Juvenile Jury 1947-10-19 Juvenile Jury

Summary

Podcast Summary: Juvenile Jury 1947-10-19 – Juvenile Jury

Podcast Information:

• Title: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Host/Author: Harolds Old Time Radio
• Episode: Juvenile Jury 1947-10-19 – Juvenile Jury
• Release Date: February 15, 2025

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Overview

In this engaging episode of Harold's Old Time Radio, listeners are transported back to the Golden Age of Radio with the captivating program "Juvenile Jury." Hosted by Jack Barry, the show features a panel of bright and articulate children who serve as jurors, offering solutions to everyday family and parenting dilemmas submitted by listeners. The episode seamlessly blends humor, innocence, and wisdom as the young jurors tackle various questions, all while interspersed with delightful segments promoting Gaines Dog Food.

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1. Introduction of the Juvenile Jury

The episode opens with Jack Barry introducing the concept of the Juvenile Jury—a group of five spirited children aged between 5 and 10 years old. These young jurors—Dickie Orland, Robin Morgan, Peggy Brunner, and the newly joined Kong Lu—are selected to provide fresh perspectives on the problems faced by families across America.

Key Moment:

• Jack Barry introduces the jurors with enthusiasm:
  "Thank you, John Scott and hello again everyone. Waiting to prove that children should be heard as well as seen are five average alert youngsters, their ages ranging from 5 to 10."
  (Timestamp: 01:29)

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2. Mailbag Segment: Solving Parental Puzzles

The heart of the episode lies in the Mailbag segment, where parents submit their concerns, and the Juvenile Jury offers their insights.

First Question:
From Mrs. H.J.W. of Syracuse, New York
“When my nine-year-old son goes to bed, he keeps his shoes and socks on. He says that saves him work when he gets up in the morning. What should I do?”

Jurors' Responses:

• Dickie Orland:
  "You should tell him if he keeps that up, he'll have to wash his sheets in the morning floor. Then he won't like that. So I'll have to take them off."
  (Timestamp: 02:19)

• Peggy Brunner:
  "Maybe he wore his shoes and socks so long that he can't get them all off."
  (Timestamp: 02:34)

• Robin Morgan:
  "Well, the mummy can get his shoes off at night by giving him a bath or something before he goes to sleep. And if he tries putting his shoes on after the bath, then don't take him out."
  (Timestamp: 03:07)

• Kong Lu:
  "Times are changing, and women are going into factories. So why shouldn't the men go into the kitchen?"
  (Timestamp: 08:05)

Jack Barry's Insight:
“This boy certainly does enough work making the beds and sweeping the floors without having to worry about the dishes too.”
(Timestamp: 08:55)

Notable Quote:
“It's what you mean that really counts.” – Peggy Brunner
(Timestamp: 18:22)

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3. Gaines Dog Guest of the Week

In a delightful departure from the Q&A format, the episode features the "Gaines Dog Guest of the Week." An English Cocker Spaniel named Gippo makes his appearance, and the Juvenile Jury is tasked with identifying the breed and discussing its characteristics.

Identification and Discussion:

• Jack Barry:
  “Who knows what kind of a dog this is?”
  (Timestamp: 09:19)

• Jurors' Guesses:

  • Robin Morgan: "I think it might be a Cocker Spaniel."
  • Dickie Orland: "It might be a Spring Spaniel."
  • Peggy Brunner: "Either a Cocker Spaniel or maybe a Field Spaniel."
  • Kong Lu: "I think it's a Cocker Spaniel."
    (Timestamps: 09:42 - 10:08)

Educational Segment:
Jack Barry elaborates on the English Cocker Spaniel's role as a sporting game bird dog, highlighting their abilities in hunting, retrieving, and their excellent scenting capabilities.

Notable Quote:
“According to the American Spaniel Club, they're the smallest of the sporting spaniels. Besides hunting, cockers can be trained to make excellent retrievers.” – Jack Barry
(Timestamp: 10:59)

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4. In-Person Guest: Gregory Amsterdam

Adding a personal touch, the show welcomes Gregory Amsterdam, a four-year-old who shares his desire to tell jokes—a hobby his father, the famous comedian Maury Amsterdam, discourages. This segment explores the dynamics between following parental guidance and pursuing one's passions.

Gregory's Dilemma:

• Gregory:
  “You want to tell jokes and your father wants you to study, right?”
  (Timestamp: 27:21)

Jurors' Suggestions:

• Dickie Orland:
  “You should learn jokes because then you'll follow your father.”
  (Timestamp: 28:11)

• Robin Morgan:
  “You want to tell jokes and your father wants you to study, right? Well, then, so why don't you all compromise that you'll study how to tell jokes.”
  (Timestamp: 27:59)

Jack Barry's Resolution:
“Gregory, certainly do not give it up. I'm going to have a talk with your daddy right after the show.”
(Timestamp: 28:27)

Notable Quote:
“If he won't listen, who will?” – Dickie Orland
(Timestamp: 27:46)

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5. Second Mailbag Question

From Mrs. A.D. of Colorado Springs
“My eight and a half-year-old daughter insists that I lower the hems of all her skirts because she says that all ladies now have long skirts. Now, I don't like to do it because she's so young. Besides, I'd hate ruining her clothes. What are you suggesting?”

Jurors' Responses:

• Dickie Orland:
  “I think she should wait till she gets older.”
  (Timestamp: 20:33)

• Peggy Brunner:
  “Why doesn't she keep her skirts short but walk around underneath and then the people won't tell the difference.”
  (Timestamp: 20:45)

• Kong Lu:
  “Tell her that when she gets married, she won't be able to buy so many long skirts because then her husband will get bankrupt.”
  (Timestamp: 20:53)

• Robin Morgan:
  “Why don't you explain to your relatives that when you said thank you, you were young and you weren't responsible.”
  (Timestamp: 18:29)

Jack Barry's Insight:
“That's all. Good suggestions. I think she's a little too young to wear those long skirts. So I think that she should wait until she gets a little bit older.”
(Timestamp: 22:31)

Notable Quote:
“It really doesn't make any difference how you say it. It's what you mean that really counts.” – Peggy Brunner
(Timestamp: 18:22)

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6. Gaines Dog Food Promotion

Interwoven with the show's content are promotional segments for Gaines Dog Food, emphasizing its nutritional benefits and economic value.

Promotional Highlights:

• Gaines Complete Meal:
  “Contains everything they're known to need. Fats, carbohydrates, protein, plus all the essential vitamins and minerals and more than required amounts.”
  (Timestamp: 14:00)

• Economic Advantage:
  “A 5-pound package provides nourishment equal to 15 1-pound cans of canned dog food. But Gaines is dry food, over 90% concentrated food.”
  (Timestamp: 14:59)

Notable Quote:
“It's just good plain common sense to buy Gaines. It's America's largest selling dog food.” – John Scott
(Timestamp: 23:00)

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7. Conclusion and Announcements

As the episode winds down, Jack Barry shares information on attending Juvenile Jury broadcasts and encourages listeners to send in their questions for a chance to win prizes, including a combination radio phonograph and comedy records by George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Final Remarks:

• Jack Barry:
  “Our time is up, so until next week, good luck.”
  (Timestamp: 29:12)

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Final Thoughts

This episode of Harold's Old Time Radio brilliantly showcases the charm and wisdom of children through the Juvenile Jury. Each segment not only entertains but also offers valuable insights into child psychology and family dynamics. The integration of Gaines Dog Food promotions adds a nostalgic touch, reflecting the advertising styles of the era. For listeners seeking both amusement and meaningful content, this episode stands out as a memorable journey into the heartfelt solutions provided by America's youngest minds.

Notable Quotes Recap:

• “It's what you mean that really counts.” – Peggy Brunner
  (Timestamp: 18:22)

• “If he won't listen, who will?” – Dickie Orland
  (Timestamp: 27:46)

• “It's just good plain common sense to buy Gaines. It's America's largest selling dog food.” – John Scott
  (Timestamp: 23:00)

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Recommendation

Whether you're nostalgically revisiting the classics or discovering them anew, this episode offers a delightful mix of humor, innocence, and practical advice. The Juvenile Jury's candid responses provide a refreshing perspective on everyday challenges, making it a must-listen for fans of vintage radio programming.

Transcript

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[John Scott]

Gaines dog Food Presents Juvenile Jury yes, it's Juvenile Jory Brought to you by Gai Nas Game's Complete meal, a meal that nourishes every inch of your dog. We invite you to spend 30 minutes with the children of America as they attempt to solve the problems with you. The listeners send in now, of course, if your problem concerns the feeding of your dog, our jurors will give you just one answer. They'll tell you to feed Gaines complete meals. Gaines is more economical to feed than any other type of dog food. Gaines is a meal dogs love. Gaines is America's largest selling dog food. And now to introduce our jurors, here's the originator of Juvenile Jury and our program moderator, Jack Barry.

[Jack Barry]

Thank you John Scott and hello again everyone. Waiting to prove that children should be heard as well as seen are five average alert youngsters, their ages ranging from 5 to 10. Reading from left to right, meet Dickie.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Orland, age 7 Robin Morgan, age 5 Con Liu, age 9 Peggy Voodoo, age 10 Charlie Hankinson, age 6.

[Jack Barry]

Thanks children. Now let's dip into the mailbag for our very first question. As you know, for every question put before the jury, the sender receives a Ben Rust, the official watch of Famous Airlines. Our first letter is from Mrs. H.J.W. of Syracuse, New York. She sent this first question and she's getting an attractive Ben Russ wristwatch for putting a problem before you kids. Here's what Mrs. W writes. She says when my nine year old son goes to bed, he keeps on his shoes and socks. He says that saves him work when he gets up in the morning. What should I do? Charlie Hankinson's first well, I think that.

[Charlie Hankinson]

You should tell him if he keeps that up, he'll have to wash his seats sheets in the morning floor. Then he won't like that. So I'll have to take them off.

[Jack Barry]

All right, Charlie, thank you very much. That might help. Peggy Bruder well, maybe he wore his.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Shoes and socks so long that he can't get them all.

[Jack Barry]

Well, that may be the reason, but I don't think so. Kang Lu.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Don't let him go skiing in the morning because maybe he wants to put up his skis to go to sleep.

[Jack Barry]

Yes. Oh, let's not let him go skiing, Dickie Orland.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, maybe he wears his shoes during the night because it's a long hike to the bathroom.

[Jack Barry]

All right. You must be well fortified. Thank you, Becky. Robin Morgan.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, the mummy can get his shoes off at night by giving him a bath or something before he goes to sleep. And if he tries putting his shoes on after the bath, then don't take him out.

[Jack Barry]

All right, Robin. Thank you, Peggy Bird.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, why did you compromise and have him go to sleep wearing his socks?

[Jack Barry]

All right. I don't know that mother would like that, but we'll suggest it. Dicky, you land.

[Charlie Hankinson]

What does he do when he has to have his shoes fixed? Does he go to a blacksmith?

[Jack Barry]

Probably, if there's one in the neighborhood. Robin.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, maybe the mother should tell the little boy that if he wears his shoes day and night, he'll wear them off twice as fast.

[Jack Barry]

Yes. All right, Kang Lu.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, let him go to sleep in his shoes and socks. But when he's sound asleep, take them off.

[Jack Barry]

All right, Kong. That sounds like good advice to me, Peggy Bruno.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, why doesn't he use a black sheep?

[Jack Barry]

Black sheep?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Yes. Uhhuh. All right.

[Jack Barry]

Charlie, you never wear your shoes and socks, do you, when you go to bed?

[Charlie Hankinson]

No.

[Jack Barry]

Uhhuh. What do you wear when you go to bed?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Just my feet.

[Jack Barry]

And. And I suppose you sing I Ain't got. Well, we're very, very happy to throw out the welcome mat today to a brand new member of juvenile jury. Our replacement for Patsy Walker, who departed a couple of weeks ago because she had reached the age of 12. He is 9 year old Kong. Lu. And Kong, we're very, very happy. We hope that you'll be with us for a long time on juvenile jury. To find out a little bit about you, let's ask a few questions. Where do you go to school?

[Charlie Hankinson]

I go to school at P.S. 166, Manhattan.

[Jack Barry]

And what would you like to be when you get older?

[Charlie Hankinson]

I would like to be a businessman in the construction.

[Jack Barry]

What do you. What would you like to build?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Buildings.

[Jack Barry]

That's good. And what does your daddy do?

[Charlie Hankinson]

He works for the United Service to China, which sends help to the Chinese people and also the Chinese children.

[Jack Barry]

That's very nice. Now, Tom, what. What are your hobbies?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Airplanes. Boxing and eating noodles and anything you want.

[Jack Barry]

Oh, I see. What do you like noodles a lot?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Sure.

[Jack Barry]

Why do you like noodles so much?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Because they're long.

[Jack Barry]

Oh, I'm fine. We hope you'll be with us a very long time. Incidentally, Peggy Bruder, I hear that the Lane Bryant department store has elected you their junior consultant in there. Ms. P. Polly Pigtails contest they're now conducting. Is that right?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Yes, it is.

[Jack Barry]

You're pretty well qualified. How long have you had those two beautiful pigtails?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Oh, a long time. Since I was five years old.

[Jack Barry]

Oh. Huh. And are they difficult to make?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Oh no, my mother makes them. It's easy for her.

[Jack Barry]

Fine. Well, Peggy, I want to wish you and Lane Bryan Stewart my best wishes for a very successful contest.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Thank you.

[Jack Barry]

You're welcome. All the way from Mansfield, Georgia has come this next letter sent to a by Master R.W. we're sending him a slick looking Venice wristwatch. Master W writes as follows. He says, I sweep the floor of my room, I make my bed, I clean the hallway, I go on errands to the store. But I can't stand washing dishes. My mother wants me to do it, but I think that boys shouldn't be seen in the kitchen. What should I do, Charlie Hankinson?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Oh, I think you do all those things and one day you must be tired. You might not be able to stand up doing all that work in one day.

[Jack Barry]

Uh huh. So do you think he should be in the kitchen or he shouldn't?

[Charlie Hankinson]

I think he should rest. At least rest at some time. That would be at night. That's the only time he has a chance.

[Jack Barry]

Oh, all right. Baking Bruner.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, I don't see why he doesn't. He doesn't stay in the kitchen because there are lots of men that stay in the kitchen in the army.

[Jack Barry]

Yeah, but I don't think they liked it. Uh huh, hon.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Because does everything.

[Jack Barry]

By golly, Ralph Edwards is going to love you, Robin Morgan.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, if he's able to do all that, he'd make a wonderful wife.

[Jack Barry]

Maybe so, but I think he'd hardly ever be a wife. Probably make a wonderful husband too. Robin. Dickie Orland.

[Charlie Hankinson]

He's gonna. He's getting good experience for when he gets married.

[Jack Barry]

You almost sound like you have some experience, Dickie. But that's hardly possible. Anyone else have any suggestions? Peggy Bruder.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well. Oh, excuse me. I forgot what I was going to say.

[Jack Barry]

All right, Kong Lu.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Times are changing and the women are going into the factory. So why shouldn't the men go into the kitchen?

[Jack Barry]

Thank you, Tom. You certainly have a different outlook. On life, Robin Morgan.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, if a little boy doesn't want to be seen washing dishes in the kitchen, then why doesn't he wash the dishes in the bathroom?

[Jack Barry]

An interesting observation, Dickie Orland.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, why don't he tell his mother that he can't wash dishes? Because he doesn't belong to the dishwashing union. He only belongs to the sweeping and dusting union.

[Jack Barry]

All right, Peggy. And finally, Peggy Burton.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, instead of doing all those things for his own room, why didn't he do it for his mother's room and then add a picture of one and to wash the dishes?

[Jack Barry]

All right, I think that all you kids are agreed. This boy certainly does enough work making the beds and sweeping the floors without having to worry about the dishes too. But maybe when no one's around, he could help another once in a while. Now here is our popular feature, Gaines Dog Guest of the Week. Each week we bring a real dog on stage to see if the juvenile jury can identify it. And here it comes now.

[John Scott]

This is John Scott speaking off stage. The jurors can't hear me, but Gaines Dog Guest today is an English cocker spaniel. Now back to Jack Barry.

[Jack Barry]

Well, now, jurors, as you can see, this is a merry little dog. It's about as bright and active as he can be. And if you don't think he's smart, just look at that intelligent expression on his face. He stands about 16 inches high at the shoulder, weighs about 35 pounds and has a silky blue roan coat that's medium length and slightly wavy. Who knows what kind of a dog this is? Charlie Hankinson. Want to take a guess?

[Charlie Hankinson]

No.

[Jack Barry]

All right, maybe yes, Charlie?

[Charlie Hankinson]

I think it might be a cocker spaniel.

[Jack Barry]

All right. What is. What do you think, Rob and Morgan?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, I think it's. It might be a spring spangle.

[Jack Barry]

Cocker Springer. What kind do you think it is, Dickie Orland?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, I think that's a cocker.

[Jack Barry]

Uh huh. Peggy Brunner.

[Charlie Hankinson]

I think it's either a cocker spaniel or maybe a field spaniel.

[Jack Barry]

And what do you think, Tom?

[Charlie Hankinson]

I think it's a cocker spaniel.

[Jack Barry]

Well, boy, your kids are pretty sharp today. Game's dog Guest is a cocker spaniel and his name is Gippo. Now, Gypo isn't an American cocker. He's an English cocker standing a little higher and weighing a little more than our American cockers. Can anyone guess what these dogs are used for? What do you think they're used for, Robin? Morgan?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, I think they're wonderful watchdogs. They're wonderful for children. They're very good hunting dogs and they're also wonderful pets.

[Jack Barry]

Alright, what do you think, Peggy?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, they are very good pets, but I think they have a very good scenting ability. And I think that they retrieve or they hunt.

[Jack Barry]

And Charlie, what do you think that they're good for?

[Charlie Hankinson]

I think they're good for pets, and I think they're sort of good for hunting dogs.

[Jack Barry]

All right. Well, as a matter of fact, cockers are sporting game bird dogs. And according to the American Spaniel Club, they're the smallest of the sporting spaniels. Besides hunting, cockers can be trained to make excellent retrievers. And they take to the water without so much as a whimper. Now, who can describe how these dogs hunt? How do they hunt? Yes, Robin?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, I think they hunt by their scent. Either their scent or their tail.

[Jack Barry]

So they go, heads or tails?

[Charlie Hankinson]

No, sir. But you know what I mean by the tail, Sir, I think they hunt by the tails. Because whenever they see the bird, they'll give a wag of the tail, which will notice the hunter that the bird is somewhere around and he'll start shooting.

[Jack Barry]

Well, as a matter of fact, Robin, I have another tale for you. Here's how cockers actually work. They run ahead of the hunter at a fast, snappy pace, looking for game birds. Then when they find one, they flush it, which means they frighten it into flying. Then they drop to the ground quickly and remain quiet until the hunter has aimed his gun. Finally, they retrieve the game when his command is given. Incidentally, no one told us how these dogs got their name. How did they. How did they get their name?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Robin, what kind of bird did you say they hunted?

[Jack Barry]

A woodcock. That finishes the question.

[Charlie Hankinson]

I thought that maybe it was a cocker, the bird of the cocker. So that's how they got their name.

[Jack Barry]

Anybody want to take a guess at how they get their name, Peggy?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, maybe cocker means something in English. Or I mean, in another language, like a retrieve.

[Jack Barry]

You don't know how true you are. Anyway, kids, not over in England, but as a matter of fact, over in England, there is another name for it. You see, these dogs came from England. They used to hunt a small game bird called the woodcock. So you see, you were right there. That's why they're called cockers.

[John Scott]

Which reminds me, Jack, do you know how they. Jack, do you know how to. It says so right in the strip there. You never get it from me. Say, Jack, you know how to call a cocker or any other dog for that matter.

[Jack Barry]

No, in a house. Scotty.

[John Scott]

Well, first, like this.

[Jack Barry]

Here, boy.

[John Scott]

Come here, boy.

[Jack Barry]

That's great.

[John Scott]

Well, if that doesn't work, all you have to do is just say, come on, boy, it's time for game.

[Jack Barry]

Fine technique.

[John Scott]

Yes, you can bet it never fails. Jack, you can go right back on now. Gainful. You see, I was just explaining something to Jack.

[Jack Barry]

All right.

[John Scott]

You know, Jack, big dogs, little dogs, small dogs, come a running for game. They love it. Yes, and it's a good thing too, because game's complete meal nourishes every inch of them. It contains everything they're known to need. Fats, carbohydrates, protein, plus all the essential vitamins and minerals and more than required amounts. Yes, Dane supplies many things meat alone cannot provide. Yet it's so economical to feed. It's amazing. Some types of dog foods, say canned dog foods may contain up to 70% moisture because they're cooked in the can. But Danes is dry food, over 90% concentrated food. You add the liquid yourself, but no extra. Now, what's the sense in paying for moisture? Well, there isn't any. So buy nourishment, buy game. Tomorrow, buy Gaines complete meal at your grocery or pet supply store. Then call your dog like this. Here boy. Come on, come on. It's time for Gaines. And then he'll speak.

[Jack Barry]

Speak for games.

[John Scott]

It's America's largest selling dog.

[Jack Barry]

Thanks, Scotty. And thanks to our Gaines dog. Guest of the week. Take a bow, Jiffo. Now, as a regular feature of juvenile jury, we invite our younger listeners to present their problems in person. This week we have with us 4 year old Abby Faden of New York. Now, Abby, you step right up to that mic and tell the people what your problem is. What's your problem, Abby? What your problem is.

[Charlie Hankinson]

When I was a little baby, I didn't know and that's why I used to say thank you and my aunt's no bus and he'll say thank you so much so much I do for the joys that help me.

[Jack Barry]

Let me see. I think I got a problem. Now, if I'm not mistaken, when you were little, you used to say thank you instead of thank you.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Yes, and now I say thank you.

[Jack Barry]

Oh, it's changed a lot. Now you say thank you and your aunts teased you about it and you want to know what to do. Okay, well, kids, you have some questions. Peggy Bruder, why did I teach you?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Because they think it's.

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[Jack Barry]

Your aunts think it's cute to tease you. All right, Robin.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, why do you mind them teasing you? Because you know they love you. But I don't want everybody to think I'm a baby. How old are you?

[Jack Barry]

How old are you still, Dickie Orland.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, how old were you when you said thanks instead of thanks? I mean sangs instead of. How odd were you when you said what you did?

[Jack Barry]

How old were you when you first said that, Abby?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Two.

[Jack Barry]

Two.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, why don't you tell your relatives that you were young men and you can't be responsible for what you did then.

[Jack Barry]

All right. Thank you, Vicki.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Robin Morgan, do you consider yourself a grown up now? Yes.

[Jack Barry]

What did you say?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Yes.

[Jack Barry]

Yes. You're a grown up now. I wonder what you're gonna think when you're six. Yes.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Khan, do you go to your dentist two times a year?

[Jack Barry]

Why do you ask that, Kong?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Because maybe her tooth has a wrong position and then she says thank you instead of thanks.

[Jack Barry]

Oh, I see.

[Charlie Hankinson]

All right, Tom.

[Jack Barry]

Abby, does your tooth have a wrong position?

[Charlie Hankinson]

No.

[Jack Barry]

Hmm?

[Charlie Hankinson]

No.

[Jack Barry]

No. All right, kids, let's take a run down here and see what you can do about this. Her aunt teases her because she says thank you. What do you think about it, Vicki?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, it really doesn't make any difference how you say it. It's what you mean that really counts.

[Jack Barry]

You're so right, Becky. That's swell. Robin, what do you think?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, why don't you explain to your relatives that when you said thank you, you were young and you weren't responsible.

[Jack Barry]

All right.

[Charlie Hankinson]

But now things have changed with you, and I should treat you differently.

[Jack Barry]

Yes. All right, Kang Lu.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Right. Thank you. On no. Then they won't tease you.

[Jack Barry]

Okay, Peggy Bruner, but before I give.

[Charlie Hankinson]

My answer, I want to ask you a question. Did you have teeth when you were blown? Yes. Yes or no? Yes.

[Jack Barry]

Yes. Is there a doctor in the house? I doubt that she had them when she was born, Peggy. Why do you ask?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, maybe that's the answer.

[Jack Barry]

That she had teeth when she was born.

[Charlie Hankinson]

She didn't have teeth when she was born.

[Jack Barry]

Oh, I see. That might be Charlie Hankinson.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, I would maybe. I used to say that because once I used to say when my daddy was teaching me about it, I don't care. I used to say goo goo baby.

[Jack Barry]

And he teased you about it?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Yeah.

[Jack Barry]

And when he said goo goo to you, what'd you say to him?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Oh, that was when I was 2 years old.

[Jack Barry]

And he said goo goo and he teased you. How do you like it?

[Charlie Hankinson]

But it didn't tease me so much.

[Jack Barry]

No. Well, good goo to you, Charlie and Abby, as far as your concern, I think the best thing for you to do is to sort of disregard it, forget about it. And if your aunts see that teasing doesn't bother you, they'll soon stop teasing you entirely. Thank you very much. And thank you for being with us, Abby Fay. Now here's a word to our listeners. If you'd like to attend a juvenile jury broadcast here in New York, write the juvenile jury box with 148 New York 8. New York. For tickets to juvenile jury, write to juvenile jury box 148 New York 8. Here's our next question, kids. From Mrs. A.D. of Colorado Springs, you'll receive a beautiful Ben Russ watch. And here's what she writes. She says, my eight and a half year old daughter insists that I lower the hems of all her skirts because she says that all ladies now have long skirts. Now, I don't like to do it because she's so young. Besides, I'd hate ruining her clothes. What are you suggesting? This is a real timely question, Charlie Hankerson.

[Charlie Hankinson]

I think she should wait till she gets older. Do that because I never saw anybody around here with long skirts.

[Jack Barry]

All right, Charlie. Peggy Bruder.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, why doesn't she keep her skirts short but walk around underneath and then the people won't tell the difference.

[Jack Barry]

Okay, Kang Lu.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, tell her that when she gets married, she won't be able to buy so many long skirts because then her husband, your husband, will get bankrupt.

[Jack Barry]

You mean you necessarily. When you get married, your husband has to get bankrupt?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, if you want to buy lots.

[Jack Barry]

Of things, I'm going to stay single. Robin Morgan.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, why didn't the mother tell the little girl that in the summertime she should wear short skirts, but in the wintertime girls should let their dresses down because boys let their pants down.

[Jack Barry]

Next. You're hurting, Dicky.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Allow the mother buy her one real long petticoat and let her wear that under all of her dresses.

[Jack Barry]

All right. Dick can just sneeze too. Dickie, I can't resist asking you this question. In the wintertime, do you let your pants down like Robin said?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Yes.

[Jack Barry]

That'S right. He wears short pants in the wintertime and in the summertime. In the wintertime, his mother lengthens them and they get real far down. Yes, Charlie Hankinson.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, I think that you should buy a dress for her too long for. And then let her wear too. And then children will laugh at her all the time. Then she won't like that. And then she'll be glad she has them just right to fit her.

[Jack Barry]

All right. Thank you, Charlie. Okay, kids, we want to tackle. That's all. Good. Suggestions. I think she's a little too young to do that to wear those long skirts. And so I think that she should wait until she gets us a little bit older. Now, our jurors will be back in just a moment with more questions and answers. Now here's John Scott and Gaines talking dog.

[John Scott]

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[Jack Barry]

You're a little. I fold.

[John Scott]

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[Jack Barry]

Thank you, John Scott and Gainesville. Now, here's our second in person guest. He's four year old. Four year old Gregory Amsterdam of Manhattan, New York. Now, Gregory, Gregory, suppose you tell your problem to the jury. What's your problem, Gregory?

[Charlie Hankinson]

My daddy won't let me.

[Jack Barry]

You want to tell jokes, but your daddy won't let you. Yes, sir, I see. What. What kind of jokes do you tell?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Funny one funny jokes.

[Jack Barry]

Well, Isla, why doesn't your daddy want you to tell jokes?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Learns me to learn my BCS first.

[Jack Barry]

Want you to learn your ABCs first. Have you learned them?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Yes, I know them already.

[Jack Barry]

Uh huh. Well, what's the matter with that? You learn your ABCs? I guess that he's pretty happy about that. Well, Gregory, you know, I know your daddy. Your daddy is Maury Amsterdam, the famous comedian, star of the Stockney. If you've heard this one show and operates the Playgoers Cafe here in New York, was no reason why he shouldn't. Why he should refuse to let you tell jokes. Now let's. Let's see, Greg, how about you and me going through some of those routines that your daddy and you do and just let the kids decide whether or not you should tell jokes, okay?

[Charlie Hankinson]

All right.

[Jack Barry]

All right. Now, what's your name?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Gregory. H. Gregory.

[Jack Barry]

Gregory H. Gregory?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Yes. What's the H for the bags of.

[Jack Barry]

That's a good idea. How old are you?

[John Scott]

Four.

[Jack Barry]

Four? What do you expect to be?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Five. Five.

[Jack Barry]

Well, I have no doubt that you will be. Greg, are you the oldest in the family?

[Charlie Hankinson]

No, Dad's oldest in the family.

[Jack Barry]

You know, you look pretty good today. But how do you feel, Gregory?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Miserable.

[Jack Barry]

Feel miserable? What seems to be the trouble?

[Charlie Hankinson]

I didn't sleep last night.

[Jack Barry]

Didn't sleep last night? Why not?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Because I didn't go to bed.

[Jack Barry]

You know, Gregory, I've seen you play a game with your daddy and we'll see if we can play it here this afternoon. Now, I have a nickel and a quarter here. My hand. Which one? Will you take the nickel? The nickel for the quarter is more. Why don't you take that?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Take the quad. I won't play the games anymore.

[Jack Barry]

Oh, you won't play the game. I won't play the games anymore. You're so right. Mm. I want to find out something about your home life, Gregory. Do you live in a nice place?

[Charlie Hankinson]

It's very beautiful. You know where Central park south is?

[Jack Barry]

Central Park South? Oh, that's a wonderful neighborhood.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Yeah, well, we live on the Lancey Street.

[Jack Barry]

Well, that's very nice too, in some spots. Tell me, Greg. What? What kind of an apartment do you have?

[Charlie Hankinson]

It has a sunken living room.

[Jack Barry]

A sunken living room. Sunken living room.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Yes, sir.

[Jack Barry]

What's that?

[Charlie Hankinson]

It's Morgan. Come down to the basement.

[Jack Barry]

Well, Gregory, you've given me a fair sample of your gags. Let's see if the kids in the jury have some questions for you kids.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Rob and Morgan, how do you know their jokes?

[Jack Barry]

Oh, their jokes are right. You heard people laughing. They're laughing a lot. And they like those jokes, Peggy.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, why do you want to tell the joke?

[Jack Barry]

Why do you want to tell the jokes, Greg?

[Charlie Hankinson]

I want to be like my dad.

[Jack Barry]

Oh, I don't blame him. He's certainly a fine community. Let's Dicky o in where would we.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Be if Red Scampton spawned and didn't let him tell jokes?

[Jack Barry]

He sure does. Let's take a quick run down here. You've heard the sample of Gregory Amsterdam's jokes. Now let's see whether or not you think you should go on telling them. Dickie, do you think so?

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, I think that you should tell you fun if you listen to your jokes. Because if he won't listen, who will?

[Jack Barry]

All right, Robin, do you think you should tell jokes or not?

[Charlie Hankinson]

You want to tell jokes and your father wants you to study, right?

[Jack Barry]

Right.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, then, so why don't you all compromise that you'll study how to tell jokes? Studying and telling jokes at the same time.

[Jack Barry]

That is an excellent suggestion, Kang Lu.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, I think you should learn jokes because then you'll follow your father.

[Jack Barry]

Fine. Peggy Bruder.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, you tell very nice jokes, and I think that you should.

[Jack Barry]

Charlie Hankinson.

[Charlie Hankinson]

Well, I think if your daddy doesn't want you to, you should tell jokes one day and then don't the next.

[Jack Barry]

All right. But Gregory, certainly do not give it up. I'm going to have a talk with your daddy right after the show. And after that, we'll see if you can't continue telling jokes. Thank you for being with us, Gregory Amsterdam. Now here's John Scott with a very important announcement.

[John Scott]

Here's great news, friends, beginning with our next program. For each question used on the air, the sender will receive a brand new prize. It's a $100 monitor combination radio phonograph with an automatic record changer that plays both 10 and 12 inch records, plus a complete album of four brand new comedy records by George Burns and Gracie Allen, one of the top 10 albums. Send your questions to juvenile jury box 148, New York. 8, New York. Remember, beginning with our next program, you'll receive a combination radio phonograph Plus a top 10 record album. If your question is used on the air, all questions become our property.

[Jack Barry]

Thank you, John. Our time is up, so until next week, good luck.

[Charlie Hankinson]

From Vicki Orland, Robin Morgan, Khan Liu, Peggy Bruder, Charlie Hankinson, and of course.

[Jack Barry]

From me, Jack Barry, with this closing thought, out of the mouths of babes. Both times. Come, Jen. Goodbye.

[John Scott]

Juvenile jury is presented each week at the same time by Gaines Complete meal. A meal that nourishes every inch of your dog. This is John Scott?

[Jack Barry]

Speaking.

[John Scott]

This program came from New York. This is the Mutual Broadcasting System.