
Goldbergs 35-11-13 (xxxx) Madame Shuman Heink
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Gene Paul King
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Narrator
The House of Glass. The House of Glass. Colgate Palmoly Pete, makers of fine products since 1806. Bring you this friendly half hour in the interest of Super Sun. The only soap created especially for dishwashing. The soap that protects the beauty of your hands. You remember that Bessie Glass has become very interested in welfare work. Well, this is a big day in her life. There is a luncheon at the Boys Welfare Club. And Bessie Glass has been delegated to meet the guest of honor, Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink, at her hotel and to escort her to the clubhouse. And as we join Bessie this evening, I'm sure we'll observe again that it's hard to predict what Bessie will do next. You know, that's supposed to be true generally of you ladies. You're unpredictable. But one thing I think is certain about you all. You want to look your best all the time. Isn't that true? And isn't it true that you want to keep your hands as smooth and soft and attractive as possible? Then why not use Super Suds, the soap that's made to keep hands lovely in spite of dishwashing. And this is the reason tiny hollow beads of Super Suds dissolve completely in your dishwater. No tiny particles of soap are left to irritate your hands, to make them rough, red. Well, you know how ugly hands can be. And you don't want to have that kind. So use Super Suds to wash your dishes. Help your hands to stay young and smooth. Now for the House of Glass. Bessie, accompanied by her husband Barney, is in the lobby of the hotel where Madame Schumann Hank resides. Let's join them.
Barney Glass
Bessie, are you sure this is the hotel where you're supposed to meet Mrs. Marshall?
Bessie Glass
Right here in the lobby. What time is it? It's late already. She said if she's not here by this time, I shouldn't wait.
Barney Glass
So what must you do, Bessie?
Bessie Glass
I'll go over to the desk and call up and tell Madame Schumenheim that I'm here.
Barney Glass
You'll take the madam over to the luncheon yourself then, Bessie?
Bessie Glass
Surely that was the arrangement of the committee's instructions. Barnet, I don't know why I'm so nervous.
Barney Glass
Why should you be nervous?
Bessie Glass
Well, maybe nervous is not to worry. It's pleasurable excitement. Maybe. Of all the ladies on the arrangement Committee. I was the one selected to escort the madam to the luncheon. Can't you understand, Barney, why I should feel so nervous? Do you realize the importance of such a privilege? Huh, Barney?
Barney Glass
Why don't I realize?
Bessie Glass
Come, I'll go over to the desk, Barney.
Barney Glass
I'll wait here for you, Bessie.
Bessie Glass
No, come over with me. Where's the desk? This way. How do I do it, Barney?
Barney Glass
Just send your name up.
Bessie Glass
But shall I say Mrs. Glass is waiting or the reception committee is waiting?
Barney Glass
Just say Mrs. Glass of the reception committee.
Bessie Glass
Oh, that's right. You're right, Barney. Yes, come.
Narrator
Something I can do for you, sir?
Bessie Glass
Yes, sir.
Barney Glass
Barney, will you please tell Madam schumann heint that Mrs. Glass is downstairs waiting with the car to escort her to the luncheon of the Boys Club.
Narrator
Mrs. Glass?
Bessie Glass
Yes. Yes, please.
Narrator
Just a minute, please.
Bessie Glass
Thank you very much.
Barney Glass
If we take our hotel back, we'll give Whitey a uniform like that bellboy is wearing.
Bessie Glass
Barney, please.
Narrator
Madam Schumann. Hank will be down in just a few minutes. She said, would you mind waiting?
Bessie Glass
Oh, thank you very much. We'll be riding a waiting ride over here. If you don't mind, I'll tell her. Thank you very much.
Barney Glass
Bessie, do you want me to wait?
Bessie Glass
Please, Barney, come sit down.
Barney Glass
I'll be late for my appointment, Bessie. I have to meet Maya.
Bessie Glass
Barney, please. I specially asked you not to mention extraneous matters to me today. Barney, please. Don't overshadow my joy for me, please. You realize who I'm meeting? Madame Sumenheim. This is a day of days for me. Barney, please. I want complete concentration. I don't want my thoughts to wander for one minute to spoil my emotions that I'm experiencing. Moments like these are few in a lifetime. Barney, please. I'm only sorry that you won't be there, Barney.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
I'm sorry too, but only women, Barney.
Bessie Glass
500 women and members of the Young Boys Club for the Young Boys. Bannis or Hugh should have hung. You should have heard the minutes, Barney, about the organization is doing for these boys. They maintain a social center. They have a scholarship fund. All for these boys.
Barney Glass
Wonderful.
Bessie Glass
Wonderful is still not the word, Barney. And the big surprise will be today when Madam Schumann Hank walks into the reception hall and the boys welcome her. Barney, for that alone you should be there.
Barney Glass
You tell me all about it, Bessie.
Bessie Glass
In my excitement, Barney, I'm afraid I won't be able to stay, see, hear or remember. All I'll be able to do is feel Mrs. Glass. Did he say Glass?
Barney Glass
I think so.
Bessie Glass
Oh, boy.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Yes, Madam Schumann.
Narrator
Heink wants you to please come up to her apartment.
Bessie Glass
Oh, up to her apartment?
Narrator
Yes, please. 384.
Bessie Glass
384. Oh, thank you very much.
Narrator
The elevators are to your right, please.
Bessie Glass
Thank you. Barney. I have to go up to her apartment.
Barney Glass
Then go. Bless him.
Bessie Glass
How easy. You see Haven. Go. How do I look, Barney?
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Wonderful, wonderful.
Bessie Glass
Do I have to fix myself a.
Barney Glass
Little nothing at all?
Bessie Glass
No. What apartment?
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
For the past 384.
Barney Glass
Come, I'll take you over to the elevator. Come.
Bessie Glass
I wonder why she wants me to come up.
Barney Glass
I suppose she don't want to keep you waiting down here too long. Take this elevator, Bessie.
Bessie Glass
All right.
Barney Glass
Come and I'm leaving now, Bessie dear.
Bessie Glass
All right.
Barney Glass
Enjoy yourself.
Bessie Glass
I will. You sure I look all right?
Barney Glass
Perfect. Betsy, I'm going to tell Maya. You'll give him his answer when, Bessie?
Bessie Glass
Barney, please. Tomorrow's plenty of time for business discussions.
Barney Glass
Is this elevator going up?
Narrator
Going up.
Bessie Glass
Goodbye, Bunny.
Barney Glass
Goodbye.
Bessie Glass
Going up?
Barney Glass
Yes, ma'am.
Narrator
Come in, please.
Maureen
Going up?
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Yes, ma'am.
Narrator
Floors, please.
Bessie Glass
Sixth floor, please. 384, please, madam. Fruman, Hanks. Apartment, please.
Narrator
Third floor.
Bessie Glass
Thank you.
Narrator
Attempt, please.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Bossing keys.
Narrator
Third floor.
Bessie Glass
Oh, thank you very much. Which way to 384? Right or left?
Narrator
To your left the first order. Your left, madam.
Bessie Glass
Oh, thank you very much. Pardon me. I'm Mrs. Claire.
Maureen
Did you come right into his mother, ma'am?
Bessie Glass
Thank you.
Maureen
Will you come this way, please, ma'am? Madam will be right in.
Bessie Glass
Yes, thank you.
Maureen
Won't you sit down, ma'am?
Bessie Glass
Thank you. Oh, how, how beautiful the birds sing. Canaries. I once had canaries, but they wouldn't sing.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Mrs. Glass?
Bessie Glass
Yes. Are you Madame Schumanheim?
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Yes.
Bessie Glass
I'm very, very pleased.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
I am also pleased to meet you.
Bessie Glass
Thank you.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Please sit down.
Maureen
Thank you.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
How do you like my little bird? This one is Jack and this one is Jill.
Bessie Glass
Oh, Jack and Jill.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
I hope you don't mind waiting for me, but I can't leave. I've just put in a long distance call for my children in California.
Bessie Glass
Oh, I see. No, I won't mind in the slightest.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Maureen, take from Mrs. Glass her coat. You may as well be comfortable.
Bessie Glass
Thank you very much.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
When my call comes in, Maureen, will you connect me immediately? I don't like to keep the ladies waiting more than I have to. And Maureen, have my hat and coat ready also. And little Irish girl Frau Glass brought over with me from Ireland.
Bessie Glass
Oh, you don't say. You lived in Ireland also.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Ireland, Britain, Poland, Russia, even at the Oriente. Been my very good Fortune to know the friendship of men and women of many lands, many circles, President, the Kaiser, kings and so on and so forth. Prime ministers, leaders, peasants. Here are many kind of people.
Bessie Glass
How much you must have learned.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
I don't know how much I have learned. It is not always how much you learn. Quantity is never so important. And in learning also it is not what I have learned. That the problems of one set of people are the problems of all. And the things that make men alike are finer and stronger than the things which make them different. Yes, so much I have learned. Maureen, see what is with my phone, please. Central sector.
Bessie Glass
10 minutes, ma'am.
Maureen
And it's not 10 minutes yet.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
All right. Only I don't like to keep Frau Glass waiting too long.
Bessie Glass
That's all right. I'm so happy sitting here like this with you, Madame Schumenheim.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Thank you, dear. Are you an active worker in social and welfare work, Mrs. Grass?
Bessie Glass
No, this is my first experience.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Ah.
Bessie Glass
So you see, all my life I've been a businesswoman.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
And now?
Bessie Glass
Well, now I'm temporarily retired.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Oh. Are you happy? Well, no. Don't be ashamed to say it. You are not.
Bessie Glass
How did you know?
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Well, I didn't like the way you saved the. Well. Why did you retire? You help?
Bessie Glass
No, My children. I thought they needed me, but they're grown up now and they don't need me anymore.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Achvarumnika. Our children always need us. Maybe not physically, but our inspiration and encouragement. Thus they need. Although we mothers sometimes expect too much from our children. If we could only remember our children. Or nothing. Some mothers want medals to be pinned on them because they stayed up nights with the baby when he had colic or when he had the measles. Ah, no. We had children because we wish to have them. Because a life with children seemed richer than a life without them. You're my dad. Dearest friend, our children owe us nothing, not even love and respect, unless we earn it. You're right, Maureen, bring it up. Letter from my boys, please. Yeah?
Maureen
Yes, ma'am. It's right here on your desk.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Let me have it, please.
Maureen
Would you like your glasses?
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
No, it's Frau. It's all right. Thank you. Dear Pros not.
Bessie Glass
Is today your birthday, Madam Sumenheim?
Maureen
No, ma'am.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Well, then stay here and hear it. Read it loud. Frau Glass. Those words, that letter are sweeter than all the music in the world to me.
Bessie Glass
I'll read it now, Sadhla. I'll read it from the beginning. Dearest mother, your four sons daughter, daughter in law, 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren wish you a happy birthday. In spite of the fact that grown ups from the age of 40 on Hate to tell their ages. We are taking this birthday of yours as a chance to say that the only difference your age makes to us is that you're sweeter every year and that it's going to be so sugary that we will all have to suck lemons before we kiss you to counteract the sweetness.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
No, I give them the lemons. Just wait. But there is a other paragraph. Turn over. The next page is.
Bessie Glass
Being 75 means that one can be loved and respected as you are, be as attractive as you are, be a mother to the whole world as you and be our best girl. If you are, then may Father Time do his stuff in making as many people as possible 75 in as short a 75 years as possible. And Mother, darling, you know that all this has been scribbled down because we love you and we will always give the very best of ourselves for you. Oh my. That's my phone.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
That's my phone. I'll take it now. Hello, my children. Yes, ma'am. Excuse me. Let me have the phone. Come here.
Bessie Glass
Hello?
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Hello?
Barney Glass
George?
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Missy? Henry? Ferdinand. Well, what do you mean? Why did I call you? Is this my birthday or not? Well, I had to give myself a birthday present. Well, that's why I called you. Are you all well? Beloved? That's all I want to hear.
Bessie Glass
Yes, take off.
Gene Paul King
Perdio sutra bajo reduheron susoras presente su solicitud. Oy mismo con del departamento de Emplude, Oregon. Es gratis vasil y servicios de ponibles. Yame al uno, ocho, Siete, siete. Tres cuatro, cinco, tres cuatro, ocho, cuatro.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Hold me and kiss yourself 75 times. Kiss for me. Here. Goodbye. 40 other boys are waiting for me. Now all boys are my boys. Goodbye. Good critique, Ali.
Maureen
Goodbye, boy.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
And now come Frogland.
Narrator
Well, what a unique experience for Bessie Glass. But wait. The thrill of her life is awaiting her when she witnesses the reception which is being staged for Madame Schumann Height at the luncheon of the Boys Club. Now, in just a few moments, we shall be with Mrs. Glass and Madame Schumann Height. But first we want you to listen to a brief scene between a little girl and her mother.
Bessie Glass
Mommy.
Narrator
Oh, Mommy.
Maureen
Yes, dear? Mommy, will you read me a story?
Bessie Glass
What's that?
Maureen
Will you read me a story, please?
Narrator
Oh, but I can't right now, darling. I'm Washing the dishes.
Maureen
Please. See, Mommy, it seems as though you're always washing the dishes.
Narrator
And no doubt that's just the way it seems to mother herself. That she's always washing the dishes. Perhaps sometimes you feel that way. As though. Well, as though life consisted chiefly of a mountain of dishes. All of which have to be washed. Since that's the case, don't you think you ought to keep a box of Super Suds in your kitchen always ready to help you? Super Suds was created especially to make dishes washing an easier, quicker, pleasanter job. It is soap made in the form of tiny, hollow, thin walled beads. So that it will dissolve instantly and completely in warm water. That means no waiting for suds, no stirring of dishwater. Instead you get rich, fluffy, foamy suds at once. And because Super Suds dissolves completely, you don't need to dry your dishes with a cloth. No, all you have to do is is rinse them and place them in a rack to drain dry. Your dishwashing time is actually cut in half. Your work is made easier. You have more time for yourself and your family. And that in itself is enough reason for using Super Suds, isn't it? Now back to the house of Glass. Bessie and Madame Schumannheim are now about to enter the main hall of the Boys Welfare Club.
Bessie Glass
I'll take your coat, Madame Schumenheim.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Yes, you, please.
Bessie Glass
Yes.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
And now, dear, where do we go?
Bessie Glass
Right into the main hall. Here comes Mrs. Marshall. Mrs. Marshall is the president of our organization.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Ah, so.
Maureen
Oh, Madame Schumannheim, you don't know how much it means to. To have you with us today. We have more than 500 mothers to greet you.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Thank you. I'm sorry if I'm late. Which way do we go?
Maureen
Will you wait one minute, please?
Narrator
Yeah.
Maureen
Mrs. Glass, will you one minute, please?
Bessie Glass
Yes, surely. Excuse me, please.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Sure.
Maureen
Just wait here for one moment. Mrs. Glass. I want to tell the boys to get ready. The boys are going to sing Madame Schuman, Hank's favorite song. Oh, will you pardon me just a moment, please? Now on Schumann Heinz.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
My. Yes, sure.
Bessie Glass
We're all ready, Ms. Marshall. We're all ready. Away.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Sit there. Clyde. Carol.
Maureen
Ho.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
How nice. What are you doing with all those flowers?
Maureen
They're for you, Madame Schumann.
Bessie Glass
Heinz.
Maureen
From all the boys of our club.
Child
Your club?
Maureen
My big brother's club.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Now what shall I say to you for that?
Maureen
I don't know. Anything you want.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
You see, I have no words. Will a tear be all right?
Maureen
No, a smile.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Well, where are you heading?
Maureen
All right now, Mrs. Glass?
Bessie Glass
Yes. All right, we can go then. Right this way, please, madam. So.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
Where are you going? That was magnificent. Your voices have said so much to me. Maybe if I could sing something, because that is my only way of saying things. But before I sing, I want to say how interested I am in this organization. Because it is intended to bring together young boys. Because it is creating a place for these children where the atmosphere makes great ideals contagious. And as long as such organizations as this one exists this unterhar has the right to face, then we are truly moving on. Mrs. Clark, will you please ask Rusotto Leo if he would be so kind and play something?
Child
The old dropping carry baby boat a drift on a dreamland sea and baby and I are the crew of blood I love because the ant are we we rock and hum a crooning song like the wind in the field of sea of a pyro dream for a very long Come your baby wonderful.
Bessie Glass
Come.
Child
To me oh baby. The chair sometime will be a boat for you with your baby will sail the sea within the same rocking chair comes on the rock and home and sing so you will go sing on pyro dreams with wake and which wing we take busy and bo.
Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink
And now I am sorry false. I must go. But before I do, I want to wish you all such success as may be best for each of you. Goodbye. Goodbye, my beloved. Goodbye, Ra.
Bessie Glass
Sa.
Narrator
Well, Bessie will have lots to tell Barney when her tears will have run their course. What is in store for Bessie next week? Will she tire of her present existence? Will she seek to regain the winter house of glass at Lakewood which she rented to Meyer the butcher? We shall learn at this same time next week. Before we go. Before we go, though, I'd like to close with just a few words about Super Suds, the wonderful soap for dishwashing that brings their adventures to you. Let me suggest to you again to put Super Suds on your shopping list for tomorrow. Get the big red box for 10 cents or the giant size for 20 cents from your grocer. Then wash your dishes with Super Suds. This is what you you'll discover rich foamy suds instantly that wash your dishes beautifully and more quickly. You don't need to dry your dishes with a cloth, but merely rinse them and let them drain dry. They'll be sparkling bright because no streaks nor flecks of undissolved soap are left to dull their glistening surface. The time you usually devote to dishwashing is cuddle to dishwashing is cut in half and you can be confident that your hands are protected. They'll be smoother, softer and lovelier if you wash your dishes with Super Suds. Super Suds is approved by the Good Housekeeping Institute. And remember, you always have help with the dishes when you use Super Suds. Ladies and gentlemen, this is Gene Paul King on behalf of Colgate Palmolive Pete. Inviting you to tune in again one week from time. Tonight, the same station for another episode in the House of Glass. Tonight's presentation featured in person Madame Ernestine Schumann Height. These dramalogs are written by Gertrude Byrd. And so a very, very friendly good night. Until next week at the House of Glass, this is the National Broadcasting Company, WJZ, NY.
Summary of "Goldbergs 35-11-13 (xxxx) Madame Schumanheim" Episode of Harold's Old Time Radio Release Date: February 27, 2025
In the February 27, 2025 episode of Harold's Old Time Radio titled "Goldbergs 35-11-13 (xxxx) Madame Schumanheim," listeners are transported back to the Golden Age of Radio. This episode intricately weaves a narrative centered around Bessie Glass, a dedicated member of the reception committee involved in welfare work, and her significant encounter with the esteemed Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink at a Boys Welfare Club luncheon.
Setting the Stage ([02:46] - [05:32])
The episode opens with Bessie Glass expressing her concerns to her husband, Barney Glass, about meeting Madame Schumann Heink. Assigned to escort the renowned Madame to the Boys Welfare Club luncheon, Bessie's nervousness underscores the importance of the event.
Bessie Glass ([03:13], [02:50]):
"Do you realize the importance of such a privilege?"
Bessie Glass ([04:32]):
"I want to give complete concentration. I don't want my thoughts to wander for one minute to spoil my emotions that I'm experiencing."
Barney reassures her, highlighting his support for her role in the luncheon.
Initial Interaction ([07:35] - [12:09])
Bessie successfully locates Madame Schumann Heink's apartment and initiates their meeting. The conversation delves into personal territories, touching upon motherhood, personal fulfillment, and societal roles.
This poignant statement reflects her belief in the mutual respect and effort required in parent-child relationships.
Reading the Birthday Letter ([12:09] - [15:26])
Bessie reads a heartfelt birthday letter from her children, which becomes a bridge between her and Madame Heink, deepening their connection.
Madame Heink responds warmly, demonstrating genuine appreciation for Bessie's familial bonds.
Arrival and Greeting ([16:07] - [19:33])
Bessie and Madame Heink arrive at the Boys Welfare Club, where they are welcomed by members and attendees. The boys perform a special song dedicated to Madame Heink, symbolizing the organization's success in engaging and inspiring youth.
Her commendation emphasizes the luncheon’s purpose: fostering an environment where young boys can thrive and emulate admirable ideals.
Closing Interactions ([19:33] - [26:13])
As the event concludes, Madame Heink shares her admiration for the organization's work, while Bessie reflects emotionally on the day's experiences. The narrator hints at future developments, leaving listeners anticipating Bessie's next steps.
This cliffhanger sets the stage for continued storytelling, maintaining audience engagement.
Bessie Glass ([03:13]):
"Do you realize the importance of such a privilege?"
Madame Schumann Heink ([10:32]):
"Our children owe us nothing, not even love and respect, unless we earn it."
Bessie Glass ([12:34]):
"Dearest mother, your four sons, daughter, daughter-in-law, 11 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren wish you a happy birthday..."
Madame Schumann Heink ([19:01]):
"Because it is creating a place for these children where the atmosphere makes great ideals contagious."
Narrator ([26:13]):
"What is in store for Bessie next week?..."
Motherhood and Familial Bonds:
The interactions between Bessie and Madame Heink delve deep into the complexities of motherhood, emphasizing the reciprocal nature of love and respect between parents and children.
Social Responsibility and Community Service:
The Boys Welfare Club luncheon serves as a backdrop to highlight the significance of community-driven initiatives and the impact they have on youth development.
Personal Fulfillment and Self-Worth:
Bessie's journey from businesswoman to a socially active individual underscores the quest for personal fulfillment beyond professional achievements.
Intergenerational Relationships:
The episode showcases the dynamics between different generations, illustrating how wisdom and experiences are shared and valued.
"Goldbergs 35-11-13 (xxxx) Madame Schumanheim" masterfully captures the essence of the Golden Age of Radio through its rich narrative and emotionally charged dialogues. By spotlighting Bessie Glass's dedication and her meaningful interaction with Madame Schumann Heink, the episode underscores timeless themes of family, community, and personal growth. As listeners, we're left reflecting on the enduring values portrayed and eagerly anticipating Bessie's future endeavors.