm going. Okay, then. Okay. I always thought you were a social climber, and now I know. What is it? You call me, Homer. You're gonna live to resent that. Gee, Agnes, is this a swell party? Is this a swell party? Do you really like it? Charlie, did you get your marshmallow? Sure. All right, everybody, quiet. Quiet. Let's get on with us. Daddy. That's what I say is Henry's church name will fall for somebody. It's my turn.

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Hold, boss.

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Now sit on Henry. I'm holding somebody's fortune. Heavy. Heavy. Hangs over Thy head. What shall the owner do to redeem his fortune? Well, does it belong to a male or a female? A female, I think. Yeah, of course. What does she have to do, Henry? Well, make it good, Henry. Make it good. Here's what the owner has to do. He has to go to telephone. Yeah. Yes, I got the telephone. Boy, am I bored. Boy, do I wish I had something to do. Home are you gonna be? Get up off the floor, can't you? But, Mother, what is there to do sitting up?

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Is there any reason why you can't read something?

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See, everybody else see. Why don't we move out of this town?

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Is it my fault you aren't more popular?

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I'm popular. I'm popular.

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What are you lying on the floor for? To answer the phone.

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Mel.

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Yes, dear?

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Please go and see who it is.

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Okay.

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If it's the father, what'll I say?

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What do you mean, what do you say?

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Are you in or are you out? Hello? Hello. Is this Homer Brown?

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Yes.

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Who is it? Kathleen. Oh, no. Whatever made you think it was Kathleen? It isn't Kathleen. Want to guess who it is?

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No.

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This is Marie. Who? Marie Saunders. Well, I'll be done. Do you mind my calling? No. Well, Homer, what would you think? I was terrible if I asked you something? No. You wouldn't like to see me tomorrow afternoon, would be. Who? You. Oh, gee whiz, Homer, what's happened? Nothing. I just knocked over the telephone table. Sure. I'd like to see you tomorrow. Do you want me to come up to your house? Oh, my goodness. Oh, wait just a minute. Sure, I don't mind waiting. Hello? Hello? Did you change your mind? Hello, Homer? Yes, Marie. Listen, Homer, they said. I mean, how about the Haven's Dug show? Okay, okay. She's. Is this really Marie Saunders? The one with the yellow hair? Oh, gee whiz. Goodbye. Oh, boy. I dropped the phone right out of my hand. Henry, I was never going back in my life. I nearly died. Did Homer believe you? Kathleen Carthy believe me. But, my goodness, I thought I'd died. Hi. Now, everybody, it's Charlie Clark's turn to name a Fawcett. It's my turn, old boy. Sit down, Charlie. I'm sitting. Go ahead. See, when I think of Homer waiting for Maurice Saunders and the Haven struck for all tomorrow afternoon. Happy to go see him, Henry. But if Maurice Saunders Donda's ever finds out that Kathleen put in that call. All right, now, quiet, everybody. Quiet. Kathleen's gonna starve. Heavy, heavy hangs over thy head. What shall the owner do to Redeem his fortune. Well, does it belong to a male or a female? To a female. Oh, boy. Oh, boy, am I shaking all over. Well, the owner of the article over my head has to go to the telephone and call Homer's mother. Oh, aren't you enjoying. That's good. And when she answers yes, she has to say, she's Marie Saunders, Mother. Oh, my goodness. And she has to tell Mrs. Brown that Homer has been bothering her daughter and will she please see to it that he stops. Oh, boy, that's wonderful, Charlie. Who has to do it? Agnes has to. Oh, no. You're not going to shove me out on any limb and cook my goose. But, Agnes, you have to or you won't get your bracelet back. It's so late, Charlie. Maybe Homer's mother's going to bed. Ok, then phone her in the morning. In the morning? We'll spoil her breakfast. All you have to do is raise the deuce with her, Agnes. Tell her that Marie is practically having a breakdown because Homer bothers her so much. Have some more toast, Henry? No, thank you, Mother. Well, Henry, did you have a good time at the party last night? Oh, boy. Didn't we? Oh, boy. Mother, do you know what we did? I hadn't time to listen. Now, dear. Sam, your breakfast is getting cold. Well? Oh, boy. Every time I think of it, it's the best darn thing you ever heard of. You certainly must have had a good time. Let me tell you about it.

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Well, Alice, leave it to Will Brown to start the day off all right.

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What has Will Brown done now?

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I've never seen Will so upset.

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Who is Mr. Brown? Homer's father.

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Yes, Henry. And I happen to be talking to your mother.

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That's all right. Excuse me.

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Apparently, about five, Brown had a phone call from Mrs. Saunders.

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From whom? Marie Saunders, Mother.

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Henry, what did I just say about interrupting me?

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I'm sorry, Father. Ma', am, what did Mrs. Saunders phone her about?

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He didn't say. But apparently she took Elizabeth over the coals about something regarding Homer. What do you think Will wants to do?

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What?

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He wants to know whether he can sue Mrs. Saunders for slander.

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Is that good or bad, Father? I mean. Well, was it slander?

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I don't know. I asked Will Brown what she said and he said he wouldn't tell me unless I first saw it was slander.

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Henry, I want you to eat your cereal. This doesn't concern you in the slightest. Is that clear, dear? The only thing is that. Hey, Henry. Homer, is that you? Yeah. Haven't you finished your breakfast? Yet. Hello, Mr. And Mrs. Aldridge. Good morning, Homer. My, but you certainly seem to be feeling good. I am. Boy, Henry, am I glad I decided not to go to that party last night.

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You are.

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Homer, what happened? Don't you wish you knew? And listen, if you haven't finished your breakfast, I'm going on. I want to get to school early and have a chance to see. To see? I want to get there. Homer, about how long ago did you leave home? About a half an hour ago. I've been over telling Charlie Clark something and. Henry, I'll tell you about it when I see it.

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No one has any right to feel that good at this hour of the morning.

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It's just temporary, Father. He isn't going to be feeling that good by this afternoon. Henry, now tell us all about what you did that was so funny last night. Why, it wasn't anything, Mother. We just. Is Mary out in the kitchen? I believe she is. Well, excuse me for a second. I want to see whether I can help her cook my egg. Mary. What is it you want, Henry? Look, Mary, could you do something for me? Henry, if you want to borrow any money, I haven't a thing. It's much more simple than money. And would you be willing to phone Mrs. Brown? Why? Well, all you have to do is say you're Marie Saunders, Mother, and apologize for bothering her. Oh, no, Henry, you won't. Not even if. Would you be willing to call Homer? What for? Well, he's expecting to meet. I mean, you know how crazy he is about you. Mary, he is? Sure. He practically worships you. We just asked him to have a date with you at the haven structure at 4:15 this afternoon. Why? Well, all you have to do is tell him somebody asked you to come over to her place. Why, Henry Aldrich, I won't do anything of the kind. But, Mary, let me tell you what happened last night. Hey, Henry. Henry. What do you want, Homer? I want you to do something for me. I haven't got time. I gotta go to class. Well, Henry, here's all you have to do. Well, first, Homer, I've been thinking things over and I want to tell you something. Not till I get through telling you about this. What do you really think of Marie Saunders?

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Why?

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Oh, gee, I think she's the prettiest girl in the school. But have you ever noticed that she's sort of peculiar? Peculiar? I mean, on the telephone, for instance. She can be just as nice to you as though she was crazy about you. And then you meet her here at school and. And Boy, she's so bashful she won't even look at you. Well, look, let me tell you. Henry, will you stop interrupting? All you have to do is find her the first chance to have him give her this nose. What does it say? What difference does that make? Just find her and give it to her. She'll understand. But, Homer. Oh, hi, Kathleen. Caught on here. No. What's that carrying out? Nothing. Just sort of a note. My goodness. I was just talking with Agnes and she said his mother swallowed the whole thing, hook, line and sinker. Kathleen, I hope you don't think there's anything funny about this. What, honey? Frankly, I don't think you should have started this whole darn thing. Why, Henry Aldrich, it was all your idea. You're the one that told me to phone him and say I was Marie. Sure, but I never dreamed you'd. You'd. Listen. Kathleen, would you be willing to have a date with Homer this afternoon? Oh, gee, you know how crazy Homer's always been about you. Don't about me. What's yours? He practically worships you, Homer. Dad Humer. And don't you think the least you can do is be at the Havens when he gets there this afternoon? Oh, no, Henry. And what's more, if you think you can put all the blame for this onto me you're very, very much needed. Mistaken. Goodbye. But, Kathleen, you're just taking it in the wrong way. Homer, you have to eat your leg so fast. I'm in a hurry. Mother, are you sure you told me the whole truth about this awful thing, dear? Sure, Mother. I wouldn't make a thing like that up. Well, did you hear that, Homer?

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Are you sure you didn't phone this girl that she phoned you?

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Sure, Father. Don't you remember last night when I was lying on the floor? Well, I've gotta go. Goodbye. Oh, you can't leave without eating your cup. Custard. I'm gonna eat it, Mother. I'm gonna take it right along with me. Dear, you're not gonna take that good custard cup out of the seat. I know, and I'm dumping it into my hand. Goodbye, Homer. Homer, I won't throw it on anything. And I won't be back this afternoon till maybe 6 or 6:30. Well, I can't. But if I suddenly understand why you won't believe me.

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Well, it isn't that I doubt you. I'm simply thinking things over and I don't believe Homer.

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And this morning when Marie saw and his mother phoned me your first Impulse was a sewer.

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Yes, that was my first impulse. But since then I've had a second impulse.

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And may I ask why our own son would make up a story that Marie begged him for a date if she didn't?

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Well, in the first place, you see, Homer, from a mother's point of view and only a mother. I mean, I know Homer better than you do. The boy isn't as popular as he'd like to be. He grows up, but he got too much pride to admit it.

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Well, dear, I'm sorry, but I believe.

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Now, wait, Elizabeth, tell me honestly. Why would any girl want a phone? Homer.

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And that really shows how little you know your child.

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Well, I know girls. Hello?

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Hello, is Homer Brown there? Who? Homer. Is this L232?

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Yes, but Homer isn't here.

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Well, this is Mary Aldrich. When he comes in, could you tell him if he is often busy this afternoon, I can must meet him down at the Haven Stud store.

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They. Homer?

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Yes. I just thought it'd be nice if we had a shower together. And when you see him, will you tell him?

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I will.

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Well, thank you. Goodbye.

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Goodbye. Elizabeth?

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Yes, Will?

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Our number is ELM232, isn't it?

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Yes.

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Well, I guess that wasn't a mistake.

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Then who was it?

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Why, just a girl for Homer, though apparently she's changed her mind.

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Hello?

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Homer isn't here.

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Just tell him I'd like to see

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him at D. Hayden. Who is this?

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It's Kathleen Anderson. I just thought maybe he'd like to sit down and have me have some ice cream with him. Yes, Will you tell him, Mr. Brown?

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Now, just a minute.

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Yes, Mr. Brown?

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Are you sure it's Homer you want to sit down and have ice cream with?

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Oh, yeah.

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Very well. I'll put you down. Goodbye.

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Goodbye.

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Elizabeth.

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Yes? Will you.

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Apparently, I've been misjudging Homer. I don't know what it is, but the boy's got something.

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Geraldine. Geraldine. Love. What are you arguing with, boy? I've been looking for you all lunch hour. Would you be willing to put in a phone call for me? No. Well, you know how crazy Homer Brown is about him. About me? Yeah. He practically worships you. Me? Really, Homer? Sure. Would you be willing to meet him at the Havens at 4:15 this afternoon? No, Henry. Why not? He's really a very slow guy once you get to know him. He is? You mean he isn't the way he looks? Oh, no. And, boy, if you only knew how crazy he is about you. Oh, hi, Homer. Aren't you going home for Lunch. I've got to go in this barber shop here. Hello, Homer. Homer? Well, my goodness. It certainly doesn't seem as always crazy to see me. But that's how bashful he is. As soon as he saw you, he weren't high. Just the same, it certainly wouldn't be very much fun to go out with someone like that. Hey, Henry. What do you want? Charlie, did you see Homer go in the barber shop there? Yeah. What do you think he ordered? A shave and a lilac water massage. Hello? Hello, Is this Alice Aldrich? This is Elizabeth Brown. Oh, yes, Elizabeth. Alice, I want to ask you something and I want a perfectly frank answer. Oh, of course. Tell me, what do you think of Mrs. Saunders? Mrs. Saunders? Oh, I think she's perfectly lovely. You do? Yes, and she has a darling daughter. You think so? Yes. Why? For no reason, Alice. Only her name happens to be coming up for membership in the women's club next week. And? And? Yes, and I don't want to be prejudiced just because. Because Will has finally decided last to threaten her husband with a suit. But frankly, she called me this morning and accused Homer of bothering her daughter. And so it's my fault that all the girls in town want to make dates with him. They do? Oh, the phone rings. Morning. It's mine. It does. And Alice, when I called Mrs. Saunders back this afternoon, she talked just as though she'd never heard of me before. Well, my goodness, Elizabeth. You suppose she's been overdoing? I don't know. But the point is you do we want anyone like that in the club. Hello? Hello? Hello.

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William Brown speaking.

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Hello, Mr. Brown. Is Mrs. Brown by any chance there?

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No, sir. This is my office. You'll have to call our house.

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Well, I did and there's no answer. And Clyde, leave a very important message. Who is this, Wyatt? This is a very close friend of Mr. And Mrs. Saunders.

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Mr. And Mrs. Saunders?

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Yes, sir. And Mr. Saunders wanted me to phone and say his wife is very sorry she bothered Mrs. Brown this morning and she didn't mean any word of it.

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I see.

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Yes, sir.

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And this is a friend of Mr. Saunders?

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Yes, sir. Just a second.

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Mr. Saunders is right here in my office. I'll let him talk to you.

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He's.

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Henry Aldrich will be back in just a few minutes. But now let's listen to Hourly Soul from Porgy and Beth. Now getting back to the troubles of Henry Aldrich. Homer Brown began because of a practical joke played on him at a party last night, is under the impression that he has a date. This Afternoon with Marie Saunders. Mrs. Brown is under the impression Marie's mother objects to Homer's attention. And Henry wishes very much that he had had no part in the joke. The scene opens in the Aldrich living room.

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Henry, was that you that just came in the front door? Yes, Mother. Has anyone phoned me? No, dear. Whom were you expecting a call from? Oh, Homer or Kathleen Anderson or Geraldine Love? No, dear. May I ask what the trouble is? The trouble? Nothing to trouble, Mother. Well, I know you didn't eat any lunch and here you are at 4 in the afternoon with a face a mile long. Mother, you think girls have the right attitude? Toward what? Toward anything. I don't know. You ask a girl to do something and they all say no. All they think about is themselves. Well, why don't you go out to the icebox and get something to eat and see whether you don't feel better. Mother, if I ate everything in the kitchen, I still wouldn't feel any better. And besides, boy, I've got to go out. May I ask where you're going? I'm just out. I'm going to try one more girl. Then the juice will of all. Hello?

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Hello, Alice. This is Sam. What was it you wanted?

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I wanted.

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I have a message here saying I'm to phone you.

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Oh, yes, I almost forgot. It's about Henry, dear. I'm finally convinced we ought to do something.

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What's the trouble, Sam?

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I think he's getting a complex.

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A complex?

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What about? Well, dear, I'm not sure, but I think it's about Homer. You know how terribly popular Homer is these days.

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Homer is? I didn't know a thing about it.

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Well, neither did I until a little while ago. And Sam, apparently Henry must know about it too.

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Well, what do you want me to do? Call him up and try to make a date?

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Dear, this is nothing to laugh about. My first impulse was to suggest that we send him to some other school where he get a brand new set of girls. But I don't think that would do it. No? No. Because frankly, I think the cause of the whole trouble is his look.

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His look? Well, that's something we can't help.

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That gray suit of yours, Sam, that we had fixed over for Henry to wear. He fought it from the start and I think his instinct was right.

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Now, Alice, we went into that thoroughly just for the before school started, Henry was to get 25 cents a week extra provided he was willing to wear that suit.

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All right, dear. But we didn't know how the girls would react. And I think the thing to do is to get him a new suit, even if it means reducing his allowance.

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All right. Tell him beginning next week, his allowance will be frozen at the old level.

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Mother, I give you my word. I don't understand it. I don't understand any part of it. Now, Marie, if you did call Homer Brown, why don't you tell me you didn't get it off your mind? Mother, he's never even said hello to me, and I've never said even that much to him. Well, there's certainly something about this I don't understand. Exactly what did his mother say when she phoned you? Frankly, she began just as though she was out of her head. And I told her, now here, now here. You know who you're talking to. And what did she say?

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Several things.

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Ask me who it is, Mother. Hello? Who? Homer? Oh, is this Homer Brown? Is that Homer? Mary, let me talk to that young man.

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Now then, Mary Ald, is there anything I can do for you?

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Why, the soda is all I want right now, Mr. DeHaven. I've already head too. Think I'll wait a little.

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And what can I do for you, Kathleen?

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I don't think I'll order anything more right now either. But I may want another. When? When a person I'm waiting for gets here. Geraldine, I'll have another one. After all, I got here a little late. Who is it you waiting for, Kathleen? This is one of the boys I promised me here. Whom are you waiting for? Just one of the boys, is it? We all have safety at the same time. Yes, isn't it? Mr. De Haven, you haven't seen any boy waiting here, have you?

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I mean, no, I haven't seen anyone except Homer Brown.

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Oh, just Homer. Just Homer. Just Homer.

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You disappeared about 20 minutes ago.

[A]

Is that wrong? Hmm. My goodness. Crazy. Is Homer coming in now, isn't it? Henry Aldrich, is that you? Yes, Mel. Isn't Homer here? No, he isn't. I'll say he isn't. It's out, Rod. Henry, may I speak to you for just a second to meet Kathleen? Do you mind my asking what you three girls are waiting here for? Well, you certainly hope you know Henry Aldrich. Who I. Why I tell you. Agnes, would you like to have a soda? Agnes, are you here to see Holy. Yes. Okay. I thought I'd just come over and cheer him up. Is he hot? Brushing nearly hair. This is our queen, Eliz. Where's the phone? Hey, do you mind my asking if you're crazy, Mary, there is anything to worry about. Hello, number two Elm. 230. Two Elm, 232. Are you playing a practical joke on me? Agnes, you don't have to raise your voice like that. Agnes. Hello? Get out of this. Who's Mary? Who? Is this? Mary? No, it's Henry. Is this Homer? Yes. Sure. I got a message to Mary's phone. Mary? My sister. And when you see her, tell her I'm sorry, but you'll have to make it some other time. Listen, Homer. What are you doing? Me? I'm washing. You're washing? In a time like this? Don't you ever keep your engagement? I'm going out to dinner. Where? At Marie Saunders. What do you think I'm washing for? Is that wrong? And do you know what my father just decided? Why, he said any boy that's as popular as I am ought to have his allowance. Increase. Increase. Boy, Henry, am I rich. And you know what? Marie's family and my family just decided? Why, somebody's been doing some funny business. And, boy, if we find out who it was, do we pity them. Is that right? But hold on. I'm glad you're happy, though. I'll say I am, and I hope you are. Goodbye. Goodbye.

[B]

Want to take care of this picture I showed him?

[A]

Oh, yes, Mr. De. I'll take care of it. Do you mind if I sit down for a minute?

[B]

The Aldrich family was rebroadcast for the American armed forces and their allies.