Hogans Daughter 1949-07-12 The Television

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio – "Hogan’s Daughter" (1949-07-12) – 'The Television'

Main Theme / Purpose
Set in a Manhattan neighborhood during the late 1940s, this episode of "Hogan’s Daughter" revolves around the advent of television and its impact on family life, social standing, and intra-neighborhood rivalry. We follow the Hogan family as news spreads that a neighbor, the Kaltenmeyers, have become the first to get a TV. Jealousies, aspirations, and comic misunderstandings abound as the Hogans react, discuss affordability and priorities, and ultimately acquire a television themselves, only to realize that technology doesn’t bring the happiness they imagined.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. News Spreads: The Kaltenmeyers Have a TV

• Neighborhood Buzz: News travels quickly in Manhattan: "The Cartmeyers are getting a television." (00:46)
• Family Reactions:
  • Mrs. Hogan is amazed: "Imagine having a television. It's like knowing somebody that owns a yacht." (01:20)
  • Mr. Hogan is skeptical and resentful, seeing the TV as an ostentatious luxury: "I will not deal with any butcher that owns a television and that's final." (02:56)

2. Economic Tensions and Social Climbing

• Resentment and Class Tensions:
  • Mr. Hogan disparages Kaltenmeyer’s means: "Where does he get it? Tell me that. Buying televisions right and left." (02:29)
  • Discusses the expense and the idea of keeping up with the neighbors.
• Financial Priorities:
  • Mrs. Hogan insists, "I'm getting my kitchen linoleum first, you understand?" (04:12)

3. The Allure and Pitfalls of New Technology

• Skepticism About TV:
  • Mr. Hogan is vocal: "It ruins your eyesight. It takes up room...It destroys conversation. I wouldn't have one of them things if you give it to me." (03:52)
  • Social aspects are discussed—TV as an opportunity versus a distraction.

4. Romantic Entanglements & Teenage Drama

• Phyllis Waits for Marvin:
  • She suspects rival Marie is keeping Marvin away: "It's that Marie...I'd rather die than step one foot into her apartment." (05:14)
  • Marvin provides the comic relief, torn between installing the TV and his obligations to Phyllis.
• Competitive Cross-Hall Dynamics:
  • Phyllis laments being overshadowed by Marie's new TV and guests.

5. Generational Divide & Values

• Different Aspirations:
  • For older Hogans, TVs are unnecessary; for Phyllis, they’re a must-have for keeping up socially.
• Change and Resignation:
  • Eventually, even the adults succumb: "I felt sorry for her. Besides, if we want to marry her off, we've got to give her some of the social advantages." (18:15)

6. Reluctant Purchase and Its Aftermath

• Buying the TV:
  • Mr. Hogan caves, buying a repossessed set Marvin’s boss had: "Well, what does anybody use—me own good name?...I paid $7 down." (18:39)
• Irony Unfolds:
  • The excitement ends abruptly when it’s revealed the same TV was returned by Kaltenmeyer, and now no one cares: "Well, what the heck would I want with the television if Kaltenmeyer ain't got one? Get it out of here." (24:21)

7. Family Dynamics and Underlying Sentiments

• Phyllis' Insecurities:
  • "Well, other people get televisions and they have fellas and jobs. Why don't anything nice ever happen to us?" (11:27)
• Parental Comfort:
  • Mr. Hogan tries to console, shifting focus to family and simple pleasures.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Neighborhood Gossip:
  "Guess what I just heard down the dumb waiters, the Carlton Myers are getting the television." – Character C (00:46)

• On Social Competition:
  "Imagine having a television. It's like knowing somebody that owns a yacht." – Mrs. Hogan (01:20)

• On Money and Priorities:
  "I'm getting my kitchen linoleum first, you understand?" – Mrs. Hogan (04:12)

• Mr. Hogan on Technology:
  "It ruins your eyesight. It takes up room...destroys conversation." – Mr. Hogan (03:52)

• Comic Youth Perspective:
  "I'm getting out of installation right away, Phil. I'm getting into sales. That's where the dough is. Boy, those commissions." – Marvin (07:09)

• On Keeping Up With the Joneses:
  "If we want to marry her off, we've got to give her some of the social advantages. We've got to keep up with the Joneses a little." – Mr. Hogan (18:22)

• Disillusionment:
  "Well, what the heck would I want with the television if Carlton Meyer ain't got one? Get it out of here." – Mr. Hogan (24:21)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• 01:20 – Mrs. Hogan marvels at the idea of owning a television.
• 03:52 – Mr. Hogan rails against television and its supposed dangers.
• 07:09 – Marvin boasts about moving into sales and his first TV sale.
• 18:22 – Mr. Hogan rationalizes the family’s purchase of a TV by social pressure.
• 23:46 – Phyllis and Marvin discuss how TV isn't the same as going to the movies.
• 24:21 – Final twist: Mr. Hogan wants the television out once he learns the Kaltenmeyers sent it back.

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Episode Flow and Character Dynamics

• Light, bantering tone: Often sharp and quick-witted, reflecting both familial fondness and social envy.
• Realism and Satire: The episode frames television as both a literal and symbolic battleground for social status and happiness.
• Resolution: The Hogans’ acquisition of a TV does not resolve their underlying anxieties; in fact, the very device they desired so much becomes unwanted when its social cachet evaporates.

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Summary Takeaway:
Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing postwar America, this episode offers a comedic, poignant look at the intersection of new technology, social status, and family dynamics—reminding us that “keeping up with the neighbors” doesn’t always bring the satisfaction we imagine.

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Transcript

[A]

It's a wonderful, wonderful feeling to wake up fresh with no cigarette. Hangover.

[B]

Yes.

[A]

You'll be glad tomorrow you smoked Philip Morris today. We live in an age of miracles. The age of communication. And in the neighborhood, in Manhattan, where the Hogans live. News travels fast.

[C]

Tom.

[D]

Tommy.

[B]

In there. What do you want?

[C]

Guess what I just heard down the dumb waiters, the Carlton Myers are getting the television.

[B]

What do you want me to do about it?

[C]

Nothing. I just thought you'd want to know, that's all. Marvin's over there installing it right now. Oh, Phyllis, darling.

[B]

Hello, Mom.

[C]

Oh, I'm glad you're home. Guess what?

[D]

The Cartmeyers are getting a television.

[C]

Oh, you heard?

[D]

Nine people told me on the way upstairs. Ain't Marvin here? I saw his truck downstairs. I thought he must have dropped in for supper or something.

[C]

He's installing the television. He's right across the hall there.

[D]

That Marie Kartenmaier's probably giving him plenty of help.

[C]

Imagine having a television. It's like. Like knowing somebody that owns a yacht.

[D]

All I can say is, them that has gets Marvin just better. Remember, we got a date for the movies. That's all. Not let himself get carried away by science.

[C]

How did you make out today, De? What kind of luck did you have?

[D]

The usual.

[C]

Oh, that's too bad. What about the one in the news? The one that said receptionist wanted?

[D]

Oh, they ain't looking for receptionists. You go all the way over there and they try to sell your course on how to be a receptionist. Oh, maybe I should have took it. Only who's got that kind of money? Anybody that's got that kind of money, why should they want to be a receptionist? $75.

[B]

See?

[D]

For $75, you can go to the Catskill Television.

[B]

Idiot.

[D]

Oh, Pop.

[E]

Why, that's an outrage.

[B]

That fellow Kaltenmeyer, he can no more afford a television than I can.

[C]

Keep your voice down. Tom will hear you.

[B]

Let him hear me. Let the whole world hear me. I want to go on record here and now. The man's a four flusher.

[E]

I can't stand the fellow. Hello, fellas.

[B]

The way he swells around, putting on airs when honest folks have to earn their living.

[C]

Oh, he works for it, I guess, like anybody else.

[B]

You call that work? Standing behind the counter, selling meat all day and robbing people blind?

[C]

Oh, I wouldn't say he robs you. He adds on a little, maybe.

[B]

Then where does he get it? Tell me that. Buying televisions right and left.

[C]

Oh, you better run and wash, Phyllis, if you're Gone. A dinner will be ready.

[D]

Okay.

[B]

I noticed they eat pretty good over there too, judging by the smell in the. But they have meat every night of the week.

[C]

Why not? It don't cost them nothing.

[B]

And you know why? Because we're paying for it, that's why. And we'll be paying for his television, too. From now on, you stay away from his shop. I don't want you dealing with him, you understand?

[C]

Well, now you're just being foolish. Carlton Myers has the best meat. Outside, the most.

[B]

I don't care. I will not deal with any butcher that owns a television and that's final.

[C]

All right, forget it.

[B]

Do I own a television?

[C]

Sit down to the table. I'll dish up dinner.

[B]

Harry Fillet, how about some water? Here, In a minute.

[C]

I can't do everything at once.

[D]

Can I help, Mom?

[C]

No, dear, everything's ready. Just sit down here. You can hand that to your father, but be careful.

[B]

Yes.

[D]

Here, pup.

[B]

It's hot fish. What kind of food is that for a man? What is he, Friday or something?

[C]

It's perfectly all right. Not with teeth today.

[B]

I bet they ain't eating fish across the hall. Did you get this from Kalten Myers?

[C]

Never mind. Here, Phyllis, don't touch the plate.

[B]

As hot. Sells us fish while he eats lamb chops.

[C]

No, it's all right. It's nice, fresh halibut.

[B]

Fresh? He probably fished it out of the Gowanus Canal.

[D]

Oh, Pop, honest. How can anybody eat?

[C]

Tom, behave now or we'll make you go eat by yourself.

[B]

Television. You must come right over and see my television.

[D]

He ain't even asked you yet, Pop.

[B]

Well, he better not, because I won't go. I'm opposed to the stuff. I'm opposed to the whole idea. It ruins your eyesight. It takes up room, it takes up your time. It destroys conversation. I wouldn't have one of them things if you give it to me.

[C]

Now look here. Before you start thinking about buying a television.

[B]

Who's thinking about buying?

[C]

I'm getting my kitchen linoleum first, you understand?

[B]

Who is?

[C]

I just want to make things clear. The kitchen linoleum comes first.

[B]

I don't know what you're talking about, woman. We can't afford a television. You know that.

[C]

I know it, but do you?

[B]

Well, I wouldn't have one of them things in the house.

[C]

Well, I just want to be sure. I notice you always manage to drop down to Amira's bar whenever they're showing the fight.

[B]

That's because I like fights, woman, not because I like television.

[C]

Phyllis, darling, it's such a hot father. And I was thinking that maybe we'd go down the street for some ice cream. Why don't you come?

[B]

Yeah, why don't you come along?

[D]

I'm waiting for Marvin.

[C]

Oh, but it's getting too late for the movies, and Marvin's evidently tied up over there.

[B]

Sure, the little air will do you good. Why don't you come?

[D]

I told you, Pop. I'm waiting for Marvin. Wait just about. Oh, I'm gonna too. Pretty soon I'm gonna stop waiting and start getting mad.

[C]

Oh, Phyllis, you're being so silly. You know right where he is. Why don't you go fetch him? Find out what's keeping him.

[D]

I know what's keeping him. It's that Marie Cottonmire.

[C]

Then go after him.

[D]

I'd rather die than step one foot into her apartment.

[B]

All right, then throw a rock in with a note tied to it. Marvin, come out of there.

[D]

Very funny.

[B]

Yeah. It seems our jokes are not appreciated. Well, okay. We bring you back some cream, Phyllis. Maybe it'll cool you down.

[D]

Well, you needn't bother. I couldn't eat any anyway. It was choke in my mouth.

[B]

All right, all right. What flavor would you like?

[D]

Chocolate.

[C]

He's got us going. That must be that television.

[B]

Sounds just like a RA to me. A bum radio.

[C]

How would you know? They tell me you gotta see television to appreciate it.

[B]

Oh, indeed. Well, I've seen it, and if you want to know what I think of it. Oh, here's Marvin.

[E]

Hello, Mr. Hogan. Is it all right if I come in?

[B]

Well, maybe you better throw your hat in first. I hope you've thought up a good excuse, that's all.

[C]

Hello, Marvin. Phyllis is waiting. Tom, come along.

[B]

I think I'll just stick around for this.

[E]

Hello, Phil. Gee, I'm sorry about the movies, Phil. Matter of fact, I cleane forgot about it. But I wouldn't have been able to go anyway on account of business.

[D]

Oh, that's quite all right, Marvin. I wouldn't have been able to go either, owing to a headache.

[E]

Oh, well, that's good. Hey, you hear about me selling the television to old man Kaltenmire? How about that, Mrs. Hogan?

[C]

Oh, I think that's wonderful, Marvin.

[E]

Yeah, the first one I ever sold up to. Now, I've been strictly installation. But I walk into his shop yesterday to get a half a pound of hamburger for mom, and I say to him, give me a half a pound of hamburger. That's all I said to him is give me a half a pound of hamburger. And right out of a clear guy. He says to me, do me a favor, ask your boss what kind of a deal will he make me on a television. Boy, I was so excited I forgot the hamburger.

[D]

In case you're interested, the last complete showing begins at 9:05, Marvin.

[C]

Yeah.

[E]

So right away I've seen the opportunity. I told the boss I got this customer lined up, only I wouldn't tell him who. So she's got to give me credit for the sale. Smart. I'm getting out of installation right away, Phil. I'm getting into sales. That's where the dough is. Boy, those commissions. Besides, I think I got a knack for it after all. I walk into a guy and say, give me half a pound of hamburger. And right away he signs on the dotted line. I guess they can't resist me, huh?

[D]

The movie started already, Marvin.

[E]

Yeah, we never would have made it. Hey, how about it Mr. Hogan? You wouldn't want to buy a television? I can make you a real good deal. Marvin Gaffney, the demon salesman.

[C]

The linoleum comes face.

[B]

Young man, if I ever had any intention of buying one of them things.

[E]

Oh no kidding. They ain't so expensive now. 250 a week is all, including the financing. That's for the giant 8 inch screen. And just think, you get 118 weeks to pay.

[C]

As I said before Tom, I think we better be going.

[E]

No kidding. How about it?

[B]

Now listen, do you see that piano there?

[E]

Yeah.

[B]

We were 11 years paying for that. It's one of the finest instruments made. All complete with player attachment and everything. It's not one of these so called grands either. That's an upright. Well you can't buy a piano like that today. And now that we own it, does anybody play it? They do not.

[C]

I've told you Tom, it's out of tune.

[B]

How can it get out of tune when nobody plays on it? It just sits there. No sir. Before I go signing up for another darn fool thing like that, I'm. Come on Kate.

[C]

Goodbye Marvin. See you later, Phyllis.

[E]

Yeah, goodbye. Gee, gee, I'm sorry if you had to get sore, Phil, but could I help it? Hey, why don't you come on over to the Kalten Myers and watch their television. I got it coming in. Great. They're getting a nice image. No kidding. Marie's got a whole gang coming up to look at it. We'll have a lot of fun. How about it?

[D]

Marie and me don't happen to be speaking, if you remember.

[E]

Oh, why do you want to be like that, Marie? Is willing to forgive and forget if you.

[D]

It ain't up to Marita to forgive and forget. It's up to me, and I ain't gonna.

[E]

Oh, why do you have to say the more?

[D]

Mr. Marvin Gaffney, I'd like to ask you one question, and that is, how long does it take to hitch up a television anyway? How long have you got the nerve to tell me it takes?

[E]

Well, it takes you all kinds of times, depending.

[D]

Because I happen to know, to my certain knowledge that you've been over there since quarter past five.

[E]

Listen, television ain't so simple. If you want to know, I know. To begin with, there's the antenna. That's a headache. I'm up on the roof wrestling with the darn thing in a D. Damon's up there hanging out her laundry, and the wind is blowing, and I'm getting slapped in the face with a wet sheet every two seconds. And she's standing there watching me and telling me if I get her laundry dirty, well, I'm going crazy. Then I have to run the cable down the side of the building.

[D]

I ain't particularly interested in you running down the side of the building, Marvin. What I would like a straight answer to is my question. Are you going to choose between Marie and me? Because the time has just about come off.

[E]

I ain't even looked at Marie all evening. I'm crawling behind furniture, got my head in a cabinet. How could I? Well, okay, if that's the way you're gonna be. Okay. Gosh, I give you a nice, polite invitation to come over and look at somebody's television. If you don't wanna, Don't, Marvin.

[D]

Oh, you don't have to be a sore head. Listen to him over there. Go on. En.

[E]

Don't mind me, Phyllis.

[B]

All I want here is.

[C]

Where'd Marvin go?

[D]

Back where he come from.

[B]

Good. That means more ice cream left for the rest of us, eh, Phyllis?

[D]

Yeah, Just listen to that racket.

[E]

Yeah.

[B]

Must have quite a crowd.

[D]

The whole gang's there. Marvin. Dot Mahaffney, our boyfriend, and Walter Bean and Russ folger and Danny McClennan and the Cooley sisters. I saw them all come in.

[B]

Well, because they got a television.

[C]

Well, you could be over there too, you know, darling, if you wouldn't be so stubborn.

[B]

All right, all right. Let. I. I don't blame her. I wouldn't go over there myself. You're right, Phyllis. Keep away from him.

[D]

Pop, what's wrong with us?

[B]

Wait.

[A]

What do you mean?

[D]

Well, other people get televisions and they have fellas and jobs. Why don't anything nice ever happen to us?

[B]

Why, lots of nice things happen to us. There's. Well, there's your mother there. She's pretty nice. And we've got this ice and lots of other things that I don't recall at the moment.

[C]

Phyllis, if it's Marvin you're worrying about, I wouldn't give it another thought.

[D]

Oh, mom, she's got him in her clutches. I just can't do a thing. She's just destroying him. He ain't even like Marvin anymore or else he wouldn't be doing this to me. I don't know what it is about me and Marvin, Mom. When he's around, I don't seem to care. But when he ain't, it's just. I don't know.

[C]

Oh, why don't they shut?

[B]

By golly, we don't have to sit here and listen to that. We'll show them we can have a party too. Right here. We'll give them some real music. Come on, Phyllis, Kate, gather round the piano here. Hand me one of them player rolls cake.

[D]

All right.

[B]

Oh, hey, now wait there. There's one on it. Well, pump her up and away we go. We'll show em who can have fun. We'll make Marvin wish he was here with us. I wouldn't be surprised if he had the whole gang over here. Sing, Phyllis. Sing, Cage. I know when the red come. Stop, stop, stop. And along along. There be no more shouting when he starts dropping his own.

[A]

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[D]

Gee, I'm sure glad you thought of coming to this place, laverne. Because if any girl ever needed to get their tea leaves bread, it's me. Well, you just gotta get a hold of yourself, Phyllis. Believe me, no fella is worth at least a. Well, it ain't just Marvin. I mean, a girl can lose her confidence. You know, I was thinking maybe I'd go away someplace and start a whole new life. Well, how could you do that, for heaven's sake? I know. I read in a magazine someplace about some woman she was having a tough time with various husbands, so she just chucked the whole thing and went out west and took up horseback riding. It seemed to solve her problem. Well, honest, fellas, I don't know what you're talking about. Oh, yeah, you wouldn't understand, laverne. I guess it's kind of hard to explain. I was thinking maybe just cut my hair off, you know? You know, just cut it all off. Maybe I'd look different or something. It'd be different, all right. But would it be good? Yeah. I don't know. Then I was thinking maybe I'd get some of them harlequin glasses. You know, real wild with gold or with diamonds all around. Only not real, of course. And then they got some that's made out of neon, like. Maybe they'd look good on me. You think so? It ain't too expensive. You know what I think? I think you're getting stir trays eating your heart out over this fellow. What is this? I met the guy. Oh, you don't know him. He's got a whole other side to him. He must have. He's got a couple of sides I never even saw before. I wish I hadn't. Well, all I know is it wasn't like this when you were working at Costa. Yeah, but I was working then. Now all I do is I. I think about Marie Kotenmeyer over there entertaining him with her television all the time. Yeah, with the lights down, probably. Well, you have to with television. Oh, well, forgetting. Forget the full stuff. You know, I tell you something. I ain't said anything about this to anybody because I wouldn't want it to leak out and maybe get me fired before I'm ready. Oh, I wouldn't count. Yeah, but I've been getting fed up With Costas. I think I've got a line on a new job. Yeah, this is very confidential, but I know this fella that's very close to a fella that's with the phone company. Now, this ain't with the phone company, this job. But it's going to be available doing secretarial work. And if it works out and I get it right, maybe when I've been there a couple of weeks and something else opens up, I can. Oh. Oh, gosh. I always wanted to be a secretary to somebody. Oh, if you can do that. I tried. But in the meantime. Now you keep your mop. She, Laverne. I'd be so grateful. Oh, forget it. Hey, when do we get our fortune stole here? Oh, let's not bother with our tea leaves over and let's just pay the check and get out. Yeah, I better.

[C]

Old snoopy will dock me.

[D]

Now, this time I'm absolutely going to pay for those. Oh, no, you're not. I am too. I. I can't have lunch with you anymore. Don't you want to tell now, la. Honestly, me asking you and then you're pain all the time.

[B]

Oh. Say, Kate.

[C]

Yes, Tom?

[B]

If I should go out later.

[C]

Where are you going?

[B]

Nowhere. But if I should. Yeah, and if Marvin should come around.

[C]

Why would Marvin be coming around?

[B]

No reason that. No reason that I know of. But if he should. Yeah, it's all right. Let him in.

[C]

Why would he want to come in? What are you, Marvin up there?

[B]

Oh, nothing. Nothing at all. Nothing at all. I. I just happened to see him this morning and, well. Well, I can't see any sense in spending a whole lot of money on linoleum when we may be moving out of here someday. Now, with television, you can take that with you. You can enjoy it anywhere. And besides, I think Phyllis should have one.

[C]

Oh, it's certainly.

[B]

I. I felt sorry for her. Besides, if we want to marry her off, we've got to give her some of the social advantages. We've got to keep up with the Joneses a little.

[C]

You mean the Carton Meyer?

[B]

All right, all right. You see how the boys are flocking over there like bees to a honey pot. I think we should do the same for Phyllis. So I did it.

[C]

And what did you use for money, may I ask?

[B]

Well, what does anybody use me own good name?

[E]

Oh, that.

[B]

Oh, I paid $7 down or something like that and signed a paper.

[E]

For how long?

[B]

For a certain time frame, it says. It says on the paper, as a matter of fact, and this is very Interesting. I. I didn't get a bad deal. Not a bad deal at all. Marvin's boss was able to make me a special proposition on it. On a set that had just been repossessed.

[E]

I guess that means they came for it.

[C]

How big is it? Where in the world are we gonna put it?

[B]

Well, I didn't actually see it. It hadn't come into the shop yet. But they tell me it's a very good one.

[C]

Oh, Tom.

[B]

Oh, now, don't be feeling that way, Kate. Well, I've been thinking it over, and there's a lot of advantages to television. Why, think of the money you saved just on the ball games and fights you don't go to. It'll pay for itself in no time. And then it's. It's educational. Besides, it brings the whole world into your living room.

[C]

Do we want it there? I'm cleaning up all day as it is.

[B]

Well, think of Phyllis, then. Think of her.

[C]

Oh, well, I knew I was never gonna get that linoleum anyways. When's Marvin bringing it?

[B]

Any minute now. That's why I thought maybe I better mention it to you.

[C]

Oh, thanks. Yes.

[D]

Come on. Oh, Phyllis. Phyllis, you'll never guess what her father's go.

[B]

Let me tell her.

[D]

My goodness. Everybody's trying to talk at once.

[B]

Well, let me first.

[C]

All right, go ahead.

[B]

Well, Phyllis, we got a little surprise for you. We're getting a television.

[D]

Oh, that's wonderful, Pop. Mom, I had lunch with laverne, and guess what.

[B]

Well, now, that's a fine way. I said we got a television.

[D]

Yeah, Pop. Well, mom, laverne knows a fella that knows a fella. Well, it's all very complicated. He ends with a phone company. Exactly. This friend of his is. So it must be important. And I got a good chance to be a secretary. Secretary? Yeah, yeah. It's a secretarial position. It ain't subtle or anything, but I understand those things pay pretty good.

[B]

That's wonderful, Phyllis. I'm proud of you.

[D]

Well, of course, it's just a chance, you know, but who's had a chance lately?

[B]

What did I tell you? I knew this was going to happen. We've not only got a television, but now we can even afford it. No other hogan can make that claim. Wait till Carlton my ears about this. I bet I get a bigger screen than he has, too.

[D]

See, you're smart, Marvin. Known where all them wires go and everything.

[E]

Oh, it's easy once you know how. No, it ain't. It's darn complicated.

[B]

Out of the way. There, Phyllis. What are you trying to do? Crawling into the box with him?

[D]

No, I'm just trying to see what he's doing.

[B]

He knows what he's doing.

[E]

I hope that's okay. She's helping me, Mr. Hogan.

[D]

Am I really, Mama?

[B]

Sure you are.

[D]

Oh, you're probably just saying that.

[A]

No, I mean it.

[B]

Now I can just get this.

[D]

I held the thing before, you know, when you told me.

[E]

Yeah, that's right, you did.

[D]

I guess girls are usually probably more trouble than they are help, huh?

[B]

You said it.

[D]

Am I being a trouble to you?

[E]

No.

[B]

Oh, you're a big help.

[D]

Oh, that's good. How are we doing, Mom?

[E]

Getting.

[B]

Huh?

[D]

That's good.

[E]

Boy, that last job though. I thought I'd go crazy before I was done.

[D]

What do you mean?

[E]

That Marie. What about Marie won't let you alone for five minutes. Don't you want to take your tie off? Wouldn't you like a glass of water? Don't you want to do this? Don't you want to do that?

[B]

See if that only lets you do your.

[D]

Oh, well, some girls probably just don't understand about men, Marvin. I guess they don't understand men like to be let alone sometimes.

[B]

What are you two gabbing about? There. How long is that going to take?

[E]

There. I think I got it, Mr. Hogan.

[B]

We'll turn her on.

[E]

Okay, now you just let her warm up first.

[B]

Come in here, Kate. Come in and look. She's turning it on.

[C]

I don't see nothing.

[B]

Well, let's get to warm up first. Woman.

[E]

Yeah? You have to tune it too.

[B]

You have to in tune.

[E]

Tune it too, for both audio and video.

[B]

Yeah, you have to tune it. Look at that woman. Look there. Television. What did you say? There you are, Phyllis. It's all yours. Call up your friends, invite them over, tell them it's open house.

[D]

But not tonight, Pop.

[B]

What's that? I can't hear you.

[D]

I said not tonight.

[B]

I can't hear what you're saying. Is there a way to turn that thing off? Yes.

[D]

Sure.

[B]

Well, turn it off. Yeah, now what's that?

[D]

I said not tonight, Pop, please.

[B]

Well, why not? We just bought the thing. We. We just got it going. How about all them young people that have been over at Kalten Myers every evening watching his television? Tell them to come over here for a change.

[D]

Oh, they went roller skating, Pop.

[E]

Yeah, they got sick of looking at television.

[B]

Sick of it.

[E]

I. I was going with them, but then this job came up and. Anyway, Phil and me, we thought we.

[D]

Were thinking of going back.

[B]

Going to the movies? What do you want to go to the movies for when you got a television right in your own house?

[D]

Well, it ain't the same.

[B]

What ain't the same about it? You can get movies right there on that screen. Ain't that so, Marvin?

[D]

Well, yeah, but it ain't the same puppet. It just ain't the same.

[E]

She means it ain't going to the movie.

[B]

Now listen, you sold me that thing. And if you think I'm going to have it just sitting there like the piano, well, you can take it back. You can just take it back. Go on now, get it out of here. I don't want it. I won't pay another cent on it.

[E]

Well, gee, I don't know if I can do that, Mr. Hogan. Boss was pretty sore when Mr. Carlton Meyer sent it back.

[B]

That's Carlton Myers, television. That one there?

[E]

Yeah. He decided he didn't want it either.

[B]

Well, what the heck would I want with the television if Carlton Meyer ain't got one? Get it out of here.

[A]

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[C]

Tom. The time has come.

[B]

For what?

[C]

Well, I don't like to keep afy about this, but we got to make up our minds. Are we going to take a vacation this year?

[B]

Oh, I suppose so.

[D]

I know where I'd like to go. I mean, if I really had my choice. I think I'd like to go to Bermuda. It's beautiful down there. I saw some pictures of it once. It's an island, mom, you know, and the whole thing is made out of coral. Imagine a whole island made out of jewelry, practically. But I guess there's no use thinking about Bermuda. Everybody down there rides a bicycle.

[B]

I don't know how.

[A]

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[B]

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