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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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Original Air Date: March 30, 2026
Summary by Harold’s Old Time Radio Podcast
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.
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.
Local Reactions: The neighbors react with skepticism and rumor:
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.
The Women’s Reaction: Mary and Martha are scandalized by the scene, suspecting impropriety.
At Home: Mary is upset, leading Oliver to defend himself while Junior serves as a mediator.
Neighborly Fallout: Echoing miscommunications ripple through the families—other men’s wives are also incensed, and accusations fly comically.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
"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.