Anderson Family - Another Woman

Summary

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Harold's Old Time Radio – "Anderson Family: Another Woman"

Original Air Date: March 30, 2026
Summary by Harold’s Old Time Radio Podcast

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Episode Overview

This episode of "The Anderson Family" centers around community spirit, misunderstandings, and a dose of comic familial drama. When Oliver Anderson volunteers for a part in the local Red Feather Community Chest play, he inadvertently stirs jealousy and confusion in the neighborhood—especially when the glamorous waitress Antoinette Murphy is cast as his scene partner. The episode humorously addresses themes of trust, reputation, and the ups and downs of being neighborly, all wrapped up in vintage radio sitcom charm.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. The Community Play Sparks Jealousy and Gossip

• Oliver’s Volunteering: Oliver Anderson, always eager to help the community, volunteers for a role in the neighborhood play ("Snowbound in Vermont"). He assures his son Junior that his wife Mary will be just as supportive.

  • "I'm always willing to build up the neighborhood and willing to do my share to make everyone feel like a friend." (Oliver, 02:38)

• Local Reactions: The neighbors react with skepticism and rumor:

  • Chapman, the plumber, claims the play is a dud. (03:35-03:45)
  • Homer Meister expresses initial disinterest unless the role is "melodramatic." (05:15-05:16)
  • When Antoinette Murphy, a well-liked, attractive waitress, is revealed as the leading lady, enthusiasm among the men surges.

2. The Rehearsal—and Rising Tensions

• Rehearsal Scene: During rehearsal, Antoinette arrives in a spangled tights costume from her vaudeville days, catching everyone's attention—including Oliver’s wife Mary and neighbor Martha, who walk in unexpectedly.

  • "Oh, but how nice. I wore my dancing costume this evening under my coat. Do you like it?" (Antoinette, 11:05)
  • "Why, I never seen anything like it. It doesn’t seem to disturb the boy." (Martha, 13:00)

• The Women’s Reaction: Mary and Martha are scandalized by the scene, suspecting impropriety.

  • "Let me alone, all of you. Why can't you act like respectable men? Go home to your own fireside." (Antoinette, in-character, 13:56)
  • "The only difference between you and me, Mary, is I'm gonna do something about it." (Martha, 14:16)

3. Accusations, Hurt Feelings, and Comic Overreactions

• At Home: Mary is upset, leading Oliver to defend himself while Junior serves as a mediator.

  • "Now look, Junior, I was merely helping Briggs and Homer put a cape around her shoulders just as the script called for." (Oliver, 15:03)
  • "That isn't what Mom is upset about, believe me." (Junior, 15:08)
  • "She knows there isn't anything like that in this neighborhood." (Junior, 15:26)

• Neighborly Fallout: Echoing miscommunications ripple through the families—other men’s wives are also incensed, and accusations fly comically.

  • "Once a man does a thing like that, a woman ain't got an ounce of respect for a man." (Junior, 16:45)
  • "When a feller's got a good woman like I have, his place is home, right alongside her." (Homer, 18:00)
  • "You're as bad as he is… there's a cot in the garage, too, and I hope you'll freeze out there tonight." (Martha to Homer, 20:02)

4. Resolutions and Restoring Peace

• The Men Step Down: Each man offers to give up his role in the play to satisfy the others, playing up their unselfishness and humility in a farcical way.

  • "You can have the part all by yourself. I'd rather have everyone friendly than play the part myself." (Oliver, 18:42)
  • "The part is yours, Briggs." (Oliver, 21:31)

• Comically Stuck for the Night: With tempers still flaring at home, Oliver, Homer, and Briggsy all end up seeking refuge in the garage for the night, musing over the absurdity of their predicament.

  • "This garage is big enough for the three of us." (Homer, 25:16)
  • "I suppose you know that Millicent insisted I leave our fireside for the night." (Briggs, 25:09)

• A New Day: By the end, Junior helps patch things up between his parents, and Mary admits she may have overreacted, bringing the old-time radio lesson of harmony full circle.

  • "Now, look, Pop, everyone's happy again. If you'll just drop the whole thing. I know it's blown over." (Junior, 22:26)
  • "Took me a long time to learn… that Antoinette was here. Don't you want, she's a rather nice person." (Mary, 23:21)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Oliver on Community Spirit (02:38):

  "I'm always willing to build up the neighborhood and willing to do my share to make everyone feel like a friend."

• Antoinette’s Star Entrance (11:05):

  "I wore my dancing costume this evening under my coat. Do you like it?" – Antoinette

• Martha, Scandalized (13:00):

  "Why, I never seen anything like it. It doesn’t seem to disturb the boy."

• Oliver, Defending Himself (15:03):

  "I was merely helping Briggs and Homer put a cape around her shoulders just as the script called for."

• Junior, Dryly Observing (15:26):

  "She knows there isn't anything like that in this neighborhood."

• Homer’s 'Big Man' Moment (18:00):

  "When a feller's got a good woman like I have, his place is home, right alongside her."

• Martha's Ultimatum (20:02):

  "You're as bad as he is… there's a cot in the garage, too, and I hope you'll freeze out there tonight."

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Key Timestamps

• Oliver Volunteers for the Play: 02:19 – 03:41
• Revealing Antoinette as Lead: 05:32 – 06:13
• Rehearsal Scene with Antoinette’s Costume: 10:15 – 13:56
• Mary and Martha Discover Rehearsal: 12:41 – 14:21
• Heated Home Confrontation: 15:03 – 16:28
• Comic Garage Exile: 25:02 – 27:07
• Resolution and Lessons Learned: 22:13 – 24:21

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Tone & Style

The episode embodies classic mid-20th-century radio comedy—lighthearted, wryly observational, and centered on exaggerated misunderstandings. Banter between characters is brisk, full of good-natured ribbing, and often tongue-in-cheek.

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Conclusion

"Another Woman" is a classic sitcom episode, reflecting the wholesome, gently satirical lens through which radio comedies of the era addressed community, reputation, and the foibles of everyday life. Through convoluted misunderstandings and comic estrangement, the Anderson family and their neighbors ultimately reaffirm the values of forgiveness, cooperation, and a bit of self-deprecating humor.

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Transcript

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[Narrator]

The Anderson family.

[Junior Anderson]

Hi, Pop. How's the show?

[Oliver Anderson]

It's fine. Looks like a good program. Where's your mother?

[Junior Anderson]

In the bedroom, crying.

[Oliver Anderson]

Crying? What's wrong?

[Junior Anderson]

I don't know. She and Martha came home and mom wouldn't talk to me.

[Oliver Anderson]

Ah, this is silly. I'll speak to her.

[Junior Anderson]

Go away, Oliver. I listen.

[Oliver Anderson]

Go away. What's wrong?

[Junior Anderson]

Why didn't you tell me Antoinette Murphy was going to wear spangled tights? And what were you three men doing pushing her around the stage?

[Oliver Anderson]

Look, Mary, it was part of the play.

[Junior Anderson]

Oh, it was. I suppose it was part of the play when she pleaded with you men to leave her alone. Oh, here we go again, folks.

[Homer Meister]

It.

[Junior Anderson]

Now.

[Narrator]

Let's visit the Anderson family. Well, this whole thing started when Oliver Anderson volunteered to play a part in the Red Feather community chess play this year. Oliver is always willing to be of any help in raising money for worthy causes. And in fact, is impressing that upon Junior's mind this very minute.

[Junior Anderson]

How did they happen to pick you for a part in the play, Pop?

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh, I don't know. I guess it's because I'm always willing to build up the neighborhood and willing to do my share to make everyone feel like a friend.

[Junior Anderson]

Butch Chapman said they wanted his father to play in it, but he turned it down.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, you tell Butch he's out of his head. Chapman doesn't have a voice you can hear past the third row.

[Junior Anderson]

Does mom know about it yet, Pop?

[Oliver Anderson]

No, not yet. But you know how she is. She's like I am.

[Junior Anderson]

How do you mean?

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, she'll do anything to help out the neighborhood.

[Junior Anderson]

Here's mom now. Hi, Mom. I'm sorry I'm late, Oliver. I had to stop and buy a few things. I'll get dinner on right away.

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh, there's no hurry.

[Junior Anderson]

What's in that bag, Mom? Cookies. No. Keep your hands out of there. Hey, Mom, Pop's in the play this year. Really? How nice. I heard Mrs. Briggs talking to Free Baron about it.

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh, it's just a small part. I play a storekeeper in a Vermont village. It's called Snowbound in Vermont.

[Junior Anderson]

Got any good buys? And groceries.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, Junior, your mother's a happy woman. I say your mother is a happy woman.

[Junior Anderson]

I know, I heard you.

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh, well, I have to have a stand up caller for the rehearsal tonight, so I'd better run over to Homer's and see if he has one left from his better days. I'm going over next door to Meister's, Mary. Be right back.

[Junior Anderson]

Oh, you haven't told Homer yet?

[Oliver Anderson]

I'm not going over to Bragg. I'm going to get a collar.

[Junior Anderson]

Oh, it's you.

[Oliver Anderson]

Yeah. Well, is Homer home?

[Junior Anderson]

I guess so. Come in.

[Oliver Anderson]

I just thought I'd drop over and.

[Junior Anderson]

He ain't going out nowhere tonight.

[Oliver Anderson]

I don't want him to go out.

[Homer Meister]

Hey, Oliver, come on in.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, I just thought I'd ask you if you had a stand up caller.

[Homer Meister]

Huh? What? Someone getting married?

[Oliver Anderson]

Why does someone have to get married if I need a stand up collar?

[Homer Meister]

Well, no, but you don't generally wear one.

[Oliver Anderson]

I want to wear it in the play.

[Homer Meister]

Play?

[Junior Anderson]

Yeah.

[Homer Meister]

Well, now, I don't know if I got one or not.

[Junior Anderson]

You do too have one. Homer, what's the use of telling a lie about it?

[Homer Meister]

I ain't lying about it. I just thought if they give me a part, I'd knit it.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, the whole play is cast already. Homer.

[Junior Anderson]

They tell me it's a stinker.

[Homer Meister]

Who told you?

[Junior Anderson]

Chaplin, the plumber. Said he turned down the main part.

[Oliver Anderson]

He did no such thing. And from what I saw the play, it's not a stinker.

[Junior Anderson]

Well, that's the report I got.

[Oliver Anderson]

Look, now, Martha have played so everyone will have an interest in it in the community and the neighbors.

[Junior Anderson]

I can get along all right without no housewarming.

[Homer Meister]

Yeah, I'd hate to be tied up with a bad show.

[Junior Anderson]

I'm glad you ain't. I guess they ain't gonna use any talent this year.

[Oliver Anderson]

Why should she act that way?

[Homer Meister]

Well, I can see what she means, Oliver. I lean a lot towards the theater and she knows it.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, maybe I could get you into the cast.

[Homer Meister]

No, no. If I don't want him to be some little part, I ain't interested.

[Oliver Anderson]

But it's a dramatic piece, Homer.

[Homer Meister]

Yep, yep, I know, but I. I go more for melodrama. The mellower it is, the better I like it. Nope, no Pollard jug. Just count me out.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, just thought I'd ask you.

[Homer Meister]

Oh, of course I'll buy A ticket? If it's for a good cause.

[Oliver Anderson]

Course, Antoinette will sure be disappointed.

[Homer Meister]

Well, I can't help that. Antoinette Murphy from the Chem. Capey?

[Narrator]

Yep.

[Homer Meister]

She's a star. Oh me. Oh, she is hickory.

[Oliver Anderson]

Yep. And I work well with her too.

[Homer Meister]

Yeah, well, it's funny she didn't say anything to me about it.

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh, well, the play's not too hot anyhow.

[Homer Meister]

Oh, taint the play, Oliver. It's, it's the spirit of it. What time are you going to rehearse?

[Oliver Anderson]

7:30. Let me have the collar, will you?

[Homer Meister]

Well, I kind of feel like I let Antoinette down if I didn't do what I could to help.

[Oliver Anderson]

But look, Homer, the leading man must be a younger man.

[Homer Meister]

Now look here, young fellow. When a gal's snowbound, she don't ask a man's age, does she?

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, I don't care what you do. All I want is a successful play.

[Homer Meister]

Yep, yep, yep, that's right. You know, we should all get together to put this thing over me. So Aunt met the leading lady, eh?

[Oliver Anderson]

Look, bring the collar with you when you come over, will ya?

[Homer Meister]

Yep, yep. And I'll be right on the dot. Seven o'.

[Junior Anderson]

Clock. Where are you going at seven o'? Clock?

[Homer Meister]

I'm going to help Oliver out.

[Junior Anderson]

You ain't going out anywhere tonight. You know what I told you.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, I'll run on. I imagine you have some things you'd like to talk over.

[Homer Meister]

Hey, I'll be there at 7, Oliver. Okay, I'll wait for you.

[Junior Anderson]

Thought you wasn't interested in the play.

[Homer Meister]

Oh, it ain't the play, Marthy. It's the spirit behind it. You know, Oliver's right. We should all work together.

[Junior Anderson]

He's just talked you into something again.

[Homer Meister]

Oh no, he ain't. Oliver just showed me where. We're all in these together. Anyhow, I might get to play a part.

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh, hi, Freebairn.

[Junior Anderson]

Oh, it's you, Anderson.

[Oliver Anderson]

Bought your ticket yet for the play?

[Junior Anderson]

D'oh. I have, Dot. From what I hear of it. I'd rather just donate the money.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, it's a lot better play than it sounds.

[Junior Anderson]

That may be, but I wouldn't get up in front of my neighbors and make a fool of myself for no one.

[Oliver Anderson]

What if everyone said that? Look at that poor kid. Antoinette Murphy works at the cafe and then comes over to rehearsal, tired as she is.

[Junior Anderson]

I don't care about that. I, I, I. You mean the little Vlad fetch girl who waits at the two rear tables?

[Oliver Anderson]

Yeah, Antoinette Murphy.

[Junior Anderson]

I'm a heel, Anderson.

[Oliver Anderson]

I wouldn't say that, Freeman.

[Junior Anderson]

Yes, I am.

[Oliver Anderson]

You're just conservative is all, Briggs.

[Junior Anderson]

If that little girl could could take all that time out to do good, I certainly can help out too. What time does she come to rehearsal?

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, it's called for 7:30.

[Junior Anderson]

You may depend on me, Anderson. I'll be there at 7:30. We need more of this sort of thing in the neighborhood. Is that you, Freeband? Yes, I pet. Anyone with you? Oh dear. Where have you been? Oh, sweet, I was held up by that Anderson person across the street. I thought you weren't speaking to him. But I have to be daily, sweet. He didn't play, though. That is of no interest to me. I'm only thankful that you're enough. But Millicent, I think I should cooperate with my friends in the neighborhood and do anything I can to aid them. I won't have it free, Baron. I won't have it. I have a reason for doing everything, my dear. I shall go forward, ever forward, with the play.

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[Homer Meister]

How come nobody else is here to rehearse me, Oliver?

[Oliver Anderson]

Because we're only rehearsing this one scene is all.

[Junior Anderson]

It seems to me she could be on time. I'm tired of waiting and she'll tell her so.

[Oliver Anderson]

Now take it easy, freebairn. You're only in here on a transfer, you know.

[Homer Meister]

But dagnabbit, times are flying by and she should be told to get here on time.

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh, oh, here's Antoinette now.

[Junior Anderson]

Oh, I'm so sorry.

[Homer Meister]

Boys, really, Homie, that's all right. We only been here a minute or so.

[Oliver Anderson]

Yeah. You bring the script, Antoinette?

[Junior Anderson]

But, yes, of course. But I do not know how many are to be in. Be seen. Hello, Shorty.

[Oliver Anderson]

Shorty.

[Homer Meister]

Oh.

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh, oh, excuse me. Antoinette, this is Mr. Brace.

[Junior Anderson]

Have I ever served you? I'm afraid you haven't. But I must say, I. I think they made a very wise choice in their selection of a leading lady. Oh, I thank you so much. You're truly a gentleman.

[Homer Meister]

Antoinette, we sort of changed the play a little bit. Yep, yep. We're going to have three men in the grocery store scene.

[Junior Anderson]

Oh, but how nice. I wore my dancing costume this evening under my coat. Do you like it?

[Oliver Anderson]

Ba.

[Junior Anderson]

Oh, dang.

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh, boy. Hey, that's swell by.

[Junior Anderson]

By how it sparkles. I wore this when I was in vaudeville, but I'm afraid the ladies will object. It is so very.

[Homer Meister]

Oh, now, gosh, it ain't short at all.

[Junior Anderson]

Antoinette, you think it is too daring. I think we need more this sort of thing.

[Homer Meister]

Yep, yep, yep. Whole lot more of it.

[Oliver Anderson]

Yeah. Now, of course, you wouldn't wear it on the street. Now, look, Homer, you stand over there right. And you, Briggs, stand over there left. Get that box and stand on it so you look like we do.

[Junior Anderson]

I resent that remark. And just come now, boys, please. No fight now.

[Homer Meister]

Well, well, now, of course, look here, now, I don't want no trouble neither.

[Oliver Anderson]

But now, wait a minute, Homer. Quiet. Now, look, Ms. Murphy here come through that center door into the grocery. See? We step forward as she comes in. We stare at her wardrobe and then quickly step forward and put a cape around her before the women of the village see her as we do this, she berates us for our snobbishness and begins to cry. Now, all right, let's go through it a couple.

[Junior Anderson]

Mary Anderson speaking. Mary, this is Martha. Homer's gone off down to that auditorium without his heavy sweater. Will you walk down with me while I take it to him? Well, I don't know, Martha. I was just going to get Junior started on his homework. Well, it won't take but 15 minutes, Mary. And I don't like to be alone at night on the street. You don't know what might happen to a girl alone like that. Oh, well, all right. Hurry up now. I have a lot of things to do. I'm glad Homer's so interested in neighborhood doings. Mary, I think this is the door. You're right, Martha. It is Martha, who is that woman I marry? She ain't Got hardly any clothes on. Why? Why, I never seen anything like it. It doesn't seem to disturb the boy. Why, I seen that girl before. Homer's got a picture of her in the garage. Look, she's walking toward the side. And look, look, Mary, they're all after her. Why, I never seen the likes in my life. Poor girl. Looks like she's trying to get away from them. Let me alone, all of you. Why can't you act like respectable men? Go home to your own fireside. Am I to be molested by every moron in town? Uh, Martha, maybe we'd better go. I think I've seen all I care to see. The only difference between you and me, Mary, is I'm gonna do something about it.

[Narrator]

And now back to the Anderson.

[Oliver Anderson]

Public spirited.

[Narrator]

Oliver Anderson has a part in the community play. But his enthusiasm for the project was not shared by Homer Meister or Free Baron Briggs. Until Oliver told them that Antoinette Murphy, the waitress at the Gem Cafe, was playing the lead. Whereupon Homer and Briggs immediately decided to lend their talents in making the production a success. Martha persuaded Mary to walk to the auditorium to take Homer's sweater to him and. And unobserved by the cast, got a glimpse of Oliver, Homer and Briggs in rehearsal with Antoinette, who was dressed in a very scanty dancing costume. Oliver is now at home explaining to Junior.

[Oliver Anderson]

Now look, Junior, I was merely helping Briggs and Homer put a cape around her shoulders just as the script called for.

[Junior Anderson]

Oh, we discussed that, Pop. That isn't what mom is upset about, believe me.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, then I don't get the icy reception. She could have come down there with me if she wanted to.

[Junior Anderson]

Well, I'm not taking steps because that ain't nice. But hell, if I were gonna do a play like that, I'd have it understood before the panic hits.

[Oliver Anderson]

But there's no panic. And I didn't see the script. How could I tell her?

[Junior Anderson]

And I think that making a neighborhood one big friend is the thing that threw her. Pop, she knows there isn't anything like that in this neighborhood.

[Oliver Anderson]

Okay, let her act this way. You think I was interested in this Internet, Murphy? I'd have let Briggs and Homer wedge in on a part.

[Homer Meister]

Huh?

[Junior Anderson]

Methinks the man puts. I think that that's what mom said.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, surely you don't see anything wrong in my taking a part in the play, do you?

[Junior Anderson]

No, I guess anyone would have done that.

[Oliver Anderson]

Anyhow, Homer and Briggs were both out in front of me with a cape.

[Junior Anderson]

I think the important thing to mom is the fact that you dragged Mr. Meister and Mr. Briggs down with you?

[Oliver Anderson]

Look, I didn't drag anyone. They insisted upon doing the part. And I think mom should know that.

[Junior Anderson]

Well, you know me, Pop. I'm pretty broad minded on things like.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, you don't have to be.

[Junior Anderson]

Well, possibly if I got to mom and could sort of insinuate that you'd be glad if one of the other men had the part, I might sort of pave the way for a reconciliation.

[Oliver Anderson]

What reconciliation?

[Junior Anderson]

Oh, this is cutting on deeper than you think, Pop.

[Oliver Anderson]

Okay, I'll show you. I'm doing the right thing. I'm throwing up the whole thing. I'm going over to Homer's and explained the whole thing to him and insists that he takes the part. I'm not selfish.

[Junior Anderson]

Once a man does a thing like that, a woman ain't got an ounce of respect for a man.

[Homer Meister]

Well. Well, now, honey, it hurts me here to see you're crying. Your pretty eyes, El.

[Junior Anderson]

My eyes ain't pretty.

[Homer Meister]

Oh, they are to me. When I was looking at that girl, I mean, looking past her, I just thought to myself, she ain't the woman. Martha is.

[Junior Anderson]

Well, it's all right. You can't blame it onto Oliver neither. He tried to get you not to take the part.

[Homer Meister]

Well, honey, I mostly wanted to make the show a success. So people would say, look, that's Martha Meister, the wife of that fellow who made such a big hit in the show. I don't think of myself when it comes to respect.

[Junior Anderson]

And poor Mary, her face just went white.

[Homer Meister]

Well, now, honey, look, when you cry like that, my heart just bleeds for you. I want to take you in my arms and kiss away each little tear. Oh, why, sure. I wouldn't trade you for Antoinette. If they threw in the cafe with her, well, you'd make three of her.

[Junior Anderson]

How do you mean?

[Homer Meister]

Well, I just mean that you're. You're too big to worry about things like this. Oh, now, come now. Come on. Now. Now blow hard. Now, here's my handkerchief.

[Junior Anderson]

I don't care. I'm a good woman, I am.

[Homer Meister]

There, there, now. Ah, that was fine. Now just dry your tears and we'll just be like we was when we was married. First off. Yep. Wedding supper at my house.

[Junior Anderson]

We didn't have no meat that night neither.

[Homer Meister]

Oh. Oh, me, oh, my. Oh, very quick. Martha, your eyes are right clear down to your chin. Come on, dry them up. Hurry.

[Junior Anderson]

Oh, Homer, how I misunderstood you. I've been a fool.

[Homer Meister]

Dolliver. Come on in.

[Oliver Anderson]

I just wanted to come over and fix it for you.

[Junior Anderson]

Oh, no, no. Dag nebit.

[Homer Meister]

I just got her quiet as well.

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh,$hi. I'm Arthy.

[Junior Anderson]

I'm feeling much better, Mr. Anderson.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, I just wanted to come over and straighten out any trouble I caused.

[Homer Meister]

You didn't cause. Yes.

[Oliver Anderson]

Yes, I did. And to show you how big I am. Homer, you can have the part all by yourself. I'd rather have everyone friendly than to play the part myself.

[Junior Anderson]

Homer don't want the part. Who don't?

[Homer Meister]

I mean, Martha's right. When a feller's got a good woman like I have his place, his home, right alongside of her.

[Junior Anderson]

Homer's a good man.

[Oliver Anderson]

He is? I mean, yeah, of course he is. But Antoinette just insists Homer does the part and I'm stepping down.

[Homer Meister]

Leave the room, Marty. What I'm going to tell Oliver Anderson ain't fit for your pretty ears.

[Junior Anderson]

Now, Homer don't have no trouble in the house.

[Homer Meister]

I tell you one thing, Anderson. Oh, you darn fool. I just got everything straightened out and you have to bring up that child's name again.

[Junior Anderson]

Look, Aunt wants you to play the part, Homer.

[Homer Meister]

Oh. Oh, me? Here. She does, eh? Well, now, I might be able to work something out. Tell her not to give up yet.

[Oliver Anderson]

Okay. I'm glad everyone's happy.

[Homer Meister]

And tell Aunt Nitty I'll drop by the Cape Leader.

[Oliver Anderson]

I see her, I will.

[Homer Meister]

Yeah. Oh, yacky hickey, hickey Dolly. Oh, yacky hacky dolly. Hip, hip. Homer Brewster.

[Junior Anderson]

You ain't fooling me one bit. Why did that Oliver Anderson want a whitbir to you in the hall?

[Homer Meister]

He was sorry about it.

[Junior Anderson]

Sorry nothing. You're as bad as he is.

[Homer Meister]

Oh, now, pet, there's tears in your pretty eyes.

[Junior Anderson]

And there's a cot in the garage, too. And I hope you'll freeze out there tonight. My dear, the whole story is made up of a tissue of lies. Bartha Meister can't see that far. But Freebairn, she wouldn't lie about it. It's Fat Anderson. But Martha told me she saw the three men rush toward her. I know you're impulsive, freebairn, but in public, that way. Listen, pet, Oliver and Hobart were trapping each other to death to put her cape on while I was standing on a box. Standing on a box? Why, that's where Anderson made me stand, and I hate him for it. Why, darling, I couldn't see through that. Antoinette. She didn't fool me. I had her number in no time. What was the number? Crestview 334. I resent that, my dear. You're the only woman in my life, the star upon which I look for guidance in every waking moment. Then you didn't see the light in Antoinette. She was just a flash in the pad, my dear. Well, maybe I was foolish. And I think you're a very fine person to explain. I'll never distrust you again. As it should be by pet so good, this bae. I hope it isn't who I think it is. I was afraid of this.

[Oliver Anderson]

Let me in, Briggs. This whole thing is my fault.

[Junior Anderson]

The whole thing is a closed issue, Anderson.

[Homer Meister]

Oh, no, no.

[Oliver Anderson]

When I said neighbors should be friendly and unselfish, I meant it. Briggs, the part is yours.

[Junior Anderson]

What's this I hear about Freebarn being unselfish?

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh, hi, Millie. I was just telling Briggsy that I'm turning the part over to him. After I saw him act, I knew I was an amateur. Why, the way he looked into her eyes. It seemed as though he meant every word he breathed. Addison and I. Don't try to be modest, Freebair. I just want the show to be a success. And I know that with you in there, it will be. You and Antoinette. Yes, sir.

[Junior Anderson]

Good night, Edison. I'll never forget this.

[Oliver Anderson]

That's all right, Briggsy.

[Junior Anderson]

So you were standing on a box, but you weren't up in front. You lied to me, Freebairn.

[Oliver Anderson]

Where's Mom?

[Junior Anderson]

She'll be out in a minute, Pop. Sit down.

[Oliver Anderson]

Thanks.

[Junior Anderson]

Mom and I went over this whole thing.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, how did it come out?

[Junior Anderson]

Well, she admits she was a bit hasty. And I admitted that you went about it in the wrong way.

[Oliver Anderson]

I went about it in the wrong way?

[Junior Anderson]

Now, look, Pop, everyone's happy again. If you'll just drop the whole thing. I know it's blown over.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, I can be just as big about it as she can.

[Junior Anderson]

Of course you can.

[Oliver Anderson]

I never got a chance to explain, Junior.

[Junior Anderson]

That's one of the main reasons the whole thing is blown over.

[Oliver Anderson]

Mary, come here and sit down a minute.

[Junior Anderson]

Let's not be childish, Oliver. Junior, have you finished your homework? No, mom, not yet. Couple of the problems are kind of tough.

[Oliver Anderson]

I'll help you with them.

[Junior Anderson]

I wish you wouldn't. His grades are bad enough now.

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh.

[Junior Anderson]

Now run on to your room and do your work, Junior. Yeah. Now maybe I can get some of my own work finished.

[Oliver Anderson]

Don't think I don't appreciate what you've done, Junior.

[Junior Anderson]

Remember, I suggested we drop it? Good night. I'll be up soon.

[Oliver Anderson]

You know, I'm glad to see the way Junior is taking a hold. He's alert and smart. Doesn't look at his shoes when people talk to him.

[Junior Anderson]

That's because his mind is free and bound up with other things besides himself.

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh, well. Took me a long time to learn

[Junior Anderson]

that Antoinette was here. Don't you want she's a rather nice person.

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh, of course she is.

[Junior Anderson]

She was terribly hurt about what Martha thought about her.

[Oliver Anderson]

I don't know why.

[Junior Anderson]

Poor kid became so confused. She forgot her accent.

[Oliver Anderson]

She did?

[Junior Anderson]

I think it's a shame the way you men treated her. Me?

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, I didn't say three words.

[Junior Anderson]

That's what I mean. You let her take the blame for the whole thing when all you had to do was explain it for her.

[Oliver Anderson]

Well, I tried to explain, Mary.

[Junior Anderson]

Only to me. And I didn't think it was worth another thought. I didn't mind Antoinette a bit.

[Oliver Anderson]

I know you did.

[Junior Anderson]

And I never thought for a moment that you did.

[Oliver Anderson]

Of course I did.

[Junior Anderson]

But to be with Martha when she found Homer there and crying at the top of her voice all the way home. Oliver Anderson, the things you get me into. I didn't make her cry, did I? Neither did I, but I hate to have people staring at us on the street. Have you no thought for my feelings? Uh, mom, remember what we said. Go to bed.

[Oliver Anderson]

Look, I don't see why you take it out on him, ma'.

[Junior Anderson]

Am. I've never spent such a miserable evening in my life.

[Oliver Anderson]

I'm trying to straighten it out. So you have a nice, bright outlook for tomorrow.

[Junior Anderson]

You're the one who'd better have a different outlook tomorrow. And don't speak to me again tonight.

[Homer Meister]

Who is it? What do you want?

[Oliver Anderson]

Open the garage door. Oliver, don't.

[Junior Anderson]

They did.

[Homer Meister]

Here.

[Oliver Anderson]

No. Now, wait a minute, Brigade.

[Homer Meister]

Sounds like distress to me. Never turn away a brother.

[Oliver Anderson]

Thanks, homer.

[Junior Anderson]

We were just discussing you, Anderson. I suppose you know that Millicent insisted I leave our fireside for the night.

[Oliver Anderson]

That's your lookout, Briggs, not mine.

[Homer Meister]

Oh, now, now, come on, fellers. Look here, now, no fighting. Well, this garage is big enough for the three of us.

[Junior Anderson]

Now, you were discussing me, you say, Briggs? Yes. I know a man who tends strictly to his own business who's looking for a house just like yours. Would you like to sell it?

[Oliver Anderson]

Oh, I see. How do you feel, Homer?

[Homer Meister]

Well, of course, I'm not leaning one way or t'. Other, but I wouldn't tell unless I got my price if I was you, Oliver.

[Oliver Anderson]

I won't. I mean, it's not for sale. Now, if you have no more to say, get in that front seat of the car. Briggs I'm sleeping on that cot tonight.

[Narrator]

The Anderson Family is written by Howard Swart, directed by Herb Litton, and features Dick Lane as Oliver, Louise Arthur as Mary, Walter Tetley as Junior and Herbert Rawlinson as Homer. Others in the cast were Jacqueline DeWitt, Jenny Johnson and George Peroni. Music by Gordon Kibbe, sound effects by Ray Ehrmanborn and your announcer is Ken Peters. The Anderson Family is a Hollywood broadcaster's production. Transcribed from Hollywood.

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