Aldrich Family - Thanksgiving Dance and Turkey Run

Summary

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Podcast Summary

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode: Aldrich Family – Thanksgiving Dance and Turkey Run
Host: Harold’s Old Time Radio
Date: March 9, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode features a lively and chaotic adventure from The Aldrich Family, a beloved sitcom from the golden age of radio. The story centers around Henry Aldrich and his classmates as they organize a Thanksgiving dance, only for their plans to spiral out of control over the procurement—and fate—of a turkey, leading to a farcical series of mishaps, misunderstandings, and classic family comedy.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Highlights

School Dance Dilemma and the “Turkey Run”

• [01:17–05:02]

  • The school committee led by students discusses why ticket sales are low for the Thanksgiving dance.
  • Charlie suggests boosting school spirit—and if that fails, threatening students with detention for not buying tickets.
  • Henry proposes livening up the dance by holding a “turkey run”: whoever catches a live turkey wins it.
  • The ethics and practicality of the idea prompt comic debate, with Homer humorously invoking the Bill of Rights.
  • The challenge: getting a turkey for as little as $5.

  Notable quote:

  • "I say let's climax our dance tonight with a good old fashioned turkey run. And we'll sell every ticket we've got."
    – Henry ([02:37])

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The Aldrich Family’s Turkey Troubles

• [05:02–07:12]

  • At home, the Aldrich family secretly hopes to be rid of Uncle John's "milk fed" turkey with the problematic disposition.
  • Alice suggests donating the live turkey to a less fortunate family for Thanksgiving.
  • Sam is given the task but hilariously waffles about actually killing the turkey.
  • Plans are set in motion for Sam to deliver the turkey to Mrs. Dixon.

  Memorable moment:

  • "Sam, you'll just have to get rid of him." – Alice ([05:16])
  • "Kill it?..." – Sam and Alice awkwardly dance around who will actually kill the turkey. ([06:14])

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A Turkey Lost, A Duck Substituted

• [07:12–11:25]

  • Henry rushes to tell his mother that he’s sold the turkey for the dance.
  • Chaos ensues when Henry learns the family’s turkey is being given away and no longer available for the dance.
  • In desperation, Henry buys a duck named Felix for $5, convincing Homer it's a suitable replacement—until they realize a duck won’t “run” but only “waddle”.
  • They lose track of Felix the duck, who escapes at school and leaves colorful chaos in his wake.

  Notable quote:

  • "Mother, whoever heard of a wiener run?" – Henry ([08:09])
  • "Even if the committee says it's ok to have a duck run, how can you...? Well, a duck doesn’t run. It waddles." – Homer ([10:35])

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School Mayhem: The Duck Wreaks Havoc

• [11:25–16:49]

  • The duck’s escapades at school escalate: it splashes brightly colored feathers everywhere, disrupts art class, and takes a bath in the drinking fountain.
  • Rumors whip through the school, culminating in a tense meeting with Principal Bradley, who is baffled by the rainbow-feathered waterfowl running amok.
  • Homer and Henry desperately try to retrieve the duck before further disaster.

  Memorable exchange:

  • "The duck has no place in a public school." – Mr. Bradley ([15:32])
  • "Heckled Ms. Eggleston. She thought it was Toby Smith and sent him home to get his parents." – Homer ([16:49])

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The Fate of The Turkey: Adults Struggle, Ducks Fly, and the Dance Is Postponed

• [16:49–24:00]

  • Meanwhile, Sam struggles to find anyone willing to kill and dress the turkey—even the butcher bows out.
  • The turkey and duck exchanges become a comedy of errors, with the school in uproar from the “duck run” and Sam unable to rid himself of the turkey.
  • In a final twist, the Thanksgiving dance is postponed due to the chaos. Henry proposes an “Easter Egg Roll dance” instead, humorously anticipating further complications.

  Notable quotes:

  • "Agnes, was it anything like a duck? No, it was different colors. More like a parrot." ([20:19])
  • "Well, the student body's so worn out, they're in no shape to dance. Worn out? Yeah, from sort of a duck run we had in school today." – Henry ([24:16])

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Full Circle: Ducks, Turkeys, and a Thanksgiving Mix-Up

• [24:00–26:14]

  • Mrs. Dixon calls Sam to return the turkey, since her children have already found a “lovely duck” at school.
  • The story comes full circle as no one really wants to deal with preparing the turkey—and Henry considers buying duck eggs for the Easter dance.

  Notable quote:

  • "But the point is, I don't need it. My children found a lovely duck in school today... There's no one I'd rather see have this turkey than you." – Mrs. Dixon ([26:04])

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• [02:37] Henry: “I say let's climax our dance tonight with a good old fashioned turkey run.”
• [08:09] Henry: “Mother, whoever heard of a wiener run?”
• [10:35] Homer: “Well, a duck doesn’t run. It waddles.”
• [15:32] Mr. Bradley: “The duck has no place in a public school.”
• [16:49] Homer: “He heckled Ms. Eggleston. She thought it was Toby Smith and sent him home to get his parents.”
• [24:16] Henry: “Well, the student body's so worn out, they're in no shape to dance. Worn out? Yeah, from sort of a duck run we had in school today.”
• [26:04] Mrs. Dixon: "My children found a lovely duck in school today... There's no one I'd rather see have this turkey than you."

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• School Committee Turkey Run Debate: [01:40–05:02]
• Family Plots to Get Rid of the Turkey: [05:02–07:12]
• Henry Sells the Turkey, Buys a Duck: [07:12–11:25]
• Felix the Duck Unleashed at School: [11:25–16:49]
• Turkey & Duck Chaos and Dance Postponement: [16:49–24:00]
• Mrs. Dixon Returns the Turkey (Resolution): [24:00–26:14]

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Tone & Style

The episode maintains the original playful, quick-witted tone of The Aldrich Family. The comedy flows from misunderstandings, slapstick school chaos, and clever dialogue, all steeped in old-fashioned family values and the quirky optimism of 1940s radio sitcoms.

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Summary

This Aldrich Family episode deftly blends classic school shenanigans with Thanksgiving tradition, producing a high-spirited romp involving a turkey nobody wants, a brightly colored duck that turns the school upside down, and a dance that quickly loses its focus amid the poultry pandemonium. Endearing, witty, and full of farcical moments, the story capsulizes the heart of golden age radio family comedy—a world where everything can go hilariously wrong, and where, in the end, the community goodwill and gentle chaos always bring everyone back together.

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Transcript

[Announcer]

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[Narrator]

The Aldrich family. Based on characters originated by Clifford Goldsmith and starring Ezra Stone as Henry. With Jackie Kelk as Homer.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Henry. Henry Aldrich. Coming, Mother.

[Narrator]

And now for the Aldrich family. To an impulsive, wide awake teenage boy, each new day is like a surprise package. You open it and all sorts of excitements pop out, as Henry Aldrich knows only too well. The scene opens in a classroom of Central High School. It is the morning of the day before Thanksgiving.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Madam Chairman. Madam Chairman. Order. Let's have the parliament be prestigious. Now, who wants the floor? I do. I do. The chair recognizes Charlie Clark. Oh, Madam Chairman. Sit down, Henry. Okay, Charlie. Shoot. Fellow committee members, I say the reason We've only sold 20 tickets for our Thanksgiving dance tonight is because we have an appeal to the school spirit of our class. We've got to make them realize Central High is counting on them to put their shoulder to the wheel and get out there and dance. And if that doesn't work, I say let's get Ms. Eggleston to give everyone who doesn't buy a ticket a detention. Yeah, sure. Madam Chairman, I object. That's against the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights. Homer, show me one place in the Bill of Rights where it mentions a detention. It's there. Charlie, read between the lines. Read between the lines. Read between the lines yourself. I say give them a detention. Yes, yes, Carter. Homer, in the future, kindly address your remarks to the chair. What chair? Me, Madam Chairman. Henry, I told you to sit down. But I've got a suggestion. Henry, every time you make a suggestion, at least it troubles. Sit down. I make a motion, we hear Henry. Nobody seconds it. I'll second it. You can. Why not? It's my motion. Okay, but hurry it up, Henry. Thank you, Madam Chairman, fellow members, I've been listening with a great deal of interest, pro and con, and I'm forced to ask myself, are we whistling up the wrong tree? Henry, stop dragging in trees and get to the pond. What I mean is, every year we go to these Thanksgiving dances and what happens? That's a good question. I'm glad it was brought up. I'll tell you. I'd be glad to. Why do we to dance? What else did you expect? I'm glad you asked. I say let's climax our dance tonight with a good old fashioned turkey run. And we'll sell every ticket we've got. A what run? A turkey run. Just when everybody's getting good and bored dancing with each other, we turn this 25 pound, milk fed, country raised turkey loose. And the one who catches him, keeps him. Oh, no, that's not why. If you think I'm gonna run after a turkey in my new dress, you're crazy. Agnes is right. She is not. Besides, we can't afford to give away a 25 pound turkey. That's just it. I know where we can lay our hands on a turkey for as little as $5. $5? Henry, do you realize what turkeys cost today? Homer, there isn't a thing to worry about. You mean you've got a turkey up your sleeve? Mad. Madam Chairman, sit down. Won't the chair look at it this way? Mother, I don't care what you say. I'm not going in there again. He hates me. Now, Mary, calm down. But he does. The way he looks at me out of one eye. Mother, I've never seen anything so sneaky in all my life. But Mary, the wash has to be hung out. And I'll hang it. Mother. But somewhere someone else has to go into the garage for the clothespin. Mary, really, I'd hate to tell you where. He tried to bite me. He tried to bite you? My goodness.

[Narrator]

Goodbye, Alice. I'm leaving for the office.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Sam, I'd like to speak to you first.

[Narrator]

Yes? Nothing wrong.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Sam Aldrich. For the last time, he has to go.

[Narrator]

Who?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

You know very well who. That turkey your brother John sent us.

[Narrator]

Alice, he's a wonderful turkey. He's milk fed.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Father, he couldn't possibly get that disposition from milk. Sam, you'll just have to get rid of him.

[Narrator]

Alice, are you sure we can't use him for our Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Now, dear, you know very well I have a clean, freshly dressed turkey in the refrigerator. Why not send him back to Uncle John?

[Narrator]

Now, Mary, that would hurt his feelings.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Uncle John's father. You can say anything to him. My goodness, the way we joke about his whole family.

[Narrator]

Mary, that's only his family. He's very sensitive about his turkeys.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Why not just give it to someone? That turkey. Mother. Who? Take it. Well, I'm sure, there are many families in Centerville who aren't as fortunate as we are. And what better time is there for sharing what you have than Thanksgiving?

[Narrator]

Alice, that's an excellent idea. Why don't we give it to Mrs. Dixon?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Of course, Sam. She has those three nice children to support.

[Narrator]

I'll drop the bird off at her house on my way to the office.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Good. And be sure to put on your old clothes.

[Narrator]

What for, dear?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

That suit just came back from the cleaners and I won't have you killing a turkey in it.

[Narrator]

Kill it?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

I. Now, Sam, don't tell me you're squeamish.

[Narrator]

Squeamish? Alice, don't be silly. It's just that. That. Well, I don't have a good sharp axe.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

How about a hammer? Mary, doesn't Will Brown have an axe?

[Narrator]

Yes. Yes, he does. I'll take the turkey right over to Will.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

I'll answer the phone.

[Narrator]

Mary, is the bird still tied in the garage?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Yes, Father. But when you go in there, be careful you don't bend over. He's very unreliable.

[Announcer]

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[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

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[Narrator]

Homer.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Where'd he disappear to? Right over the lockers. There he goes. Down the hall. After him, Homer. After him. Henry, what about my next class? Haven't you any school spirit? Our class has $5 tied up in that duck.

[Narrator]

How's it coming, Will?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Fine, Sam. Just a few more turns and it'll be sharp as a razor.

[Narrator]

Good.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

How did you dent your fender, Sam?

[Narrator]

Will, have you ever tried driving with a turkey in your lap?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Look, Sam, he's apologizing. He's kind of a cute little fella. Hello, turkey worky. Look at him, Sam. He's smiling at me.

[Narrator]

Is that a smile?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Of course. Well, there we are. Just feel the edge of this ax, Sam.

[Narrator]

That's fine, Will. Fine. Well, go ahead, Will.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Go ahead and what?

[Narrator]

Go ahead and use the ax.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

My. Nothing doing, Sam. Why me?

[Narrator]

It's your axe, Will.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Sure, but it's your turkey.

[Narrator]

Well, I know how you hate to have other people use your tools.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Sam, this is one time I don't mind. Now, Will. Now, Sam. Come on. Homer. The duck tracks go right around this corner. Oh, boy, look at them. Well, at least he's easy to follow. Homer, did you find out how Felix got into art class in the first place? Well, the way I got it, they were painting this bowl of fruit, see, and the poor little fellow must have been hungry. He was. But what happened after that is really Ms. Stewart's fault. If she hadn't let out a scream, Felix would never have flown into those paints jaws. At least he could have picked out two jars of the same color. Look. Red and blue tracks all over the place. Henry, look. His tracks stop right in the middle of the hall. They can't. He couldn't disappear into thin air. Henry, that's it. What? He started to fly. Homer, a school is no place for flying around. There's only one thing to do. What? Go into the principal's office here and ask them if anyone's seen a duck. Henry, you're crazy. But Felix has to be caught before he does some real damage. Hey, fellas. Charlie Carr. Hiya, fellas. Boy, the whole school sure talking about our turkey run. They are, Homer. You see, I've got to Find them. Find who? Wait here for me, Homer. I wish you'd reconsider, Henry. Henry isn't going into the main office, is he? Why not? Well, gee, I was just in there. I've never seen Mr. Bradley so mad. What about? Well, you know that fan in his office? Yeah. Well, he had it going, see, and some wise guy threw a whole bunch of feathers in it. And, boy, you should see the place. Feathers, all different colors. Mr. Bradley threatening to expel the kid who did it. Oh, boy. Henry, where are you going? Homer, stop Henry, before it's too late. Henry. Mr. Bradley will be right out, Henry. Thank you, Ms. Shay. Henry, I've got to talk to you. Gee whiz, Homer, don't forget where we are. Henry.

[Narrator]

Ms. Shea, have they located that. That student who was responsible?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Not yet. Mr. Bradley and Henry Aldrich would like to speak to you. Henry. Quiet, Henry.

[Narrator]

I'm too busy to speak to you now. But, Mr. Bradley, whatever you've broken, just pay for it and we'll forget the whole page.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

I. I haven't broken anything, Mr. Bradley.

[Narrator]

No? Are you sure?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Positive. Mr. Bradley, did you know there was something on your shoulder?

[Narrator]

Where? Oh, it'll take me days to get the feathers out of this suit.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

You've had something to do with feathers recently? Oh, Homer, you stepped on my foot. I did? Mr. Bradley, that was Mr. Schultz, the janitor on the phone, and he says those feathers come from a duck. A duck? A duck. Oh, boy. A live one. What?

[Narrator]

Let me say, that's ridiculous. The duck has no place in a public school.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

But that's what it was. Mr. Schultz said he saw it taking a bath in one of the drinking fountains.

[Narrator]

But. But ducks don't come in those colors.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Well, Mr. Schultz can't expect explain that part of it. But he says that he knows a duck when he sees it. Mr. Bradley. Henry, don't interrupt Mr. Bradley. If Mr. Schultz could tell us which way the duck went, Homer, and I'd be glad to look for him.

[Narrator]

We'll find the duck, Henry. And we'll also find out who's responsible for bringing a thing like that into Central High.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

We will? Oh, boy.

[Narrator]

And now, getting back to the troubles of Henry Aldrich. While Mr. Aldrich is having turkey troubles of his own, the duck which Henry has been forced to buy for the class Turkey Run. Has flown the coup. The scene opens in a hallway of Central High School. It is the same day.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Homer, you mean you saw the doctor? Not personally, but he got into ancient history, see, and started heckling Ms. Eggleston. Huh? She was reading to the class about Hannibal. He heckled Ms. Eggleston. She thought it was Toby Smith and sent him home to get his parents. Oh, Henry, you better find that duck before Mr. Bradley. I know, Homer. I know. Well, gee wiz, I never noticed that before. Noticed what? That eagle on top of George Washington's picture on the wall there. Homer, what's wrong? That's no eagle. That's him. Who? Felix, our duck. It is Henry. He's changed. Where are all his clothes? Never mind that. Here, ducky, walky. Come down here, ducky, walkie. Come. Don't go, Homer. Henry, he doesn't trust us. Well, we haven't time to cultivate his friendship. Maybe I could knock him down with one of my shoes. Oh, no, Homer. You might hit George Washington. Felix, you come down here or I'll. Henry, you frightened him. Come back, Felix. I didn't mean it, Homer. After him, Henry. There he goes up the stairway. Come back. Don't go up there. Come back. Felix, you get in trouble. That's a down stairway. Hello? Hello.

[Narrator]

Delaney's Butcher Shop. Oh, how do you do? I'm phoning about. Just a minute, please.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Do you know what that turkey just did? Ate a whole quarter of a pound of Mr. Davin's candy kisses.

[Narrator]

Well, considering he's going to be somebody's dinner soon, that's the least we can do for him.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Hello?

[Narrator]

Well, I've got the butcher on the phone. Hello, I'm Mr. Aldrich and I'm calling in reference to a turkey. Turkey? Yeah, they've been going like hotcakes, but I think I have one left. No, no, I already have a turkey. Oh, you're selling him? I'm sorry, but I can't get rid of the ones I've got. You don't understand. I have a live turkey and I thought. I thought. What would you charge to kill and dress it? Kill it? Yes. Well, I tell you, I'm afraid I couldn't do that. Why not? Well, I just scrubbed my floors, Mr. Delaney. You're not squeamish, are you? Squeamish? Of course not. Just because I'm a butcher is no reason for doing somebody else's dirty work.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Now, look.

[Narrator]

Goodbye. But. Goodbye.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Listen, turkey. Stay away from those hot water bottles. Will he kill it for us, Sam?

[Narrator]

No. Oh.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Oh, Sam. You know who might be willing to do it for us? Who? Dr. Collins. I hear he's a very handy man with a scalpel. No.

[Narrator]

Well, we couldn't ask him. Why not? He charges $25 a visit. Besides, we look ridiculous.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

But, Sam, we've got to find somebody.

[Narrator]

Anything I can do for you, Mr. Aldrich? Why, Mr. De Haven, have you had any experience with turkeys? Turkeys? I should say you have, Sam. He's our man, if I do say so myself. We serve the tastiest turkey sandwiches in Centerville. Yes, well, would you consider.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

What's that, Mr. Rollins?

[Narrator]

Is that your turkey, Mr. DeHaven, don't get upset. It was just an accident.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Hey.

[Narrator]

Hey, you turkey.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Get away from there. Yes, get away.

[Narrator]

Stop eating those pebbles.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Pebbles?

[Narrator]

Those are bath salts, Mr. Rollins.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

At $3 a bottle.

[Narrator]

Hey, Homer, come on.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

I'm saving you a seat. Agnes, I'm not sure I can take the time to eat lunch. Have you seen Henry here in the cafeteria? No. And can't you even sit down long enough to hear what happened in Gymlock, period? Something happened? Sure. We were playing volleyball, see? And right in the middle of it, this bird tried to get into the game. A bird? Agnes, was it anything like a duck? No, it was different colors. More like a parrot. Oh, Lord. And the girls were all color brown. What have I done? That's okay, kid. That's okay. But try it once more and I'll slap your face. Thanks. I didn't do anything. Don't kid me. There isn't anybody close enough to pinch me except you. Did you. I pinched you? So you admit. Homer, did you have any luck? No. He was. I almost had him. I trailed him to orchestra practice, see? And he flew right into Albert Harris's tuba. Why didn't you grab him before I had a chance. Albert blew him out. Blew who out? No one, Agnes. Just someone. Henry, I certainly want to apologize. Apologize, Agnes, for being against your turkey run? Well, now that I think it over, Agnes, maybe you were right. No, I wasn't. The dance tickets are going like hot dogs.

[Narrator]

They are?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Sure. Everybody's hoping to catch the turkey. They are? I hope it's a fast one. The whole track team just bought tickets from me. Agnes. Agnes, look. About that turkey. Henry Aldrich. What's the matter? Are you looking for a slap too? Well, what did I do? I suppose you didn't pinch me, but she was. No. Oh, so it was you again, Homer. Agnes, I give you my word. Oh, somebody pinched me, and I dared him to try again. What did you say? Homer? Where is he? Under the table. Get down there and grab him. I cut it off and I got him. Homer. I got him. Henry, let go of my hair. There he goes, under the next table. Marcus, this goes under Our table. Excuse me. Cut it out, you. Hey, watch your feet. Here it goes under the next table. Oh, my God, Homer, I see you. I can't get by this guy's feet. Hey, lift your feet. You lift your feet.

[Narrator]

I beg your pardon.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Oh, boy. Hello, Mr. Bradley. Were those feet attached to you?

[Narrator]

They are. Stand up, please.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Mr. Bradley, I know you won't believe this, but I was really under the table on school business.

[Narrator]

You don't say. And what school business would take you under the teacher's lunch table?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

The teacher's table. Gee, how do we lose our direction like that? Oh, boy. There he is. Hit that duck.

[Narrator]

Somebody get that duck. Just a moment.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Just a moment. Just a moment, everybody. Henry, is that you?

[Narrator]

No, Alice, it's not Henry. I think I'll go upstairs and take a hot bath and lie down.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Yes, dear. Did you get the turkey to Mrs. Dixon?

[Narrator]

Yes, Alice, I got it to her.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Good.

[Narrator]

And before I forget, here's something for you.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Thank you, Sam. What is it?

[Narrator]

Bath salt.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Bath salt? But, dear, why only half a bottle?

[Narrator]

Mr. DeHaven made me a special offer I couldn't say no to.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Well, thank you, dear. What did Mrs. Dixon say, Sam? Say, when you gave her the turkey? Hello, Mother. Hello, Father.

[Narrator]

I don't go upstairs and get a bath right now, the water will turn cold.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Henry, why are you coming home so late? Why, there was a little cleaning up at school I had to do. Well, dear, you better go upstairs and start getting dressed for dinner if you want to get to the Thanksgiving dance on time. Well, I'll tell you, Mother, that dance has sort of been postponed. Really? Why? Well, the student body's so worn out, they're in no shape to dance. Worn out? Yeah, from sort of a duck run we had in school today. So we decided to postpone the dancing until Christmas. Christmas? At first, but on second thought, we decided to. The whole school might not be back in shape even by Christmas. So instead we're gonna have an Easter Egg Roll dance. Well, that sounds lovely. And, Mother, when Easter comes around, do you suppose Father might be willing to advance me $5? You see, the class is kind of depending on me to provide the eggs. I'm coming, dear. I wonder if duck eggs are cheaper. What is it, Sam?

[Narrator]

Alice, do you mind if I borrow those bath salts?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Of course not.

[Narrator]

I'd like to get a little pleasure out of what happened today.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Fine. And would you answer the phone, please, while I start dinner? Hello? Hello, Mr. Aldrich? This is Mrs. Dixon.

[Narrator]

Oh, yes, Mrs. Dixon.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Mr. Aldrich, the reason I'm calling. Well, you see, I found a beautiful turkey tied to my back porch not more than half an hour ago.

[Narrator]

Well, somebody probably wanted you to enjoy a happy Thanksgiving.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Yes, it was very kind of them, but the point is, I don't need it. My children found a lovely duck in school today.

[Narrator]

Duck?

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Yes, and practically all plot, too. And, Mr. Aldrich, there's no one I'd rather see have this turkey than you. Me?

[Narrator]

But, Mrs. Dixon.

[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

Oh, he's a wonderful bird, Mr. Aldrich. All you have to do is kill him. Now, wait a minute, Sam.

[Announcer]

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[Narrator]

Again next week, same time, same station, for another sparkling half hour with your favorite youngster, his family and his pals. The Aldrich Family, starring Ezra Stone, is written by Clifford Goldsmith.

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[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

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[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

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[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

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[Narrator]

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[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

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[Characters (Henry Aldrich and others)]

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