Archie Andrews 48-10-30 Halloween Party

Summary

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Podcast Summary:

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode: Archie Andrews 48-10-30 Halloween Party
Date: October 2, 2025
Host: Harold’s Old Time Radio

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Overview

This episode presents a vintage performance of "Archie Andrews: Halloween Party" from 1948. Set in Riverdale, it follows Archie and his friends as they relocate their anticipated Halloween bash to the Andrews’ home, causing much comic chaos and exasperation for Archie's parents. The episode is a charming blend of teenage misadventures, generational misunderstandings, and slapstick radio humor, offering listeners a delightful snapshot of Golden Age radio storytelling.

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Key Discussion Points & Episode Structure

1. The Party Moves to the Andrews' Home

• Archie and Jughead are desperate to hold a Halloween party, especially after plans at Veronica’s house fall through.
• Archie pleads with his mother, Mary Andrews, to host the party, promising that all food will be brought over and the house will be cleaned up afterwards.
  • Quote:
    “Please, Mom?” — Archie Andrews (02:00)
• Mary relents, eager to make Archie happy.

2. The Chaos Begins (00:50–04:50)

• The Andrews’ house quickly fills with Archie’s friends, causing confusion as everyone arrives at once, including several characters unfamiliar to Mr. Andrews:
  • Quote:
    “I come home exhausted, and all of a sudden my house has turned into Grand Central Station.” — Fred Andrews (04:54)
• Mr. Andrews is overwhelmed and unconsulted, already irritated by the sudden invasion.

3. Classic Teen Humor and Romantic Antics (07:14–15:14)

• Jughead provides comic relief, confusing “corsage” and “massage”, gifting Agatha a sprig of mistletoe as a “corsage”.
  • Quote:
    “Jughead, you gave Agatha a corsage of mistletoe?” — Fred Andrews (07:48)
  • “Sure. I’m no fool.” — Jughead Jones (07:51)
• Romantic rivalries bubble: Archie competes with Reggie for Veronica’s attention.
  • Quote:
    “Reggie, are you seriously in love with yourself, or is it just a passing fancy?” — Archie Andrews to Reggie (08:47)
• Archie repeatedly tries (and fails) to get a moment alone with Veronica.

4. Parents Try to Cope (10:08–12:11)

• Fred and Mary debate their role at the party; Fred wants to “pimp up the party” but quickly realizes the kids want their space.
  • Quote:
    “As a matter of fact, those kids are probably having a terribly dull time right now. I’ll go out there and show them how to pimp up the party.”— Fred Andrews (10:47)

5. Failed Romantic Escapades (13:02–15:58)

• Archie and Veronica finally escape the chaos to the porch, but their quiet moment gets repeatedly interrupted by Jughead, Agatha, and Betty.
  • Archie nervously tries to ask something romantic, but the moment is always spoiled.
  • Quote:
    “Oh, for goodness’ sakes, Jughead, you’re as romantic as a dish of popcorn.” — Veronica (15:15)

6. Parents Seek Refuge (16:22–20:19)

• After being ignored by the kids, Fred and Mary retreat from kitchen to basement, only to be interrupted as the jitterbug dancing above rocks the whole house.
  • Quote:
    “What kind of dancing is that that makes that much noise?” — Fred Andrews (19:41)
  • “You know how the youngsters jitterbugs jump up and down and throw each other around.” — Mary Andrews (19:44)

7. The Breaking Point and Resolution (21:20–23:48)

• The roof literally starts falling: a piece of the ceiling comes down from the wild dancing.
• Fred halts the festivities and scolds the group for their rowdiness, damage, and disregard for his household:
  • Quote:
    “Now, listen to me, all of you. This nonsense has gone far enough. Too far, in fact.” — Fred Andrews (21:59)
• Archie and his friends apologize and offer to chip in to pay for the damages, pooling $3 and some change—a moving show of responsibility and friendship.
  • Quote:
    “If that’s the kind of friend you have, I’d be a pretty mean old sour puss to take that money or to stop the party. Happy Halloween, kids!” — Fred Andrews (23:41)

8. Epilogue: The Night Ends Well (24:16–24:40)

• The party is over, the house survived, and even Mr. Andrews enjoyed himself, learning some “jitterbug” steps from Agatha.
  • Quote:
    “Where did you learn to jitterbug like that?” — Mary Andrews (24:26)
    “Oh, Agatha taught me. And you know something? Agatha’s cute.” — Fred Andrews (24:28)

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Notable Quotes and Moments

| Time | Speaker | Quote/Action | |---------|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:00 | Archie | "Please, Mom?" | | 04:54 | Fred Andrews | "I come home exhausted, and all of a sudden my house has turned into Grand Central Station." | | 07:48 | Fred Andrews | "Jughead, you gave Agatha a corsage of mistletoe?" | | 08:47 | Archie | "Reggie, are you seriously in love with yourself, or is it just a passing fancy?"| | 10:47 | Fred Andrews | "I’ll go out there and show them how to pimp up the party." | | 15:15 | Veronica | "You’re as romantic as a dish of popcorn." | | 19:41 | Fred Andrews | "What kind of dancing is that that makes that much noise?" | | 21:59 | Fred Andrews | "Now, listen to me, all of you. This nonsense has gone far enough. Too far, in fact."| | 23:41 | Fred Andrews | "If that’s the kind of friend you have...Happy Halloween, kids!" | | 24:28 | Fred Andrews | "Agatha taught me. And you know something? Agatha’s cute." |

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Key Timestamps for Segments

• 00:50 — Scene set at the Andrews’ home, with Mary Andrews sewing.
• 02:00 — Archie pleads with his mother for the party.
• 04:50 — Chaos as the house fills up with kids.
• 07:14 — Jughead’s mistletoe mishap.
• 10:08 — Parents debate joining or escaping the party.
• 13:02 — Archie tries to get romantic with Veronica on the porch.
• 16:22 — Parents discuss generational differences and retreat.
• 19:41 — House shaking with jitterbug dancing.
• 21:59 — Mr. Andrews halts the party for a stern talk.
• 23:41 — Reconciliation as the kids offer reparations.
• 24:16 — Aftermath and happy ending.

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Final Notes

The episode is a fast-talking, good-natured comedy filled with the innocent mishaps and misunderstandings between energetic teens and their well-meaning but harried parents. The warmth of family and friendship shines through the slapstick, making this classic Old Time Radio show a cozy, timeless listen.

Transcript

[Archie Andrews]

Hi.

[Mary Andrews]

What do you want?

[Archie Andrews]

Come on out right away.

[Jughead Jones]

Doug Head is commander of life or death.

[Archie Andrews]

Are we right?

[Mary Andrews]

Doy. Rewind.

[Archie Andrews]

Yes.

[Fred Andrews]

There he is again. The unfamiliar readers of Archie Comics Magazine knows love so well. Brought to you by Swift and Company, makers of Swift Swift Field sausage.

[Archie Andrews]

Archie Andrews and all his gang.

[Narrator]

Now for our weekly visit to Riverdale. It's early evening as we look in on the Andrews home and we find Mrs. Andrews sitting in the living room, sewing.

[Mary Andrews]

When day is done and shadows fall. I see.

[Archie Andrews]

Mama. Here I am, dear. Oh, hiya, Mom. Hello, dear.

[Jughead Jones]

There's something I want to ask you, Mom. It's very important. Very, very important. So please say yes.

[Mary Andrews]

Archie.

[Jughead Jones]

Huh?

[Mary Andrews]

Archie Andrews, how many times have I asked you not to slam the door when you come into the house? And not to shout at the top of your lungs?

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, gee, I'm sorry, Mom, but I.

[Mary Andrews]

Gotta ask you something. All right, now, just what is it that's so important?

[Jughead Jones]

Well, I just want to ask you. She was my West Dad.

[Mary Andrews]

Well, he isn't home yet, dear. He's going to say he was detained at the office, but he'll be home any minute.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh. Well, what I was going to ask.

[Mary Andrews]

Mom is can we have a party here tonight?

[Jughead Jones]

Of course you can.

[Archie Andrews]

What?

[Jughead Jones]

A party?

[Mary Andrews]

A Halloween party tonight? Uh huh.

[Jughead Jones]

We were all set to have one at Veronica's house, but when Mr. Lodge heard about it tonight, he said, nothing doing. And if I can have the party here, it would really make a good impression on Veronica.

[Mary Andrews]

But Archie, I don't know what to say on such short.

[Jughead Jones]

Well, no, you don't have to prepare anything, Mom. The girls have all the candy and the cake and stuff at Veronica's now. And if you say yes, they'll bring everything right over here and we'll clean up afterwards and be very careful.

[Archie Andrews]

Please, Mom?

[Mary Andrews]

Well, if you put it that way, Archie, I don't see how I could say no.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, gee, thanks, Mom.

[Mary Andrews]

I knew you'd say yes.

[Jughead Jones]

Thanks for making unsank. Wow, you're such a he.

[Fred Andrews]

All right.

[Mary Andrews]

You're quite welcome, dear. But you're having something tonight. I better go change my dress. I'm sure you want your mother looking forgettable.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, sure, Mom. And as soon as I call the kids and tell them everything's okay, I'll get dressed, too. Boy, oh boy, we can have the Halloween party here.

[Archie Andrews]

Hot dog. Mary at home.

[Fred Andrews]

Barry? That's funny. I wonder where she is. Oh, I must be around the house someplace. Oh, boy, it sure feels good to be home. What a Day. What a day. I don't know when this armchair looked so comfortable or felt so comfortable. Oh, it's good to be home. Yes, sir. Just take my tie off, open my collar.

[Mary Andrews]

Oh.

[Fred Andrews]

There. Now get these shoes off.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh.

[Fred Andrews]

Now to sit back and relax. Yes, sir. It certainly feels good to be.

[Jughead Jones]

Jughead. What, you expect Elsa Maxwell?

[Fred Andrews]

No, Jughead, I did not expect Elsa Maxwell. And since when do you come barging in here without ringing the bell?

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, I could just call me to.

[Archie Andrews]

We got a lot of things to do.

[Fred Andrews]

Got a lot of things? What kind of things?

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, no, I'm trying to explain that.

[Mary Andrews]

Ms. Andrews.

[Archie Andrews]

Hey, I say, I'm here.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, what the dickens is all this about anyway?

[Archie Andrews]

I. Hello, Mr. Andrews.

[Jughead Jones]

Betty, what are you doing here?

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, I just dropped in to see.

[Jughead Jones]

How am I doing?

[Fred Andrews]

Betty, dear, if you don't mind, I live here.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, well, I better take these packages.

[Mary Andrews]

Out into the kitchen.

[Jughead Jones]

Give a. Betty, wait. What are those packages anyway?

[Archie Andrews]

Now, Mr. Andrews.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, great. First Jughead comes marching in here without ringing the bell. Then Betty.

[Archie Andrews]

She's over here already. Oh, you're Mr. Andrews.

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, I'm Mr. Andrews, but who are you?

[Jughead Jones]

I'm Agatha.

[Archie Andrews]

Gosh. And this is Sunella Jenkins and Sif Henderson and Boosie Mitch.

[Fred Andrews]

Glad to know you girls.

[Archie Andrews]

Hi, girl. Isn't he cute? Look, Agatha, he'd be positively adorable if he only had hair. What do you mean, if only I had hair?

[Jughead Jones]

Yeah, but wait a minute. What the devil's going on around here?

[Fred Andrews]

I. Oh, great. Now how do you like that? I spend a hard day at the office, I come home exhausted, and all of a sudden my house has turned into Grand Central Station.

[Jughead Jones]

Come on. I never get things crazy. Gee. Whiskey.

[Archie Andrews]

Dad, what are you doing here?

[Jughead Jones]

Why does everybody keep asking me that? Golly, Dad, I only meant. I didn't know you were home.

[Fred Andrews]

Archie, look, I am home and I'm beginning to wish I wasn't. Now, without asking too much, would you mind telling me what's going on around here?

[Jughead Jones]

Well, sure, dad. We're having a Halloween party.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, all right. For a minute I could get a Halloween party.

[Archie Andrews]

Uh huh.

[Jughead Jones]

We're gonna dance and play a kitch. All right, Jughead. How many girls do you think you could kiss in one night?

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, great.

[Narrator]

Oh, brother.

[Fred Andrews]

That's all.

[Mary Andrews]

Archie, look, what you doing here?

[Jughead Jones]

That's all.

[Fred Andrews]

Look, Mary, so happens I live here. I pay the bills around here.

[Jughead Jones]

I own the house here.

[Fred Andrews]

That's what I'm doing here.

[Mary Andrews]

Fred, don't be silly.

[Archie Andrews]

I mean, what are you doing Standing.

[Mary Andrews]

Here in your stocking fees. Don't you know the children are having a Halloween party?

[Fred Andrews]

Mary, I have news for you. The children are not having a Halloween party.

[Archie Andrews]

Huh? Gee whiz, Fred, what do you mean?

[Fred Andrews]

Just what I said. I am tired. I have a slight headache. Nobody consulted me about this. And what's more, they could just go have their own party at somebody else's house, you know.

[Jughead Jones]

What about it, Mary?

[Fred Andrews]

I haven't the slightest intention of spending.

[Jughead Jones]

The rest of the night out in.

[Fred Andrews]

The kitchen so a bunch of young jitterbugs can wreck the living room. This is definite and final novel.

[Mary Andrews]

With.

[Archie Andrews]

An old source not to let us have the party there. The angels are awfully nice to let us have the party here. Yes? Oh, hello, Mr. Andrews. Did we interrupt something?

[Fred Andrews]

Not a thing, Betty. Not a thing.

[Jughead Jones]

I.

[Fred Andrews]

As.

[Jughead Jones]

I was just telling Archie I hoped his Halloween party would be a big success.

[Archie Andrews]

Huh?

[Jughead Jones]

Well, Mary, don't just stand there. Let's go out in the kitchen. Come on. Well, Jug, I guess everything's just about all set. And the rest of the kids should be here any minute. Yeah, and I want you to help me.

[Archie Andrews]

Yeah.

[Mary Andrews]

Help you? Help you what?

[Jughead Jones]

Help me be host. Help me see that everyone has a nice time. Who's gonna see that I have a nice time, Judge? You'll have a nice time being assistant host. I want to talk to Agatha.

[Mary Andrews]

She's supposed to be my date, after all. I even gave her a massage.

[Jughead Jones]

Yes, I did massage, Jughead. You mean a corsage? A what? A corsage.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, she doesn't wear one of those. She's too thin.

[Fred Andrews]

Jughead, not a corset.

[Jughead Jones]

A corsage.

[Fred Andrews]

Flowers.

[Jughead Jones]

You gave Agatha some flowers? Yeah. And that mistletoe isn't cheap either. Yes, mistletoe. Jug, had you gave Agatha a corsage of mistletoe? Sure. I'm no fool. Oh, fine.

[Fred Andrews]

Listen, Jug.

[Jughead Jones]

Agatha, we'll just have to wait till everyone gets here and we.

[Mary Andrews]

Hello, Archie.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, fine.

[Archie Andrews]

Hi, y'. All.

[Mary Andrews]

Archie.

[Jughead Jones]

Ken.

[Archie Andrews]

It's awful nice to see y'. All.

[Mary Andrews]

Archie. See ya. I love my kick. Gee, I see somebody gave you a massage, too.

[Jughead Jones]

He means a corsage. And Judd, I sent that to Veronica, so be quiet. Oh, okay, okay, okay.

[Mary Andrews]

Gee, Veronica, you sure look pretty tonight. Oh, dear.

[Jughead Jones]

Hello, everyone. I'm here. Oh, fine. Reggie Mantle.

[Archie Andrews]

Hi, y'. All. Reggie.

[Jughead Jones]

Well, if I believe what everyone tells me, I'm just wonderful. Oh, great. Reggie, are you seriously in love with yourself, or is it just a passing fancy?

[Mary Andrews]

Now, Archie, remember, you're the host. Oh, Reggie, isn't that a new suit you're wearing?

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, Veronica.

[Jughead Jones]

Do you like it?

[Mary Andrews]

Oh, yes, Reggie, it's lovely.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, you just say that because I'm wearing it.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, fine, Reggie. Look, I'm glad to see you at our party. Come in and make yourself at home.

[Fred Andrews]

All right, Archie, don't mind if I do.

[Jughead Jones]

Fine. And now, Veronica.

[Fred Andrews]

I say, Veronica, you're looking lovelier than ever.

[Mary Andrews]

Do you really think so, Reggie?

[Jughead Jones]

Veronica, of course I do, my dear. In fact, I'd say you're prettier than all the other girls who run after me.

[Mary Andrews]

Oh, Reggie, how sweet.

[Jughead Jones]

Veronica. Let's go sit down in the living room, Veronica, where we can have a nice long talk.

[Archie Andrews]

I'd love to hear. But Veronica, wait.

[Jughead Jones]

I want to talk to you.

[Mary Andrews]

I just. I. Now, how do you like that jug?

[Jughead Jones]

I'm talking to Veronica and that self centered baboon comes in here and steals my girl right from under my nose. Now I should remember. A host is friendly and a host is polite and the host is cheerful. Yes, Chuckhead. And I'm beginning to think a host is also a darn fool.

[Mary Andrews]

So.

[Fred Andrews]

Mary.

[Mary Andrews]

Yes, dear?

[Jughead Jones]

Mary.

[Fred Andrews]

You know, I never realized before how uncomfortable these kitchen chairs are. How late do you think those kids are liable to stay?

[Mary Andrews]

Oh, I have no idea. But Fred, if you're getting restless, let's.

[Archie Andrews]

Go to a movie.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, Mary, I'm too tired to go to a movie. Then go upstairs and go to who can sleep with the noise those kids are making. Besides, maybe we should be out there.

[Mary Andrews]

Out there?

[Fred Andrews]

You know, after all, as Archie's parents, isn't it sort of our duty to make the kids feel at home and see that they have a good time?

[Mary Andrews]

Well, I suppose we should, but then again, youngsters don't like to have old.

[Jughead Jones]

Folks around at their parties.

[Mary Andrews]

It makes them feel awkward and self conscious.

[Fred Andrews]

Mary, don't be silly. Nobody's going to be awkward because I'm there. As a matter of fact, those kids are probably having a terribly dull time right now. I'll go out there and show them how to pimp up the party.

[Jughead Jones]

Come on.

[Mary Andrews]

Well, all right, dear, if you think we should.

[Fred Andrews]

Of course we should. And you'll see, Fred Andrews is always the life of the party. We'll show them how to enjoy a party.

[Mary Andrews]

Yes, dear, but they seem to be.

[Archie Andrews]

Having a nice time right now.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, yes, in a way, but.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, there's Betty.

[Archie Andrews]

Hello there, betty. Oh, hello, Mr. Andrews.

[Jughead Jones]

Hello, mister.

[Archie Andrews]

How is it going?

[Jughead Jones]

But Betty, I wanted.

[Mary Andrews]

Fred, she's Gone?

[Fred Andrews]

Yeah. Yeah, she is, isn't she?

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, there's Veronica.

[Archie Andrews]

Hello, veronica. Oh, hello, Mr. Angus. How are you?

[Jughead Jones]

Hello, Veronica. How's things going? How I, I, I.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, she seems to be pretty busy, too. I. Oh, she hears that. Agatha.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, Hello, Agatha.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, Mr. Andrews give me to you, Red. What does she mean? Cute?

[Fred Andrews]

Mary, I have no idea what she.

[Jughead Jones]

Means by cute, but every time she.

[Fred Andrews]

Sees me, she just goes into hysterics.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, Agatha always giggled.

[Archie Andrews]

I thought we were going to join the party.

[Mary Andrews]

We can't just stand here all evening.

[Fred Andrews]

Yeah, really, you're right. We can't just stand here. But neither can we join the party. Oh, Mary, I'm afraid there's only one place for old fogies like us. Back to the kitchen. Come on.

[Archie Andrews]

Judge, have you seen Veronica?

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, never mind. There she is. Veronica.

[Archie Andrews]

Arnie. Oh, my goodness, this is a wonderful party.

[Jughead Jones]

See? I'm glad you like it.

[Archie Andrews]

But listen, Veronica, I haven't seen you all evening.

[Jughead Jones]

I want to talk to you.

[Archie Andrews]

Why, Archie, of course you can talk to me. What did you want to say?

[Jughead Jones]

Well, it's awful noisy in here, Veronica. Let's go out on the porch.

[Archie Andrews]

All right, Archie. I'll give you the breath of fresh air.

[Mary Andrews]

Yeah, me too.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, just look at that harvest moon. Yes.

[Mary Andrews]

Oh, it's lovely, Archie. Simply lovely. Yeah. Sit down, Veronica, and we can watch.

[Jughead Jones]

The moon for a while.

[Archie Andrews]

All right.

[Mary Andrews]

But it's a little chilly out here, isn't it?

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, don't worry about that, Veronica. I'll put my arm around you.

[Mary Andrews]

There, That'll keep you warm. Oh, Archie, how sweet. It's nothing, nothing at all.

[Jughead Jones]

But, Veronica.

[Mary Andrews]

Yes, Archie?

[Jughead Jones]

Now that we're alone, there's something I.

[Mary Andrews]

Want to ask you.

[Archie Andrews]

Yes, Archie?

[Mary Andrews]

Well, would you mind if that is. May I? What I mean to say is, could I?

[Archie Andrews]

Would you? I'm not here for Agatha.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, fine. Jug and Agatha.

[Mary Andrews]

My goodness.

[Archie Andrews]

We'll find out.

[Fred Andrews]

Quick, Veronica, come on over here so.

[Jughead Jones]

They won't see it. Oh, if that Agatha sees it, she'll stop talking and they'll never go back inside.

[Archie Andrews]

All right, Archie, but I hope they.

[Mary Andrews]

Don'T stay out here.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, they won't quite. Here they come.

[Archie Andrews]

Cheer.

[Mary Andrews]

It's cold out here, Agatha. Oh, it is not, jughead.

[Archie Andrews]

It's refreshing.

[Mary Andrews]

Now, let's sit down for a while. Okay.

[Jughead Jones]

I sure wish I knew why you wanted to sit out here with all.

[Mary Andrews]

That cake and candy back in the house. Juggle?

[Archie Andrews]

Don't you really know?

[Jughead Jones]

No.

[Mary Andrews]

Well, I'll show you. Put your arms around me.

[Archie Andrews]

Go ahead. Like this? Uh huh. Hold me tighter.

[Mary Andrews]

Okay.

[Archie Andrews]

Tighter.

[Mary Andrews]

Okay.

[Archie Andrews]

Tighter. Okay.

[Fred Andrews]

That's okay.

[Mary Andrews]

I'm sorry. Guess I don't know my own strength.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, I guess not.

[Mary Andrews]

Now turn your face to mine. Okay. Now look me in the eye.

[Jughead Jones]

Which one?

[Archie Andrews]

Either one.

[Mary Andrews]

Now hold me close. Okay. Now what do you say? I know.

[Archie Andrews]

What?

[Jughead Jones]

Pushing the bubble down.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, for goodness sakes, Jugad, you're as romantic as a dish of popcorn. And personally, I'll take the pup. Puller. Hang in the water. What did I say?

[Jughead Jones]

Well, they're gone.

[Archie Andrews]

Yes.

[Mary Andrews]

I thought they'd never go in. Me too. Now, Veronica, where were we? Well, you were about to ask me something. Oh, yeah.

[Jughead Jones]

Well, Veronica, as I was about to say, would you mind if I.

[Archie Andrews]

Are you out there?

[Jughead Jones]

No.

[Mary Andrews]

Fine.

[Jughead Jones]

Yes, Betty, I'm out here. Oh. Oh, hello, Veronica.

[Mary Andrews]

Archie, the kids want to roll back the rugby, move the furniture so we can dance.

[Jughead Jones]

Well, you'll have to wait a while, Betty. I'm trying to talk to Veronica, but.

[Mary Andrews]

Ary is not polite to keep your guests waiting. The party will get dull if we don't start dancing.

[Archie Andrews]

And you should keep it going.

[Mary Andrews]

You're the host.

[Jughead Jones]

Okay, okay, so I'm the host. But Betty, the next time I throw a party, remind me not to.

[Fred Andrews]

Merritt, I think those youngsters were absolutely rude to ignore us the way they did.

[Mary Andrews]

Oh, Fred, they were just having a party. You didn't expect them to stop everything just to talk to us, did you?

[Fred Andrews]

Well, when I was a boy, we showed respect for our parents, party or no party.

[Mary Andrews]

Well, times have changed, dear. So just read your newspaper and tell the youngsters, get tired and go home.

[Fred Andrews]

All right, dear. All right. At least it's quiet out here anyway. Oh, fine.

[Mary Andrews]

Water out here, Reggie?

[Fred Andrews]

Well, I'm really thirsty.

[Mary Andrews]

Oh, hello, Reggie.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, hi, you, Ms. Anders. Jug, get some ice cubes. I like my water cold.

[Mary Andrews]

Okay.

[Archie Andrews]

Wow.

[Jughead Jones]

Look what we have here in the ice box.

[Fred Andrews]

Cold chicken.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, boy, that looks good.

[Archie Andrews]

Crazy.

[Jughead Jones]

You hear that?

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, dear. I didn't look crazy.

[Archie Andrews]

My chicken nest for lunch tomorrow.

[Fred Andrews]

Mary, don't say me. There.

[Jughead Jones]

Fresh apple pie. Oh, boy, that looks good.

[Archie Andrews]

Save this for dinner tomorrow night. I'll take every last bit of food. What do we do, Mary?

[Fred Andrews]

There's only one thing for us to do. Go down to the playroom in the basement.

[Jughead Jones]

Come on.

[Fred Andrews]

And now back to Archie's Halloween party.

[Narrator]

When Veronica couldn't have the party at her house, Archie talked Mrs. Andrews into letting him use the Andrews house. Namely to make a good impression on Veronica. But so far, he's been so busy being host, he hasn't had a chance to see much of veronica. And meanwhile, Mr. And Mrs. Andrews are trying to find a quiet place to stay until the party's over.

[Jughead Jones]

Okay, Betty, okay. Now, the piano just out of the way, the couch is pushed back, the rugs rolled up, and everything's all set for dancing.

[Mary Andrews]

Oh, thank you, Aki.

[Archie Andrews]

That's fine. Come on, everybody. I'm going to play the piano and everybody dance.

[Jughead Jones]

Now that that's settled, maybe I can get a dance with Veronica for all my.

[Archie Andrews]

This dance is mine.

[Jughead Jones]

Yes, Agatha, yours. Oh, but Agatha, I want.

[Archie Andrews]

I just love dancing with you. Ay, yes, Agatha, but I want to see a bike. Oh, there's the music. Come on, let's dance.

[Jughead Jones]

I'll be all right. Agatha, let's dance.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, golly, Auntie, isn't this the most wonderful party?

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, sure, Agatha, sure. But you know something? If I didn't live here, I'd go home.

[Mary Andrews]

Fred, the way the those children just raided that icebox without asking anyone's permission was absolutely rude.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, now, Mary, dear, just forget it.

[Jughead Jones]

That's how youngsters are you.

[Fred Andrews]

There's nothing we can do about it anyway. Now just be thankful it's quiet down here in the basement. We can sit here peacefully until those kids go home.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, yes, dear, you're right.

[Mary Andrews]

But they can't leave any too soon for me.

[Fred Andrews]

Yes. Let's see. What was I reading in this newspaper? Oh, yes, Mary, what's that?

[Archie Andrews]

I don't know.

[Fred Andrews]

Sounds like an earthquake or the house is falling down.

[Archie Andrews]

Fred, I know what it is.

[Fred Andrews]

What?

[Archie Andrews]

We're directly under the living room.

[Jughead Jones]

The children must be dancing.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, all right. For a minute I was dancing.

[Jughead Jones]

What kind of dancing is that that.

[Fred Andrews]

Makes that much noise?

[Jughead Jones]

You know how the youngsters jitterbugs jump.

[Mary Andrews]

Up and down and throw each other around.

[Jughead Jones]

Yes, but do they have to do that to my house? The whole house is shaking.

[Archie Andrews]

Brad.

[Mary Andrews]

The youngsters were entitled to dance that.

[Jughead Jones]

They want, but you can't stop them from doing that.

[Mary Andrews]

Just make the best of it and read your paper.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, me. All right. You're all right. First we went out into the kitchen, then we came down to the cellar.

[Jughead Jones]

You think there'd be one place we.

[Fred Andrews]

Could go in our own house?

[Jughead Jones]

Where we.

[Archie Andrews]

Go.

[Jughead Jones]

Barry, what was that?

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, dear. A big piece of the ceiling came down.

[Jughead Jones]

Ceiling? Barry, come on.

[Archie Andrews]

Where can we go now?

[Fred Andrews]

There's just one place, Barry. One place to the living room to put an end to this nonsense.

[Archie Andrews]

Come on. Oh, Sally, that was A lovely dance. I be lovely.

[Jughead Jones]

Yes, Agatha, it was fine. Now, if you don't mind, I want to ask Veronica for that next dance.

[Archie Andrews]

Veronica? But don't you want to dance with me anymore?

[Jughead Jones]

Well, yes, Agatha, but I feel that as the host, I should ask Veronica and. Oh, here she is now.

[Mary Andrews]

Veronica. Yes, Archie?

[Jughead Jones]

Can I have the next dance?

[Mary Andrews]

Oh, Archie, I just promised it to Reggie.

[Jughead Jones]

Reggie? Listen, Veronica, how come all night long you're talking to Reggie? Dancing with Reggie, laughing with Reggie.

[Mary Andrews]

Well, Archie, you knew Reggie was my date for tonight, didn't you?

[Jughead Jones]

Sure. Reggie is your date for tonight.

[Archie Andrews]

You mean I threw this potty and you bro.

[Jughead Jones]

Anything wrong with my being her date? I'll stay there is I.

[Archie Andrews]

Can somebody else play the piano now? I would have danced.

[Jughead Jones]

Betty, please. Just a minute. Veronica, did you.

[Fred Andrews]

Can I see you for a minute, please?

[Jughead Jones]

Well, just one minute, Dad. I want to get something straight here for auntie. You mean you brought Reggie Mantle as.

[Archie Andrews]

Your day to my party? You never asked me to be your date. I'll play the piano. Please don't make a single. See, Mary, I'm not making you.

[Jughead Jones]

Please.

[Archie Andrews]

I'm trying to.

[Jughead Jones]

Ag.

[Archie Andrews]

Please stop playing piano.

[Jughead Jones]

Quiet.

[Archie Andrews]

Quiet.

[Jughead Jones]

Ag, you'll be quiet, too.

[Fred Andrews]

Now, listen to me, all of you. This nonsense has gone far enough.

[Jughead Jones]

Too far, in fact.

[Archie Andrews]

Yes, Mr. Andrew.

[Mary Andrews]

Yes, dear. Yes, dad.

[Jughead Jones]

Huh? Now, I. I certainly am the last.

[Fred Andrews]

One to object to youngsters having a Halloween party. But this is going too far. Much too far. You kids come in here like you own the place. You raise the ice box without asking, shove all the furniture around, scrap up to scratch up a perfectly good floor, break the ceiling in the basement with your jumping and stamping and who knows.

[Jughead Jones]

What else you've done. I know. Chug, be quiet.

[Fred Andrews]

Now, I hate to be so harsh, but I'm afraid you young jitterbugs have to be taught some manners.

[Jughead Jones]

And if you have anything to say.

[Fred Andrews]

For yourselves, I want to hear it.

[Jughead Jones]

Well, yes, dad, we do have something to say, but. Would you excuse me for just a minute? There's something I want to ask the other kids.

[Fred Andrews]

You certainly may.

[Jughead Jones]

Hey, fellow, come here. Look, my dad says some of the students down in the porch. Okay with you? Okay, fellas.

[Mary Andrews]

Thanks, dad.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, Archie, go on, go on.

[Jughead Jones]

First, all the fellas want me to apologize for their getting a little wild.

[Fred Andrews]

I should think they would. The apology is accepted. And we hope that this money will.

[Jughead Jones]

Make up for the damage we did.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, I should hope it. Money? What money?

[Jughead Jones]

This money Here, Dad. We all just chipped in to pay for the scratched floor and the broken ceiling. Well, I know. No, it isn't very much money, but it's all we had. About $3, I think, and a little change.

[Fred Andrews]

Archie.

[Jughead Jones]

Yes, dad?

[Fred Andrews]

You mean to say that your. Your friends chipped in that money to pay for the damage you did?

[Mary Andrews]

Well, yes, dad.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, Archie, there's only one thing I can say.

[Mary Andrews]

Yes, dad?

[Fred Andrews]

If that's the kind of friend you have, I'd be a pretty mean old sour puss to take that money or to stop the party.

[Jughead Jones]

Happy Halloween, kids.

[Archie Andrews]

Come on, Mary, let's dance.

[Narrator]

Now, back to the Andrews. It's many hours later and the big Halloween party's all over. And everybody, including Mr. And Mrs. Andrews, had a fine time.

[Jughead Jones]

Oh, gee, dad, that was a swell party, wasn't it?

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, son, it certainly was.

[Jughead Jones]

Yes, you seem to be enjoying yourself.

[Mary Andrews]

I noticed.

[Fred Andrews]

Meaning what?

[Jughead Jones]

Meaning where did you learn to dinner, bug like that?

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, Agatha taught me.

[Jughead Jones]

And you know something?

[Fred Andrews]

Agatha's cute.

[Narrator]

Listen, next Saturday, when we bring you.

[Fred Andrews]

More of the Merry Adventures of Archie.

[Narrator]

Andrews, this is Bob Sherry, wishing you all a very pleasant weekend. So long.