Archie Andrews 49-05-21 The New TV Set

Summary

Podcast Title: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode Title: Archie Andrews 49-05-21 The New TV Set
Release Date: June 25, 2025
Host/Author: Harold's Old Time Radio
Description: Dive into the nostalgic world of radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio. Before television became a household staple, families gathered around their radios to enjoy captivating programs like The Shadow, Abbott & Costello, Amos & Andy, and Dragnet. This episode transports listeners to Riverdale, centering around Archie Andrews and his family's humorous and heartfelt experience with their brand-new television set.

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Introduction

In this episode, listeners are transported to the quaint town of Riverdale, where the Andrews family is about to embark on their first venture into the world of television. The Andrews household becomes the focal point of excitement, confusion, and comedic mishaps as the family navigates the complexities of their new television set.

Arrival of the New TV Set

The episode kicks off with Archie Andrews eagerly anticipating his father's return. At [03:14], Fred Andrews unveils the new television set:

Archie Andrews ([03:14]): "How do you like that, Fred Andrews? A television set?"

Fred, determined to modernize the household, explains the recent price drop making television sets more accessible:

Fred Andrews ([02:27]): "I know, dear, but they've come down quite a bit in price and I decided we might as well keep abreast of the time."

Archie, thrilled by the new addition, expresses his excitement:

Archie Andrews ([02:34]): "Oh, Brett, I love it. I adore it."

Setting Up the TV

The initial enthusiasm quickly turns into a series of challenges as Fred attempts to set up the television. Throughout [03:50] to [06:00], Fred struggles to position the TV correctly, moving it from the center of the room to various other spots:

Fred Andrews ([03:51]): "There."

Archie Andrews ([04:02]): "What's wrong with where it is?"

Archie persists in optimizing the TV's placement for the best viewing experience, leading to a series of humorous relocations and adjustments.

First Attempt to Watch TV

Attempting to inaugurate their television experience, Fred decides to watch a travelogue about India. At [03:54], he turns the set on:

Fred Andrews ([03:54]): "Now, Mary, all I have to do is plug it in and we'll see."

However, without an aerial, the TV struggles to receive clear signals. Archie’s excitement is palpable as he anticipates the first broadcast:

Archie Andrews ([06:46]): "Okay, dad, it's in."

Despite their efforts, the initial viewing is underwhelming, leading to Fred's frustration.

Interruptions and Technical Issues

The Andrews' new television set becomes the epicenter of social interactions. Friends like Jughead and Betty drop by, eager to witness the marvel of television. At [11:07], Jughead arrives:

Archie Andrews ([11:07]): "Howdy duty. It's howdy duty time."

Jughead's unexpected appearance, along with Betty's, introduces a series of interruptions that disrupt Fred's attempt to enjoy his program.

Adjusting to the New Medium

As the family and guests struggle with the television's settings, Archie suggests practical solutions. For instance, when the picture quality falters, Archie recommends:

Archie Andrews ([18:52]): "The glare is so strong. You're supposed to wear sunglasses when you watch television."

This leads to a humorous subplot where the family dons sunglasses to improve their viewing experience, adding to the episode's lightheartedness.

Final Frustration and Denouncement of TV

The culmination of technical glitches and constant interruptions leads Fred Andrews to a breaking point. At [27:11], Fred vents his frustration:

Fred Andrews ([27:11]): "I wanted to settle down to a comfortable evening in my armchair and watch television. But what happens? All of Archie's friends wind up here, invite themselves to supper and keep interrupting my program."

In a candid moment, Fred decides to abandon his television-watching plans for the evening:

Fred Andrews ([27:49]): "I want you all to be absolutely, absolutely stock still. I don't want to hear a word out of any of you. Not a peep. You understand?"

Conclusion

As the evening winds down, peace is finally restored in the Andrews household. Fred acknowledges the initial setbacks but remains optimistic about future TV experiences once the aerial is installed. Archie, understanding his father's frustrations, offers a heartfelt apology:

Archie Andrews ([30:10]): "Fred, I'm terribly sorry we had all that trouble and you missed the only program we could see tonight."

Fred reassures him, emphasizing the upcoming improvements:

Fred Andrews ([30:15]): "It doesn't matter. In a few days they'll hook up our aerial and we'll be able to watch a lot of channels and see all the television we want."

The episode wraps up with the family preparing to visit the Hendersons, who have successfully set up their television, hinting at smoother experiences ahead.

Notable Quotes with Speaker Attribution and Timestamps

• Archie Andrews ([02:34]): "Oh, Brett, I love it. I adore it."
• Fred Andrews ([03:54]): "Now, Mary, all I have to do is plug it in and we'll see."
• Archie Andrews ([06:46]): "Okay, dad, it's in."
• Archie Andrews ([11:07]): "Howdy duty. It's howdy duty time."
• Archie Andrews ([18:52]): "The glare is so strong. You're supposed to wear sunglasses when you watch television."
• Fred Andrews ([27:11]): "I wanted to settle down to a comfortable evening in my armchair and watch television. But what happens? All of Archie's friends wind up here, invite themselves to supper and keep interrupting my program."
• Archie Andrews ([30:10]): "Fred, I'm terribly sorry we had all that trouble and you missed the only program we could see tonight."

Insights and Themes

• Embracing Modernity: Fred Andrews embodies the transition from radio to television, highlighting the era's shift towards new technologies and the excitement it brings to households.

• Family Dynamics: The episode showcases the interplay between family members as they adapt to new experiences, balancing individual desires with collective harmony.

• Humor in Adaptation: The comedic elements arising from technical challenges and unexpected interruptions underscore the humorous side of adapting to new technologies.

• Optimism Amidst Chaos: Despite the evening's frustrations, the family's optimism about future television experiences reflects a hopeful outlook on embracing change.

Conclusion

"Archie Andrews 49-05-21 The New TV Set" offers a delightful glimpse into a family's first encounter with television, blending humor, relatable challenges, and the charm of the Golden Age of Radio. Through the Andrews family's experiences, listeners are reminded of the universal joys and frustrations that come with embracing new technologies, all wrapped in the warm, engaging storytelling that defines Harold's Old Time Radio.

Transcript

[Archie Andrews]

Hello? Hello, Jughead? This is Archie. Come over right away. It's an error of life or death. I. Relax, Archie, relax.

[Fred Andrews]

There he is again.

[Archie Andrews]

The young civilian producers of Archie Comics.

[Fred Andrews]

Magazine know and love so well Archie Andrews and all his gang. And now for our weekly visit to Riverdale. It's early evening as we look in on the Andrus home. Archie is in his room studying. Mr. Andrews has gone downtown for some cigars. And Mrs. Andrews is straightening up the living room.

[Archie Andrews]

Lavender blue. Dilly. Dilly What? I'm sad. All right, all right, I'm coming. Fred, what on earth are you. Fred, what's that?

[Fred Andrews]

Look, look. Out of my way. This box is heavy. I can't hold it all night.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, Fred, what is it?

[Fred Andrews]

You see, dear, you see?

[Archie Andrews]

Now look.

[Fred Andrews]

Move that lamp over so I can set this down all right. There. Boy, that weighs a ton. I should have let. But I was so anxious to use it I brought it home myself.

[Archie Andrews]

But Fred, what is it?

[Fred Andrews]

You see. In a minute, dear. Now just be patient. Be patient. Now just. Just hand me the scissors off my desk and I'll open them.

[Archie Andrews]

All right? Yes, but I don't see why it has to be such a mystery.

[Fred Andrews]

No, no mystery at all. Just want to surprise you.

[Archie Andrews]

Well, you said you were going downtown for some cigars and you come back with this.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, I found the store was still open and I bought it. You know, I've been wanting to do it for a long. Wanting to buy one for a long time.

[Archie Andrews]

The one in what?

[Fred Andrews]

Well, I almost have the box cut open. Now, there you are, dear.

[Archie Andrews]

How do you like that, Fred Andrews? A television set?

[Fred Andrews]

Uh huh.

[Archie Andrews]

Why, Fred, I never dreamed you'd buy a television set. The last time I asked you about one, you said they cost too much money.

[Fred Andrews]

I know, dear, but they've come down quite a bit in price and I decided we might as well keep abreast of the time. Do you like it?

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, Brett, I love it. I adore it. When do you.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, the man at the store is sending someone out to install the aerial in three or four days. But he said we should be able to get one or two stations right now without any aerial.

[Archie Andrews]

Why, Fred, that's wonderful.

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, Mary, I think it is too. From now on, I expect to spend many a long comfortable hour right in my armchair watching television. Yes, sir. Boxing matches, movies, Broadway reviews, everything right in my own living room.

[Archie Andrews]

Red, never mind the speeches and turn it on. I want. Hiya, Mom. Hiya, Dad. I whisper. What's that?

[Fred Andrews]

Why, aren't you a Television set.

[Archie Andrews]

She was. When did we get it? Oh, boy, isn't that terrific? When can we see something on it? Just wait till I tell the kids that we got a television set.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, boy.

[Archie Andrews]

Thanks a million, dad. Thanks a billion. Thanks a billion.

[Fred Andrews]

All right, so you're happy we got a television set. Now, will you please calm down? I carried this set all the way home so I could see something on it tonight.

[Archie Andrews]

She was okay, dad, but will it work without an aerial?

[Fred Andrews]

Well, the man said we might be able to get one or two stations before they install the aerial.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, boy, that's. Well, turn it on, dad.

[Fred Andrews]

Turn it on. In a minute, Archie, In a minute. First, take this cotton and put it in the trash can. Now, I'll lift the set up, and you, you pull the cotton out.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, dad.

[Fred Andrews]

Go ahead, Archie.

[Archie Andrews]

Got it, dad.

[Fred Andrews]

There.

[Archie Andrews]

I'll be right back. Oh, boy, television set.

[Fred Andrews]

Now, Mary, all I have to do is plug it in and we'll see. Yes, dear.

[Archie Andrews]

Before you plug it in, we've got to put it in a better place in there.

[Fred Andrews]

What's wrong with where it is?

[Archie Andrews]

You can't leave it in the center of the room like this. It ought to be off in the corner so everyone in the room can see it.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, maybe you're right.

[Archie Andrews]

Put it on that end table over there.

[Fred Andrews]

All right, Mary. I'll just lift it up and put it down here. There. How's that?

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, no.

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, I thought you did. Oh, no, Mary. What's wrong with it here?

[Archie Andrews]

Well, that table's too low. We'd practically have to lie on the rug to see anything.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, it is a little low, isn't it?

[Archie Andrews]

Certainly is, Fred. I know. Put it on the bookcase over there.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, all right, dear. That should be better. I'll pick it up again.

[Archie Andrews]

Can I help?

[Fred Andrews]

No, no. Just look out of my way. Hey, now, how's that?

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, Fred, no.

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, it is my jet. No, Mary. Now, what's wrong with it?

[Archie Andrews]

It was too hot.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, but I don't.

[Archie Andrews]

The only place to put it is on your desk over there.

[Fred Andrews]

On my desk? But, Mary, it'll cover the whole desk.

[Archie Andrews]

Fred, it will not cover the whole desk. Do you want to see something on this set, or do you just want to put it where it's out of the way?

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, me. All right, Mary, on the desk it goes. Now, how's that, Fred?

[Archie Andrews]

That's fine. It only takes up about half your.

[Fred Andrews]

Desk half the day. Oh, sure. That's great, Fred.

[Archie Andrews]

That's a perfect location for it. Just the right Height, and you can see it from every part of the room.

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, Mary, I. I suppose you're right. But for Pete's sake, let's hook it up. I want to see something for my money.

[Archie Andrews]

All right, dear, go ahead.

[Fred Andrews]

Yes.

[Archie Andrews]

Gee whiz, you're not going to keep the set over there, are you?

[Fred Andrews]

Well, yes, Archer. What's wrong with keeping it there?

[Archie Andrews]

Well, gee whiz, dad, you're supposed to face the set away from the light, and that way it faces right toward the window and you won't be able to see a thing on it in the daytime.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, good Beef, it does face the window, doesn't it?

[Archie Andrews]

I never thought of that, Fred. You'll just have to put it on the coffee table.

[Fred Andrews]

On the coffee table? Mary? That's where I had it in the first place.

[Archie Andrews]

Well, it's the only place for it, I guess.

[Fred Andrews]

Fine. All right, Mary, I'll put it on the coffee table. But I warn you, this is the last time I'm going to move this set. I want to turn it on, not lug it around the room all night.

[Archie Andrews]

Yes, dear, you won't have to move it again.

[Fred Andrews]

All right. There. Now, for Pete's sake, let's see some television. Archie, put this in.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, dad, it's in.

[Fred Andrews]

All right. Now I'll turn it on.

[Archie Andrews]

See if nothing happened.

[Fred Andrews]

Archie, give it a chance to warm up. Yes, yes, Mary, but we don't seem to be getting any pictures.

[Archie Andrews]

I told you we'd need the aerial first, dad.

[Fred Andrews]

Archie, look, the man said at least one of the channels should work without an area. Now, let's. Let's just dial around and see what we can find.

[Archie Andrews]

The screen flickered.

[Fred Andrews]

Flickered? Yes, Mary, that's because I changed stations.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, but I don't see anything.

[Fred Andrews]

No, nothing on that channel. I'll. I'll try another.

[Archie Andrews]

Nothing there, either. Nothing there. Oh, dear. I hope we can see something.

[Fred Andrews]

It'd be just my luck that we won. Well, how do you like that? I tried every channel and we don't get a single thing.

[Archie Andrews]

I don't think you tried this one, dad.

[Fred Andrews]

Now, Archie. I tried them all, Dad.

[Archie Andrews]

I was sure you missed this one.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, try them again if you want to. How do you like that? Here I was looking forward to a nice evening sitting in my armchair and watching television with us. To beautiful India. What was that?

[Archie Andrews]

I got it.

[Fred Andrews]

Good Griefer is on Hachi. How did you do it?

[Archie Andrews]

I tried this channel, dad. The one you missed.

[Fred Andrews]

Archie, that's wonderful.

[Archie Andrews]

Mr. Travel Army. Oh, yes. About India.

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, India. Land of the Muhammadan and Hindu land of the elephant and the tiger. Land of gold and spices, India, land of mystery. Well, well, well. How do you like that? We're going to see television tonight after all. And a travelogue.

[Archie Andrews]

I love travelogue. Me, too, Fred. Can't you get a better picture?

[Fred Andrews]

Better?

[Archie Andrews]

Yes. It's so gray.

[Fred Andrews]

All right, dear. I'll just adjust this gadget here. How's that?

[Archie Andrews]

No, that's too dark.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, how's that?

[Archie Andrews]

No, that's too light.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, how's it, Fred?

[Archie Andrews]

That's fine. Yeah, dad, that's fine. Yeah. I wonder what that building is there.

[Fred Andrews]

Showing the Taj Mahal.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, thank you.

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, the beautiful Taj Mahal. Most famous mausoleum in the world. Well, come on, pull up some chairs, folks. Turn off the lights. We're all set to watch this travelogue.

[Archie Andrews]

Here's a chair, dad.

[Fred Andrews]

Thanks, Auntie.

[Archie Andrews]

I'll sit on the couch here. And I'll sit in the armchair.

[Fred Andrews]

Fine, I'll sit. Turn off the lights, Archie, and we'll be able to see it nice and clearly.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, dad. Oh, my. That makes quite a difference.

[Fred Andrews]

Isn't that wonderful?

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, boy, it sure is. This television is terrific.

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, it is. The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Shah Jahan for himself and his wife.

[Archie Andrews]

Boy, that Taj Mahal is a regular palace.

[Fred Andrews]

Sure is. Is built of gold and precious jewels of every description. Historians tell us it took the labor of 20,000.

[Archie Andrews]

Was that the doorbell?

[Fred Andrews]

I didn't use the doorbell. This beautiful edifice.

[Archie Andrews]

I'm sure I hear the doorbell ring. Turn the set off so we can tell. Turn it off for just one second.

[Fred Andrews]

All right. There. It's off now. Where's your. Oh, there.

[Archie Andrews]

I told you I heard it rain.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, great. I guess you did hear it at that.

[Archie Andrews]

Of course I did. Aren't you. Turn the light on and go see who it is, dear. He was okay, Mom. But I don't know why somebody had to come here just when we were watching our first television program. Hello. She was Jughead. What'd you expect, A ghost rider in the sky? No, Jughead, I did not expect a ghost rider in the sky. And I didn't expect respect. You either. Come on in. I'm watching television. Television? Audrey, did you say television? Yeah, we just got a new set. Oh, hello, Mr. Angel. Hello, Jug. T wee. You got a new television set, huh? Yes, Jug, why don't you turn it on?

[Fred Andrews]

We turn it off.

[Archie Andrews]

You can see all kinds of 12 programs on television. Yes, I always watch it over at Pinky Schultz's house.

[Fred Andrews]

Yes.

[Archie Andrews]

Howdy duty. It's howdy duty time. It's howdy duty time. I'll give you a shot in the head. What the hey? What the hey? Duck Head, Iron and Ollie. I'm Kukla.

[Fred Andrews]

I'm Ollie.

[Archie Andrews]

I'm Fran.

[Fred Andrews]

Jughead.

[Archie Andrews]

All right.

[Fred Andrews]

So you're Howdy Doody, Milton Berl and Kukla. Fan and Ollie. Not to mention. But I was watching a travelogue on India and I want to watch it some more, if you don't mind.

[Archie Andrews]

I don't mind.

[Fred Andrews]

Thank you.

[Archie Andrews]

You're welcome. I'll even stay and watch it with you.

[Fred Andrews]

All right, Jughead, you may stay and watch it with us.

[Archie Andrews]

But I better call my mother and tell her where I am though.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, fine. All right, Jughead, go call your mother.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay. Boy, I'm sure glad you folks got a television set.

[Fred Andrews]

Mary, I can see a television set has certain disadvantages.

[Archie Andrews]

Riverdale 689, please. Gee, was that turned the set on before we missed the whole thing?

[Fred Andrews]

I am Archie, I am. And so we come to Bombay, chief seaport of western India.

[Archie Andrews]

Hello. Huh?

[Fred Andrews]

The city with a population of 1 million people situated on the island of Bombay.

[Archie Andrews]

Louder, louder. I still can't hear you. Kiss. Come in. Mom. Bombay contains many of the Bear, Jughead's calling you.

[Fred Andrews]

Me? What is a Jughead?

[Archie Andrews]

Could you turn his head off for a minute? I can't hear anything.

[Fred Andrews]

What?

[Archie Andrews]

Turn his head off.

[Fred Andrews]

Yeah, but Jughead, I want to turn.

[Archie Andrews]

It off for one minute.

[Fred Andrews]

All right, Mary, I'll turn it off.

[Archie Andrews]

Thanks, Mr. Andrews.

[Fred Andrews]

Jughead. You're welcome. But I'd like to know why I can't.

[Archie Andrews]

Jughead will be through with his call in a minute, then you can watch her travel on call. Mom, this is me. Childcare. Yeah, I might be. Andrews. I'm watching Tel Aviv. Yeah, Tel Aviv here. They just got a new set. What? I don't know where they got all their money.

[Fred Andrews]

The old farm.

[Archie Andrews]

Yeah, I'll be here for a little while. Yeah, okay, I will. Bye.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, Jughead, are you through with your call?

[Archie Andrews]

Uh huh. My mother's side should stay.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, that's.

[Archie Andrews]

He said I could even have supper here. Supper here? Oh, for pity's day, she whiz. Mom, what about getting some supper? Oh, I forgot all about it in the excitement of your father's bringing on this television set. Gee, you gotta get supper. I'm hungry now, Jug. Ed, be quiet. Fred, I'll have to go get supper.

[Fred Andrews]

All right, Mary, get supper. But I want to turn this set on.

[Archie Andrews]

Gee, Mom, I got a good idea. Why don't you have a light supper? Just a sandwich and some milk. And then we can eat right here and watch the television. Well, see, that's a fine idea.

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, yes, it is, it is. Just. Just make us some ham sandwiches or something.

[Archie Andrews]

All right, I'll bring them in when they're ready.

[Fred Andrews]

All right, now, for Pete's sake, let's have no more interruptions. I want to watch this travelogue.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, dad, turn the setback on.

[Fred Andrews]

All right, now turn the lights out.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, now I'll turn the. Hey, what'd you do, Jugite? You're talking here.

[Fred Andrews]

Jugh quit in the dark. Jughead too.

[Archie Andrews]

I don't even think sleep in the dark. It's too dark with the lights out.

[Fred Andrews]

Jughead, will you please be quiet?

[Archie Andrews]

Who, me?

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, you. We simply turned the lights out so we can watch the television better. Now, there's nothing to be afraid of. Arie and I are right here with you. When I get the set turned on, it won't be quite so dark. Well, now, just be quiet and sit down.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, I'll sit right here. You jug hedger. Sitting on me, dear? I'm sorry. I couldn't see anything. Well, get off me and get on your own chair. Okay, okay, I'll sit over here.

[Fred Andrews]

D. You're sitting on me.

[Archie Andrews]

He whiz. I'm sorry.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, so am I. And get off me.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, okay. But where's my chair anyway? See, you're right a little. Oh, okay.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, what was that?

[Archie Andrews]

Judge Head. What happened? Sat down on a chair. You told me was there, but it wasn't. Oh, great.

[Fred Andrews]

Chris.

[Archie Andrews]

That was Aussie. You tell me there's a chair there and when I lower my landing gear. No chair, Judge, I just. You pull that chair out from under me. I bet Judge Head, huh? Judge Head. I did not pull any chair out from under you. You just missed the chair. It's right here, see? Oh, yeah, I see it now. Okay, now, for peace sake, sit down.

[Fred Andrews]

On and be quiet.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, okay, now I'll turn the shirt on.

[Fred Andrews]

The River Gi, some 1500 miles long and three miles wide at the widest places is the sacred river of India. It is the sacred duty of Hindus.

[Archie Andrews]

Was that the door again to watch? I heard it. She was sad. You better shut off the set again so we can maybe something important.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, me. All right, Archie, I'll turn it off again. There, you see? I told you it wasn't the doorbell. I. Oh, fine. I guess it was the door I'll.

[Archie Andrews]

Get it, dad, soon as I turn this light on. There. I sure wish people wouldn't keep ringing that doorbell when we're watching television. Hello, Archie. Well, gee. Hiya, Betty. Come on in. Well, thanks, Archie. Mother sent me over to return this salad bowl she borrowed from your mother. Okay, Betty, I'll give it to her. But, Betty, guess what we got.

[Fred Andrews]

What?

[Archie Andrews]

A television set. A television set? Archie, you're kidding. No, I'm not. Come on in and see. It's Betty Dash.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, Hello, Betty.

[Archie Andrews]

Hello, Mr. Andrews. Hello, Betty. Hi, Jug. What are you doing here? Watching television. Oh, you do have a new set, don't you, Archie? Yes, Pretty good set, too. When did you get it? Golly. Does it work here watching the travelogue? Jughead. Whose set is this, mine or yours? He was. I was just telling Betty about it for you. Well, it's my set and I'll tell her myself.

[Fred Andrews]

What's wrong with. Now, look, it so happens this is not Jughead set or your set. It's my set. And I don't care who tells Betty about it. I want to watch it, you hear?

[Archie Andrews]

Yes, Beth.

[Fred Andrews]

All right. Now, if Betty wants to watch it, she may. But I want all of you to sit down and be quiet.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, dad. Pull up a chair, Betty. Well, all right, Archie, but I have to be home for supper soon. Have supper? Here I am.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, fine, Jughead.

[Archie Andrews]

Sally, may I have supper here? I guess so, Betty. We're just having some sandwiches right here so we can watch the television at the same time.

[Fred Andrews]

Great. Archie, will you please be quiet? I want to turn the set on.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, dad, okay. But I better tell mom to make enough for Betty, too.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, all right, Archie, Tell your mother.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, Betty. Hello, Mrs. Andrews. Betty staying for supper, Mom? What? Oh, they're fine, dear, fine. But I. Well, I have to take this tray back and make some more sandwiches, Sally. If you don't have enough, Mrs. Andrew. Oh, no, I have enough, dear. I just have to make them, that's all. Oh, all right, Mrs. Andrews, if it's no trouble. Oh, Betty, it's all set now. Thanks, Archie.

[Fred Andrews]

All right, now, do you kids mind if I turn the set on?

[Archie Andrews]

Well, go ahead, dad.

[Fred Andrews]

All right, now turn the lights out.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, dad.

[Fred Andrews]

I'll turn the set on. I want to see the Ganges River. Towering peaks of the Himalayas. Greatest mountain range in the world. Oh, great. We missed the part about the river. The himalayas extend approximately 2,000 miles along northern India.

[Archie Andrews]

Well, Betty, from 100. Golly, Archie, that's awful. Yeah, awful, Awful.

[Fred Andrews]

What's awful about it.

[Archie Andrews]

Well, the glare is so strong.

[Fred Andrews]

Glare?

[Archie Andrews]

Uh huh. Hey, you're supposed to wear sunglasses when you watch television. Sunglasses? Uh huh. Then you can see the picture much better. And it's better for your eyes, too. Yeah, they wear sunglasses at Kilter's house. He wished that turned the set off. And I'll run upstairs and get our sunglasses, Arie.

[Fred Andrews]

I can see this picture perfectly well.

[Archie Andrews]

Without glasses, Mr. Andrews, and you'll see what a difference it makes.

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, but Betty, I.

[Archie Andrews]

Yes, much better. You don't want our eyes to go bad, do you?

[Fred Andrews]

All right, Ary, I'll turn the set off again.

[Archie Andrews]

I'll turn the lights on.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, go ahead, get sunglasses. But frankly, I could watch this program a lot better if you kids wouldn't give me so many bright suggestions on how to watch it.

[Archie Andrews]

I think our sunglasses are right down here on this floor. Yeah, here they are. Here are yours, dad.

[Fred Andrews]

Thank you.

[Archie Andrews]

And you can wear my mother's bag. Oh, thanks, Ary. And I'll put mine on. What about me? You can just squint. Squint, squint. Oh, you don't care about me.

[Fred Andrews]

I can go blind for you.

[Archie Andrews]

There. It doesn't matter if the grandpa's my size.

[Fred Andrews]

For Pete's sake, be quiet for me. Yes, you. You can wear my glasses.

[Archie Andrews]

Sorry, Mr. Andrews. What are you wearing?

[Fred Andrews]

Bethany, I did not want any sunglasses in the first place. The picture was absolutely fine the way it was. But I want to see it. You kids will only sit still and not keep making many bright suggestions.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Andrews.

[Fred Andrews]

All right, all right. Now turn the lights out, Artie.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, dad.

[Fred Andrews]

Now I'll turn the set on. You know, close pictures of the Himalaya Mountains are interesting. He's the Bengal T, the largest type of tiger found anywhere. Oh, Grace, we missed the part about the mountains.

[Archie Andrews]

Gee, that's the first green tiger I ever saw. Jughead, that's because you're wearing colored glasses. And be quiet.

[Fred Andrews]

The Bengal tiger generally hunts its food near water holes and small ponds, waiting for deer, antelope, wild hogs and buffalo.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, I can see much better now, can't you, Archie? Yeah, it cuts out every glare. You ought to try them, Mr. Andrews. I can't see a thing.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, great. If you kids like the sunglasses, wear them. If you don't like them, don't wear them. But I want to watch this travelogue, do you hear?

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, dad. Okay.

[Fred Andrews]

Tigers have been known to kill 32,000 cattle in India in a single year. Here you See the native. Now what?

[Archie Andrews]

The door again.

[Fred Andrews]

What? I can hear it.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, I did, Mr. Andrews. I did too. Turn the set off, dad. You'll see.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, me. All right, Archie, I'll turn it off. But so help me, if that bell doesn't stop ringing, I'm going to disconnect it and nail the door shut. There, it's orphan.

[Archie Andrews]

See, dad, it is the bell.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, go answer it, Archie, and hurry up.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, Dan, I'll turn the light on. I sure wish we could watch that travelogue for just one minute, boy. Hello, All Arty. How you. It's awful good to see All Arty. What on earth are you doing wearing sunglasses in the house? All these? Well, I'm wearing them to watch television, Veronica. Television? Uh huh. My goodness, you have a television chef? Yeah. Come on in and see you. All right, I'd love to. Oh, hello, Ms. James.

[Fred Andrews]

Hello, Veronica.

[Archie Andrews]

Hello, Betty. Hello, Jackie. Hi, brackets. My goodness, are you all watching television? Uh huh. We're all having supper here too. You want some rackets?

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, great. Jughead, would you please quit inviting me?

[Archie Andrews]

I'd love to. I don't have anything special to do anyway.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, me. Order another sandwich, Archie.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, dad. Here are the sandwiches. Oh, Veronica. Hello, Mrs. Andrews. Veronica's staying for supper too, Mom. Staying for supper? But Archie, I just finished making all the sandwiches. Well, couldn't you make just one more, Mom? Oh, dear. All right, take this tray back and make some more sound. You can leave, Mark. Family.

[Fred Andrews]

Kids, Judge. Be quiet. Now, Veronica, will you please pull up a chair and sit down? This set has been off and on 10 times in 10 minutes and I'm getting.

[Archie Andrews]

My goodness, that's not a very large screen, is it?

[Fred Andrews]

No, no, Veronica. I guess it isn't.

[Archie Andrews]

Green on our set's about twice that, Doc.

[Fred Andrews]

Yes, Veronica.

[Archie Andrews]

That's a good large picture on our stand.

[Fred Andrews]

Veronica.

[Archie Andrews]

I don't know how you can see anything on this chair.

[Fred Andrews]

Veronica Wall. All right. I can't see anything on this set when it's turned off. Will you please sit down?

[Archie Andrews]

All right, Ms. Grand, I won't say another word.

[Fred Andrews]

All right now I'll just turn this. Oh, fine.

[Archie Andrews]

Yes, Mom. I have so many sand and so many glasses of milk. Now I need someone to help me carry this tray in. Okay, Mom. Jughead, you go help Mom. Me? Yes, Jug, you. I've been hiding. Answer the door every two minutes and I want to see some of this travelogue. He whiz. Okay, I'll go, but I don't know what.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, now, if you have that settled. May I turn on this set? I want to see them capture the tanker.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, sure, dad. I'll turn the lights on.

[Fred Andrews]

All right. Now I'll turn the set on. Known as the island of Ceylon. Oh, fine, we missed the tigers.

[Archie Andrews]

Yeah, I guess this is about how they grow tea.

[Fred Andrews]

Ceylon is in The Indian Ocean, 60 miles southeast of Hindustan. Here comes the force with another great.

[Archie Andrews]

Turn the lights on.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, no, you don't, judge. You can pass the sandwiches out with the lights off. It's not that dark.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, we like set this tray down someplace. They spilled a glass of milk right there on my back. Come. Just had spilled a glass of milk down. Bronic and vowel. Gr.

[Fred Andrews]

I am. I am. Ay. Turn the lights off.

[Archie Andrews]

I'm trying to, dad. I'll hear it. Is it. Oh, dear, Veronica's dress is popping. Well, I asked somebody to turn the lights on.

[Fred Andrews]

Jughead, never mind whether you ask somebody to turn the light on or not. And Veronica, please stop that cricut. Please, I.

[Archie Andrews]

My Veronica. I'm gonna go home in a wet desert. It's a brand new bed, Veronica.

[Fred Andrews]

Look, I'll buy you a new dress.

[Archie Andrews]

You will?

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, fine. Yes, I will. And you can go upstairs with my wife and she'll lend you one of her dresses to go home here.

[Archie Andrews]

All right, Mr. Angel. That'll be fine. I hope my dresses fit you, Veronica.

[Fred Andrews]

Well, we have that settled. Now, for Pete's sake, let's watch this program and eat your sandwiches and have no more trouble.

[Archie Andrews]

Okay, dad. Okay. I'll turn the light on and I'll.

[Fred Andrews]

Turn the set on. Notice the extreme.

[Archie Andrews]

Sandwiches. I don't have them. You don't? Bet you have them. No. I didn't even see her.

[Fred Andrews]

Will you kid, please be quiet?

[Archie Andrews]

Just looking for the sandwiches.

[Fred Andrews]

Where did you put them?

[Archie Andrews]

On your armchair.

[Fred Andrews]

All right. I can find it on my archer.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, good.

[Fred Andrews]

Thief. I'm sitting on them.

[Archie Andrews]

Sorry. Poor boy. Mr. Anders is packing ham sandwiches. Turn the set off.

[Fred Andrews]

I am. I am Architect.

[Archie Andrews]

I am. Why on earth did you sit on a sandwich here? And we're missing the whole program. They didn't do your suit any good either.

[Fred Andrews]

Now just a minute. Just one minute. This nonsense has gone far enough. Too far, in fact.

[Archie Andrews]

Yes, Mr. Andrews. Yes, dear. Yes, dad. And how.

[Fred Andrews]

Judd, be quiet. Now, half hour ago, I wanted to settle down to a 9 comfortable evening in my armchair and watch television. But what happens? All of Archie's friends wind up here, invite themselves to supper and keep interrupting my program. Jughead's afraid of the Dark. And Betty wants sunglasses. Jughead spills milk all over Veronica. Put sandwiches on my chair. Now I have stood all I'm going to stand. You kids can watch television if you want to, but from now on, I want you all to be absolutely, absolutely stock still. I don't want to hear a word out of any of you. Not a peep. You understand?

[Archie Andrews]

Yes, Mr. Anderson.

[Fred Andrews]

And I, I, by George, I'm going to spend the rest of the evening enjoying this television set, starting right here and now. And so we conclude our telecasting for today. What? We'll be back on this same channel tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 clock. Good night.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, no.

[Fred Andrews]

I miss the only program they have on. Good night. The Andrews will be back in just a moment. But first. You know, folks, you're lucky you live in America, the land of opportunity. Because where else can you save in the safest, surest investment in the world? The United States government and your own future. Besides, where else would you have the opportunity to make $75 grow into $100 in only 10 years without any more effort on your part than signing your name? Yes, I'm referring to savings bonds. United States Savings bonds. Through the payroll savings plan where you work. Start saving now during the big opportunity drive, sign up for the payroll Savings Plan. It's a plan where you put a little money aside every payday, regular as clockwork. And pretty soon it mounts up. A plan that saves for you, automatically saves. And savings bonds that pay you at that famous $4 for every three rates in 10 short years. If you aren't on a payroll, join the bond a month plan where you bank. And during this opportunity drive, buy an extra savings bond whenever you can. Put more opportunity into your future. Invest in United States Savings bonds now and often. And now back to the Andrews. It's later that evening. Archie's friends have all gone home and peace and quiet have returned to the household.

[Archie Andrews]

Fred, I'm terribly sorry we had all that trouble and you missed the only program we could see tonight.

[Fred Andrews]

Mary, look, it doesn't matter. In a few days they'll hook up our aerial and we'll be able to watch a lot of channels and see all the television we want. But right now, if you don't mind, I'd rather forget the entire episode. I don't want to hear any more about television tonight.

[Archie Andrews]

I don't blame you, dear. But Fred, you better hurry and get dressed.

[Fred Andrews]

Dressed? Dressed for what?

[Archie Andrews]

We promised the Hendersons we'd come over tonight.

[Fred Andrews]

The Hendersons? The Hendersons. He did? Oh, Mary, that's fine. But there's nothing more I'd enjoy right now than a good game provider.

[Archie Andrews]

Oh, Fred, I forgot to tell you. We're not going to play bread.

[Fred Andrews]

We're not? We're not?

[Archie Andrews]

No. The Hendersons just got their set hooked up and they invited us to watch television.

[Fred Andrews]

Oh, no. We've been listening to another chapter of the Adventures of Archie Andrew, written by Carl Jantel and based on the copyrighted feature appearing in Archie Comics Magazine. Archie was played by Bob Hastings, Jughead by Harlem Stone. Mom and dad. Andrews is played by Alice German and Cliff Hall. Veronica and Betty by Gloria Mann and Rosemary Wright. The television voice was John McGovern. This program is produced and directed by Kenneth McGregor. Remember that starting June 8th, Archie Andrews will be heard over most of these stations on Wednesday nights at 8:30pm Eastern Daylight Savings time. Meanwhile, listen next Saturday morning at our regular time when we bring you more of the Merry Adventures of Archie Andrews. This is Dick Dudley wishing you all a very pleasant weekend. This is NBC, the National Broadcasting Company. It.