Blondie 44-10-08 (264) Baby Snooks Visits the Bumsteads

Summary

Podcast Summary: Blondie 44-10-08 (264) Baby Snooks Visits the Bumsteads

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode Date: August 22, 2025
Original Air Date: October 8, 1944
Special Guest: Fanny Brice as Baby Snooks

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Overview

This classic episode of "Blondie" centers on the Bumstead family’s attempt to find out why their son Alexander has become disinterested in everything, especially school. The arrival of radio comedy icon Baby Snooks adds chaos and humor, as the family navigates school troubles, childhood crushes, and the unexpected cure for boredom.

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Key Discussion Points and Segments

The Bumstead Family's Concern for Alexander

[03:31 – 07:07]

• Alexander returns home clearly troubled and distracted.
• His parents, Blondie and Dagwood, notice his lack of enthusiasm, especially about school:
  • Blondie: "You seem to have lost interest in things." [08:06]
  • Dagwood: Tries to bribe Alexander with a quarter, only to find him uninterested at first.
• They speculate if Alexander is picking up Dagwood’s loafing habits.
  • Blondie: "Even if he did get the idea from you." [06:05]

Attempts at Solving Alexander’s Malaise

[07:12 – 12:46]

• Blondie decides to "interest him in what’s going on in the world", but Alexander knows more about global politics than she expects, referencing Lord Vansittart and Sumner Wells.
  • Alexander: "What are your opinions on post war planning and the peace?" [08:32]
  • Humorous confusion ensues, with Blondie mixing up names and plans.
• Dagwood attempts to solve the problem by involving Alexander in a football game, resulting in Dagwood getting hilariously injured.

The Search for the Real Problem

[16:59 – 21:14]

• Dagwood discusses Alexander’s attitude with his boss, Mr. Dithers, leading to a comedic exchange about Dagwood's own childhood troubles (the price of lollipops and a childhood crush).
  • Dagwood: "The price of lollipops went up." [19:07]
  • Mr. Dithers: "Alexander’s a little more mature than you were at his age. You are now, for that matter." [19:21]

The Root Cause: Lost Love

[21:30 – 23:03]

• With prompting, Alexander reveals he misses “Clutch Murphy,” a girl who could play third base—indicating the problem is heartbreak, not boredom.
  • Alexander: "Gosh, school has been awful since Clutch Murphy left. Gosh, what a woman." [21:58]

Enter Baby Snooks

[23:04 – 29:54]

• Blondie invites a new neighborhood girl, revealed to be the famous Baby Snooks, to distract Alexander.
  • Blondie: "Everyone calls her Snooks." [23:07]
• Upon arriving, Snooks turns the house on its head with her mischievous antics and banter:
  • Snooks: "My Daddy says Mrs. Bumstead wears the pants in this family." [24:08]
  • She plays trick games ("Adam and Eve and Pinch Me"), outsmarts Dagwood, and clearly matches Alexander’s energy.
• The two children become fast friends, with Alexander delighted:
  • Alexander: "I like a girl with spruce. Now, come on, Snooks." [28:22]
• The episode closes on a high note, with Alexander’s boredom cured and Blondie satisfied.
  • Blondie: "Well, Dagwood, I don’t think Alexander’s going to be bored with life anymore." [29:13]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Alexander's Disillusionment
  • "I answered them all wrong. That's your son?" — Alexander [05:21]
• Blondie’s Parenting Philosophy
  • "One Dagwood Bumstead is enough." — Blondie [07:24]
• Alexander's Grasp of World Affairs
  • "What are your opinions on post war planning and the peace?" — Alexander [08:32]
• Dagwood on Football Practice
  • "I've just been sideswiped by a tank destroyer." — Dagwood [13:30]
• On Childhood Heartbreak
  • "The price of lollipops went up." — Dagwood [19:07]
  • "Gosh, school has been awful since Clutch Murphy left." — Alexander [21:58]
• Snooks’ Entrance and Wit
  • "My Daddy says Mrs. Bumstead wears the pants in this family." — Snooks [24:08]
  • "Give me another penny and you'll hear it again." — Snooks [26:13]
  • "Want a rattle?" — Snooks [28:17]
  • "I like a girl with spruce." — Alexander [28:22]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 03:31 – Episode narrative begins; Alexander's school problems introduced
• 07:12 – Parenting debate and the attempt at inspiring Alexander
• 08:32 – Alexander quizzes his parents on global politics
• 11:13 – Blondie learns about world affairs from Alexander
• 12:35 – Dagwood and Alexander's football mishap
• 19:07 – Dagwood recalls his own childhood woes
• 21:58 – The heartbreak over Clutch Murphy revealed
• 23:07 – Baby Snooks is introduced
• 24:08 – Snooks’ rapid-fire one-liners begin
• 26:13 – Snooks’ clever response to bribery
• 28:22 – Alexander finds his new match in Snooks
• 29:13 – Blondie reflects on Alexander’s newfound happiness

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Episode Takeaway

Blending clever banter, slapstick, and tenderness, this episode exemplifies the charm of old-time radio sitcoms, particularly in its depiction of youthful troubles and family dynamics. The addition of Fanny Brice’s Baby Snooks injects a burst of chaotic child energy, making the episode a standout crossover and a heartwarming solution to Alexander’s malaise.

Perfect for: Fans of radio-era humor, family comedies, and classic crossover episodes.

Transcript

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[Dagwood Bumstead]

Ah.

[Narrator]

Don't touch that dial because there's nothing else on. You might just as well listen to Blondie. Blondie. Rebroadcast for the servicemen and women of the United nations with Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake as Blondie and Dagwood Bumpstead, respectively. Before we join the Bumpsteads of Shady Lane Avenue, let's gather around the band stand for a curtain raiser from Lenny Kahn and his orchestra. Raise that curtain, le and now for.

Our weekly visit with our neighbors, the Bumpsteads of Shady Lane Avenue, who have as their guest tonight Fanny Brice as Baby Snooks. Yes, tonight Baby Snooks is going to visit the Bumpstead. But first, let's look in at 127 Shady Lane Avenue and see what's going on. Something seems to be wrong with Alexander, the pride and joy of the Bumpstead family. It seems he isn't enjoying school this year as much as he did before. Blondie and Dagwood are talking to Alexander, who just arrived home after a hard day with his teacher.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Well, Alexander, how did school go today?

[Alexander Bumstead]

Huh?

[Blondie Bumstead]

I said, how did school go today?

[Alexander Bumstead]

I didn't notice.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Hey, what's the matter with you? What happened today?

[Alexander Bumstead]

I don't know. I haven't seen the evening paper yet.

[Blondie Bumstead]

We mean, what happened at school.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Oh, at school?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yeah.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Oh, Alexander, please pay attention and focus your eyes.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Excuse me, Mom.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Seem like they're only half here.

[Alexander Bumstead]

It's even less than that.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Look, Alexander, we'd like to know what happened at school. We're your parents, and we hope we're not asking too much, but we would like to know what happened at school, if anything.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Oh, it was the same old stuff.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Go ahead. Go ahead what?

[Alexander Bumstead]

Well, the teacher asked me some questions.

[Blondie Bumstead]

And I answered the questions.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Well, you answered them all. That's my son.

[Alexander Bumstead]

I answered them all wrong. That's your son?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Alexander. It's just. What seems to be wrong with school this year, huh?

[Blondie Bumstead]

Nothing. There just doesn't seem to be anything right about it.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

That's a hard situation to correct.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Well, I'm going upstairs and mope around. Call me when dinner's ready.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

How do you like that?

[Blondie Bumstead]

I don't. I can't understand what's wrong with it.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Well, Blondie, maybe it's one of those things. You know, Blondie, ever so often he decides on his life's work. He's going to be an actor cannot or a steeple jack in we have trouble with him until he forgets it.

[Blondie Bumstead]

What do you think he's decided to be this time?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

A loafer.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Well, he can't get away with that in this family. Even if he did get the idea from you.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yeah. Even if he did get you to Blondie.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Well, Alexander usually sees you lying on that couch. Yeah, he hardly knows what you look like standing up.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh, Blondie.

[Blondie Bumstead]

He's beginning to think his father is something horizontal that snored.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Now, now, Blondie, that's not fair.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

You can't blame me for the way Alexander.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Well, what do you think is wrong then? He certainly lost interest in things.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yeah, he seems to have lost interest in everything. Yeah. Well, wait a minute. I'll test him out.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Alexander. Yeah, Pop? Do you want a quarter?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

I bet.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Do you want it? Water. I hurt you the first time, Pop, I'm just thinking it over.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh, he's lost interest, all right.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Well, do you want it? Yeah, I'll take it. Oh, thank you too much. When I come downstairs again, you can drop it in my pocket.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Maybe. Maybe he'd like me to spend it for him, too.

[Blondie Bumstead]

You know, I've been thinking. Maybe we're not taking enough interest in his mental development.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Well, I have. I've always been interested in training his mind the same way mine was trained. But you always chase me away from him.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Well, dear, one Dagwood bumpshead is enough. You know, Dagwood, I think I'd better have a little talk with him and see if I can't get him interested in something.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh, that's. Well, but what are you going to get him interested in?

[Blondie Bumstead]

I know. I know exactly what I'll talk to him about. I'll explain to him what's going on in the world. You know, Alexander doesn't realize that history is being made all around him. Now, Alexander, I want to have a little chat with you.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Okay, Mom.

[Blondie Bumstead]

What about? Well, you seem to have lost interest in things. I don't believe you know what a very important period the world is going through right now.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Oh, yes.

[Blondie Bumstead]

But of course, I didn't attend the.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Big powwow at Dumbarton.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Oh, where? Oh, yes. Now, son, you just ask any Questions at all and I'll answer them for you.

[Alexander Bumstead]

What are your opinions on post war planning and the peace?

[Blondie Bumstead]

Post war planning and the peace?

[Alexander Bumstead]

Yeah, that's right. Post war planning and the peace.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Oh, well, let's see. Yes. Oh, of course, that question isn't very specific. Alexander. Ask me something that isn't so, General.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Well, what do you think of Lord Vansittart's proposals?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Who?

[Alexander Bumstead]

Lord Vans. Lord Vansitter.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Oh. Oh, yes, of course.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Well, I guess that's that.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Alexander, where did you hear about this Lord Watchmadoodle?

[Alexander Bumstead]

Oh, I listen to the radio and read the newspapers. You see, Mom, Lord Van Siddard is a believer in a hard boiled peace.

[Blondie Bumstead]

He thinks Germany should be occupied for maybe as long as 50 years. Is that right? Of course, you know about the Wells plan, don't you?

[Alexander Bumstead]

Well.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Mom. Now don't cuff your tongue at me. At least I know the plan was recently worked out by Orphan Wells.

[Alexander Bumstead]

No, mom, it was worked out by Sumner Wells.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Oh, dear.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Well, I don't care.

[Blondie Bumstead]

You never can tell what Orphan Wells is up to either.

[Alexander Bumstead]

You see, mom, something in the world.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Thinks we ought to divide Germany up.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Into three separate nations, set up a.

[Blondie Bumstead]

World council and put court dependent areas.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Under the protection of an international trusteeship. Simply amazing.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Do you know about the police problem too?

[Alexander Bumstead]

Well, I can tell you what the problem is, but I don't know how they're gonna unravel it.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Well, now, maybe between the two of us, we can fix that up too. I'd like to hear. Alexander.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Just make yourself comfortable. Well, it sort of started with the first partition of Poland in 1712. Imagine that.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Why, I didn't know they had partitions in those days.

[Alexander Bumstead]

I thought everybody lived in tents.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Hello, Dagworth.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh, my gosh, Blondie. You certainly were in Alexander's room long enough. Look, did you get him interested in something? Did you explain to him what was going on in the world? Staggering.

[Blondie Bumstead]

You just wouldn't believe what's happening in the world.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

What's happening?

[Blondie Bumstead]

Well, I just had a long lecture on international affairs. You know, our son listens like mad to the radio commentators. In fact, he could be one himself. Sort of a Raymond Graham Swinglet.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Well, didn't you teach him anything?

[Blondie Bumstead]

No, but I learned a lot myself.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

But. Well, did you snap him out of it? Huh?

[Blondie Bumstead]

No, dear. There's something else wrong. Missing Jaguar, and I don't know what it is. Alexander seems to be bored with life.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

He does? Isn't he a little young for that? I. I thought they didn't get Bored with life until they were 16.

[Blondie Bumstead]

They don't. So I guess he isn't bored with life. Must be something else.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yeah, Well, I know what I'm going to do, Blondie. I'm. Well, I'll get him interested in sports. Tomorrow morning, before I leave for the office, I'll take Alexander outside and run him through a little football practice. Yeah, maybe that'll break this up.

[Blondie Bumstead]

We'll see. Yeah, but maybe it'll break you up too. Well, I guess their little football game has gone all right so far this morning.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Uh.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Oh, I spoke too soon. Well, now, let's see. I guess there are plenty of ice cubes for his head if it is his head.

[Alexander Bumstead]

And plenty of cushions if it isn't.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Oh, mom, what happened? Alexander.

[Alexander Bumstead]

I've tried to go through my side of the line and I glommed him.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Oh, Alexander.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Well, he needle me into it. I usually pretend I can't hold onto him, but he insisted on my giving.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Him the full treatment. And you did? And how.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Gee, I'm not in the mood for all this excitement. Well, I've got to be on my.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Way to school, I suppose.

[Alexander Bumstead]

So long, Mom.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Oh, wait a minute. Where's your father now?

[Alexander Bumstead]

10 hours.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

He's bringing him right in.

[Narrator]

Just take it easy there, Dagwood. If you just lean on me.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yeah? I'll call the army camp up. I'll have that man court martialed. They can't do that to Dagwood Bumpstead.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Who can't do what?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

I've just been sideswiped by a tank destroyer.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Now, Dag, do I look like a tank? I wouldn't have married you if you were.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yeah, well, I can't understand how it happened. I was whizzing past Alexander with the ball and this tank destroyer butted in.

[Narrator]

Now, you didn't actually see it, did you, Tagwood?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

No, but you saw where it plowed that furrow in the ground, didn't you?

[Narrator]

Your nose did that.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Oh, dear, just look at the mud on your shirt. I'll get you a clean one, dear.

[Narrator]

The Bumpsteads, as if you didn't know, will be back again in just a few moments. Right now, that man, Lenny Khan, prepares to downbeat the orchestra for this sparkling selection. Well, Sparkle.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Ram.

[Narrator]

Are you feeling better now, Dagwood?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yeah, I suppose so. But I still haven't found out what's eating Alexander.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Oh, Dagwood, look at the time. You're going to be late for the office.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Oh, I set the door open for me. It already is open, Dagwood.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

It is well enclosed and open it again.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Do you want to ruin my timing? All right, Dagwood. The door's open Now, Dagworth.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Dagwood.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Okay, honey, get out of the way.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Mr. Nile, he sails out the door.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Like a buzz bomb.

[Mr. Dithers]

Okay.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Come on, Dagwood. You'll be late for the office. Hurry.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Okay.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Where's my hat? Where's my hat?

[Blondie Bumstead]

Right there on the hat rack. Yeah.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh, yeah. Here it is. Oh, that's not the hat rack.

[Alexander Bumstead]

That's 10 miles.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Yeah.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh, yeah.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Goodbye, dear. Yes, J. Goodbye.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Whoa.

[Mr. Dithers]

Okay.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

[Mr. Dithers]

Come into my office.

[Alexander Bumstead]

I can't come now, Mr. Gidders.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Why not?

[Alexander Bumstead]

I've got a white boy's an elephant.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Ha, ha, ha.

[Mr. Dithers]

All right. Come in as soon as you're through.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Bumps head.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

I was just making up little jokes, Mr. Dittis.

[Mr. Dithers]

What's the matter with you? What were you doing?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Well, I was thinking.

[Mr. Dithers]

On company time, huh? I'll bet it hurt too.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh, Mr. Dennis, I've got something on my mind.

[Mr. Dithers]

I know it's all over your shoulders too.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yeah.

[Mr. Dithers]

However. What is it?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Well. Well, it's. Well, it's about Alexander. Ever since school started, he's been moping around and paying very little attention to practically nothing.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Most of the.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Usually.

[Mr. Dithers]

You ought to be hit over.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

The head with that sentence.

[Mr. Dithers]

What's wrong with him?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

That's just it, Mr. Gidded. We don't know.

[Mr. Dithers]

Well, didn't you ever feel like that when you were Alexander's age?

[Blondie Bumstead]

Yeah, I did once.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Mm. Gosh, I felt terrible. It was like the end of the world.

[Mr. Dithers]

What happened?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

The price of lollipops went up.

[Mr. Dithers]

How typical. And I don't suppose you know whether the price of lollipops has gone up or down lately.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh, the prices stayed, but I find they don't last as long.

[Mr. Dithers]

Oh, I don't know. Anyhow, Alexander's a little more mature than you were at his age. You are now, for that matter.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

J.C. how about it? When you went to school, did anything ever make you feel awful? Huh?

[Mr. Dithers]

Oh, yes. Yes, of course.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh, it did. Hey, maybe that'll be a clue. What was it?

[Mr. Dithers]

Well, there was a cute little brunette in school.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Boy, yeah.

[Alexander Bumstead]

I should have known.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

I'll bet you were a regular Wolf junior grade. Go on. What about the little brunette? Huh?

[Mr. Dithers]

Oh, she was eight and I was nine. What a delicious dish of dimple divinity.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh, no. Now, you couldn't have been that cute, Mr. Dilly.

[Narrator]

I meant the girl.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh, yeah.

[Mr. Dithers]

Her name was Gwendolyn Ochoo. She couldn't play Jacks or Pachisi. But boy, how she could play post office.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Nothing but special delivery, air mail letters. Huh.

[Mr. Dithers]

Registered too.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yeah, but of course, when you went to school, Mr. Jitters, it was just the pony express.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Go on, go on.

[Mr. Dithers]

Well, Gwendolyn and I were finally separated.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Ah.

[Mr. Dithers]

Oh brother, it was a sad day.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Did her family move out of town?

[Mr. Dithers]

Oh no. She went on to 5B and I went back to fourth grade. I had to sweat out an old geography rap. I certainly lost interest in life.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Hey, hey, wait a minute.

[Blondie Bumstead]

I'll bet that's it.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

There's a woman behind this Mr. Diddy. And as the front say Shooky Larpani.

[Mr. Dithers]

Oh yeah, Chase today.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Well, Dagwood, maybe you've got something here.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Well, come on. I tell you what we'll do. We'll sort of quiz him and find out. Because if it's a girl that's bothering him, we could. Oh wait, what's the. Oh yeah. Hello, Alexander.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Hello, parents.

[Alexander Bumstead]

How's everything at school?

[Blondie Bumstead]

Alexander?

[Alexander Bumstead]

Oh, come she cum.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Shuh.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Just so.

[Blondie Bumstead]

So, Alexander, are there any specially nice girls this year?

[Alexander Bumstead]

Gosh, no. School has been awful since Clutch Murphy left. Gosh, what a woman. He certainly could play third bas.

[Blondie Bumstead]

What's wrong with the Little Rogers girl? Oh, she always gets weak from undernourishment.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Right in front of the sweet shop. She gets treated so much. We call her the girl with the golden stomach.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Well, what did Miss Toots Murphy do?

[Alexander Bumstead]

She used the matches to see who paid.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh yeah.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Gosh, I certainly miss that galaxy.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Well, that's life.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Well, I guess I'll go out and back and burn some leaves.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Oh, thank you, Alexander.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

I guess that's it all right.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Oh, Jaguar. I know just the thing to cure it.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

What is it?

[Blondie Bumstead]

Well, a very sweet little girl moved into our neighborhood a few weeks ago. I think I'll invite her over to meet Alexander.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

A sweet little girl.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Who is it?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

I think her family name is Higgins.

[Blondie Bumstead]

But everyone calls her Snooks.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

You mean Baby Snooks on the radio?

[Blondie Bumstead]

Yes, dear.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Oh boy, Barbie, anything can happen now. Oh, Degwood, that's probably Baby Snook.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yeah. Oh yeah, I see her at the door. She certainly is a sweet looking little girl, isn't she?

[Blondie Bumstead]

Dagwood, you let her in. Oh dear. I hope she gets along with Alexander.

[Alexander Bumstead]

How do the Bonesteads live here?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh yes, sure, sure. Won't you come right in, snoops?

[Alexander Bumstead]

Are you Mrs. Bonestead?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Me? Hey, Blondie, did you hear that?

[Blondie Bumstead]

What does she mean?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yeah, what do you mean Snooks?

[Alexander Bumstead]

My Daddy says that Mrs. Bumstead wears.

[Blondie Bumstead]

A pants in this family. Oh, he must have seen me wearing flats.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

That must be it.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Well, come inside, Snook. Why?

[Blondie Bumstead]

Because there's a very nice little boy we want you to meet.

[Alexander Bumstead]

I don't like nice little boy.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Well, what do you like?

[Alexander Bumstead]

Hmm? I like to throw a telephone.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Well, Snook, we have Alexis Fan somewhere. Well, I was. I was only trying to be helpful.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Well, if you want to be helpful.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Stay here and entertain Snooks.

[Blondie Bumstead]

I'll be back as soon as I can find Alexander.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Okay? Well, Snooks, won't you come inside and close the door?

[Blondie Bumstead]

All right.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Because it's cold outside.

[Alexander Bumstead]

If I told you, doll, will it make it any warmer outside?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Well, I don't know. I never thought of that.

[Mr. Dithers]

There.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Here we are. Now, is there anything you want? Yeah.

[Blondie Bumstead]

What? I want to go home.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

But you just got here. Would you like a nice piece of cake?

[Alexander Bumstead]

Chocolate latte?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yes.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Chocolate filling?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yes.

[Alexander Bumstead]

And chocolate all over the top? Yes.

[Blondie Bumstead]

I don't like chocolate. Well, let's see. Maybe you'd like to play a game, huh?

[Alexander Bumstead]

No.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Will you play a game with me if I give you a penny? Uh huh.

[Blondie Bumstead]

All right. Here's a penny. Thank you. Well, that's nice.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

I like to hear little girls say thank you.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Give me another penny and you'll hear it again.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

No. Start the game now. We'll start the game. You go first.

[Blondie Bumstead]

All right.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Adam and Eve and Pinch Me. One array. Adam and Eve fell off. Pull. What's left?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Pinch me.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Okay.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Hey, that hurts.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yeah.

[Alexander Bumstead]

What kind of a game is that, huh?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

A game is something you're supposed to enjoy.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Oh, I enjoyed it.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Yeah.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Well, it's my. My turn now, Snopes. Adam and Eve and Pinch Me were on a rack.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Adam and Eve and who?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Pinch me.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Okay.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

He did it again.

[Alexander Bumstead]

You want to play another game?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Yeah, well, sure, if it's different. What's this one called, huh?

[Alexander Bumstead]

Adam and Eve and Sock Me wanna rain.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Oh no. Oh no.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Oh no you don't. Get away from me.

[Blondie Bumstead]

What's going on in here?

[Alexander Bumstead]

Unhand that woman, sir. I never touched her.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Nook. May I present my son, Alexander Brumstead. He's funny looking. Oh, brother. Now, I want you two children to like each other. I like her. Well, what do you say, Snooks? You want to fight? Now, Snook, don't you know that little girls shouldn't fight? Uh huh. And aren't you ashamed of yourself? Uh huh. Then what do you say to Alexander? Want a rattle? Oh, Snooks, I'm so disappointed. I thought she was.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Oh, leave her alone, Mom. I like a girl with spruce. Now, come on, Snoops.

[Blondie Bumstead]

Let's go out and play.

[Alexander Bumstead]

All right, funny face. I love that girl. Don't you think Snooks is wonderful, Mom?

[Blondie Bumstead]

I certainly do, Alexander. What do you think?

[Dagwood Bumstead]

Pa? I check.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Well, so long, folks. Snooks and I are going out. What would you like to play, Snooks?

[Blondie Bumstead]

I got a swell new game.

[Alexander Bumstead]

What's it called? Adam and Eve and Pink Rewana Rare. Well, Dagwood, I don't think Alexander's going.

[Blondie Bumstead]

To be bored with life anymore.

[Dagwood Bumstead]

No, I'll say not. Blondie, you sure cured him, all right.

[Alexander Bumstead]

Yeah.

[Narrator]

This is the armed forces. This is radio service.