Circus Night in Silvertown 1935-05-24 Masked Marvel

Summary

Circus Night in Silvertown: May 24, 1935 – "Masked Marvel"
Released June 3, 2025
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode Overview:
In this captivating episode of "Harold's Old Time Radio," listeners are transported to the vibrant world of the Silvertown Circus during the Golden Age of Radio. The host, Harold, alongside a colorful cast of characters, delivers an evening filled with excitement, humor, and nostalgic charm. This detailed summary encapsulates the key moments, lively discussions, memorable quotes, and the episode's delightful conclusions.

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1. The Grand Parade and Circus Introduction

Timestamp: 00:26 – 02:11

The episode kicks off with Joe Cook enthusiastically announcing the Silvertown Circus Parade, highlighting the diverse lineup of performers and acts. The parade features a mix of acrobats, trapeze artists, animals, and the Goodrich Silvertown Orchestra, led by B.A. Ralph.

Notable Quote:

Joe Cook [00:30]: "The circus tent is crowded. And here comes the big parade with Joe Cook, head man of the Silvertown Circus... leading the march with good."

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2. The Prize Fight: Joe Cook vs. Masked Marvel

Timestamp: 02:11 – 05:12

As the parade concludes, Joe Cook introduces the evening’s main attraction: a prize fighting exhibition between himself and the enigmatic Masked Marvel. The anticipation builds as B.A. Ralph expresses his reluctance to fight, leading to a comedic exchange about fears and superstitions surrounding Friday being an unlucky day.

Notable Quotes:

B.A. Ralph [02:57]: "Hey. Hey, bubbard."

Phil Dewey [03:02]: "I'm afraid to fight this Mask Marvel and I. I never met him."

The banter continues with B.A. Ralph and Phil Dewey playfully debating the merits and fears of the upcoming fight. The segment ends with Joe Cook inviting B.A. Ralph to the battlefield, setting the stage for further comedic interactions.

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3. Fight Cancellation and Rising Tensions

Timestamp: 05:12 – 07:07

Unexpectedly, Tim interrupts the proceedings with news that the Masked Marvel has backed out, introducing a stronger fighter, Jimmy McClellan, to replace him. B.A. Ralph's frustration is palpable as he vows to seek revenge against the new challenger.

Notable Quote:

Tim [05:12]: "Mr. Cook, you'll be glad to hear this. Yeah, the Masked Marvel ran out on us. But they got a much stronger and tougher man to take his place."

B.A. Ralph [06:58]: "We sail at great to our last night and fall slink to the throne until we meet once more still wishing you a happy voyage home."

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4. Musical Interlude: "Love and the Die"

Timestamp: 18:08 – 19:39

The atmosphere shifts to a melodic interlude as B.A. Ralph and the Goodrich Silvertown Orchestra perform the heartfelt song "Love and the Die," featuring Pegla on vocals. The song encapsulates themes of love, dreams, and the enduring spirit of the circus, providing a touching moment amidst the evening’s excitement.

Notable Lyrics:

"We've got love and a dime we just found it in time... our heart of fury."

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5. Professor Cook's Museum of Rare and Grotesque Objects

Timestamp: 20:25 – 25:15

A highlight of the episode is Professor Cook's Museum of Rare and Grotesque Objects, where Phil Dewey showcases bizarre and fascinating items, including a weeping moth, Napoleon’s skulls, and an imported Russian beard belonging to Count Ivan Salami Vichamovich. This segment blends humor and curiosity as Phil narrates exaggerated tales about the exhibited objects.

Notable Quotes:

Phil Dewey [20:53]: "Why, didn't you ever see a mothball? The next rarity... are these two skulls."

Phil Dewey [21:28]: "A genuine imported Russian beer. But with caviar."

The exchange between Phil Dewey and the Count about the beard leads to a humorous auction-like negotiation, highlighting the playful dynamics among the characters.

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6. Comedic Banter and Storytelling

Timestamp: 13:13 – 17:59

Throughout the episode, characters engage in witty and humorous dialogues, reminiscing about past adventures and mishaps. Tim and Bergman share exaggerated tales of heroism and accidental chaos, such as near-death experiences thwarted by humorous items like medals and pancakes.

Notable Quotes:

Tim [14:15]: "I was in the hospital for six months."

Phil Dewey [16:32]: "That little medal Mother gave me saved my life."

These stories not only provide comic relief but also deepen the audience's connection to the characters, showcasing their camaraderie and playful interactions.

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7. Final Performances and Safety Promotion

Timestamp: 25:24 – 27:06

As the circus night progresses, the focus shifts back to promoting Goodrich Silvertown Tires, emphasizing their safety features against high-speed blowouts. Joe Cook delivers an engaging monologue explaining the technology behind the lifesaver golden ply, reinforcing the product’s importance for driver safety.

Notable Quote:

Joe Cook [25:24]: "They are the only tires in the world with the lifesaver golden ply... keeps rubber and fabric from separating blisters from forming."

The episode concludes with a lively performance by the Silvertown Singers and the Silvertown Orchestra, leaving listeners with a sense of joy and nostalgia.

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8. Conclusion and Teasers for Future Episodes

Timestamp: 27:41 – End

In the closing moments, Joe Cook and the ensemble wrap up the evening with warm farewells, hints at future adventures, and a reminder of the next show’s airing time. The camaraderie among the cast members shines through, ensuring listeners are eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Notable Quote:

Joe Cook [28:52]: "Up every Friday night at 10:30 Eastern Daylight Saving Time, rain or shine."

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Summary:
"Circus Night in Silvertown" offers a delightful blend of humor, music, and engaging storytelling, encapsulating the essence of old-time radio entertainment. From the anticipation of prize fights and the charm of circus performances to the quirky exhibits of Professor Cook's museum, the episode weaves a tapestry of nostalgic amusement. Memorable quotes and dynamic character interactions enrich the listening experience, making it a must-listen for fans of classic radio shows and those seeking a charming glimpse into the past.

Transcript

[Joe Cook]

Beckett Night in Silvertown. Brought to you by the B.F. goodrich Company of Akron, Ohio, America's oldest tire manufacturer and Canadian Goodrich Co. Ltd. Kitchener, Ontario, makers of Goodrich Silvertown tires with the lifesaver Golden Pie, the amazing invention that protects you from high speed blowouts.

[Tim]

And.

[Joe Cook]

The circus tent is crowded. And here comes the big parade with Joe Cook, head man of the Silvertown Circus. Followed by Tim and Irene, Phil, Dewey, Pegla, Centra, Teddy, Blobber, Bergman, the Silvertown Singers and all the aerial acrobats, trapeze artists, animals and freaks. The big parade. And right up in front is B.A. ralph and his Goodrich Silvertown Orchestra. Leading the march with good.

[Irene]

Good news. You're what? I made a song. I want to play the song when.

[Blobber]

You this world come to me that.

[Joe Cook]

You just have come to me. And now, ladies and gentlemen, the first big act of the Silvertown Circus. Spotlight on the center of the Sordos ring. Tonight, the Silvertown Circus gives you a rare treat. A prize fighting exhibition between a mysterious fighter known as the Masked Marvel and our own head man of the Silvertown Circus, Joe Cook.

[B.A. Ralph]

Hey. Hey, bubbard.

[Phil Dewey]

I'm afraid to fight this Mass Marvel and I. I never met him.

[B.A. Ralph]

What do you mean you're afraid? With a battle axe in your hand?

[Phil Dewey]

Hey, listen, why don't you fight him, Blubber?

[B.A. Ralph]

Oh, no, I'm very superstitious.

[Phil Dewey]

Well, I'm superstitious too. I don't like to fight on a Friday. Friday's the unluckiest day in the week.

[B.A. Ralph]

Oh, I. I don't think Friday's unlucky.

[Phil Dewey]

Well, why not?

[B.A. Ralph]

I was born on Friday.

[Phil Dewey]

Yes, but what do your parents think? Listen, I'm afraid I can't fight. I got a toothache.

[B.A. Ralph]

I have it pulled out. If it was mine.

[Phil Dewey]

Yeah, so would I, if it was yours.

[B.A. Ralph]

I see.

[Phil Dewey]

I wonder what this Masked Marvel looks like.

[B.A. Ralph]

Well, here's a good chance to find out.

[Phil Dewey]

Here he is. Well, how do you do, sir?

[Tim]

How do you do?

[Pegla]

Do you think you'll have the tenerity.

[B.A. Ralph]

To stay in the ring with me?

[Phil Dewey]

Oh. Oh, look, Bubber, a sissy. Well, we'll fight him.

[B.A. Ralph]

Oh, very well.

[Joe Cook]

I can meet you on the battlefield.

[B.A. Ralph]

Au revoir. Au revoir. Oh, boy. Hey, this fight will baby some pleasure.

[Joe Cook]

Come on.

[B.A. Ralph]

Come on, Cookie, lay down and I'll give you a quick massage.

[Phil Dewey]

Okay, blubber, but take it easy.

[B.A. Ralph]

Okay, I have a tiddle and ready to fight.

[Phil Dewey]

Don't hit me. It's a hard autumn. Won't last the night. Hey, why do you have to sing such a fast tune?

[B.A. Ralph]

Well, today the tune gives me speed so I can rub you with cat.

[Phil Dewey]

Wait a minute. Wait a minute, Blubber. Can't you rub me down with a nice ball? Look, something like this. Now, for instance, remember the night. The night you said I love you. Remember?

[B.A. Ralph]

Oh, good golly, Cookie, you're in good shape.

[Tim]

Hey, Mr. Cook, you'll be glad to hear this. Yeah, the Masked Marvel ran out on us. But they got a much stronger and.

[Joe Cook]

Tougher man to take his place.

[B.A. Ralph]

Oh, but, boy, we'll show him. We'll get in that thing and we'll kill him.

[Phil Dewey]

Yeah, we'll kill him. Say, Rubber, how do I look in our types?

[Tim]

Oh, golly.

[B.A. Ralph]

Hey, don't be afraid, Cookie. You know, you know, I think you can beat this new fellow hands down.

[Phil Dewey]

Yeah, but suppose he don't keep his hands down?

[B.A. Ralph]

Hey, well, wait a minute. What's the idea about putting your belt around your head?

[Phil Dewey]

Well, you know the rules, Bubber. No hitting below the belt.

[B.A. Ralph]

Yeah. Hey, come on. Listen, I, I. Let's get in there. I can't wait.

[Phil Dewey]

You can't wait?

[B.A. Ralph]

Let's get in there and we'll kill that guy.

[Phil Dewey]

Now, just a minute. I forgot to ask you, Bubber. What's the name of this new fella?

[B.A. Ralph]

Oh, just some guy named Jimmy McClarnon.

[Phil Dewey]

Oh, Jimmy.

[B.A. Ralph]

No.

[Phil Dewey]

Oh, no, no. I don't want to fight him.

[B.A. Ralph]

Cookie is a pretty cat. Cookie is a pretty.

[Phil Dewey]

Now, now, listen, I, I like Jimmy. Why, Bubber, I even wrote a song in his honor.

[B.A. Ralph]

Oh, good golly.

[Joe Cook]

Well, look.

[B.A. Ralph]

Well, why don't you sing the song you wrote about him to him and maybe he won't hit you so hard.

[Phil Dewey]

Well, I would sing him the song if I thought he'd appreciate it. You know, songwriters today write so fast, they don't rhyme the words properly. Too true. Now, I'm an old songwriter myself, and this song about Jimmy McLaron took me 14 years to write.

[B.A. Ralph]

Golly.

[Phil Dewey]

Now, as soon as you hear how nicely the words rhyme, you'll see why it took me so long to write it.

[B.A. Ralph]

Well, I'm all ears.

[Phil Dewey]

So is Winchell. Well, here we go, Blubber. Here's to baby Faith McLarnin who can stop with either glove He's a hero of the prize ring and a boy whom we all like and when Jimmy faces Barney Ross this coming Tuesday night There'll be power in his left hand and you'll be surprised when you see his footwork for this Irish lad's a slugger and of that there's not a doubt. If he's still smack you on the button, he'd be sure to knock you unconscious. For there's many a would be fighter Jim has pounded to a jelly with a right hand to the jaw or else a left hand to the stomach. So here's the toast to baby mate. A fighter brave and bold with the courage of a lion and a heart of fury.

[Joe Cook]

Say, Joe, I see by the papers that Jimmy McClellan is all set to defend his welterweight title next Tuesday night.

[Phil Dewey]

Oh, he's a great little slapper, that boy. And so is Barney Ross, right?

[Joe Cook]

Oh, but did you know, Joe, that a blowout came near finishing Jimmy McClellan off? Yes, sir. And Jimmy says he'd rather fight any man alive than have another blowout. And that's not all he said. Listen, I'll quote. Many a time I've been surprised in the ring by a sneak punch that made my teeth rattle. But no punch ever hit me as unexpectedly as that blowout I had. I was driving from California to Seattle, Washington, had a big car and was hitting it up when my left front tire blew out. My car hurtled across the highway and plunged off the road. If anything had been coming the other way, you could have counted me out on the spot. So now I'm playing safe. I have Goodrich Silvertowns on all four wheels. At the end of the quotation. It takes only one blowout to end your driving day. So don't take your life in your hands. Equip your car with Goodrich safety Silvertown. They are the only tires in the world with the lifesaver golden fly. That's the amazing invention which resists the blistering heat generated inside the tire by today's high speed. Ladies and gentlemen, the sort of arena of the Silvertown circus presents one of its famous tableaus Crazy velvet. The living statues portray a scene on the Mississippi as they sing the tuneful strains of.

[B.A. Ralph]

One Will be.

[Pegla]

The end.

[Irene]

Soon maybe not tomorrow.

[Tim]

There'Ll just be.

[Phil Dewey]

Two of us.

[Irene]

Sweetly and honestly will be completely alone.

[Phil Dewey]

No other world.

[Blobber]

The.

[Irene]

Only now we must be content.

[Phil Dewey]

That will come through us Our presence.

[Tim]

We must be content.

[Joe Cook]

That will come through.

[Irene]

Presently and pleasantly Our will be in.

[Phil Dewey]

You In a good.

[Irene]

Maybe not tomorrow.

[Joe Cook]

Keep your eye on the centering for our circus pounds deluxe him and Irene they present their version of the wild and woolly wet. Here they come on their cow ponies him and Irene.

[Tim]

Whoa, Pinto.

[Joe Cook]

Whoa.

[Tim]

See Yahoo.

[Bergman]

See you pee.

[Tim]

Good old Pinto.

[Bergman]

Good old Betsy.

[Tim]

Howdy, folks. And Good old Irene. Oh, a wise guy, huh? Little western gal. Irene, you look nervous these night. You look a little bit nervous and high strung.

[Bergman]

Oh, I ain't high strung, but my Uncle Zachary is.

[Tim]

Your. Your uncle's high strung?

[Bergman]

Yes, they hung him on the highest tree this morning. He got caught stealing a pig.

[Tim]

Caught?

[B.A. Ralph]

How?

[Bergman]

All the pigs squealed on him. Say, speaking of pig, Tim, what have you been doing today?

[Tim]

Well, I. Oh, I. I just rolled the plan over the plains with Pinda, my sure footed horse.

[Bergman]

How do you know Pindo is a sure footed horse?

[Tim]

Well, I want to know.

[Joe Cook]

He kicked me three times in the same place.

[Tim]

Yippee. Well, yappy, anyway.

[Bergman]

Say, it's nice of you to come and see me in your Easter tie.

[Tim]

Oh, what you make you think I got this tie for Easter?

[Bergman]

Oh, there's a little egg on it all right.

[Tim]

Still, it's good to see you, Tim.

[Bergman]

Yes, it is, Tim. It really is. Kim, my pal.

[Tim]

Good old is reading from the wrong script. Say, I remember we was kids back in the good old pioneer days.

[Bergman]

Yeah, the good old pioneer days. Remember Tim, when you had that terrible accident down the hall?

[Phil Dewey]

Yeah.

[Tim]

Which one?

[Bergman]

You know, you remember you threw a horseshoe over your shoulder and there was a horse nailed onto it.

[Tim]

Yes, I was in. I was in the hospital for six months.

[Bergman]

Pretty sick?

[Tim]

No, pretty nurse. But anyway, I guess.

[Bergman]

Remember, Tim, when there was a fire down to your house? Say, they tell me that you barely escaped.

[Phil Dewey]

Oh, it's a lie.

[Tim]

I had my night shirt on.

[Bergman]

And I remember when your Uncle Zeb was blown up in a powder factory.

[Tim]

Oh, but that was no surprise. He was expecting a raise. What's the evil come of your sister Winona? Has she kept her girlish figure?

[Bergman]

Kept it? She doubled it. Ah, yes, then were the pioneer days.

[B.A. Ralph]

Yes.

[Bergman]

Remember how we used to bake those pies near the covered wagon?

[Tim]

Oh, yes, I remember how we used to eat those pies right up to our ears. Those were the pie and ear days.

[B.A. Ralph]

And remember.

[Tim]

Remember how you used to come over to my house and my mother would make pancakes for us?

[Phil Dewey]

Oh, boy.

[Bergman]

Yeah. Once they talk, I. Yeah.

[Tim]

Irene, that isn't nice to talk about my mother's pancakes like that. Why, gal, that hurts me. It hurts me right here.

[Bergman]

Well, those pancakes would hurt anybody.

[Tim]

Now listen, Irene, please forget about my mother's pancakes.

[Bergman]

I wish I could forget them.

[Tim]

Will you say no more about those pancakes? Well, I remember when I went out to ride the range for the first time. Mother gave me a medal to wear over my heart. I wasn't out an hour when the Russells came and started firing at Will.

[Bergman]

Which one was Will?

[Tim]

He was. No, no, no. They shot right and left. I fought and I battle and I battled and finally a bullet hit me over the heart. Oh, but it didn't hurt me. It didn't hurt me.

[Bergman]

It didn't hurt you?

[Tim]

No, Irene. That little medal Mother gave me saved my life. The bullet hit the medal and stop right there.

[Bergman]

Say, did you ever hear about the time I captured Pies and Pete?

[Tim]

No.

[Bergman]

Forget a load of this. Pies and Pete was riding down beside the water that limped.

[Tim]

What do you mean, the water that limped?

[Bergman]

Triple Creek. Well, two of Pete's men surrounded me and I had only one bullet. So I made them stand behind each other and I shot them both, I guess.

[Tim]

Say, this is very interesting.

[Bergman]

The rest will kill you. Tithe. And Pete got mad on the horse. He was mad. Behind the tree. He was mad. On the other side of the river, he was mad.

[B.A. Ralph]

Wait, wait, wait a minute.

[Tim]

How could he be mad in all those places?

[Bergman]

Well, you see, he was so mad that he went all to pieces.

[Tim]

He went all to pieces. Well, one of us is crazy.

[Bergman]

Speak for yourself. Well, he came at me with fire in his eyes. Now I've got you, he said. How dare you not continue my chain letter and break in the chain. You see him? All the others answered but me.

[Tim]

I see. You were the missing link. Not bad. Not bad. All right then.

[Bergman]

Eyes and piece. Fired three shots right at me. Well, two shots anyway. I remember now. That last bullet went around a tree. All three bullets hit me right over the heart, but they never hurt.

[Tim]

Now, wait a minute, Irene. Don't tell me you had a medal over your heart.

[Bergman]

No, Tim, it wasn't the medal that saved my life.

[Tim]

What was it, Irene?

[Bergman]

One of your mother's pancakes.

[Joe Cook]

And now, folks, while they're setting up the Three Ring Circus for the next big act, our fan Master BA Ralph and the Silvertown Orchestra will play Love and the Die with lovely little Pegla center singing.

[Irene]

Sam.

[Pegla]

We've got love and a dime we just found it in time We've got dreams of love Living on two nickels of the sun up above We've got plenty of time to live Love, incubation, rhythm and rhyme We've got that ring oh, everything We've got love and a dime oh, we've got that rhythm and we've got that song it's like we got just what it takes to get along We've got so much of such an song baby how can we go along? Certainly have a dare of everything. Everywhere.

[Bergman]

I love you.

[Pegla]

You're not fickle. You've got five cents, so I've got a nickel. We've got love and a D.

[Bergman]

Ladies.

[Joe Cook]

And gentlemen, an attraction never before shown in any circumstances. Professor Cook's Museum of Rare and Grotesque Objects. Professor Cook.

[Phil Dewey]

My friends, the first rare object that I have gathered from the farthest end of the earth is a weeping moth.

[Joe Cook]

Wait a minute, Professor Cook.

[Tim]

Who ever heard of a weeping moth?

[Phil Dewey]

Why, didn't you ever see a mothball? The next rarity, dug out of the archives of Egypt are these two skulls. First, the skull of Napoleon when he died at the age of 54. And this much smaller skull is the skull of Napoleon when he was a little boy at the age of 10. This is one of the very few left of Napoleon half that age. And now. Now I'm going to show you the most remarkable object in my collection. A genuine imported Russian beer.

[Joe Cook]

A genuine imported Russian beer.

[Phil Dewey]

But with caviar. You see, all my life I had a secret desire to grow beard. So I went to Russia to study beers. I mean, the old Russia were beards. Were beards. But even there, I couldn't raise more than a football beard. A football beard?

[Tim]

Yes.

[Phil Dewey]

First down, of course, that year. That year, crops were bad everywhere. But one day, while I was being entertained by the czar, I walked into the grand ballroom and sat on what I thought was the long black train of a woman's dress. When I heard a man holler, hey, get off my beard. Well, sir, I turned around, and there I saw the longest, blackest, most luxurious matter ever attached to a man's skin. So I said, what's your name?

[Tim]

And he said, I am Count Ivan.

[I]

Salami Vichamovich, the greatest general from the Tsar.

[Phil Dewey]

And he was. Well, to show you how great he was. One day, when the enemy was hot on the heels of the Russian soldiers and they were driven to the banks of the Danube river, he saved them all from drowning. How? Well, he just threw his beard over the bank, soaked up all the water in it, and his soldiers marched over and saved. And then, as the enemy chased him across the riverbed, he wrung out his beard and drowned them all. You know, I fell in love with that beard. In fact, the only way I could go to sleep at night was to count beards. So I finally made him a proposition. I said, count, I like to buy your beard.

[Tim]

And the count said, nothing, drink.

[I]

But, Michael, you could do business with mein shop. He's six Weeks old and he's got a nice Van dyke.

[Phil Dewey]

I see. He's just a little shaver. Listen, count. How much. How much would you charge to let me stroke your beard?

[I]

Well, My rates are $0.15 for the first quarter mile and $0.05 for every quarter mile thereafter.

[Phil Dewey]

How many strokes is par for the course?

[Tim]

Gene Tellers.

[I]

I made it from 64, but he.

[Joe Cook]

Used the lesson grip and the right power through. You see, you gotta stroke the beard like this.

[Phil Dewey]

Okay, cow, I'm afraid I can't do it. I took six strokes and I'm still in the rough. Listen, cop, I'd like to own that beard.

[B.A. Ralph]

Now, look.

[Phil Dewey]

Now you can wear it. All I want to do is feel that it's mine. You mean you'd like a kind of.

[Joe Cook]

A priced mortgage on the beard?

[Tim]

Yeah.

[Joe Cook]

Well, how much would you offer?

[Phil Dewey]

Well, horsehair's worth about 10 cents a pound.

[Tim]

Wait a minute.

[I]

You couldn't compare mein beard to horsehair.

[Phil Dewey]

Well, you wouldn't say it's as good as pig bristle?

[Tim]

Oh, no, I wouldn't go so far as that.

[I]

Say, if my beard was made of pig bristles, you couldn't get it for any price.

[Phil Dewey]

Well, I'll give you 400 rubles for it.

[Joe Cook]

Well, considering that lately my beard has.

[Tim]

Been shedding a little on the left.

[Joe Cook]

Side and it's got a few mixed colors in the middle, I'll take it.

[Phil Dewey]

Then the beard is sold.

[Tim]

Sold.

[I]

Shall I cut it off?

[Tim]

No, no, no.

[Phil Dewey]

You keep it on your face. But it's my beard. Now, look, all I want to do is drop in sometime before breakfast and give it a few strokes. Then after you've had your lunch, I would like to brush off the crumbs. And by the way, Khan, I'm very curious. When you eat, do you tie your napkin over your beard or under your beard?

[Tim]

What napkin?

[Phil Dewey]

Well, skip it. And another thing. Now, when you go out in the rain, I want to wrap your beard in cellophane so it won't shrink.

[Tim]

Stop beating around the bush.

[Joe Cook]

I want my beard back. It's a heirloom. Goodbye.

[Tim]

And did you give it back to him, Joe?

[Phil Dewey]

Well, I was going to give the count back, his beard as good as new, but a terrible thing happened.

[Bergman]

What?

[Phil Dewey]

Well, I washed it with benzene while the Count was asleep.

[Joe Cook]

And what happened?

[Phil Dewey]

He woke up and lit a cigar that started a Chicago fire because the beard was horning wet.

[Joe Cook]

I don't believe there ever was such a big beard.

[Phil Dewey]

I thought. You doubt me? Well, luckily I saved one of the hairs just to show you.

[Joe Cook]

Well, let's see that hair.

[Phil Dewey]

Well, now, while crossing the ocean. I dropped it. It's still in the ocean. And anybody you ask will tell you it's there.

[Tim]

Well, how do they know it's there?

[Phil Dewey]

It's called the Atlantic Cape.

[Joe Cook]

This is the kind of weather that gives you the urge to hop in your car and step on the gas. But remember, it's mighty important to have real blowout protection between those flying wheels and today's fast highways. Because speeds of 40, 50 and 60 miles an hour generate terrific heat inside the tire. Here's what causes high speed blowouts. Without your seeing it, rubber and fabric begin to pull apart. A tiny blister forms. This blister gradually grows bigger and bigger. And as long as that blister is in the tire, it's a real driving hazard. If you have the safety of your family and your friends at heart. If protection against treacherous high speed blowouts is what you really want, put a set of Goodrich spelled G O O D R I C H Goodrich Silvertowns on your car. For only in silver towns will you secure the priceless protection of the lifesaver golden Ply. By resisting internal heat, this exclusive Goodrich invention keeps rubber and fabric from separating blisters from forming. And high speed blowouts don't even get a start. And don't forget to ask your Goodrich dealer to get you one of the handsome Silvertown Safety League emblems with a special red crystal reflector to protect you if your auto tail light goes out. There's no obligation. You can get it absolutely free from any Goodrich dealer in the United States. Now, in conclusion, anchors away, Phil Dewey, the Silvertown Singers and the Silvertown Orchestra.

[Irene]

Sam.

[Blobber]

Answers away, my boys. Answers away. Farewell to college, Joyce. We sail at great to our last night and fall Slink to the throne until we meet once more still wishing you a happy voyage home.

[Irene]

Sam.

[Joe Cook]

Take a. This is Jerry Hendus saying. Stay tuned.

[Phil Dewey]

More great old radio classics coming right.

[Joe Cook]

Up every Friday night at 10:30 Eastern Daylight Saving Time, rain or shine. The B.F. goodrich Company, America's oldest tire manufacturer, Canadian Goodrich Co. Ltd. And all Goodrich dealers bring you Percusside and Silvertown starring Joe Co with VA Ralph from the Goodrich Silvertown Orchestra, Tim and Irene, Phil Dewey, Hegler Center, Teddy Blubber Bergman and the Silvertown Singers. Your announcer is Ben Grauer. This is the National Broadcasting Company.