Juvenile Jury - Son Wears Socks To Bed

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Juvenile Jury – "Son Wears Socks To Bed"

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode Date: May 23, 2026
Moderator: Jack Barry
Juvenile Jurors: Vicki Orlin (7), Robin Morgan (5), Kong Lu (9), Peggy Bruder (10), Charlie Hankinson (6)

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Episode Overview

This episode of "Juvenile Jury" transports listeners to radio's golden era, featuring children deliberating on quirky and sometimes thorny family dilemmas sent in by listeners. The show’s hallmark is its sincere, hilarious, and occasionally surprisingly wise advice, coming straight from the perspectives of its young jury.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Main Jury Panel Introductions

Time: 01:12–01:31

• Moderator Jack Barry introduces the youthful jurors, highlighting their ages and alertness.

Notable Quote:

"Five average alert youngsters, their ages ranging from 5 to 10..." – Jack Barry (01:13)

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2. Question 1: Son Wears Shoes and Socks to Bed

Time: 01:31–04:13

• Listener’s Dilemma:
  Mrs. H.J.W. from Syracuse writes that her 9-year-old boy sleeps with his shoes and socks on, claiming it saves work in the morning.

• Jury Responses:

  • Charlie: Suggests that if he keeps it up, he should have to wash the sheets himself so he’ll stop (02:01).
  • Peggy: Wonders if he’s worn shoes for so long he can't get them off (02:15).
  • Kong: Jokes not to let him go skiing in his sleep (02:26).
  • Vicki: Suggests maybe it’s because it’s a long way to the bathroom (02:40).
  • Robin: Suggests a pre-bed bath, and don’t take him out if he tries to re-dress (02:54).
  • Jury Consensus: Maybe let him wear socks, but not shoes – and if all else fails, take them off while he’s asleep.
  • Funniest Suggestion:
    • "What does he do when he has to have his shoes fixed? Does he go to a blacksmith?" – Vicki Orlin (03:17)
    • "Just my feet." – Charlie Hankinson, when asked what he wears to bed (04:05)

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3. Meet New Juror: Kong Lu

Time: 04:13–05:27

• Highlights:
  • Kong is introduced as the new member, replacing another juror who aged out.
  • He aspires to be a businessman in construction and enjoys airplanes, boxing, and noodles.
  • Heartwarming wisdom:
    • "Why do you like noodles so much?" – Jack Barry
    • "Because they're long." – Kong Lu (05:23)
  • Kong’s father works for the United Service to China.

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4. Question 2: Should Boys Wash Dishes?

Time: 05:56–08:40

• Listener’s Dilemma:
  Master R.W. in Georgia does chores but balks at dishwashing, insisting boys shouldn’t be in the kitchen.

• Jury Responses:

  • Charlie: Notes he does so much already, maybe he should rest once in a while (06:21).
  • Peggy: Points out men cook in the Army (06:53).
  • Robin: Suggests he’d make a wonderful wife if he did it all (07:20).
  • Kong: "Times are changing and the women are going into the factory, so why shouldn't the men go into the kitchen?" (07:49)
  • Vicki: Jokes he doesn’t belong to the dishwashing union (08:17).
  • Jury laughs about changing gender roles and unions.

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5. Gaines Dog Guest of the Week: English Cocker Spaniel

Time: 08:57–13:09

• Description & ‘Guess the Dog’ Game:
  Jurors guess dog breeds based on clues about the canine guest, Jippo.

  • Most guess Cocker Spaniel correctly.

• Educational Moment:
  Jack Barry explains how cockers hunt and clarifies their sporting uses; origin of the breed's name.

Notable Exchange:

Robin: "Well, I think they hunt by their scent. Either their scent or their tail." (11:04)
Jack Barry (lighthearted): "So they go heads or tails?" (11:12)

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6. In-Person Problem: Being Teased for Saying 'Thank You' Wrong

Time: 15:20–19:00

• Guest: 4-year-old Abby Faden.

• Her Issue: Used to say 'thank you' as 'thank oo' as a toddler; now her aunts tease her.

• Jury Advice:

  • Vicki: "Well, it really doesn't make any difference how you say it. It's what you mean that really counts." (17:35)
  • Robin: Encourage Abby to explain she wasn’t responsible for her younger self (17:46).
  • Kong: Inquires if her teeth are in the wrong position (17:09), making everyone laugh.
  • Charlie: Shares he used to say 'goo goo' and was teased but wasn't bothered.
  • Barry’s summary: “Disregard it, forget about it… if teasing doesn’t bother you, they’ll soon stop.”

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7. Question 3: Eight-Year-Old Wants Longer Skirts

Time: 20:14–22:35

• Listener’s Dilemma:
  Mrs. A.D., Colorado Springs – Her daughter wants the hems let down to match "ladies with long skirts."

• Jury Responses:

  • Charlie: Advises waiting until older and that he’s never seen anyone with long skirts at school (20:36).
  • Peggy: Jokes she could walk on her knees to appear as if she’s wearing long skirts (20:49).
  • Kong: "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." (20:57)
  • Robin: Suggests different skirt lengths for seasons (21:18).
  • Vicki: Jokingly recommends joining the “sweeping and dusting union.”

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8. In-Person Problem: Dad Won’t Let Son Tell Jokes

Time: 24:07–28:34

• Guest: 4-year-old Gregory Amsterdam (son of comedian Maury Amsterdam).

• His Issue: Dad wants him to learn ABCs before telling jokes.

• Comedic Banter:

  • Gregory and Jack Barry trade gags and jokes, such as:
    • "What do you expect to be?" – Jack Barry
    • "Five." – Gregory, when asked at age four (25:46)
    • "Are you the oldest in the family?" – "No, Dad's oldest in the family." (25:55)
    • When offered a nickel and a quarter: "The nickel... I won't play the games anymore." (26:22)

• Jury’s Advice:

  • Dickie: "Tell your father to listen to your jokes. If he won’t listen, who will?" (27:53)
  • Robin: "Compromise. Study how to tell jokes—be studying and telling jokes at the same time." (28:02)
  • Kong: Recommends following in his father's footsteps (28:18).

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Memorable Quotes

• "Just my feet." – Charlie (04:05), humorously answering what he wears to bed.
• "Because they're long!" – Kong Lu, on why he loves noodles (05:23).
• "He doesn't belong to the dishwashing union. He only belongs to the sweeping and dusting union." – Vicki Orlin (08:17).
• "Well, why doesn't she keep her skirts short but walk around on her knees and then the people won't tell the difference?" – Peggy Bruder (20:49).
• "What do you expect to be?" – Jack Barry
  "Five." – Gregory Amsterdam, age four (25:46).
• "It really doesn't make any difference how you say it. It's what you mean that really counts." – Vicki Orlin to Abby (17:35).

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Important Segments & Timestamps

• Panel Introductions: 01:12–01:31
• Shoes & Socks to Bed Question: 01:31–04:13
• New Juror Interview (Kong Lu): 04:13–05:27
• Should Boys Wash Dishes?: 05:56–08:40
• Dog Guest of the Week Segment: 08:57–13:09
• Abby Faden’s Teasing Problem: 15:20–19:00
• Long Skirt Dilemma: 20:14–22:35
• Gregory Amsterdam’s Joke Crisis: 24:07–28:34

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Episode Tone

• Engaging, playful, and wholesome. The children’s earnestness and wit shine as they tackle each question with logic and humor—often outpacing the adults in charm. The show maintains a warm, community feel, blending childhood wisdom with snippets of period humor.

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Closing Thoughts

Listeners are reminded of the delightful unpredictability and insights of children. With a mix of laughs and genuine advice, "Juvenile Jury" delivers guidance straight "out of the mouths of babes."

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Transcript

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[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Vicki Orlin, age 7. Robin Morgan, age 5. Kong Liu, age 9. Peggy Bruder, age 10. Charlie Hankinson, age 6.

[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 Benrus, 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 Benrus wristwatch. Worth 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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Peggy Bruder 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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

Yes, let's not let him go skiing.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Dickie Orlando 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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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]

All right, Rosie. Thank you, Becky Verder.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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. Vicki, your land.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

Black sheet?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Yes.

[Jack Barry]

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

[John Scott]

No.

[Jack Barry]

What do you wear when you go to bed?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Just my feet.

[Jack Barry]

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 departed 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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

I would like to be a businessman in the construction.

[Jack Barry]

What are you? What would you like to build?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Building.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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? What? What are your hobbies?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Airplanes, boxing. And eating noodles and anything that you want.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Sure.

[Jack Barry]

Why do you like noodles so much?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Because they're long. Oh, come on.

[Jack Barry]

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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Yes, it is.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

Oh. Huh. And are they difficult to make?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[John Scott]

Well,

[Jack Barry]

do you think he should be in the kitchen or he shouldn't?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

Oh, all right. Thank you, Bruno.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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. Khan Lu.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Why Daz? Because Daz does everything.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

All right, Kong Lu.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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?

[Jack Barry]

An interesting observation, Vicki Orlando.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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, Vicki. And finally, Peggy Burner.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Jack Barry]

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. 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 Guests 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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

No.

[Jack Barry]

All right, maybe yes, Charlie?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

I think it might be a cocker spaniel.

[Jack Barry]

All right. What do you think, Robin Morgan?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Well, I think it might be a spring spaniel.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Well, I think that it's a cocker.

[Jack Barry]

Peggy Brunner?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

And what do you think, Tom?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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, Jippo 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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

So they go heads or tails?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

What kind of bird did you say they hunted?

[Jack Barry]

A woodcock. That finishes the question.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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 how they get their name, Peggy?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

You don't know how true you. 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 cotters.

[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 here.

[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. I have, Scotty.

[John Scott]

Well, first, like this. Here, boy. 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, fats, carbohydrates, protein, plus all the essential vitamins and minerals and more than required amounts. Yes, 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, dear boy. Come on, come on. It's time for games. And then he'll speak.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Speak for games.

[John Scott]

It's American, my children. Selling dog.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

When I was a little baby, I didn't know any. That's why I used to say thank you. I'm Aunt no Bus and stuff. 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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Yes, and now I say thank you. All right.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Yes.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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? 4.

[Jack Barry]

Dickie Orland.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Two.

[Jack Barry]

Two.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

What did you say?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Yes.

[Jack Barry]

Yes. You're a grown up now.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

You know, I wonder what you're gonna

[Jack Barry]

think when you're six. Yes.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

Why do you ask that, Kong?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

No.

[Jack Barry]

Hmm?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

No.

[Jack Barry]

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, Vicki?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

That's all right, Kang Lu.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Why, thank you. No. Then they won't tease you.

[Jack Barry]

Okay. Peggy Bruder.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Well, maybe that's the answer.

[Jack Barry]

That she had teeth when she was born.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

She didn't have teeth when she was born.

[Jack Barry]

Oh, I see. That might be Charlie Hankinson.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Jack Barry]

And he teased you about it? Yeah. And when he said goo goo to you, what'd you say to him?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Oh, that was when I was 2 years old.

[Jack Barry]

And he said goo goo. And he teased you?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Yeah.

[Jack Barry]

How do you like it?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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 Saber. Now, here's A word to our listeners. If you'd like to attend the Juvenile Jury broadcast here in New York, write the jury. Juvenile Jury Box 148, New York 8, New York. For tickets to Juvenile Jury, write to Juvenile Jury Box 148, New York 8,

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[Jack Barry]

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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

All right, Charlie. Peggy Bruder.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Well, if you want to buy lots

[Jack Barry]

of things, I'm gonna stay single. Robin Morgan.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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.

[Jack Barry]

Next you're Dickie.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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. Dicky, I can't resist asking you this question. In the wintertime, do you let your pants down like Robin said?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Yes,

[John Scott]

that's right.

[Jack Barry]

He wears short pants in the wintertime and in the summertime. In the wintertime, his mother lengthens them and they get real far down. Yes, Charlie, I consider.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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'll handsome 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 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.

[John Scott]

What's that, Gainesey?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

What if.

[John Scott]

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[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

My dog jokes, but 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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Funny ones.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Wants me to learn my ABCs first

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Yes, I know them already.

[Jack Barry]

Uh huh. Well, what's the matter with that? You learn your ABCs. I guess that he's pretty happy about that. Well, Gregory, you know, I know your daddy. Your daddy is Maury Amsterdam, the famous comedian starve. He stopped me. If you've heard this one show, he 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, Gregory, 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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

All right.

[Jack Barry]

All right. Now, what's your name?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Gregory H. Gregory.

[Jack Barry]

Gregory H. Gregory?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Yes.

[Jack Barry]

What's the H for?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

The regular monotony.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Four.

[Jack Barry]

Four? What do you expect to be?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Five.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

No, Dad's oldest in the family.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Miserable.

[Jack Barry]

Feel miserable. What seems to be the trouble?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

I don't care. Last night.

[Jack Barry]

Didn't sleep last night. Why not?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

The nickel?

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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 hm. I want to find out something about your home life. Gregory, do you live in a nice place?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

Oh, that's a wonderful neighborhood.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Yeah, well, we live on the Lancy Street.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

It has a sunken living room.

[Jack Barry]

A sunken living room. Sunken living room.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Yes, sir.

[Jack Barry]

What's that?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

It's morning. Come down to the basement.

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Rob and 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.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Well, why do you want to tell the joke?

[Jack Barry]

Why do you want to tell the jokes, Greg?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

I want to be like my dad.

[Jack Barry]

Oh, I don't blame him. He's certainly a fine communion. Let's dip you around.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

Well, we'd be if Red Scout was fun and didn't let him tell jokes.

[Jack Barry]

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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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?

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

Right.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

That is an excellent suggestion, Kang Lu.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

Fine. Peggy Bruder.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

Charlie Hankinson.

[Juvenile Jury Children]

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

[Jack Barry]

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

[John Scott]

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

[Jack Barry]

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

[Juvenile Jury Children]

From Cheeky Orland, Robin Morgan, Kong Liu, Peggy Booter, Charlie Hancocum, and of course

[Jack Barry]

from me, Jack Barry. With this closing thought. Out of the mouths of babes of times come Gems. Goodbye, Juvenile Joy is presented each week

[John Scott]

at the same time by Gay's complete meal, a meal that nourishes every inch of your dog. This is John Start speaking. This program came from New York. This is the Mutual Broadcasting System.

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