Juvenile Jury 471012 Son Wears Socks To Bed_OTRRPG

Summary

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Harold's Old Time Radio – Juvenile Jury (471012 Son Wears Socks To Bed)

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Host: Jack Barry (Program Moderator)
Episode Date: February 13, 2026 (originally aired October 12, 1947)
Description: A panel of clever, candid children address listener-submitted problems, with their unscripted responses providing both humor and insight. The episode also features segments about dogs and showcases young guests in person.

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Episode Overview

This episode of Juvenile Jury revolves around children discussing and attempting to solve everyday problems submitted by listeners. Under the warm and witty guidance of host Jack Barry, five kids aged 5–10 give their unfiltered takes on topics ranging from bedtime habits to household chores, fashion dilemmas, family teasing, and childhood aspirations. The program embodies the spirit of the “Golden Age of Radio,” combining gentle humor with sincere childhood perspectives.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Problem #1: “My Son Wears His Shoes and Socks to Bed”

Submitted by: Mrs. H.J.W., Syracuse, NY
Timestamps: 01:46 – 04:28

• Children’s Takes:
  • Charlie: Suggests if the boy keeps it up, "he'll have to wash his sheets in the morning floor" and won’t like it, prompting him to take them off. (02:16)
  • Peggy: Speculates maybe he wore his shoes and socks so long he can’t get them off. (02:31)
  • Kang: "Don't let him go skiing in the morning because maybe he wants to put up his ski to go to sleep." (02:42)
  • Dickie: Maybe he wears his shoes "because it's a long hike to the bathroom." (02:58)
  • Robin: Suggests a bath before bed will get his shoes off; if he puts them back on after, “don’t take him out.” (03:09)
  • Peggy: Compromise—have him sleep in just his socks. (03:24)
  • Dickie (humor): “What does he do when he has to have his shoes fixed? Does he go to a blacksmith?” (03:32)
  • Robin: Warns wearing shoes day and night will make them "wear out twice as fast." (03:43)
  • Kang: Wait until the boy is asleep, then “take them off.” (03:55)
  • Peggy (comedy): Recommends using a black sheet. (04:07)
  • Charlie: "What do you wear to bed?" – "Just my feet." (04:16–04:20)

Memorable Moment:

• Charlie: “Just my feet.” (04:20)

2. Spotlight on Kang Lu, New Panel Member

Timestamps: 04:28 – 05:40

• Jack introduces Kang Lu, age 9, a new panelist, asking about his school, ambitions, and hobbies.
  • Wants to be a "businessman in construction."
  • Hobbies: "Airplanes, boxing, and eating noodles…because they're long." (05:04–05:40)
  • Interesting family note: Father works for United Service to China.

3. Peggy Bruder’s Pigtails & Miss Polly Pigtails Contest

Timestamps: 05:40 – 06:11

• Peggy is a junior consultant in a Lane Bryant department store contest.
  • “How long have you had those pigtails?”
    Peggy: “A long time. Since I was five.” (05:57)

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4. Problem #2: “A Boy Hates Washing Dishes”

Submitted by: Master R.W., Mansfield, GA
Timestamps: 06:12 – 08:55

• Summary of Issue: Boy does other chores but dislikes washing dishes; claims “boys shouldn't be seen in the kitchen.”
• Key Responses:
  • Charlie: Points out he does so much he must be tired, should rest at night. (06:36)
  • Peggy: “Lots of men stay in the kitchen in the army.” (07:09)
  • Kang: "Why does—because Dads does everything." (07:20)
  • Robin: “He’d make a wonderful wife.” (07:35)
  • Dickie: “He’s getting good experience for when he gets married.” (07:49)
  • Kang: “Women are going into the factory, so why shouldn’t men go into the kitchen?” (08:05)
  • Robin: “If he doesn’t want to wash dishes in the kitchen, why doesn’t he wash them in the bathroom?” (08:21)
  • Dickie: Joke about not belonging to the dishwashing union. (08:31)
  • Peggy: Suggests he do his mother's chores instead, so she won’t make him wash dishes. (08:48)

Quote:

• Kang: “Women are going into the factory, so why shouldn’t the men go into the kitchen?” (08:05)

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5. Dog Segment: Gaines Dog Guest of the Week

Timestamps: 09:49 – 14:17

• Dog Description: English Cocker Spaniel named Gypo; kids asked to guess the breed and its uses.
  • Multiple kids guess correctly.
  • Uses: Hunting, retrieving, pets, watchdogs, dancing.
• Robin: “I think they hunt by their scent. Either their scent or their tail.” (12:05)
  • Robin explains the tail wags to signal birds to the hunter.
• Jack clarifies the breed’s name comes from hunting “woodcock.” (13:02+)

Noteworthy Exchanges:

• Jack (on calling dogs): “Come here, boy. If that doesn’t work, just say, ‘Come on, boy, it’s time for Gaines.’” (14:27–14:30)

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6. Problem #3: “Aunts Tease Me for Saying ‘Thankoo’” (in-person guest: Abby Fayden, age 4)

Timestamps: 15:51 – 20:01

• Abby: Used to say "thankoo" instead of "thank you"; now feels teased.
• The kids’ advice:
  • Peggy: “Because they think it’s cute.” (16:56)
  • Robin: “Why do you mind them teasing you? Because you know they love you. But I don’t want everyone to think I’m a baby.” (17:06)
  • Dickie: “Tell your relatives you were young then, not responsible for what you did.” (17:24, 17:40)
  • Kang: Asks about dental position. (18:04)
  • Charlie: Shares being teased for saying “goo goo.” (19:33)
• Jack Barry’s Conclusion: “The best thing is to disregard it. If your aunts see teasing doesn’t bother you, they’ll soon stop.” (20:01)

Quote:

• Dickie: “It really doesn’t make any difference how you say it. It’s what you mean that really counts.” (18:35)

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7. Problem #4: “Daughter Wants Longer Skirts”

Submitted by: Mrs. A.D., Colorado Springs
Timestamps: 20:22 – 22:51

• Issue: Young girl wants longer skirts to be like "ladies"; mom resists for practical reasons.
• Kids' Advice:
  • Charlie: Wait until she’s older, “never saw anyone with long skirts.” (20:52)
  • Peggy: Leave skirts short, “walk around on her knees.” (21:04)
  • Kang: Warns too many long skirts will make husband bankrupt. (21:13)
  • Robin: Short skirts in summer, long skirts in winter, “because boys let their pants down.” (21:33)
  • Dickie: Suggests a real long petticoat under all dresses. (22:07)
  • Charlie: “Buy a dress too long, let her wear it, kids will laugh, she won’t want it anymore.” (22:37)
• Host Conclusion: She’s a bit young; wait until older. (22:51)

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8. Problem #5: “I Want to Tell Jokes, Dad Won’t Let Me” (in-person guest: Gregory Amsterdam, age 4, son of comedian Maury Amsterdam)

Timestamps: 24:34 – 28:50

• Gregory: Wants to tell jokes, dad says only after learning ABCs; already knows them.
  • Gregory delivers quick-witted gags with Jack, impressing the jury.
• Sample Jokes:
  • “What’s your name?” – “Gregory H. Gregory.” “What’s the H for?” – “The regular monotony.” (25:47)
  • “How do you feel?” – “Miserable.” “Why?” – “Didn’t sleep last night.” “Why not?” “Didn’t go to bed.” (26:17–26:25)
• Jury Verdict:
  • Dickie: “Tell your father to listen to your jokes. If he won’t, who will?” (28:08)
  • Robin: Compromise—study how to tell jokes, do both at once. (28:18)
  • Kang: “You should learn jokes, then you’ll follow your father.” (28:33)
  • Peggy: “You tell very nice jokes, and I think that you should.” (28:40)
  • Charlie: Alternate days for jokes and obeying dad. (28:44)
  • Jack to Gregory: “Do not give it up. I’ll have a talk with your dad.” (28:50)

Memorable Moment:

• Gregory’s “H for the regular monotony” response. (25:47)
• Jack Barry: “What kind of an apartment do you have?”
  Gregory: “A sunken living room.”
  Jack: “What’s that?”
  Gregory: “It’s more sunk down – there’s a basement.” (27:12–27:25)

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Charlie Hankinson:
  “Just my feet.” (about what he wears to bed) (04:20)

• Robin Morgan:
  “If he doesn’t want to be washing dishes in the kitchen, why doesn’t he wash dishes in the bathroom?” (08:21)

• Kang Lu:
  “Women are going into the factory, so why shouldn’t the men go into the kitchen?” (08:05)

• Dickie Orland:
  “It really doesn’t make any difference how you say it. It’s what you mean that really counts.” (18:35)

• Gregory Amsterdam:
  “Gregory H. Gregory.”
  “What’s the H for?”
  “The regular monotony.” (25:47)

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Timestamps of Major Segments

| Segment | Start | End | |-------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------| | Problem #1 (Son Wears Socks/Shoes to Bed) | 01:46 | 04:28 | | Kang Lu Introduction | 04:28 | 05:40 | | Peggy, Lane Bryant Contest | 05:40 | 06:11 | | Problem #2 (Boys in Kitchen/Washing Dishes) | 06:12 | 08:55 | | Gaines Dog Guest (Cocker Spaniel Segment) | 09:49 | 14:17 | | Problem #3 (Abby’s “Thankoo” Teasing) | 15:51 | 20:01 | | Problem #4 (Long/Short Skirts Debate) | 20:22 | 22:51 | | Guest: Gregory Amsterdam (“I want to tell jokes”) | 24:34 | 28:50 |

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Tone & Style

The conversation is light-hearted, witty, and genuine, perfectly capturing the honest and often humorous charm of children. Host Jack Barry maintains a friendly and playful rapport with the children, steering their responses without stifling their creativity and spontaneity.

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For the Listener

If you want to hear what kids really think about life’s small challenges—and get a nostalgic taste of 1940s family radio—this episode delivers charming authenticity, quick laughs, and timeless wisdom out of the mouths of babes.

Transcript

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[C]

Thanks, 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, Dicky Orlin, age seven.

[D]

Robin Morgan, age five. Khan Liu, age nine, Peggy Bruder, age ten, Charlie Hancock and age six.

[C]

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. Kid, 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.

[D]

Well, I think that 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.

[C]

All right, Charlie, thank you very much. That might help. Peggy Bruder.

[D]

Well, maybe he wore his shoes and socks so long that he can't get them all.

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

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

[D]

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.

[C]

All right, Rosie. Thank you, Peggy Werner.

[D]

Well, why don't you compromise and have him go to sleep wearing his socks?

[C]

All right. I don't know that mother would like that, but we'll suggest it. Dickie. Orlando.

[D]

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

[B]

Probably, if there's one in the neighborhood.

[C]

Robin.

[D]

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.

[C]

Yes. All right, Kang Lu.

[D]

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

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

Black sheet?

[D]

Yes.

[C]

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

[D]

No.

[C]

What do you wear when you go to bed?

[D]

Just my feet.

[C]

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?

[D]

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

[C]

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

[D]

I would like to be a businessman in the construction.

[C]

What are you? What would you like to build?

[D]

Building.

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

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

[D]

Airplanes. Boxing and eating noodles and anything that you want.

[B]

Oh, I see.

[C]

What do you like? Noodles. A lot?

[D]

Sure.

[C]

Why do you like noodles? So much?

[D]

Because they're long.

[C]

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. They're a junior consultant in their Miss Polly Pigtails contest they're now conducting. Is that right?

[D]

Yes, it is.

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

Huh. And are they difficult to make?

[D]

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

[C]

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

[D]

Thank you.

[C]

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?

[D]

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.

[C]

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

[D]

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.

[C]

Oh, all right. Thank you, Bruner.

[D]

Well, honestly, why he doesn't dunk? He doesn't stay in the kitchen because there are lots of men that stay in the kitchen in the army.

[C]

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

[D]

Why does. Because Daz does everything.

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

All right, Kang Lu, times are changing.

[D]

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

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

An interesting observation, Dickie.

[D]

Or alive. 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.

[C]

All right, Dickie. And finally, Peggy Burder.

[D]

Well, instead of doing all those things for his own room, why doesn't he do it for his mother's room? And then I don't think you'll want him to wash the dishes.

[C]

All right. I think that all you kids would agree that 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.

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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.

[B]

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

[C]

Now back to 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?

[D]

No.

[C]

All right, maybe yes, Charlie?

[D]

I think it might be a cocker spaniel.

[C]

All right. What do you think, Robbie Morgan?

[D]

Well, I think it might be a spring spaniel.

[C]

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

[D]

Well, I think that it's a cocker.

[C]

Uh huh. Peggy Broder.

[D]

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

[C]

And what do you think, Conn?

[D]

I think it's a cocker spaniel.

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

All right, what do you think, Peggy?

[D]

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.

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

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 these 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?

[D]

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

[C]

So they go heads or tails?

[D]

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.

[C]

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?

[D]

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

[C]

A woodcock. That finishes the question.

[D]

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

[C]

Anybody want to take a guess? At how they got their name, Peggy.

[D]

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

[C]

You don't know how true you are. Anyway, kids, not over in England. 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. That's why they're called cotters.

[B]

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

[C]

It says so right in the strip here.

[B]

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

[C]

No. I have, Scotty.

[B]

Well, first, like this.

[C]

Here, boy.

[B]

Come here, boy.

[C]

That's great.

[B]

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

[C]

Fine technique.

[B]

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.

[C]

All right.

[B]

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[D]

Speak for days.

[B]

It's American margin selling dog.

[C]

Thanks, Scotty. And thanks to our games dog guest of the week. Take a bow, gippo. 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?

[D]

When I was a little baby, I didn't know any. That's why I used to say thank you on my Aunt no bus and still say thank you so much. So what should I do for the joys that help me?

[C]

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.

[A]

Yes.

[D]

And now I say thank you.

[C]

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

[D]

Yes.

[C]

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

[D]

Peggy Bruder, Why do they need you? Because they think it's cute.

[C]

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

[D]

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. Well, how old are you? How old are you? 4.

[C]

Dickie Orlando.

[D]

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

[C]

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

[D]

Two.

[C]

Two.

[D]

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

[C]

All right. Thank you, Dickie.

[D]

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

[C]

What did you say?

[D]

Yes.

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

Why do you ask that, Khan?

[D]

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

[C]

Oh, I see. All right, Khan. Ab. Does your tooth have a wrong position?

[D]

No.

[C]

Hmm?

[D]

No.

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

All right.

[D]

But now things have changed with you, and they should treat you differently, right? Thank you on a note. Then they won't tease you.

[B]

Okay.

[C]

Peggy Bruder.

[D]

Well, before I give my answer, I want to ask you a question. Did you have teeth when you were born? Yes or no? Yes.

[C]

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

[D]

Well, maybe that's the answer.

[C]

That she had teeth when she was born.

[D]

She didn't have teeth when she was born.

[C]

Oh, I see. That might be Charlie Hankinson.

[D]

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

[C]

And he teased you about it.

[B]

Yeah.

[C]

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

[D]

Oh, that was when I was 2 years old.

[C]

And he said goo goo. And he teased you?

[D]

Yeah.

[C]

How do you like it?

[D]

But it didn't tease me so much.

[C]

No. Well, goo goo to you, Charlie. And basically, as far as you're concerned, I think that 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 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 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. And besides, I'd hate ruining her clothes. What do you suggest? This is a real timely question, Charlie Hankinson.

[D]

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

[C]

All right, Charlie. Peggy Bruder.

[D]

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

[C]

Okay, Kang Lu.

[D]

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.

[C]

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

[D]

Well, if you want to buy lots.

[C]

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

[D]

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 because boys let their pants down.

[C]

Next, you're Dickie, not last.

[D]

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

[C]

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

[D]

Yes.

[B]

That'S right.

[C]

He wears short pants in the wintertime. And in the summertime and the wintertime, his mother lengthens them and they get a real bar down. Yes, Charlie Hankinson.

[D]

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.

[C]

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 just 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.

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

[B]

He's four year old.

[C]

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?

[D]

My dog jokes, but my daddy won't let me.

[C]

You want to tell jokes but your daddy won't let you? Yes, sir, I see. What? What kind of jokes do you Tell funny ones. Funny jokes. Well, Isla, why doesn't your daddy want you to tell jokes?

[D]

Wants me to learn my ABCs first.

[C]

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

[D]

Yes, I know, I'm already.

[C]

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. Starve. You stop me if you've heard this one, Cheryl. 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?

[D]

All right.

[C]

All right. Now what. What's your name?

[D]

Gregory. H. Gregory.

[C]

Gregory H. Gregory?

[D]

Yes. What's the H for the regular monotony.

[C]

Well, that's a good idea. How old are you?

[D]

4.

[B]

4.

[C]

What do you expect to be?

[D]

Bye.

[C]

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

[D]

No, Dad's old in the family.

[C]

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

[D]

Miserable.

[C]

Feel miserable. What seems to be the trouble?

[D]

I didn't sleep last night.

[C]

Didn't sleep last night? Why not?

[D]

Because I didn't go to bed.

[C]

You know, Gregory, I've seen you play a game with your daddy and was 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?

[D]

The nickel.

[C]

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

[D]

Why? Won't play the games anymore.

[C]

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?

[D]

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

[C]

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

[D]

Yeah, well, we live on the Lancey.

[C]

Well, that's very nice too, in some spots.

[B]

Shelby.

[C]

Greg.

[B]

What?

[C]

What kind of an apartment do you have?

[D]

It has a sunken living room.

[C]

A sunken living room. Sunken living room.

[D]

Yes, sir.

[C]

What's that?

[D]

It's morning. Sunk down. There's a basement.

[C]

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

[D]

Robin Morgan how do you know their jokes?

[C]

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

[D]

Well, why do you want to tell the joke?

[C]

Why do you want to tell the jokes? Greg?

[D]

I want to be like my dad.

[C]

Oh, I don't blame him. He's certainly a fine commune. Lets you a land.

[D]

Where would we be if Red Scout responded, didn't let him tell jokes?

[C]

You're right, kid. 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 he should go on telling them. Dickie, do you think so?

[D]

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

[C]

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

[D]

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

[C]

Right.

[D]

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

[C]

Time, that is an excellent suggestion, Kang Lu.

[D]

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

[C]

Fine. Peggy Bruder.

[D]

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

[C]

Charlie Hankinson.

[D]

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

[C]

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.

[B]

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.

[C]

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

[D]

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[C]

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