Archie Andrews 46-07-06 Masked Marvel

Summary

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Podcast Summary: "Archie Andrews 46-07-06 Masked Marvel"

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode: Archie Andrews 46-07-06 Masked Marvel
Date: January 19, 2026
Theme: A comedic adventure in Riverdale revolves around Archie being roped into a prizefight with the infamous Masked Marvel, while the adults attempt to impress the local country club. Packed with slapstick, classic comic banter, and youthful bravado, the episode epitomizes the lighthearted misadventures of Archie and his gang—capturing the charm of 1940s radio storytelling.

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Episode Overview

In this classic episode, Archie attempts to prove his courage after a run-in with local bully Butch, only to find himself unwittingly signed up to fight the legendary Masked Marvel. As Archie tries various comedic strategies to avoid disaster, his parents juggle social aspirations and the chaos that follows their son. The humor peaks during the chaotic boxing match and its aftermath, blending coming-of-age blunders with family farce.

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Key Discussion Points & Segment Highlights

1. Archie and Jughead's Encounter with Butch (00:38–03:30)

• Archie and Jughead plan to go swimming, dreaming of heroics at the pool.
• Butch McGonigal, the school bully, confronts them. Archie tries to act tough, but is quickly put in his place.
• Jughead’s brand of support is reliably comical:
  • "Jug, why didn't you do something when he socked me?"
    "I did."
    "What?"
    "I winced." (03:11–03:13)

2. Archie’s Plan for Revenge & Boxing Book Mishap (03:30–05:37)

• Archie declares he’ll "fix" Butch and studies a self-defense boxing manual:
  • "In that position, you are invulnerable. See, Jug? Already I'm invulnerable." (04:10)
• Archie tests out his new skills with Betty, but finds himself quickly defeated:
  • "But Betty, would you do me a favor?"
    "Yes, Archie?"
    "Take this book and throw it in the ash can." (05:28–05:29)

3. The Country Club Subplot (05:37–06:36; 16:42–17:46; 22:38–24:05)

• Archie's parents prepare for an important interview with Mrs. Lodge in hopes of joining the country club, emphasizing pomp and refinement.
  • "We'll put on the ritz for her till she thinks she's interviewing Mrs. Astor's pet horse." (06:18)
• Their attempts at sophistication descend into comedic embarrassment when the radio blares Archie's boxing match during the meeting:
  • "Mary, for God's sakes, turn that confounded thing off... Mrs. Lodge, I'm sure I can explain..." (23:46–23:56)

4. Veronica and The Masked Marvel Challenge (07:06–09:07)

• Veronica convinces Archie to fight the Masked Marvel, a prizefighter offering $100 to anyone who could knock him out.
  • "Archie, dear, you're so handsome..."
    "So what?"
    "And Butcher's gonna make such a mess of it." (07:41–07:49)
• Veronica signs Archie up herself, cueing his panic.

5. Archie Tries to Outsmart the Masked Marvel (09:37–15:25)

• Archie meets the Masked Marvel himself, who turns out to be hungry for chocolate sodas and buttered pickles. Archie slyly overfeeds him in hopes that he'll be too sick to fight:
  • "Joe, make it a glass of chocolate syrup. Straight."
    "What is straight?"
    "That means without any seltzer. You don't want them putting any water in that delicious chocolate syrup." (12:19–12:30)
• When the Marvel feels sick, Archie proposes Jughead to replace him in the ring for $20—half of which he claims as his manager's fee, much to Jughead’s dismay:
  • "As your manager, I get half, don't I, Archie?"
    "Somehow the odds are always against me." (16:26–16:32)

6. The Fight: Archie vs. The Real Masked Marvel (17:46–25:28)

• Build-up: Archie is announced as the “Riverdale Killer,” enters the ring, and tries to muster courage.
• The Masked Marvel returns unexpectedly recovered (“I was only hungry.” 18:53), and Jughead is off the hook.
• The fight is hilariously one-sided, with Archie repeatedly battered yet “cautious.”
  • "The Marvel throws a left at Andrew's nose, a right to Andrew's stomach. Andrew's is cautious." (21:05)
  • "The Marvel sends a stiff right to Andrews chin. Andrews is cautious. Another stiff right. Andrews is wobbly. He's going down. No, he's staying up. No, he's going down..." (21:21–21:29)
• Archie resorts to distracting the Marvel with talk of chocolate sodas, causing the Marvel a stomach ache and an opening for Archie:
  • Marvel: "Oh, you are giving me a bellyache." (24:49)
• In the comic climax, Archie knocks out the Marvel but collapses as well. The referee is left baffled:
  • "Andrews has collapsed, too. The referee doesn't know who to count out. Ladies and gentlemen, this is prize fight history." (25:29)

7. Aftermath: Family Fallout and Unexpected Victory (25:53–28:23)

• Archie wakes up in the dressing room, greeted by his father, who is furious about the embarrassment caused to the family.
  • "Young man, at the moment I am much more interested in what you are doing here." (26:22)
  • "None of them has ever been more embarrassing… than this." (26:35)
• The fight manager pays Archie $100 for the fight, instantly changing his father’s tune:
  • "I was about to say, son, that there is nothing more important than the manly art of self def..." (27:35)

8. Resolution: Butch and the Boxing Book (28:49–29:26)

• Veronica asks if Archie settled the matter with Butch:
  • "Well, not so good. You know that book I read?"
    "Yes."
    "Butcher's uncle wrote it." (29:04–29:10)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments with Timestamps

• "I did." "What?" "I winced." — Jughead, unintentionally undermining Archie’s bravado (03:11–03:13)
• "In that position, you are invulnerable. See, Jug? Already I'm invulnerable." — Archie, overconfidently quoting from his boxing book (04:10)
• "Take this book and throw it in the ash can." — Archie, after being pummeled by Betty (05:29)
• "Brave isn't the word for it, Veronica. I'm obnoxious." — Archie, self-effacing (08:10)
• "I love chocolate syrup." — The Masked Marvel’s running gag (12:07, 12:14, 12:30)
• "Don’t ever show your face around here again. Here’s your money. Goodbye." — The fight promoter, post-match, handing Archie his unexpected winnings (27:03)
• "Butcher's uncle wrote it." — The punchline to Archie's boxing saga (29:10)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• Butch confrontation: 00:38–03:30
• Boxing book gag: 03:30–05:37
• Veronica signs Archie up: 07:06–09:07
• Archie meets the Marvel: 09:37–15:25
• Fight build-up & chaos: 17:46–25:28
• Family confrontation and payday: 25:53–27:35
• Final joke about Butch's uncle: 28:49–29:10

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Tone and Style

Fast-paced, laugh-out-loud, and warm-hearted, the episode delivers classic comic timing and gentle ribbing between friends, punctuated by Archie’s hapless optimism and the good-natured jabs of his supporting cast. Old-school slapstick collides with tongue-in-cheek family satire, creating an effervescent snapshot of the Archie universe.

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For Listeners:

Even if you missed the broadcast, this summary captures every twist, quip, and comic turn. The episode stands out as a timeless portrayal of youthful bravado, parental embarrassment, and the kind of madcap misadventure only found in Riverdale.

Transcript

[A]

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[B]

Hello?

[C]

Hello, Jughead. This is Archie. Come over right away. It's a matter of life or death.

[B]

Aw, relax, Archie. Relax.

[D]

Yes, and you relax too, folks, if you can, because here he is again, right out of the pages of Archie Comics magazine with all his gang, Archie Andrews. Well, as we pay our weekly visit to the friendly little town of Riverdale, we find Archie and his bosom companion, Jughead, walking down the street on a very, very important mission. It seems the boys are going swimming.

[C]

Boy, what a day for swimming. Yeah, I can hardly wait to get to that diving board. Jug, I can see me now sailing high into the air as I perform a graceful swan dive.

[B]

Archie, you always hold your nose and jump in, and you know it, Jug.

[C]

I'm one of the best.

[E]

Uh.

[C]

Oh. What's the matter? Here comes Butch McGonigal.

[B]

She let's cross the street.

[C]

Two ladies seen us.

[B]

Oh, gee whizz. Be careful, Archie.

[C]

Aw, quit worrying, Jug. I'm not afraid of that Butch McGonagall. Not the least bit afraid. Hello, Butch.

[B]

Hello, Butch. Hello, Butch. What?

[C]

Hello, Butch, sir. That's better.

[B]

Archie, I thought you said chug.

[C]

For gosh sake, be quiet.

[B]

Why should he be quiet?

[C]

No reason.

[B]

Butch. What are you bullying something?

[C]

Oh, no, sir. No, sir.

[B]

If anybody's gonna do any bullying around here, it'll be me. You know what I mean?

[C]

Yes, Butch.

[B]

Okay now, Jughead, go ahead and talk all you want. Okay, I. That's enough.

[E]

Now.

[B]

What's the big secret going on around here anyways?

[C]

Secret?

[B]

You heard me. What was this drip gonna say that you wouldn't let him say?

[C]

Come on. Well, he was gonna say that. Butch, let go of my tongue.

[F]

Come on.

[C]

Well, he was gonna say that I'm not afraid of you.

[B]

Oh, so you're not afraid of me, huh?

[C]

Oh, but I was just. My nose. Oh, my nose.

[B]

And next time, don't be so smart, see? So long, wise guy. So long, Butch, sir.

[C]

Fine friend you are. Jug, why didn't you do something when he socked me?

[B]

I did.

[C]

What?

[B]

I winced.

[C]

That's a lot of help. But, Jug, I'm not gonna take this lying down. Help me up here. Thanks. Yes, sir. I'm gonna fix that, Butch. Yes, sir. He's gonna regret this day. I'll fix him.

[B]

Gee whiz, Archie, what are you gonna do?

[C]

What am I gonna do, Jug? What any full blooded man would do in my place. Go to the library for a book. Jug, just listen to this. It says a good boxer knows how to defend himself at all times. The best offense in the world is useless without a good defense. Well, that makes sense. It says, take a position as shown in the illustration. That's like this, I guess.

[B]

Yeah.

[C]

In that position, you are invulnerable. See, Jug? Already I'm invulnerable.

[B]

Is that good?

[C]

Of course it's good. Boy, oh, boy. Wait till I meet that Butch again.

[F]

Archie. Archie, whatcha doin'?

[C]

Hi, Betty. I'm busy. Now, it says here.

[F]

Mind if I sit down?

[C]

No, go ahead. Now, it says here, Juggle it, Jug.

[B]

Okay.

[C]

The boxer is now able to parry a blow from any direction whatsoever. Gee whiz, let's try it.

[B]

Jug, I'm tired.

[C]

Aw, come on, Jug. Just stand here for a minute, can't you?

[G]

No.

[C]

Gosh, you're a lot of help, you are.

[F]

Can I help, Archie?

[C]

Oh, no. You can. Yeah, I guess you could at that.

[F]

Okay, what do I do?

[C]

Well, you stand here and put your hands up like mine are. That's right. Now try and hit me.

[F]

Oh, but I don't want to fight.

[C]

Oh, I'm not going to fight with you, Betty. I just want you to try and hit me.

[F]

But I might hurt you.

[C]

Betty, don't be silly. You won't even come near me. I'm invulnerable. Now, go ahead. Swing hard.

[F]

Well, okay. Archie, speak to me.

[B]

Gee whiz.

[C]

Oh, I'm all right, I guess. But, Betty, would you do me a favor?

[F]

Yes, Archie?

[C]

Take this book and throw it in the ash can.

[E]

Miss Simmons, take your letter. Hobar Manufacturing Company, gentlemen. Henry, yours at the. Oh, good grief. It's all right. I'll get it. Oh, Fred. Oh, hello, dear.

[F]

Fred, you'd better be home early tonight.

[E]

Why, what's up?

[F]

Mrs. Lodge is coming over.

[E]

Mrs. Lodge? That old battle. Oh, you mean about our joining the country club?

[F]

Yes, dear.

[E]

Gosh, are we accepted?

[F]

Well, not yet, dear. This is an interview tonight.

[E]

Oh, interview?

[C]

Yes.

[F]

You know how Fussy they are. Mrs. Ludge has to get all the facts.

[E]

Facts? But that old witch knows more about us than I do.

[F]

Yes, but Mrs. Lodge says we still must have a formal interview.

[E]

All right, Mary. If she wants to be fancy about this, we'll be fancier. We'll put on the ritz for her till she thinks she's interviewing Mrs. Astor's pet horse.

[C]

Jug. The time has come.

[B]

For what?

[C]

For me to find that Butch and show him a thing or two. I know everything that book says.

[B]

Yeah, but look what Betty did to you.

[C]

Well, that's because I'd read only the first chapter. Now I'm a finished fighter.

[B]

Finished is right.

[C]

Never mind. Come on.

[B]

Okay, it's your funeral.

[C]

Yes, sir. I'll show him. I'll faint with my left, then I'll faint with my right, then he'll cross.

[B]

With his left and you'll faint all over.

[D]

Oh, yeah.

[C]

Well, listen, I can.

[F]

Archie. Archie. And Ruth.

[C]

Oh, golly. Veronica. Hello, Veronica.

[F]

Hello, Archie. Where y' all all going?

[H]

Home.

[F]

Well.

[C]

Oh, are you finished? I thought there was one more all.

[F]

Silly boy. Whatcha doing, Archie?

[C]

I'm looking for Butch McGonagall.

[F]

For Butch? Why?

[C]

To settle a score, Veronica, the way real he men do.

[F]

My goodness. You mean a fight?

[C]

That's right, a fight to the end.

[F]

But, Archie, dear, you're so handsome.

[C]

So what?

[F]

So good looking.

[C]

So what?

[F]

Your face is so young and gay.

[C]

So what?

[F]

And Butcher's gonna make such a mess of it.

[C]

So. Veronica, don't talk that way.

[F]

Well, he will. Butcher's awful tough.

[C]

Yes, but I'm tougher. I come from fighting stock.

[F]

Really?

[C]

Sure. My grandfather used to fight with my grandmother all the time.

[F]

Why, Archie, I had no idea you're so brave.

[C]

Brave isn't the word for it, Veronica. I'm obnoxious.

[B]

Also delirious.

[C]

Anyway, I'm a great fighter.

[F]

Well, in that case, Archie, you should fight the Masked Marlin.

[C]

The. The.

[B]

The what?

[F]

The Masked Marvel. He's appearing in Riverdale tonight and offering $100 to anybody who can knock him out in three rounds.

[C]

Gee whiz, I hadn't heard about it.

[F]

Well, of course. Come on, Archie. I'll drive you down to the gym and you can sign up right away.

[C]

Okay? I. Huh? Oh, no, Veronica, I'd love to, really. I'd like to very much, but. Well, I. I can't sign up to fight the Masked Marvel.

[F]

Why not?

[C]

I don't have a pencil.

[F]

Archie, the trouble with you is you're so modest, so retiring, so. So unassuming. And since I haven't anything else to do, Archie, dear, I'll stop by the gym and enter your name. But I better hurry. Bye now.

[C]

Bye, Veronica. Chuck, did you hear that? She said that I'm sign up. Meet Veronica. Come back, Veronica. Oh, jughead, won't I ever learn to keep My big mouth shut. Oh, why did I ever get mixed up with fighting the Masked Marvel? Oh, Joe, give me another chocolate soda.

[B]

Me too, Joe.

[C]

Jughead, what'll I do?

[B]

Why don't you tell them you don't want to fight?

[C]

I can't do that, Jug. Not after I told Veronica what a great fighter I am and she entered my name to fight the Masked Marble. Well, if I try to get out of it now, Veronica will never talk to me again.

[B]

Yeah.

[C]

And if I go through with the fight, nobody will ever talk to me again. Yeah. And I'm too young to die.

[B]

Yeah.

[C]

I got everything to live for.

[B]

Yeah.

[C]

I haven't done a thing to deserve this fate.

[B]

Yeah.

[C]

Chuck, what'll I do?

[B]

Bet a lot of money on the Mass, Marvel. Why, you might as well die rich.

[C]

Jughead, you're no help at all. In fact, you're just a.

[G]

Pardon me, is here they are serving chocolate sodas?

[C]

Yeah, right here, Jug. I want some.

[G]

I love chocolate sodas.

[C]

Well, that's fine, Jug. I got a table.

[G]

You're living in this city?

[C]

Yes, I do, Jug.

[G]

Now, I'm a stranger here.

[C]

Well, that's fine. Now, Jug, when I all morning I.

[G]

Look for a place that is sell chocolate sodas.

[C]

Look, miss, I don't know who you are, but I am.

[G]

Permit me to make introduction of myself. They are called me the Masked Marvel.

[C]

Well, that's fine. My friend and I are very busy and we just. Why, the Masked Marvel. But did you say your name was the Masked Marvel?

[G]

That's right. Only without the mask. This is my real face.

[C]

How can you tell? Well, gee whiz, Chuck, did you hear that? This is the Masked Marvel.

[G]

Gee whiz, I hope I'm not intruding.

[C]

Intruding? Oh, no, no, not at all, Mr. Marvel. Not at all. In fact, fate sent you to me. Yes, sir. Sit right down, Marvel. Sit right down. Andrews is my name. Archie Andrews.

[G]

How do you do? We're shake hands. Yes.

[C]

Oh, yes, by all means.

[G]

I'm sorry I not know my own strength.

[C]

That's all right. You say you like chocolate sodas?

[G]

That's right. I love chocolate sodas.

[B]

Archie, we better get out of here.

[C]

Not on your life, Chuck. This is my big chance. Well, they have fine sodas here, Marvel. Best in town. Don't they, Jug? I said, don't they, Jug?

[B]

Ouch. Yes, they are fine sodas, see?

[C]

Marvel, sit down. Oh, Joe, two chocolate sodas. Make it a double chocolate for my friend.

[G]

What is double chocolate?

[C]

Oh, that means an extra shot of chocolate syrup. Mmm.

[G]

I love chocolate syrup.

[C]

Joe, make it a triple chocolate soda.

[G]

What is triple?

[C]

That means three shots of chocolate.

[G]

I love chocolate syrup.

[C]

Joe, make it a glass of chocolate syrup. Straight.

[G]

What is straight?

[C]

Well, that means without any seltzer. You don't want them putting any water in that delicious chocolate syrup.

[G]

I love chocolate syrup.

[C]

Quiet, Jug. Here we are, Marvel. A soda for me and a glass of lovely chocolate syrup for you. Drink out, Marvel. Did you finish that glass of syrup already?

[G]

I love chocolate syrup.

[C]

Oh, brother. How do you feel?

[G]

Hungry.

[C]

What? Well, Marvel, I'll order you a special American dish.

[G]

I love special American dishes.

[C]

Yes, you love this. Joe, give my friend one large buttered pickle. Yes, you heard me.

[G]

What is buttered pickle?

[C]

Oh, you'll see, Marvel. You'll love it. It's a favorite food in this country. Lots of people eat it.

[B]

Yeah, and they're all in straitjackets.

[C]

Jug, quiet. There you are, Marvel. Now, doesn't that look good?

[G]

Da, da.

[C]

Help yourself.

[G]

Mmm, good, good.

[C]

Oh, yes, it is. Put a little salt and pepper on it. It's better that way.

[G]

Mm, better, better.

[C]

Well, Marvel, how do you feel now?

[B]

I, I, I, I, I, I, I.

[C]

Well, it finally worked, Jug.

[B]

Archie, where's your handlebar stash?

[C]

Oh, it was a dirty trick, Jug, but it's a case of survival of the fittest, and I don't think the Masked Marvel is very.

[E]

Well.

[H]

What do you want?

[C]

I wanted to get some information about the fight tonight.

[H]

Why?

[C]

Well, I'm Archie Andrews. I understand my name is entered to fight the Marvel.

[H]

Archie Andrews? Why, yeah. He What?

[C]

You're Archie Andrews? That's right. What's so funny?

[H]

And you expect to stay three rounds with the marble?

[C]

That's right. Well, all right.

[H]

The fans like to see a little bloodshed, and I guess you've got some.

[C]

Some what?

[H]

Blood.

[C]

Oh, fine.

[H]

Pardon me.

[B]

Hello.

[E]

Who?

[H]

Marvel. What?

[B]

Seek.

[E]

But Marvel.

[C]

You gotta fight to.

[B]

What?

[E]

But Marvel, listen.

[B]

Hello?

[H]

Hello? Oh, for gosh sake. That stupid ape. You know what he's done?

[C]

What?

[H]

Gone and got sick, that's what.

[C]

Oh, is that so?

[H]

And the ticket's all sold out. And the fight was going to be broadcast.

[C]

Well, gee, that's too bad.

[H]

I'll have to call the whole thing off. Oh, what wouldn't I give for another fighter?

[B]

Well, Archie, we might as well.

[C]

Wait a minute. I got an idea. Jug. Jug, come back here.

[B]

Archie, you've had enough ideas for one.

[C]

Day, but this one is colossal. Mister, Just what would you give for another fighter?

[H]

What would I give? Anything. Name it and it's yours. My life, my fortune. 20 bucks.

[C]

It's a deal. I got just the guy for you. He can wear the same outfit the mask Marvel wears and nobody will ever know the difference.

[H]

Yeah, but can he fight?

[C]

Can he fight? He's a wildcat, isn't he, Jug?

[B]

Yeah.

[C]

He's a killer, isn't he, Jug? Yeah. He's a madman in the ring, isn't he, Jug?

[E]

Yeah.

[H]

Great. What's his name?

[C]

Jughead Jones, isn't it, Jug?

[B]

Yeah. What? But ought you.

[I]

Okay, it's a deal.

[H]

Here's the 20s, soldier.

[C]

Your fighter will be here at 8 o'. Clock. So long.

[B]

Archie. I am positively not sure.

[C]

Judd, don't be silly. There's nothing to be afraid of. You'll be in the ring with me.

[B]

Gee, that's right.

[C]

I get a chance to impress Veronica and you get 20 bucks.

[B]

Well, okay.

[C]

Atta boy.

[B]

But let me see the money.

[C]

Oh, here you are, archie.

[B]

That's only 10.

[C]

Well, naturally, as your manager, I get half, don't I, Archie?

[B]

Somehow the odds are always against me.

[E]

Now, Mary, all we have to do is follow my plan and our worries will be over.

[F]

Plan?

[E]

Exactly. I want to get into that country club once and for all if it's the last thing I do.

[H]

Why?

[E]

Do you realize what it would mean to my business, to our social standing, to everything?

[F]

Oh, yes, dear, I do.

[E]

Good. Now then, here's what we do. You get out your evening gown and my tuxedo.

[F]

Well, what on earth for?

[E]

To impress Mrs. Lodge. And we'll fix the place up. Fancy candles on the dining room table, good books lying all around the room casually. Everything soft and refined.

[C]

Oh, I see.

[E]

Mrs. Lodge will think she's on Park Avenue. Of course, there is just one hitch.

[C]

Yes?

[E]

Uh, where is Archie?

[F]

Oh, he just phoned to say he won't be home for dinner.

[E]

Why, Mary, that's fine. In fact, that makes everything just perfect.

[I]

Good evening, folks. This is Clem McCarthy about to bring you the big fight. The Mass Marvel against the local contender. Uh, what's that name, Joe? Oh, yes, Archie Ambrose, the Riverdale Killer. The referee is in the ring and yes, here comes Killer Andrews.

[F]

Now.

[I]

Andrews is climbing through the ropes. He bows to the crowd. He's waving to somebody. Oh, yes, to the girlfriend sitting at the ringside. Ah, there's one thing you have to say for this amblers. For a fellow who's going up against the masked marble, he's showing a lot of self confidence. Yes, sir, plenty of confidence.

[H]

Well, Jones, all set?

[B]

Yes, sir.

[H]

Okay, now, put on this mask and hood that Marvel wears. And whatever you do, don't take it off.

[B]

Yes, sir. I was just.

[C]

Whoa.

[G]

What are you doing?

[H]

Marvel, what are you doing here? I thought you were sick.

[G]

I was, but I'm better now.

[H]

Oh, that's wonderful. Terrific, in fact. How did you recover so quickly?

[G]

I found out what was wrong with me.

[H]

And what was wrong?

[G]

I was only hungry.

[C]

Gee whiz.

[H]

Well, I'm glad you got here. You get into your mask quick. They're waiting. Well, Jones, what are you looking so scared about? You don't have to fight now.

[B]

I know, but I'm thinking about a guy who does.

[F]

Archie.

[C]

You.

[F]

Who? Archie. Archie.

[C]

Hello, Veronica.

[F]

Archie, dear, I just want to wish you luck before the fight.

[C]

Oh, gee, that's sweet of you, Veronica.

[F]

And I want to tell you I'm terribly, terribly proud of you.

[C]

Gee, thanks.

[F]

Oh, look, here comes the Masked Marvel now. Just look at those muscles and those shoulders and those legs.

[C]

I'm still looking at those muscles.

[F]

He's terribly husky.

[C]

Yeah, he does seem to have gained weight.

[F]

Who?

[C]

I mean, the Marvel. The referee's calling me, Veronica. I gotta get out there.

[F]

Okay, Archie.

[B]

Good luck.

[I]

Andrews and the Marvel are in the center of the ring. They shake hands. The referee is giving them final instructions. Now, as I look at the two men, this fight sizes up as a contest of age, weight and experience against youth, ambition and ignorance. Well, the fight is on. They look at each other, sparrow openings, just feeling each other out. The Marvel faints with a left and throws a savage wipe to Amber's chin. And Andrew slaggers back on his heels. The crowd goes wild.

[C]

Jug, for gosh sake, take it easy. You want to hurt me or something?

[F]

Isn't this exciting, Verona? Oh, yes, it is, baby.

[B]

Hi, Betty. Hi, Verona.

[F]

Oh, hello, Jug.

[B]

Can I sit here with you?

[F]

Of course, Jug. But shouldn't you be in Archie's corner?

[B]

Betty, I don't think Archie would be glad to see me.

[F]

Now.

[C]

Jughead, for gosh sake, take it easy.

[H]

Oh.

[C]

Oh, the. Don't you think that hurts? Oh, Jack, do you have to hit so hard? Oh, don't answer that question.

[I]

Boxing fans. So far, the Andrews boy is being cautious, just feeling out the Masked Marble. The Marble throws a left at Andrew's nose, a right to Andrew's stomach. Andrew's is cautious. The Marble crosses with a right to Andrew's head, a left to Andrew's eye. Amber is cautious. The marble jabs with his left, then throws a right. Andrews is cautious. The Marvel sends a stiff right to Andrews chin. Andrews is cautious. Another stiff.

[C]

Right.

[I]

Andrews is wobbly. He's going down. No, he's staying up. No, he's going down. He's weaving like a pendulum. The Masked Marvel is moving in for the kill. Andrews is backing away and fires the bell ending round.

[F]

My goodness. I don't think Archie did so well. He certainly didn't. Look at him, Jug. Go see if you can help him.

[B]

I don't know, Veronica.

[C]

Right.

[F]

Go ahead, Jug. He's all in.

[B]

Well, okay. Hey, Archie. Archie, how you doing?

[C]

Hi, Jug. Doing okay, I guess. I can't see him. I don't understand it. I didn't know Jugh could hit so hard. Jughead, what are you doing here? I mean, who is that over there? Oh, John, tell me it isn't so. Not. Oh, you mean. You mean I'm fighting the real Masked Marvel?

[B]

You're sure not fighting me.

[C]

Oh, but I can't, Jug. I mean, the Marvel. He'll better get out there, Archer. Yeah, but Jug. Yeah? Tell my folks I died bravely, will you?

[E]

Oh, by the virs is lodging. Terribly sorry my son isn't here, but he sends his regrets. He had to. That is, he was going to marry. Darling.

[F]

Yes, darling.

[E]

Just where did the boy say he was going?

[F]

To a lecture, I believe.

[E]

Ah, yes, a lecture. A very intellectual boyarty. But then why shouldn't he be?

[F]

Yes.

[B]

Why, yes.

[E]

How am I doing?

[F]

Fine, darling.

[E]

Oh, darling, why don't you turn on some music? I believe the opera is on, Father. Conversation is always so charming with music. Don't you agree, Mrs. Lodge?

[F]

Oh, yes, Mrs. Large. We always listen to the opera.

[E]

Now, about your charming Country Club, Mrs. Lodge. I was wondering if. Mary, you've got some prize fights. See if you can get some music. I do detest prize by Mrs. Lodge, don't you? There's something crude and cheap about Pr. Andrews. Did he say Andrews? Oh, no, Mary. It must be some other Andrews.

[I]

One thing you can't deny, though, Mary is mighty popular.

[E]

Mary, for God's sakes, turn that confounded thing off. I mean, darling, shut the radio, will you, please, just. Mrs. Lodge.

[I]

Where are you going?

[E]

Mrs. Lodge, I'm sure I can explain it.

[F]

Well, I've never in all my life been so embarrassed.

[C]

Fred.

[F]

Fred, where are you going?

[E]

Mary, if that boy of mine wants to fight, I'll give him something to fight about.

[I]

They're in a clinch now in Andrews corner. Andrews is hanging on for dear life. He won't let go.

[F]

Roger, let me throw in the town.

[C]

Not yet, Judge. I got an Idea.

[B]

For God's sake, I. No more ideas.

[C]

This one will work.

[G]

Doug Andrews, let me go and fight.

[C]

What's the rush? Marvel going to get another chocolate soda.

[G]

Oh, please don't talk about chocolate sodas.

[C]

A nice syrupy chocolate soda. Just think, Marvel.

[G]

Andrew, shut up.

[C]

What's wrong with a lovely, gooey glass of chocolate syrup?

[G]

Oh, you are giving me a bellyache.

[D]

Stop it.

[C]

With chocolate ice cream.

[B]

Margie, let me throw in the towel.

[C]

Nothing going, Jug. Not until I try the old one two like it said in that book.

[I]

Folks, something is going on up there. Something very strange in that ring. Something mighty strange. They've broken out of that clinch. Now they're in an argument. They're shouting at each other. This is really a grudge fight. Uh, the Marvel dropped his guard. He's holding his stomach. He seems to have. Wait a minute. Andrew sees his chance. He's moving in. A left to Marvel's chin, a right to the heart, a left, another right, and Marvel goes down.

[C]

Marvel is out.

[I]

Oh, the referee is counting. But wait a minute. Andrews has collapsed, too. The referee doesn't know who to count out. Ladies and gentlemen, this is prize fight history.

[F]

Bucket of water on him, Jug.

[B]

Okay, stand back.

[C]

What happened? Where is he?

[F]

Ram Sweet. You're in your dressing room, Archie.

[B]

How do you feel?

[C]

I don't. Is the fight over? Where is he?

[B]

It sure is.

[E]

Oh, there you are, young man.

[B]

But the next round is just beginning. Hello, Mr. Andrews.

[E]

Hello, Jughead. Veronica, I would like to see Archie alone, if you don't mind.

[F]

We were just leaving, Mr. Andrews. Bye, Archie.

[B]

Good luck, Archie.

[C]

Hello, dad. What are you doing here?

[E]

Young man, at the moment I am much more interested in what you are doing here.

[C]

Well, dad, you see what happened to.

[E]

You, Young man, you've been through some pretty fantastic and asinine escapades.

[C]

Yes, but, dad.

[E]

But none of them has ever been more embarrassing to your mother and myself than this.

[C]

Yes, but, dad, you don't understand.

[E]

I have in all my life heard of such ridiculous and stupid behavior.

[C]

Yes, but dad, if you just.

[E]

I've talked to you and warned you and tried to advise you, but all to no avail. So this time, Archie, this time I intend to take steps.

[H]

Feel okay?

[C]

Yes, I. I guess.

[E]

Good.

[H]

Well, I just wanted to tell you that in all my years in the fight game, I've never seen anything like that waltz tonight.

[C]

Yes, I know. I.

[H]

Do me a favor, will you?

[C]

Yes.

[H]

Don't ever show your face around here again. Here's your money. Goodbye.

[E]

Now, you see, Archie, just what I was telling you when that man came in here and. Archie, did he say money?

[B]

Uh huh.

[E]

What money?

[C]

The money for knocking out that guy. The Masked Marvel, dad. See? $100.

[E]

$100?

[C]

Yeah, that's right, dad. But what was that you were about to say?

[G]

Me?

[E]

Oh, well, Archie, I was about to. I was about to say that. I mean, hundred dollars just for one evening's work, eh? Well, I was about to say, son, that there is nothing more important than the manly art of self def.

[D]

And so we conclude another visit to Riverdale with Archie Andrews and All the Gang. Written by Carl Jampel and based on the copyrighted feature appearing in Archie Comics Magazine. Archie is played by Bob Hastings, Jughead by Harlan Stone. The part of Clem McCarthy was played by Clem McCarthy. Others in the cast include Alice Yurman, Ian Martin, Gloria Mann and rosemary rice. Felix McGuire at the organ. And now back to Archie.

[F]

Archie, did you ever settle your school with Butch?

[C]

Well, Veronica, yes and no.

[F]

Yes and no.

[C]

Yeah. After the fight with the Masked Marvel, I decided to teach Butcher lessons.

[F]

Well, how'd you make out?

[C]

Well, not so good. You know that book I read?

[F]

Yes.

[C]

Butcher's uncle wrote it.

[D]

Listen next week for more of the Merry Adventures of Archie Andrews. And if you'd like to see our show, just write to Archie Andrews, NBC Radio City 20 New York City. That's Archie Andrews, NBC Radio City 20 New York City. Or if you live nearby and are in the neighborhood, some Saturday morning, you may obtain tickets right at the studio. Just ask to see Archie Andrews. And now, this is Bob Sherry wishing you a very pleasant weekend. So long. This is NBC, the national broadcasting company.