Juvenile Jury 47-10-12 Son Wears Socks To Bed

Summary

Podcast Summary: Juvenile Jury 47-10-12 Son Wears Socks To Bed

Podcast Information:

• Title: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Host/Author: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Episode: Juvenile Jury 47-10-12 Son Wears Socks To Bed
• Release Date: July 28, 2025

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Introduction to Juvenile Jury

[00:01] John Scott opens the episode with an introduction to the show, Juvenile Jury, highlighting its unique premise where children aged five to ten tackle problems submitted by listeners. Sponsored by Gai Nas Games Complete Meal, the segment emphasizes the program's mission to showcase children's perspectives.

Notable Quote:

"We invite you to spend 30 minutes with the children of America as they attempt to solve the problems which you, the listeners send in now." – John Scott [00:01]

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Meet the Jurors

[00:56] Jack Barry introduces the juvenile jurors:

• Dickie Orland, age 7
• Robin Morgan, age 5
• Kong Liu, age 9
• Peggy Bruder, age 10
• Charlie Hankinson, age 6

Notable Quote:

"Waiting to prove that children should be heard as well as seen are five average alert youngsters." – Jack Barry [00:56]

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Listener Problems and Juror Responses

Problem 1: Son Wears Socks to Bed

Submitted by: Mrs. H.J.W. of Syracuse, New York
Prize: Ben Russ Wristwatch

Issue: Her 9-year-old son wears shoes and socks to bed, claiming it saves him work in the morning.

Juror Responses:

1. Charlie Hankinson [01:46]:

   "I think that you should tell him if he keeps that up, he'll have to wash his sheets in the morning for then he won't like that. So I'll have to take them off."

2. Peggy Bruder [02:01]:

   "Maybe he wore his shoes and socks so long that he can't get them all."

3. Kong Liu [02:10]:

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

4. Dickie Orland [02:27]:

   "Maybe he wears his shoes during the night because it's a long hike to the bathroom."

5. Robin Morgan [02:39]:

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

6. Kang Lu [03:25]:

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

Summary of Suggestions: The jurors offered various creative solutions ranging from conditional removal of shoes and socks, compromising by allowing only socks at night, to integrating playful consequences like making him wash his sheets or limiting his skiing.

Notable Interaction:

"But no one's around, he could help mother once in a while." – Jack Barry [08:25]

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Problem 2: Child Teased for Saying "Thank You"

Submitted by: An unnamed contributor
Prize: Ben Russ Wristwatch

Issue: Abby Faden, age 4, is teased by her aunts for saying "thank you" instead of other phrases when she was younger.

Juror Responses:

1. Dickie Orland [17:20]:

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

2. Robin Morgan [17:31]:

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

3. Kang Lu [17:23]:

   "You should learn jokes, because then you'll follow your father."

4. Peggy Bruder [17:24]:

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

Jack Barry's Conclusion: Advocated for ignoring the teasing if it doesn't bother Abby, suggesting that her aunts would eventually stop.

Notable Quote:

"Out of the mouths of babes oft times come gems." – Jack Barry [28:25]

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Problem 3: Daughter Insists on Lowering Skirt Hems

Submitted by: Mrs. A.D. of Colorado Springs
Prize: Ben Russ Wristwatch

Issue: Her 8½-year-old daughter wants the hems of her skirts lowered to match the long skirts trend, but the mother is hesitant due to her young age and the potential ruin of clothes.

Juror Responses:

1. Kang Lu [19:36]:

   "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."

2. Peggy Bruder [19:49]:

   "Why don't you keep your skirts short but walk around on your knees and then the people won't tell the difference."

3. Charlie Hankinson [19:36]:

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

4. Debbie Orland [20:11]:

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

Jack Barry's Conclusion: Recommended that the daughter waits until she is older to adopt the trend, deeming her current age too young for such changes.

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Feature Segment: Gaines Dog Guest of the Week

[08:42] John Scott introduces Gypo, a cocker spaniel, as the guest dog of the week. The juvenile jurors are tasked with identifying the breed and understanding its characteristics.

Juror Guesses:

1. Charlie Hankinson [09:14]: Cocker Spaniel
2. Robin Morgan [09:19]: Spring Spaniel
3. Dickie Orland [09:26]: Cocker Spaniel
4. Kong Liu [09:36]: Cocker Spaniel

Correct Identification: Gypo is identified as an English Cocker Spaniel.

Discussion Points:

• Uses of Cocker Spaniels: As sporting game bird dogs, hunting companions, excellent retrievers, and affectionate pets.

• Hunting Techniques: Using scent and physical actions (e.g., tail wagging) to locate and flush game birds like woodcocks.

Notable Quote:

"Cockers are sporting game bird dogs. ... they take to the water without so much as a whimper." – Jack Barry [10:29]

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Interactive Segment: Gregory Amsterdam’s Joke Dilemma

Guest: Gregory Amsterdam, age 4, son of comedian Maury Amsterdam.

Issue: Gregory wants to tell jokes like his father, but his father prefers he focuses on learning his ABCs first.

Juror Responses:

1. Dickie Orland [26:53]:

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

2. Robin Morgan [27:02]:

   "You want to tell jokes, and your father wants you to study, right? Then, so why don't you all compromise that you'll study how to tell jokes. Studying and telling jokes at the same time."

3. Peggy Bruder [27:24]:

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

4. Charlie Hankinson [27:34]:

   "If your daddy doesn't want you to, you should tell jokes one day and then don’t the next."

Jack Barry's Conclusion: Encouraged Gregory to persist in joke-telling and mentioned discussing the matter with his father for a possible compromise.

Notable Quote:

"You're a fine comedian." – Jack Barry [26:40]

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Announcements and Changes

• New Member Addition: Kang Lu replaces Patsy Walker on the juror panel after Patsy turned 12.

• Upcoming Prize Update: Beginning with the next program, senders of used questions will receive a $100 Monitor Combination Radio Phonograph and a top 10 comedy record album by George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Notable Quote:

"Beginning with our next program, you'll receive a combination radio phonograph Plus a top 10 record album." – John Scott [27:46]

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Closing Remarks

Jack Barry wraps up the episode by thanking the jurors and emphasizing the value of children's insights:

Notable Quote:

"Out of the mouths of babes oft times come gems. Goodbye, Juvenile." – Jack Barry [28:25]

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Conclusion

This episode of Juvenile Jury showcased the charm and candid wisdom of its young jurors as they addressed real-life parenting dilemmas. From bedtime routines to social etiquette and personal aspirations, the children provided heartfelt and inventive solutions, reinforcing the show's mission to value youthful perspectives. The inclusion of interactive segments like the Gaines Dog Guest and Gregory Amsterdam’s joke session further enriched the episode, making it both entertaining and insightful for listeners.

Overall Highlights:

• Engaging Interaction: The interplay between Jack Barry and the jurors kept the dialogue lively and authentic.
• Creative Solutions: Jurors offered a mix of practical and imaginative ideas, demonstrating their unique problem-solving approaches.
• Educational Content: The segment on Cocker Spaniels provided listeners with informative content about dog breeds and their roles.
• Community Involvement: Encouraging listener participation through mail and in-person guests fostered a sense of community engagement.

Listeners who missed the episode can look forward to future broadcasts that continue to blend entertainment with the innocent wisdom of children, maintaining the nostalgic charm of the Golden Age of Radio.

Transcript

[John Scott]

Those dog food present. Juvenile jury? Yes, it's Juvenile Durie. 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 which you, the listeners send in now. 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 five to ten. Reading from left to right, me, Dickie Orland, age seven.

[Child Juror]

Robin Morgan, age five. Kong Liu, age nine. Peggy Bruder, age ten. Charlie Hankinson, age six.

[Jack Barry]

Thank you, 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 Russ, 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.

[Child Juror]

Well, I think that you should tell him if he keeps that up, he'll have to wash his sheets sheets in the morning for 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.

[Child Juror]

Well, maybe he wore his 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.

[Child Juror]

Kang Lu, don't let him go skiing in the morning because maybe he wants to put up his ski to go to sleep.

[Jack Barry]

Yes, let's not let him go skiing. Dickie Orlando.

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

All right. He must be well fortified. Thank you, Dickie. Robin Morgan.

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

Thank you, Peggy Werner.

[Child Juror]

Well, why don't 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. Dickie. Orlando.

[Child Juror]

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.

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

Yes. All right, Kang Lu.

[Child Juror]

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. Bruce.

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

Black sheet?

[Child Juror]

Yes.

[Jack Barry]

Uh huh. All right. Charlie, you never wear your shoes and socks, do you, when you go to bed?

[Child Juror]

No.

[Jack Barry]

What do you wear when you go to bed?

[Child Juror]

Just my feet.

[Jack Barry]

And. And I suppose you sing I Ain't Got no Body. 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 a couple of weeks ago because she had reached the age of 12. He is 9 year old Kang 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?

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

Uh huh. And what would you like to be when you get older?

[Child Juror]

I would like to be a businessman in the construction.

[Jack Barry]

What are you. What would you like to build?

[Child Juror]

Building.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

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, Tong, what are your hobbies?

[Child Juror]

Airplanes, Boxing and eating noodles and anything that's wrong.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

Sure.

[Jack Barry]

Why do you like noodles so much?

[Child Juror]

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 their Miss Polly Pigtails contest. They're now conducting. Is that right?

[Child Juror]

Yes, it is.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

Oh. Huh. And are they difficult to Make?

[Child Juror]

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.

[Child Juror]

Thank you.

[Jack Barry]

Now you're welcome. All the way from Mansfield, Georgia has come this next letter sent to us by Master RW 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?

[Child Juror]

Well, I think if 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. Well, so do you think he should be in the kitchen or he shouldn't?

[Child Juror]

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. Thank you, Bruner.

[Child Juror]

Well, honestly, 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. Tom Lu.

[Child Juror]

Why does. Because does everything.

[Jack Barry]

By golly, Ralph Edwards is gonna love you, Robin Morgan.

[Child Juror]

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.

[Child Juror]

He's getting. 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.

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

All right, Kong Lu.

[Child Juror]

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.

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

An interesting observation, Dickie. Or alive.

[Child Juror]

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, Dicky. And finally, Peggy Burder.

[Child Juror]

Well, instead of doing all those things for his own room, why doesn't he do it for his mother's room. And then Addison, she'll want him 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 mother 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 guessed the is an English cocker spaniel.

[Jack Barry]

Now back to Jack Barry. Well, now, juror, 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?

[Child Juror]

No.

[Jack Barry]

All right, maybe. Yes, Charlie?

[Child Juror]

I think it might be a cocker spaniel.

[Jack Barry]

All right, what is. What do you think, Robbie Morgan?

[Child Juror]

Well, I think it might be a spring spaniel.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

Well, I think that's a cocker, Peggy.

[Jack Barry]

Birder?

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

And what do you think, Con?

[Child Juror]

I think it's a cocker spaniel.

[Jack Barry]

Well, boy, your kids are pretty sharp today. Gaines Dog Guest is a cocker spaniel and his name is Gypo. Now, Gippo 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. What these dogs are used for? What do you think they're used for, Robin Morgan?

[Child Juror]

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]

All right, what do you think, Peggy?

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

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?

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

So they go, heads or tails.

[Child Juror]

There. 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 bird. 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?

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

A woodcock. That finishes the question.

[Child Juror]

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?

[Child Juror]

Well, maybe cocker means something in English or in another language. Like a retrieve.

[John Scott]

You don't know how true you are.

[Jack Barry]

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 woodcocks. So you see, you were right. That's why they're called cockers.

[John Scott]

Which reminds me, Jack, do you know how they. Jack, you know how to cocker?

[Jack Barry]

It says so right in the strip there.

[John Scott]

You'd never get it from me. Say, Jack, do you know how to call a cocker. Or any other dog, for that matter?

[Jack Barry]

No. How's 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 games.

[Jack Barry]

Fine technique.

[John Scott]

Yes, you can bet it never fails. Jack, you can go right back on now, Gainesley. 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. Gays Gaines 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 Gaines is dry food, over 90% concentrated food. You add the liquid yourself at no extra cost. Now, what's the sense in paying for moisture? Well, there isn't any. So buy nourishment, buy gain. Tomorrow, buy gain complete meal at your grocery or pet supply store. Then call your dog like this.

[Jack Barry]

Here, boy.

[John Scott]

Come on, come on. It's time for gains. And then he'll speak.

[Child Juror]

Speak for gain.

[John Scott]

It's American. My dream selling do.

[Jack Barry]

Thanks, Scotty. And thanks to our games door guest of the week. Take a bow, Jeffo. 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's your problem, dear?

[Child Juror]

When I was a little baby, I didn't know. And that's why I used to say thank you all. My aunt no bus and still say thank you so much. So much I do for the joy to 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.

[Child Juror]

Yes. And now I say thank you.

[Jack Barry]

Oh, it's changed a lot. Now you say thank you and your aunts tease you about it.

[Child Juror]

Yes.

[Jack Barry]

And you want to know what to do. Okay. Well, kids, you have some questions. Peggy Bruder.

[Child Juror]

Why do they tease you? Because they think it's cute.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

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? How old are you?

[Jack Barry]

Four, Dickie Orland.

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

Two.

[Jack Barry]

Two.

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

All right. Thank you, Vicki.

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

What did you say?

[Child Juror]

Yes.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

Why do you ask that, Kong?

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

Oh, I see. Right. Oh, Kong. Abby, does your tooth have a wrong position?

[Child Juror]

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?

[Child Juror]

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, Dickie. That's swell, Robin, what do you think?

[Child Juror]

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.

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

That's all right, Kang Lu.

[Child Juror]

Why, thank you note. Then they won't tease you.

[Jack Barry]

Okay, Peggy Bruder.

[Child Juror]

But before I give my answer, I want to ask you a question. Did you have teeth when you were born? 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?

[Child Juror]

Well, maybe that's the answer.

[Jack Barry]

That she had teeth when she was born.

[Child Juror]

She did have teeth when she was born.

[Jack Barry]

Oh, I see. That might be Charlie Hankinson.

[Child Juror]

Well, I would. Maybe I used to say that. Because once I used to say my daddy was teaching me about. I don't care. I used to say, goo goo, baby.

[Jack Barry]

And he teased you about it.

[Child Juror]

Yeah.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

Oh, that was when I was 2 years old.

[Jack Barry]

And he said, goo goo. And he teased you?

[Child Juror]

Yeah.

[Jack Barry]

How do you like it?

[Child Juror]

But it didn't tease me so much.

[Jack Barry]

No. Well, goo goo to you, Charlie and Abby, as far as you're concerned, 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 Faber. Now here's a word to our listeners. If you'd like to attend a Juvenile Joy broadcast here in New York, Write to Juvenile Jury Box 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, she'll receive a beautiful Ben Russ Watson. 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. And besides, I'd hate ruining her clothes. What do you suggest? This is a real timely question, Charlie Hankerton.

[Child Juror]

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 Bruner.

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

Okay, Kang Lu.

[Child Juror]

Well, 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.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

Well, if you want to buy lots.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

Well, why doesn'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. Cause boys let their pants down.

[Jack Barry]

Next you're taking.

[Child Juror]

Well, why don't the mother buy her one real long petticoat and let her wear that under all of her dresses?

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

Yes.

[Jack Barry]

That'S right. He wears short pants in the wintertime. And in the summertime. The wintertime time, his mother lengthens them and they get a real bar down. Yes, Charlie, I can say.

[Child Juror]

Well, I think that you should buy a dress for her too long for. And then let her wear it to school. And then the 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]

What's that, Gainesy? Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks a lot, fella. You're a little bit ahead of time though. But every dog could give thanks every day if his master fed him Gaines complete meal. Right fella? And here's why. First, Gaines is a nutritionally balanced complete meal. Yes. A meal that nourishes every inch of a dog. And second, Gaines is economical. Yes, boy, Gaines is economical. One 5 pound package of gains. Mind you, just one 5 pound package provides nourishment equal to 151 pound cans of canned dog food. And the cost, that's my punchline. The gains cost only about 1/2 as much. So you see, Gainesy, it's just good plain common sense to buy nourishment, buy gains. Yes, boy, and I hope every dog owner in America heard you say that, because if they did, they'll all start discovering for themselves that it's wise to let their dogs speak.

[Jack Barry]

Speak for gain.

[John Scott]

It's America's largest selling dog food.

[Jack Barry]

Thank you, John, Scott and Gainy. Now here's our second in person guest.

[John Scott]

He's four year old.

[Jack Barry]

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?

[Child Juror]

My dog jokes. 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?

[Child Juror]

Funny ones.

[Jack Barry]

Funny jokes. Well Alan, why doesn't your daddy want you to tell jokes once?

[Child Juror]

Me? I learned my BCS first.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

Yes, I know him already.

[Jack Barry]

Uh huh. Well, what's the matter with that? You learn your ABC's. 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 the. Stop me if you've heard this one show and operates the Playgoers Cafe here in New York. There's 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?

[Child Juror]

All right.

[Jack Barry]

All right, now what, what's your name?

[Child Juror]

Gregory H. Gregory.

[Jack Barry]

Gregory H. Gregory.

[Child Juror]

Yes.

[Jack Barry]

What's the H for the R? That's a good idea. How old are you?

[Child Juror]

4.

[Jack Barry]

4. What do you expect to be?

[Child Juror]

Bye.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

No, dad's old in the family.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

Miserable.

[Jack Barry]

Feel miserable? What seems to be the trouble?

[Child Juror]

I didn't sleep last night.

[Jack Barry]

Didn't sleep last night? Why not?

[Child Juror]

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 in my hand. Which one will you take?

[Child Juror]

The nickel.

[Jack Barry]

The nickel. Well, the quarter is more. Why don't you take that, Take the.

[Child Juror]

Quad and 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?

[Child Juror]

It's very beautiful. Do you know Central park south is Central Park South.

[Jack Barry]

Oh, that's a wonderful neighborhood.

[Child Juror]

Yeah, well, we live on the Lanse Street.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

It has a sunken living room.

[Jack Barry]

A sunken living room? Sunken living room.

[Child Juror]

Yes, sir.

[Jack Barry]

What's that?

[Child Juror]

It's more sunk down by the basement.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

Robin Morgan, how do you know they're jokes?

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

Well, why do you want to tell the joke?

[Jack Barry]

Why do you want to tell the jokes, Greg?

[Child Juror]

I want to be like my dad.

[Jack Barry]

Oh, I don't blame him. He's certainly a fine commune. The Sticky Orland.

[Child Juror]

Where would we be if Red Scout was fun and didn't let him tell jokes?

[Jack Barry]

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?

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

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

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

Right.

[Child Juror]

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.

[Child Juror]

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

[Jack Barry]

Fine. Peggy Bruder.

[Child Juror]

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

[Child Juror]

Vicki Orland, Robin Morgan, Kong Liu, Peggy.

[Jack Barry]

Booter, Charlie Hancomson, and of course from me, Jack Barry. With this closing thought. Out of the mouths of babes oft times come gems. Goodbye, Juvenile.

[John Scott]

Joy is presented each week at the same time by Gain's Complete Meal, a meal that nourishes every inch of your dog. This is John Scott speaking. This program came from New York. This is the Mutual Broadcasting System.