Juvenile Jury - Juvenile Jury

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Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Juvenile Jury – Juvenile Jury

Date: May 23, 2026
Host: Jack Barry (moderator)
Featuring: Dickie Orland (7), Robin Morgan (5), Kong Lu (9), Peggy Bruder (10), Charlie Hankinson (6)
Notable Guest Children: Abby Faden (4), Gregory Amsterdam (4)

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Episode Overview

This episode of Juvenile Jury, a classic panel show from the Golden Age of Radio, features five children responding with honest, humorous, and insightful advice to everyday problems submitted by listeners. Jack Barry moderates the jury as children share their unique viewpoints on issues ranging from bedtime habits to family teasing and ambitions. The show also features a lighthearted canine guessing game and live appearances from other young guests with their own questions. The language is quintessentially 1940s, endearing in its formality and humor, with the children’s candor shining through.

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Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Introducing the Juvenile Jury (00:32-01:29)

• Sponsor introduction (Gaines Dog Food).
• Host Jack Barry sets the stage, introducing the five jury members by name and age.

“Waiting to prove that children should be heard as well as seen...” – Jack Barry (01:29)

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2. Question 1: Boy Sleeping in Shoes & Socks (01:48-04:30)

Listener: Mrs. H.J.W., Syracuse, NY
Problem: Son sleeps with his shoes and socks on—says it saves time in the morning.

Children’s responses:

• Charlie Hankinson: “If we keep 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.” (02:19)
• Peggy Bruder: “Maybe he wore his shoes and socks so long that he can't get them all.” (02:34)
• Kong Lu: “Don’t let him go skiing in the morning because maybe he wants to put up his skis to go to sleep.” (02:43)
• Dickie Orland: “Maybe he wears his shoes during the night because it's a long hike to the bathroom.” (02:59)
• Robin Morgan: Suggests a bath to help remove shoes; advises "don’t take him out" if he tries to put them back on. (03:11)
• Peggy Bruder: Suggests compromise: let him sleep in socks only. (03:26)
• Robin Morgan: “If he wears his shoes day and night, he’ll wear them out twice as fast.” (03:45)
• Kong Lu: “Let him go to sleep in his shoes and socks, but when he's sound asleep, take them off.” (03:56)
• Charlie Hankinson: When asked what he wears to bed, replies, “Just my feet.” (04:21 – Memorable moment)

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3. Meet the New Panelist: Kong Lu (04:30-05:53)

• Kong Lu replaces former juror Patsy Walker.
• Shares: goes to PS166, Manhattan; wants to be a businessman in construction; his dad works for United Service to China.

“What do you like noodles so much? —Because they're long.” – Kong Lu (05:40)

• Peggy Bruder mentioned as a junior consultant for a department store's “Miss Polly Pigtails” contest.

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4. Question 2: Boys Working in the Kitchen (06:13-09:04)

Listener: Master R.W., Mansfield, Georgia
Problem: Boy does chores but dislikes washing dishes, thinks it's "not for boys."

Panel’s thoughts:

• Charlie: Maybe he’s tired from all the other chores and needs rest. (06:37)
• Peggy: "Lots of men stay in the kitchen in the army." (07:10)
• Robin: “If he’s able to do all that, he’d make a wonderful wife.” (07:35 – Memorable moment)
• Dickie: "He's getting good experience for when he gets married." (07:48)
• Kong Lu: “Times are changing and the women are going into the factories, so why shouldn't the men go into the kitchen.” (08:05)
• Dickie: Suggests joining a "dishwashing union." (08:33)
• Consensus: The boy does enough chores, but should perhaps help with dishes occasionally.

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5. Gaines Dog Guest of the Week (09:49-12:36)

• Children are introduced to a real English cocker spaniel named Gypo.
• Guessing the breed: most children guess cocker spaniel or spaniel varieties, mostly correct.
• Discussion of what cockers are used for (hunting, pets, scenting).
• Robin explains how cocker spaniels use their tail to signal game birds—a creative theory. (12:04)
• Jack Barry describes the real hunting method and origin of the breed’s name tied to the woodcock bird.

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6. Live "In-person" Problems

a. Abby Faden: Teased for Saying “Thank You” Wrong (15:49-19:27)

• Problem: Abby’s aunts tease her for saying “sang you” instead of “thank you” when she was little.
• Peggy: “Why did they tease you? Because they think it’s cute.” (16:53)
• Robin: “Why do you mind them teasing you? Because you know they love you.” (17:04)
• Dickie: “Why don’t you tell your relatives that you were young and you can’t be responsible for what you did then?” (17:37)
• Kong asks about dental checkups in case mispronunciation is due to teeth position. (18:02)
• Charlie recounts his own “goo goo baby” story. (19:29)
• General advice: Don't let the teasing bother you; it will fade.

b. Gregory Amsterdam: Wants to Tell Jokes, Dad Objects (24:43-28:42)

• Problem: Dad won’t let Gregory (son of comedian Maury Amsterdam) tell jokes until he learns his ABCs.
• Dialogue with Jack Barry features Gregory’s comedic timing and one-liner answers:
  • “What do you expect to be?” —“Five.” (25:55)
  • “Are you the oldest in the family?” —“No, Dad’s oldest in the family.” (26:04)
  • “Didn’t sleep last night. Why not?” “Because I didn’t go to bed.” (26:18)
• Jury says he should be allowed to tell jokes, perhaps as a compromise with studying, and praises his wit.

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7. Fashion Query: Girl Wants Long Skirts (19:39-22:46)

Listener: Mrs. A.D., Colorado Springs
Problem: 8.5-year-old insists on long skirts because "all ladies" have them; mother resists.

Panel’s advice:

• Charlie: Wait until she's older, doesn't see girls with long skirts. (20:48)
• Peggy: Suggests faking the look by walking underneath, so people won’t notice. (21:00)
• Kong: Warns about expensive fashion after marriage. (21:09)
• Robin: Suggests short skirts in the summer and long in the winter, humorously referencing boys’ pants. (21:29)
• Most agree: She’s too young for such fashion changes.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Just my feet.” —Charlie Hankinson (04:21)
• “If he’s able to do all that, he’d make a wonderful wife.” —Robin Morgan (07:35)
• “He’s getting good experience for when he gets married.” —Dickie Orland (07:48)
• “Because they’re long.” —Kong Lu, on why he likes noodles (05:40)
• “No, Dad’s oldest in the family.” —Gregory Amsterdam (26:04)
• “Didn’t sleep last night… Because I didn’t go to bed.” —Gregory Amsterdam (26:18)
• “Times are changing and the women are going into the factory, so why shouldn’t the men go into the kitchen.” —Kong Lu (08:05)
• “Why don’t you tell your relatives that you were young and you can't be responsible for what you did then?” —Dickie Orland (17:37)

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Segment Timestamps

• Children Introductions & First Question: 00:32–04:30
• Meet Kong Lu: 04:30–05:53
• Boys in the Kitchen Question: 06:13–09:04
• Gaines Dog Guest Segment (Cocker Spaniel): 09:49–13:16
• Abby Faden’s “Thank You” Problem: 15:49–19:27
• Long Skirts Fashion Dilemma: 19:39–22:46
• Gregory Amsterdam's Joke-Telling Debate: 24:43–28:42

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Tone and Style

The episode maintains a gentle, humorous tone, characteristic of vintage radio. The children offer earnest, often witty advice, their answers unfiltered and sincere. Jack Barry guides the show with warmth, occasionally gently teasing the children or riffing on their responses. The show is designed as wholesome family entertainment with an educational, light-hearted thrust.

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Summary

This episode of Juvenile Jury is a delightful testament to the wisdom and humor of children—handling quirky, everyday family dilemmas with honesty and laughter. Notable for its spontaneous, memorable lines and the charming interplay between host and jurors, the show remains a nostalgic artifact of radio’s golden era, capturing both timeless family challenges and the innocence of youth.

Transcript

[A]

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[B]

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[C]

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[B]

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.

[D]

Reading from left to right, meet Dickie Orland, age seven. Robin Morgan, age five. Con Liu, age nine. Peggy Voodoo, age ten. Charlie Hankinson, age six.

[B]

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 benroswistwatch 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? Telling Hankinson's first well, I think that

[D]

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

[B]

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

[D]

shoes and Socks so long that he can't get them all.

[B]

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

[D]

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

[B]

Yes. Oh, 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.

[B]

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

[D]

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

[B]

All right, Robin. Thank you, Peggy. Ver.

[D]

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

[B]

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

[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. Robin.

[D]

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.

[B]

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.

[B]

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

[D]

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

[B]

Black sheep?

[D]

Yes.

[B]

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

[D]

No.

[B]

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

[D]

Just my feet.

[B]

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?

[D]

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

[B]

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

[D]

I would like to be a businessman in the construction.

[B]

What do you. What would you like to build?

[D]

Buildings.

[B]

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.

[B]

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

[D]

Airplanes Boxing and eating noodles and anything you want.

[B]

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

[D]

Sure.

[B]

Why do you like noodles so much?

[D]

Because they're long.

[B]

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?

[D]

Yes, it is.

[B]

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.

[B]

Oh. Huh. And are they difficult to make?

[D]

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

[B]

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

[D]

Thank you.

[B]

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]

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

[B]

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

[D]

I. 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.

[B]

Oh, all right. Thank you, Bruder.

[D]

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.

[B]

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

[D]

Why does. Because does everything.

[B]

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

[D]

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

[B]

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

[D]

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

[B]

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

[D]

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

[B]

All right, Kang Lu.

[D]

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

[B]

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

[D]

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?

[B]

An interesting observation, Dickie Orland.

[D]

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.

[B]

All right, Peggy. And finally, Peggy Burton.

[D]

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?

[B]

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.

[A]

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[B]

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[D]

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[B]

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.

[C]

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

[B]

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.

[B]

All right, maybe. Yes, Charlie.

[D]

I think it might be a cocker spaniel.

[B]

All right. What do you think, Robin Morgan?

[D]

Well, I think it might be a spring spangle.

[B]

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

[D]

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

[B]

Bruno?

[D]

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

[B]

And what do you think, Tom?

[D]

I think it's a cocker spaniel.

[B]

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 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.

[B]

All right. What do you think, Peggy?

[D]

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.

[B]

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.

[B]

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.

[B]

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.

[B]

Well, as a matter of fact, Robin, I. I have another tale for you. Here's how cock is 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?

[B]

A woodcock. That finishes the question.

[D]

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

[B]

Anybody want to take a guess at how they got their name?

[D]

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

[B]

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. That's why they're called cockers.

[C]

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

[B]

It says so right in the strip there.

[C]

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

[B]

No. How Scotty?

[C]

Well, first, like this.

[B]

Here boy, come here boy. That's great.

[C]

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

[B]

Fine technique.

[C]

Yes, you can bet it never fails. Jack, you can go right back on. Now, games where you see, I was just explaining something to Jack.

[B]

All right.

[C]

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[D]

Speak for games.

[C]

It's America's largest selling dog.

[B]

Thanks Scotty. And thanks to our games dog guest of the week. Take a bow, jifo. 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. And that's what I used to say. Thank you. And my aunt no bus. And he said thank you so much. So what should I do for the George that. Help me.

[B]

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.

[D]

Yes. And now I say thank you.

[B]

Oh, it's changed a lot. Now you say thank you and your aunt's teeth you about it, and you want to know what to do. Okay. Well, kids, you have some questions.

[D]

Peggy Ruder, why did I tease you? Because they think it's cute.

[B]

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?

[B]

Still a while, Dickie Orland.

[D]

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

[B]

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

[D]

Two.

[B]

Two.

[D]

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

[B]

All right. Thank you, Vicki.

[D]

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

[B]

What did you say?

[D]

Yes.

[B]

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

[D]

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

[B]

Why do you ask that, Khan?

[D]

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

[B]

Oh, I see. All right, Tom, Abby, does your tooth have a wrong position?

[D]

No.

[B]

Hmm?

[D]

No.

[B]

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?

[D]

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

[B]

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

[D]

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

[B]

All right.

[D]

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

[B]

Yes. All right. Conlo.

[D]

Right. Thank you. On no then, though, they won't tease you.

[B]

Okay, Peggy Bruner.

[D]

But before I give My answer? I want to ask you a question. Did you have teeth when you were grown? Yes or no? Yes.

[B]

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.

[B]

That she had teeth when she was born.

[D]

She didn't have teeth when she was born.

[B]

Oh, I see. That might be Charlie Hankinson.

[D]

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.

[B]

And he teased you about it?

[D]

Yeah.

[B]

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

[D]

Oh, that was when I was 2 years old.

[B]

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

[D]

But it didn't tease me so much.

[B]

No. Well, goo 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 Faber. 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 1, 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 do you suggest? This is a real timely question. Charlie Hankerson.

[D]

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

[B]

All right, Charlie and Peggy Bruder.

[D]

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

[B]

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.

[B]

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

[D]

Well, if you want to buy lots

[B]

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

[D]

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

[B]

Next. You're Dicky, Charlie.

[D]

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

[B]

All right. Dick can get sneezed 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. 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, Julie, I consider.

[D]

Well, I think that you should buy a dress for her too long for. And then let her wear. 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.

[B]

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.

[C]

What's that, Gainesey? Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks a lot, Bella, you're a little.

[B]

I vote.

[C]

But every dog could give thanks every day if his master fed him Gaines complete meal. Right, Bella? And here's why. First, Gaines is a nutritionally balanced complete meal.

[D]

Yes.

[C]

A meal that nourishes every inch of a dog. And second, Gaines is economical. Yes, boy, gaines is economical. 15 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, Gainesey, it's just good plain common sense too. By nourishment, by games. 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 dog speak.

[D]

Speak for gain.

[C]

It's America's largest selling dog food.

[B]

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?

[D]

I want to tell jokes, but my daddy won't let me.

[B]

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

[D]

Funny ones.

[B]

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

[D]

Wants me to learn my ABCs first.

[B]

I want you to learn your ABCs first. Have you learned them?

[D]

Yes, I know them already.

[B]

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 Stop me if you've heard this one show. He operates the 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.

[B]

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

[D]

Gregory. H. Gregory.

[B]

Gregory H. Gregory?

[D]

Yes.

[B]

What's the H for?

[D]

The bag, the monotony.

[B]

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

[D]

Four.

[B]

Four? What do you expect to be?

[D]

Five.

[B]

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

[D]

No, Dad's oldest in the family.

[B]

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

[D]

Miserable.

[B]

Feel miserable. What seems to be the trouble?

[D]

Didn't sleep last night.

[B]

Didn't sleep last night? Why not?

[D]

Because I didn't go to bed.

[B]

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?

[D]

The nickel.

[B]

The nickel for the quarter is more. Why don't you take that?

[D]

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

[B]

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]

This is very beautiful. You know, our Central park south is.

[B]

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

[D]

Yeah, well, we live on the Lancey Street.

[B]

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

[D]

It has a sunken living room.

[B]

A sunken living room? Sunken living room.

[D]

Yes, sir. What's that this morning? Some. Down to the basement.

[B]

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.

[D]

Rob and Morgan, how do you know they're jokes?

[B]

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

[D]

Well, why do you want to tell the joke?

[B]

Why do you want to tell the jokes, Greg?

[D]

I want to be like my dad.

[B]

Oh, I don't blame him. He's certainly a fine for me. Let Dicky om.

[D]

Where would we be if Red scout and spawned and didn't let him tell jokes?

[B]

Let's take a quick run down here. You've heard. You've heard the sample of Gregory Amsterdam's jokes. Now let's see whether or not you think he should go on telling Dicky. Do you think so?

[D]

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

[B]

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?

[B]

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

[B]

time, that is an excellent suggestion, Kong Lu.

[D]

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

[B]

Fine. Peggy Bruder.

[D]

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

[B]

Charlie Hankinson.

[D]

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

[B]

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 announcements.

[C]

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.

[B]

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

[D]

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

[B]

from me, Jack Barry with this closing thought. Out of the mouths of babes. Both times come gems. Goodbye.

[C]

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[A]

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