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Ken Murray
Let's have fun with Helen Morgan, glamorous star of Ziegfeld Showboat with Ken Murray, comedy star of Earl Carroll's sketchbook with Randy Brent, star of the first little show. Let's have fun with a brand new type of radio entertainment. Each week at this time, you'll hear an original musical comedy with music by Richard Rogers, lyrics by Lawrence Hart, story by Peter Dixon. Each week after the show, you will join lois long for 30 minutes of dancing, gayety and entertainment. Listen to the sparkling new songs of Rogers and Hart. Laugh at the predicament of a Broadway crooner in the clutches of Cleopatra. Thrill to the voices of the king's men and the queen's maids. Dance to the rhythms of Freddie rich and his 40 piece orchestra. One full hour of a brand new type of entertainment. Let's have.
Sam
Sam.
Romney Brandt
Romney. I know you're going to be perfectly wonderful in your part tonight. You look so cute in your makeup.
Lois Long
I've got so much makeup on I barely recognize you. Get out, will you, Lois? Overstill is almost finished.
Freddie Rich
Oh.
Ken Murray
In the theater you have a program to tell you the scenes and the players. Here on the air we have no program, so I must tell you that in tonight's original Rogers and Hart musical comedy, Helen Morgan plays the role of Cleopatra, the fabulous queen of the Nile. The play opens in the lounge of the Keystone Club in New York. We hear Romney Brandt as Barry Lewis, who might be described as a prominent man about town, and Ken Murray as Dick Ford, Broadway crooner and songwriter. They are talking about that eternally provocative subject.
Lois Long
Women.
Cleopatra
Dick.
Lois Long
Women are great attitudes. Barry, I'm fed up with these modern women. In the old days, a man had approved his mettle to win beautiful, glamorous women like Catherine of Russia, Delilah, Helen of Troy of. Pardon me, gentlemen, I couldn't help overhearing your conversation. I am Professor Alexander. Fades not forced to mention thee. I mean, not the professor Bass. Yes, Ford's dimension bass. That's what they call me. Well, I'm Barry Lewis and this is Dick Ford. You Know the songwriter? I know. I know. Mr. Ford did. I understand you should say you wish you could go back in time. Meet Helena Troy, Delilah, or let us say, Cleopatra. Oh, just talk, professor.
Ken Murray
Just talk.
Lois Long
I can arrange it. What? My experiments in connecting with the fourth dimension. It is merely the dimension of time, you know. Make it possible for me to send someone back into almost any period of history. Amazing. I've merely been looking for someone who would help me in the experiment. You old singing son of a gun. Now, here's your chance to meet Chia Paco. Professor, we accept. Oh, yes. Splendid. If you'll come over to my laboratory with me, we'll begin our experiment at once. We must lose no time. The atmospheric conditions are extremely favorable tonight. All right, come on, let's go. Wait a minute now. Not so fast. Most unusual music I ever heard, professor. Where is it coming from? From that cabinet. These musical harmonies open a lock to the fourth dimension. You merely enter those crystal doors which hold the music of the spheres. You hear these mystic notes, and they take you back. Well, tonight it will be approximately 2,000 years. I see. Marvelous. Well, what were we waiting for? Hold on a minute. Suppose I land back in Egypt 2,000 years ago.
Anthony
How will I get back here?
Lois Long
I'll bring you back easily. Simply when you hear those same harmonies I played a minute ago, it is a signal to come back. And don't delay, for it may be too late. Quickly, quickly. Fall into the cabinet. Boy, oh, boy. A date with the apartment. After your kings get around, Egypt and I will turn greens at envy. All right, all right. Wait. Never mind. Yes, I did pay my insurance. I'm ready. Egypt, here I come. So long, 1935. Barry, I'll bring you the splint for a souvenir island. I'll be at work. He has gone. He has gone. By the God Ra, I swear to you that there were nine.
Anthony
Helen, take us. You are mistaken. Only seven this morning.
Lois Long
Pardon me, gentlemen. I don't want to interrupt an argument, but could you tell me just where I am? You are either a fool or a stranger. Well, let's call it a stranger. You are on the grand Avenue of the Pharaohs. Never mind the details. Is. Is this really Egypt? Personally, this is Egypt. I had an idea it might be. Well, how are the working conditions over here? I'm a musician by trade.
Anthony
If you know art of music, there are always vacancies in the royal band. Sav. Cleopatra loves music.
Romney Brandt
Tell them.
Anthony
Take your side.
Romney Brandt
Tell you.
Anthony
There were seven.
Lois Long
Not less than nine. Mumu bib, gentlemen. It's. It's none of my business, but perhaps I can decide this argument. I have told my friend Mumu B that there were nine musicians in the or. No, no, no. Nine musicians fed to the crocodiles. Crocodiles.
Ken Murray
Well, I'll be seeing you.
Anthony
Wait, stranger. The palace is not that way. Go but a half a le and ask for Roxas. Roxas, be master of the royal and potato lion. I want full power.
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Romney Brandt
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Lois Long
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Anthony
Thousand blonde slaves from Kota for that opening scene. Then we'll bring in the 16 captive princesses and elephants. And be sure to have them painted with gold. The elephants I mean. And I want three revolving pyramids covered with palm trees and waterfall. And be sure to have red and white and blue lights playing on the royal band. This show in the royal barge is to be my most stupendous, gigantic and supergalactic.
Lois Long
Oh, I know you. You're Rockter.
Anthony
I am Rockinius. What do you want?
Freddie Rich
Oh, me?
Lois Long
A job. I can sing.
Anthony
You call that music? Raucous melody like the brain of my camel. I know our queen would not like it.
Sam
The Queen. The Queen. All hail to the Queen.
Cleopatra
Since when Orox has given you the mind of the daughter of the Nile?
Anthony
O Cleostros in patriot author of this town and Moynt. Silence.
Cleopatra
I would hear more.
Lois Long
Say, wait a minute, stranger. Who are you, lady? I. I don't think we've been introduced.
Cleopatra
You are a stranger. You know not Cleopatra.
Lois Long
Listen, you aren't kidding me, are you?
Cleopatra
Kidding? Kidding? I know not what kidding means.
Lois Long
No kidding. I can't believe it. Cleopatra. Yes, you must be Cleopatra.
Cleopatra
Now continue with that strange music. It will be well if it pleases me. And it will not be well if it does not please me.
Lois Long
Well. You hear this? It's a little gem. I wrote it myself.
Anthony
And now I can see.
Lois Long
I must have had you in mind.
Freddie Rich
I let my hearty smell when the waterfall. But it smell. I want my waterfall.
Anthony
No skies of blue at all.
Freddie Rich
I'll take a little of you, I'm told. Keep your sweet summer breeze shining Rainbow Guys will have a quick silver lining if I am your man. Your smile is night and time. Your charms are well designed. Darling, if you don't mind I'll take a little unpol in bad condition.
Sam
Sam.
Freddie Rich
I'll take a little of you unpoat. I'll have a semi piny or a shining rainbow Diesel. Have a quick silver lining if I am your name. Boy, your smile is nice and kind. Your charms are well designed. Darling, if you don't mind I'll take a little.
Cleopatra
I'm told I am a queen not a sardine. But still it is an interesting sentiment your highness.
Lois Long
I had no idea he would be so bad.
Cleopatra
Alence Roxas, I fear you grow old fashioned. The crocodiles are fed up with musicians. Slaves thrown to the lions instead.
Anthony
How should I know about St. Morality? I am only a super senior after all I.
Freddie Rich
So.
Lois Long
So that's how they take care of critics in Egypt.
Anthony
Cleo.
Lois Long
Cleo. Who is this?
Professor Alexander
This stranger with his strange sounds?
Cleopatra
Oh Anthony, you here again. Is he not pleasing Ms. Stranger?
Professor Alexander
Oh, I like him not. What does he call himself?
Cleopatra
I forgot to ask. Ranger. What is your name?
Lois Long
Just call me Dick. Ricky for short. Dick?
Cleopatra
That's a sweet name. I like it.
Professor Alexander
Oh I don't somewhat mind by you.
Lois Long
Me? Oh well you might say I'm from Broadway.
Romney Brandt
Broadway?
Cleopatra
Is it beyond Rome? Beyond Gaul In Britain?
Professor Alexander
No, I never heard of it. I doubt if there is such a land.
Cleopatra
Anthony never heard of a Dickie. So there can be no Broadway.
Lois Long
Perhaps Anthony had never heard of Broadway. But has Broadway heard about him?
Professor Alexander
Oh naturally.
Cleopatra
Oh I know the king of Broadway had sent you to me. Has enough with you to teach you the music of Broadway that goes.
Lois Long
You're positively psyched.
Freddie Rich
Short.
Cleopatra
What name is that?
Lois Long
You don't recognize it? Short for Toot and Acam.
Cleopatra
Oh, that's different. Now make more music for me.
Lois Long
Cleo. You could make me do anything.
Freddie Rich
Let me be good people of my glances. Don't take any dances. Please make me be good. I'm not made of wool. No trouble with my sight. Keep me within eyesight. Please make me be good. But my foot can live. I implore you, don't let me. Just be firm as you should. And while you correct me.
Sam
Sam my.
Freddie Rich
Foot and slave I implore you all you try. Don't let me sit as you should and while you caress me be.
Cleopatra
Oh it's such a nice song.
Professor Alexander
Cleo, your favorite tiger. Cassius had a hungry look this morning.
Cleopatra
Cassius has always had a lean and hungry look. Anthony.
Professor Alexander
Oh but the Black Panthers have yet to be fed.
Lois Long
Anthony, are you getting personal by any chance?
Cleopatra
Fear not, Vicky. You ought to be my new music teacher. Rox's music was so passe. I like your style much better.
Professor Alexander
Oh, no good will come of this.
Cleopatra
I hope not.
Romney Brandt
Anthony.
Lois Long
You mean to say that I'm to be a new music teacher?
Cleopatra
The Queen has spoken. I must be gone. They are laying the cornerstone of another pyramid. But when the moon is even with the prophet for the saint come to me for I would learn music. Until then, farewell.
Professor Alexander
Stranger. Stranger, be warned by one who has known Cleopatra for a long, long while. Better go away from this place while it's yet time.
Lois Long
Yes.
Professor Alexander
Oh, Cleo has been drinking pearls in the wine again. And that always makes her experimental.
Lois Long
Oh, so. So Cleopatra's experimental, huh?
Professor Alexander
Oh, I sometimes think I was just an experiment. But not the successful one. For after all, I'm still alive.
Lois Long
Oh, but I'm not leaving yet, Tony. Not yet. I've come a long way for just this chance.
Romney Brandt
The royal music teacher.
Cleopatra
The royal music teacher.
Charmian
The royal music.
Lois Long
It's just me, the royal music teacher, remember? Oh, wake her up. She's expecting me.
Romney Brandt
Wake the queen. I'd die first for surely I would die afterwards. And not quite so pleasantly.
Cleopatra
Stranger, we were with the Queen this morning and we heard you sing.
Romney Brandt
We like you.
Lois Long
Well, you're. You're sort of nice yourself. Both of you, in fact. All six of you.
Anthony
Find the queen.
Romney Brandt
Sleep. Would you not amuse our.
Sam
What?
Lois Long
All six of you?
Romney Brandt
You are said to be very entertaining.
Lois Long
Well, I'll. I'll do my best. Here goes.
Freddie Rich
I want a. But.
Anthony
I want my waterfall.
Freddie Rich
No skies of blue at all. I'll take a little of you and toast. Keep your sweet summer breeze. Also that song called three. I don't want memories. I'll take a little of you and coat for happiness am I finding a shining rainbow. Guys will have a quick silver lining if I am your rainbow. Your smile is night and time.
Anthony
Your charms are well designed.
Freddie Rich
Darling, if you don't mind, I'll take a little. I'm told.
Charmian
He has no desert man he has no planet. But in America we set the little of you on twice so we can talk of it from dancing. Flip and flip Flip. Flint is a pyramid protect a little of you unto oh, you'll never be found and dancing when the desert runs. Please listen to your romantic. Who cares what you think think.
Sam
Please hide a fairway.
Charmian
Glance you for us and to think you for safety net. We wanted a little on.
Lois Long
Say you Girls can certainly swing it. What are you all doing tonight?
Cleopatra
You're majesty, while I keep you playing.
Lois Long
Hi. It d. Hey, do you look gorgeous?
Cleopatra
Vicky, you are late. Know you not what happens to those who do not appear when I expect them?
Romney Brandt
The last one she plunged in boiling oil. I might have had the carrot with.
Cleopatra
Oh, Vicki, you are different. You I will forgive.
Lois Long
Oh, thanks. What about Anthony? Is Anthony right?
Cleopatra
Anthony has gone to ask him on important business and then be back before tomorrow if he's lucky. Oh, and now come with me, Frowny carrion. Charmian, you may have the afternoon off. Oh, thank you, brave and majesty and my turtle dove.
Charmian
Yes, your majesty.
Cleopatra
Before you go, don't forget to put proteins in all the key holes. Oh, Dickie, come sit beside me. Not there. Here. Paul, you have such nice hair. It's like gold in the and all fairy. And Anthony is so bold.
Lois Long
Let's talk about you. I never knew you'd be so beautiful. Why, you're gorgeous. You're glorious.
Anthony
You're a knockout.
Cleopatra
Knockout?
Lois Long
My history book didn't tell the half of it.
Cleopatra
Oh, darling, that has the nice sound. That word darling, it isn't in our language. What does it mean on Broadway?
Lois Long
It doesn't mean much on Broadway.
Cleopatra
But listen, darling, you can sit a little closer. Darling, more lift.
Romney Brandt
Want attention. I can my hands need on men and not be at one for.
Sam
Please.
Romney Brandt
Make me be all of my glances and take.
Cleopatra
And.
Romney Brandt
Please make me be good.
Freddie Rich
Or.
Romney Brandt
You not made us w nor you travel with my sight.
Sam
Easy with my sight.
Romney Brandt
Please make me bigger. I adore you. Back my foot and sleep. Why me tight. Don't let me sleep on as you flood. And when you possess me.
Lois Long
Leo, I think you're good in spite of your reputation.
Cleopatra
Well, I'm not really bad. I just have a few little nervous habits every once in a while. I can't encourage putting a snake under somebody's pillow or pouring a couple of drops of poison into an occasional bowl of soup. Am I a naughty little girl? Oh, sticky.
Romney Brandt
Watch me as you start. When marbles get flappy, they get rusty and.
Anthony
Hello manifest. Did you hear about the queen and the infidel crooner? Hello, uncle. Ahahaha. Yes, yes.
Lois Long
The queen is concealed. Yes, this is the soon cutter for a crooner.
Anthony
Hello, Hachetu. This is how I tell you they're blazing talent.
Lois Long
Have you heard the news about the strangers?
Anthony
Yes, all Egypt is talking about them.
Cleopatra
Good morning, Mr. St. Good morning, Mr. Iceman.
Freddie Rich
Come on.
Anthony
No one can look mucket like a nice man. What's new around the palace is Cleo. What's a new trick is a blond and neutral stranger. You show that guy at future Today's young man is tomorrow's do a little old here.
Charmian
Mandation is on the prayers.
Sam
Hockey copy.
Anthony
Let's see that jelly granite. Put a head on it.
Lois Long
Good night for the third edition.
Anthony
Yes, sir, Mr. Editor.
Ken Murray
Now listen, here you come.
Anthony
How can I print that story? You wrote it like a dove. Why, that story's a sensation. That's what I'm driving at. Our family circulation will never stand for that. Why? I got the story from a slave girl. He told it without malice. She got it straight from a boyfriend. The iPad of the palace. Cleopatra's blazing for Dick his curly head. The theopatin sinister that he's dead.
Lois Long
Hey you kid. Hey you kid. Writing hieroglyphics on the pyramid, Making salt marks on the p. M. What's this? What did they buy?
Sam
Beyond me.
Cleopatra
Oh, noble sir.
Lois Long
Hello, Charmian. The queen awake yet?
Cleopatra
He is awake and awake. But Vivian looks warm. The queen loves me.
Lois Long
Oh no, nothing like that.
Cleopatra
Alas, the queen loves you.
Lois Long
Loved by Cleopatra.
Romney Brandt
And so you will die.
Lois Long
Die, Die. I don't get it.
Romney Brandt
It is her custom, her law.
Anthony
When she gives her love to a.
Cleopatra
Stranger, he must die. It has always been that.
Lois Long
Wait a minute. You mean because the queen has a.
Anthony
Crush on me, I'm going to be killed?
Romney Brandt
Of course.
Lois Long
Oh, so that's what she meant when she said Dicky, I could love you to death.
Cleopatra
Dicky. What's up? You come sing for me, Dicky. He no music. But sir. Kiss me.
Lois Long
Oh, Leo, I don't feel like it.
Romney Brandt
Why not?
Lois Long
I. I just can't forget those little nervous habits of yours.
Cleopatra
It is a rogue.
Lois Long
You know, Cleo, I've been thinking of the boys at the club and of the little woman at home. And those seven, maybe eight by now, those curly headed tots.
Cleopatra
Seem to me I heard Anthony say that years ago. But he's still around.
Lois Long
Yes.
Cleopatra
So you're married?
Lois Long
I. I had a tell you.
Cleopatra
Well, you must meet my family sometime.
Lois Long
Listen, Cleo, you don't need me around here anymore. I can't teach you anything more about music.
Anthony
In fact, I can't teach you anything.
Cleopatra
This music lesson just our little joke. Aw, Dicky, I love you. Say you love me. Dickie.
Lois Long
I love you, Cleo.
Cleopatra
Dickie, why are your fingers crossed? You are mine, Dickie, I love you. And tonight it should be ours.
Lois Long
Tonight.
Freddie Rich
Yeah, but.
Lois Long
But what about tomorrow?
Cleopatra
After tonight, Dickie, tomorrow will not Matter?
Lois Long
Meaning that I'm on the menu for the crocodiles.
Cleopatra
No, Dicky. I love you too much. Have you fed with a crocodile?
Lois Long
Now, that's different for you, Dicky.
Cleopatra
Just a goblet of wine and then you will sleep a long, long sleep.
Professor Alexander
Oh.
Cleopatra
Oh, Dicky.
Lois Long
Huh?
Cleopatra
You make such a handsome mummy.
Romney Brandt
I want no caviar, no chocolate almond bar. One thing I've want so far home.
Cleopatra
I'll take a little of you on.
Romney Brandt
To don't give me consummate. I'll skip a p today but for a small.
Cleopatra
I'll take a little long.
Lois Long
Yeah. Listen, I gotta go.
Ken Murray
Bye.
Lois Long
Bye.
Romney Brandt
Please God, the door.
Charmian
And for your execution. Fil the risk you can know in.
Lois Long
The drama of retribution you're the leading.
Charmian
Man down, down on the riverdile there's a big crocodile.
Lois Long
You know what makes him smile? You take a little of those.
Cleopatra
Vicki. I will be so sad when you have gone to the crocodile. But I will build a pyramid in your mem.
Lois Long
Cleo, do you hear anything?
Cleopatra
Just the song of a night and day in the palace dog.
Lois Long
That's not what I hear. Well, come on, cook.
Cleopatra
You're not going.
Romney Brandt
You must not go.
Lois Long
Come on, Cleo. I'll see you later. I'll be seeing you sometime.
Ken Murray
Dick.
Lois Long
Dick.
Romney Brandt
Dick.
Lois Long
Come on, wake up. Wake up, huh? So long, Cleo. I'm getting lost. I'm coming around getting some water. Quick, Quick. Dick. What happened? Come on, take out of it. You're all right. You're back home. Oh, hello. Did my experiment work? Well, I. I said I'd bring you back a souvenir. You saw Cleopatra. I must have truth. I said I'd bring you back a souvenir. Is Cleo's head. Let me see it. Yes, it is a genuine Egyptian hair ornament. Well, what about your pastor? Confidentially, how did you make out? Boy, did she go for me. She's kind of cute too. Sweet little thing. But she's not my type. I sang for her. And inside of no time, all Egypt was singing my song. There was a Nile in waving palm trees. Soft knights to the garden.
Anthony
Hey, hey, hey, hey, wait a minute, young lady. You can't go in there.
Romney Brandt
Well, I want to see Mr. Brent.
Anthony
I'm sorry, lady, but I got me orders.
Romney Brandt
I got to see Mr. Brent. I'll give you a party here for him tonight.
Anthony
No one's allowed past that door. But you don't know who this is.
Romney Brandt
This is the Columbia Broadcasting System.
Sam
Sami, there you are.
Romney Brandt
You were perfectly wonderful in the show.
Lois Long
Yes, I Agree with you.
Romney Brandt
You know I can hear every word you said.
Lois Long
It's saved the leave though. I can act and sing 10 times better than 10. Murray, did you hear me sing?
Anthony
How much a slammer.
Lois Long
I love you.
Anthony
In the first hotel.
Romney Brandt
Five years ago, wasn't it? Or was it six?
Anthony
Six? My voice is just as fast and beautiful as Zen.
Romney Brandt
Have you danced?
Sam
Is worth living while you are giving moments of paradise.
Lois Long
Hello, Lois.
Romney Brandt
I Ken Murray.
Anthony
Come on, Adair, go ahead.
Lois Long
She's a wonderful singer.
Romney Brandt
Oh, you were wonderful in the show tonight, Ken.
Sam
Sam.
Lois Long
Morgan is beautiful, isn't she?
Romney Brandt
Well, yes. He's pretty in a way. I think so, Mr. Murray. I could have played Cleopatra a little more.
Lois Long
Oh, I'm so sorry. I ducked on your foot, didn't I?
Romney Brandt
Oh, it was nothing. Nothing at all.
Lois Long
Not at in by all means, Romney, old fellow.
Ken Murray
By all means.
Lois Long
Thanks. Now his reluctance to leave is a lazy.
Romney Brandt
Oh yes, he was just telling me that I could have played Cleopatra much more convincingly tonight.
Freddie Rich
You were going on your way. Now you've got to remain.
Anthony
Just as.
Romney Brandt
You were going Leaving me all at sea.
Anthony
The cloud broke, they broke and oh.
Freddie Rich
What a break for me. I can see the sun up high Though we're caught in the storm I can see where you and I could be Cozy and warm Lots of rain, Titty Patty. But it really doesn't matter if the skies are gray Long as I can be with you. It's a lovely day.
Romney Brandt
Oh, look, there's Helen Morgan. I didn't know her cuz he was standing up and not sitting on the piano as usual.
Anthony
I still think.
Romney Brandt
Of course I could have played. Cleo popped it better. But of course I can't sing the way she does, so maybe she's better do it. Friendly is lonely with nothing to do but to live and dream that I make.
Cleopatra
All by myself.
Romney Brandt
Dreaming that you're behind me. I trust the pretty stories Only to.
Cleopatra
Wake up all by myself.
Romney Brandt
What is the good of me by myself?
Sam
Why was I born?
Romney Brandt
Why am I living? What do I get? What am I giving? Why do I want A thing I dare not hope for? What can I almost want? I wish I knew.
Sam
Why do I cry?
Romney Brandt
Who draw you near me? Why do I cry? You never hear me I'm a poor fool what you are done like.
Sam
Why was I.
Romney Brandt
Love.
Sam
You without a.
Charmian
Tailor picture Mr. Martin, Mr. Taylor. Put them all together and what have you got?
Sam
A picture of me without you?
Lois Long
Mr. Heinz, my dear without a pickle.
Charmian
Hold them all together.
Lois Long
That's all it is.
Sam
Just a Picture of me without you.
Lois Long
Fancy, Mr. Vanderbilt without a yacht.
Anthony
Picture Staten island without a ferry.
Charmian
It is a dancing without a ferry.
Anthony
Picture Powder without his horse.
Romney Brandt
Picture loves and Hollywood without event.
Lois Long
Picture Coney island without a fresco.
Sam
Without a whisker. I know what you've got.
Charmian
It's the picture of me without you.
Lois Long
I'm going to frame you.
Charmian
Picture of me without you.
Romney Brandt
Anyhow, you love that picture of me without you.
Charmian
I bring a flower for the picture of me without you.
Cleopatra
You drop the bounding.
Charmian
I'm the picture of me without you.
Cleopatra
There goes the duchess with the picture.
Charmian
Of me without you.
Sam
This is the face. I'm the picture of me without you.
Lois Long
Who's that old Bumper?
Professor Alexander
Who is that pompous soldier?
Romney Brandt
Oh, he's a senator. Hello, Senator.
Lois Long
Well, little lady, my wife is in the corner over there with Ken Murray. So how about siping a night? Fantastic. With me.
Anthony
Why, Senator, I simply adore it.
Lois Long
Now we start. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Romney Brandt
Oh, Senator, do tell me about Washington.
Anthony
Did you see Jubilee?
Romney Brandt
They're playing Begin to begin from it. And it's the most divine. Roomba, you walk divinely.
Sam
Sam.
Cleopatra
What'S next show going to be like?
Lois Long
Well, it's going to be marvelous. It goes something like this.
Anthony
Now, Dick is transported back to the.
Lois Long
Town of Columbus and Isabella.
Romney Brandt
And he finally manages to meet the Queen.
Lois Long
He's rather overcome by her good looks.
Romney Brandt
And he's giving a big buildup on her ability to become a famous music.
Lois Long
Listen, who's telling this story? Now? Dick says I could make you the greatest sensation as Hollywood ever saw.
Anthony
You'd be America's sweetheart.
Romney Brandt
Isabella says.
Cleopatra
America? I haven't met him. Is he nice?
Lois Long
Listen, Isabella, with that face of yours, that shape, those eyes, those nose, you would thrill me.
Cleopatra
Come closer.
Lois Long
I'm telling you, you'd be a riot.
Cleopatra
And could I really become a great Hollywood queen.
Lois Long
I'll take you to Hollywood. I'll star you in a little super epic to start with and direct you my favorite yourself, Isabella, you got everything. And what's more, you got the one thing that makes you a great Hollywood star.
Romney Brandt
Yes, what is it?
Anthony
What do I mean, what do I mean to you? How do you look like a movie queen to me? I'm so humble. But my words of love I mumble say I give a girl a crumble. What do I mean? What do you mean to me? You're my Broadway melody. I belong to you, you belong to me. If it takes lots, what is it you got that if it takes? Bitter and better. You've Got that out in the movie.
Romney Brandt
Sector they'll see how good you are.
Anthony
Let me be your direction, you be my star. You've got charms, you've got attraction you've got mood. When I make musical pictures I'll make you billboards will make you famous doubting how great you are with your faith on every action you raise will be a star.
Romney Brandt
If it tasted lots of what is it? I got that if it ain't watching the call and I got that in a music actor. They'll see how good I am. If you're a magic director I'm your child, I've got time, I've got attraction, I've got. When you make movies of D I'll make you profit on pants like Beatrice morping a brick. I wear shoes bigger than Garbo and I'll be your star.
Sam
Oh yes indeed. Watching us all in the movie.
Freddie Rich
Song.
Sam
You got a fucking sam.
Lois Long
See?
Romney Brandt
I bet it's going to be another swell show. I'll have to give another party. I suppose I'm going to go broke if I keep on having one swell show after another.
Sam
Sa Sam ra.
Lois Long
Thumbnail, your presence requested this evening. It's formal, a top hat, a white tie and tail. And take the wind out of my.
Anthony
Sail because I'm invited to step out this evening in top hat of my time tail putting on the top hat.
Charmian
And quickly punch in the fingernail.
Romney Brandt
I'm stepping out, my baby breather.
Sam
Out.
Charmian
Among the obstacles and I bumped upon the gas.
Sam
Faith down, you'll find a thousand day.
Anthony
I'm stepping out my fear in hindsight.
Charmian
Step out and wonder why into the hindsight ramp up.
Sam
Step on the ground.
Charmian
And I did breathe with cloud.
Ken Murray
Well, all good things must come to an end. And so we must leave Lois Long and her friends until next week. But then we'll be back with more new songs by Rogers and Heart.
Lois Long
With.
Ken Murray
More new comedy by Ken Murray, Lois Long and Romney Brent. With more songs by Helen Morgan and.
Cleopatra
Don'T forget the scorpion.
Ken Murray
And more dance compelling rhythms by Freddie.
Anthony
R. This is the Columbia Project.
Episode: Let's Have Fun 35-10-22epxxx
Release Date: June 17, 2025
Host: Harolds Old Time Radio
Description: Dive into the Golden Age of Radio with classic-style shows that capture the nostalgia of family gatherings around the radio, enjoying timeless programs like The Shadow, Abbott & Costello, and more.
"Let's Have Fun" is a delightful episode that blends classic radio drama with musical comedy, transporting listeners to a whimsical adventure involving time travel, Broadway glamour, and ancient Egypt. The episode showcases original songs by Richard Rogers and Lawrence Hart, interwoven with engaging dialogue and humorous antics reminiscent of the Golden Age of Radio.
Ken Murray opens the show by introducing the main cast: Helen Morgan as Cleopatra, Ken Murray as Dick Ford (a Broadway crooner), Randy Brent, and the orchestra led by Freddie Rich. The stage is set for an original musical comedy that promises music, laughter, and dance.
Lois Long and Romney Brandt engage in a conversation about modern women, expressing nostalgia for the past's glamorous figures like Catherine of Russia and Helen of Troy. Their dialogue is interrupted by Professor Alexander, who reveals his experiments in connecting with the fourth dimension—the dimension of time. He convinces Dick Ford to participate in a time-travel experiment, sending him back 2,000 years to ancient Egypt.
Lois Long (02:10): "I've got so much makeup on I barely recognize you. Get out, will you, Lois?"
Dick Ford lands in Egypt, immediately encountering Cleopatra and a lively royal setting. The scene is vibrant with musical harmonies that signify the opening of time portals. The humor is evident as locals discuss the number of musicians fed to crocodiles, blending historical fantasy with comedic elements.
Cleopatra, portrayed with a mix of regal authority and comedic quirks, interacts with Dick and Lois. The royal court is depicted with extravagant descriptions, including captive princesses, elephants painted with gold, and dramatic lighting.
Cleopatra (07:28): "I'm told I am a queen not a sardine. But still it is an interesting sentiment your highness."
Freddie Rich delivers several original songs that enhance the narrative, including humorous and romantic numbers that reflect the characters' emotions and conflicts. Lois Long, now acting as Cleopatra's music teacher, develops a romantic subplot with the queen, leading to comedic tensions about impending dangers and her potential fate among the crocodiles.
Lois Long (28:25): "I love you, Cleo."
After navigating comedic threats and romantic dilemmas, Dick Ford successfully returns to the present with a souvenir from Egypt—a genuine Egyptian hair ornament. His return is met with lighthearted banter about his adventure and interactions with Cleopatra. The musical elements continue to underscore the humorous and nostalgic tones of the episode.
Dick Ford (30:27): "Did my experiment work?"
The episode culminates with a series of heartfelt and humorous musical performances that tie together the show's themes of love, adventure, and the magical allure of music. Ken Murray wraps up the episode by thanking the cast and teasing future episodes with more original songs and comedic sketches.
Ken Murray (58:07): "Well, all good things must come to an end. And so we must leave Lois Long and her friends until next week."
Time Travel Mechanism: The whimsical portrayal of Professor Alexander's time machine, activated by "mystic notes" and "crystal doors," sets a fantastical tone for the adventure.
Professor Alexander (04:00): "These musical harmonies open a lock to the fourth dimension."
Cleopatra's Character: Cleopatra balances her regal persona with comedic elements, especially evident in her interactions with Lois Long and her playful threats involving crocodiles.
Cleopatra (12:15): "Anthony, are you getting personal by any chance?"
Musical Interludes: Original songs by Freddie Rich and the cast not only entertain but also advance the plot and deepen character relationships.
Freddie Rich (16:06): "Please make me be good. But my foot can live."
Romantic Tension: The burgeoning romance between Lois Long and Cleopatra adds depth and humor, especially as Lois navigates her role as a music teacher in an ancient royal court.
Lois Long (27:28): "I love you, Cleo."
Lois Long on Women:
Lois Long (03:12): "Women are great attitudes. Barry, I'm fed up with these modern women."
Professor Alexander on Time Travel:
Professor Alexander (03:53): "Make it possible for me to send someone back into almost any period of history."
Cleopatra's Regal Command:
Cleopatra (17:11): "The Queen has spoken."
Romney Brandt on Broadway:
Romney Brandt (13:03): "Perhaps Anthony had never heard of Broadway. But has Broadway heard about him?"
Nostalgia for the Past: The episode beautifully captures the essence of longing for bygone eras, both in personal relationships and in broader cultural contexts.
Romantic Comedy: The interplay between characters provides a rich tapestry of romantic entanglements, misunderstandings, and heartfelt declarations that are both humorous and touching.
Musical Integration: Music is seamlessly woven into the narrative, enhancing emotional beats and providing entertainment that complements the storytelling.
Time Travel as a Plot Device: The use of time travel introduces elements of fantasy and adventure, allowing characters to explore different eras while maintaining a humorous undertone.
"Let's Have Fun" masterfully blends classic radio drama elements with engaging musical performances and comedic storytelling. Through its vibrant characters, whimsical plot, and memorable musical numbers, the episode offers a nostalgic yet fresh experience that honors the Golden Age of Radio while providing timeless entertainment for modern listeners. Whether revisiting beloved tropes or introducing new twists, this episode stands as a testament to the enduring charm of old-time radio.