Lux Radio Theatre - Deep Waters

Summary

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Harold's Old Time Radio: Lux Radio Theatre – Deep Waters

Date: July 14, 2026
Starring: Dana Andrews (Hod), Donna Reed (Ann), Ann Revere (Mary)
Producer/Narrator: William Keeley

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Episode Overview

This episode presents “Deep Waters,” a heartfelt radio drama adapted from the 20th Century Fox motion picture, broadcast as part of the Lux Radio Theatre. Set in a rugged fishing village on the Maine coast, it follows the intersecting lives of Hod Stillwell (a lobsterman), Ann Freeman (a welfare worker), and Donnie Mitchell (a troubled orphaned boy with a deep love for the sea). The episode explores themes of family, belonging, resilience, and the struggle between pursuing one’s calling and yielding to responsibility and fear.

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Key Discussion Points and Plot Progression

1. Introduction and Setting the Scene

(01:03 - 02:56)

• William Keeley introduces "Deep Waters," celebrating Maine's seafaring heritage.
• The drama begins with Ann Freeman, a state welfare worker, bringing Donnie Mitchell, a young orphan, to Mrs. Mary McKay for foster care.
• The local backdrop and the hardened, practical attitudes of the townsfolk are established, especially regarding the hardships and losses tied to the sea.

“Since the days of the clipper ship, men of the Maine coast have followed the sea… Tonight’s play is the drama of such a man, of a girl who loves him, and a child who brings them together.”
— Narrator, William Keeley (01:03)

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2. Donnie’s Arrival and Early Struggles

(02:42 - 06:08)

• Donnie’s tough history is revealed: orphaned by the sea, moved from home to home, and considered a “problem boy.”
• Mrs. McKay initially takes Donnie "only on probation," wanting only a helper, not more emotional heartbreak.
• Donnie’s love for boats and the sea becomes clear; his repeated escapes from farms stem from feeling out of place.

“Father drowned at sea. Huh? Ain’t unusual in these parts.”
— Mrs. Mary McKay (03:15)

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3. Relationships and Romantic Tensions

(07:33 - 10:21)

• Ann and Hod Stillwell, former fiancés, awkwardly reconnect. They still deeply care for each other, but Ann can’t bring herself to live with the constant fear of losing a loved one to the sea.
• Hod offers to give up lobstering for Ann, but she refuses to ask this of him or to make both unhappy by denying their true selves.

“You could be anything you wanted to be.”
— Ann Freeman (08:54)
“I’m just a lobsterman. I’ll never be anything else. You know that.”
— Hod Stillwell (08:46)

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4. Donnie’s Bond with Hod and Joe

(11:36 - 14:25)

• Donnie impresses Hod with his knowledge of boats and his fishing skills, owing to his uncle and father's legacy.
• Some tension emerges—Donnie harbors prejudice against Portuguese, stemming perhaps from mistreatment by a previous guardian.

“I don’t like Portuguese.”
— Donnie Mitchell (12:54)
“Now, listen kid… they always went and found out for themselves.”
— Hod Stillwell (12:55)

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5. Running Away and the Perils of the Sea

(14:25 - 17:19)

• Donnie runs off after breaking a saw, afraid to face discipline. He stows away in a lobster float and is rescued by Hod and Joe, risking his life in the process.
• Mrs. McKay and Ann realize Donnie’s actions are motivated by fear, not malice.
• Hod advocates for patience and understanding, seeing Donnie’s struggles as rooted in trauma.

“He wasn’t trying to devil you… He’s afraid. He hasn’t had things very easy.”
— Hod Stillwell (16:29)

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6. Trust, Redemption, and Learning Responsibility

(19:01 - 23:13)

• Donnie begins working on Hod’s boat, feeling pride in honest work and earning enough to repay Mrs. McKay for the broken saw.
• However, Ann struggles with allowing Donnie to go out to sea again. Her own fears as a woman widowed by the sea surface, paralleling her concern for Donnie.
• Ann threatens to move Donnie away if he’s allowed to keep fishing, causing tension with Hod.

“You bring him here to a fishing town… and then put up a sign: keep off. What do you expect him to do?”
— Hod Stillwell (38:51)

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7. Isolation, Desperation, and a Dangerous Storm

(27:07 - 38:13)

• Donnie, feeling unloved and unwelcome, tries to run away again, selling a camera to raise his bus fare and eventually stealing a boat during a gale.
• Hod and Joe mount a dramatic sea rescue, saving Donnie just as his stolen boat capsizes in a storm.

“He hasn’t got a chance out there.”
— Hod Stillwell (34:54)

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8. Reform School and the Fight for Family

(39:03 - 55:00)

• Donnie is arrested for theft and nearly sent to reform school.
• Ann, Mary, Hod, and Joe rally to convince Judge Tate to allow Hod to adopt Donnie, with the Welfare Board agreeing it's best for the boy.
• The courtroom scenes stress the importance of letting Donnie follow his calling and be loved.

“That boy’s gonna get a square deal if I got to set fire to the courthouse…”
— Mrs. Mary McKay (54:55)

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9. Resolution and New Beginnings

(56:10 - 58:46)

• Donnie initially refuses adoption out of shame for his mistakes but is reassured by Hod and the group that he is loved despite his errors.
• The judge grants adoption, and Donnie returns to Hod and Joe’s care.
• Ann overcomes her own fears, subtly rekindling hopes of a family for them all.

“The important thing is not to make the same mistakes again.”
— Hod Stillwell (57:44)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Life and the Sea:
  • “A woman who marries a fisherman ain’t got the sense to…”
    — Mrs. Mary McKay (05:08)
• On the Power of Place and Identity:
  • “There just seemed to be something so deep rooted, so strong and compelling about this… this calling for the sea, that it was useless to fight against it.”
    — Ann Freeman (55:28)
• On Forgiveness:
  • “You made a mistake, but you paid for it. We all make mistakes sometime. The important thing is not to make them again.”
    — Hod Stillwell (57:44)

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Key Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment / Highlight | |-----------|----------------------------------------------------| | 01:03 | Producer introduction and summary of the play | | 02:42 | Donnie arrives at Mrs. McKay’s home | | 07:33 | Ann and Hod’s post-breakup conversation | | 11:36 | Donnie meets Hod, bonding over boats | | 14:25 | Donnie runs away, is found in lobster float | | 19:01 | Donnie earns money and begins work on Hod’s boat | | 27:07 | Donnie attempts to run away again and storm hits | | 38:51 | Hod argues Donnie’s case to Ann | | 49:06 | Investigation into Donnie’s whereabouts | | 53:14 | Courtroom adoption hearing | | 56:10 | Donnie’s initial refusal and final acceptance | | 58:46 | Epilogue: Donnie, Hod, Ann, and Joe set off |

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Tone and Atmosphere

The production faithfully evokes the plain-spoken, hardworking, and often emotionally restrained culture of Maine's coastal towns. The language and characterizations are earnest, laced with dry humor, quiet pain, and the redemptive power of community and belonging. Traditions, family ties, and the allure—and danger—of the sea pervade every conversation.

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Conclusion

The episode unfolds as a touching tale of redemption and community, with Donnie’s journey from orphan outsider to valued family member symbolizing hope and the possibility of healing. Themes of fear, reconciliation, and personal growth are woven throughout, ending on a note of optimism as Donnie—and Ann—find a place where they truly belong alongside Hod and Joe.

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Recommended for:
Fans of Golden Age radio, classic melodrama, and stories of community and second chances.

Transcript

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[Announcer/Host]

Lux presents Hollywood. Lever brothers co. The makers of lux flakes bring you the lux radio theater. Starring dana andrews, donna reed and ann revere in deep waters. Ladies and gentlemen, your producer, Mr. William keeley.

[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

Greetings from Hollywood, ladies and gentlemen. Since the days of the clipper ship, men of the Maine coast have followed the sea. They've conquered its storms, lauded its beauties and scorned the lowly landlubber. Tonight's play is the drama of such a man, of a girl who loves him and a child who brings them together. It's the 20th Century Fox Motion picture Deep Waters, a story of great charm and sincerity. And we have the same star you saw in the film, Dana Andrews. Playing opposite Dana tonight is a young lady who's always been a favorite here, the lovely and talented Donna Reed. The scene of the play is that stern and rock bound shore called Down East. As a matter of fact, it's probably the most easterly point in America where luxe flakes are used. But east or West, American housewives know that Lux flakes are equally dependable everywhere and they act accordingly. It's playtime. And here's the curtain rising for the first act of Deep Waters. Starring Dana Andrews as Hod, Donna Reed as Anne and Ann Revere as Mary. A little fishing vill on the coast of Maine. A car stopped at a pleasant little house not far from the bay. A car bearing the emblem State of Maine Welfare Department. A young woman and a boy have reached the end of a journey.

[Ann Freeman]

Well, Donnie, it's a nice house, isn't it?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yes, ma'. Am. Gosh, Ms. Freeman, look at that bald headed schooner out there in the bay. She's just like the one my Uncle Ma used to have.

[Ann Freeman]

Yes, Donnie.

[Donnie Mitchell]

You like boats, Ms. Freeman?

[Ann Freeman]

Well, some of them maybe.

[Donnie Mitchell]

I sure like boats better than anything, I guess.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Oh, come in, Anne. Been expecting you all afternoon.

[Ann Freeman]

Hello, Mrs. McKay. Well, here he is. Donny, this is Mrs. McKay, Donny.

[Donnie Mitchell]

How do you do, ma'?

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Am?

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

How old are you, donny?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Going off 13.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Mighty small for your age, aren't you?

[Donnie Mitchell]

No, ma'.

[Hod Stillwell]

Am.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Father drowned at sea. Huh? Ain't unusual in these parts.

[Ann Freeman]

He lived with his uncle after that. Captain Mai Mitchell of Port Clyde.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Melboy uncle.

[Donnie Mitchell]

My. He's dead, too.

[Ann Freeman]

Lost in the big storm of March three years ago. Well, since then, Donnie's been a ward of the state.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Quite a record. He's made for himself. Run away three times.

[Ann Freeman]

Why, I think I can.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Elkins Farm, Waldo county, eight months. What'd you run away for?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Didn't like the farm.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Mm.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Apprentice to Manuel Santos, storekeeper, Waterville. Six months. Ran away.

[Joe Sanger]

Why?

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Didn't like him, neither?

[Donnie Mitchell]

No.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Well, maybe you won't like it here.

[Ann Freeman]

Oh, I think he will.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

It's a lot different here.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Let him answer for himself.

[Donnie Mitchell]

I don't know. I guess I will.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Will What? Run away?

[Donnie Mitchell]

No, ma'.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Am.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Can you cut wood?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yes, ma'.

[Judge Tate]

Am.

[Ann Freeman]

He's a good boy, Mrs. McKay. He wants to learn, and he needs your guidance.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

You want to see your room, Donny? Go on up the stairs, first door on the right.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yes, ma'. Am.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Now, you understand this, Anne. I'm taking the boy only on probation. If he's a good boy, I'll keep him and glad to do it. If he isn't, back he goes.

[Ann Freeman]

Yes, I understand.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

I can't help it if he's a state kid and an orphan. All I want is someone to do the chores now that I'm all alone here.

[Ann Freeman]

You're going to like him. Everybody does. He's a fine boy.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Fine boys don't snoop. Are you up there? What are you snooping for? You want to hear something, come down and listen.

[Ann Freeman]

I don't think he's snooping, Mrs. McKay.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Well, maybe not.

[Ann Freeman]

He's had a hard time these last three years. That Portuguese storekeeper treated him very badly. Our board's investigating it right now.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Poor little devil.

[Ann Freeman]

That's why I brought him to you. You've raised kids of your own.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Oh, I'm not gonna raise any more. Now, Ann Freeman. I've got no affection left to pour out on anybody.

[Ann Freeman]

Sure, I know you.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

As far as I'm concerned, he's just a boy to do the chores. You hear that, Donny? Just a boy to do the chores.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yes, ma'. Am.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Well, say hello to your ma for me. Haven't seen her lately. How's she been?

[Ann Freeman]

No better, no worse after Pop died.

[Woody]

Well.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Oh, you ask me, Anne, I tell you, we women deserve all the misery and the heartache that's ever come to us. Not a brain in our heads marrying seagoing men, spending half our lives looking out to sea, wondering when they'll come home? If they'll come home. A woman who marries a fisherman ain't got the sense to. Oh, Anne, I'm sorry. Guess I forgot about you and Hod Stillwell.

[Ann Freeman]

Hod? Oh, don't be sorry. We broke our engagement last week. Oh, Anne, it's all right. I feel just the same as you do.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Come on down, boy. Let's have a look at you.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yes, ma'. Am.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Now, first off, you know we're not gonna get anywhere acting like a couple of dogs.

[Donnie Mitchell]

I ain't no dog.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Nobody said you was. But you were shying off like I was gonna chain you up. Now, nobody's trying to put anything over on you. Just you do your work around here and I'll do my part by you. And anything you don't like, just speak up and say so. Cause I will. Understand?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yes, ma'.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Am. Didn't aim to jump you the first minute you got here. Now, you get yourself washed and we'll have some supper.

[Ann Freeman]

Goodbye, Donnie.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Goodbye, Ms. Freeman.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Oh, you'll not stay in, Anne? I thought you were going to stay.

[Ann Freeman]

I've got to stop by the post office before it closes, and I'm driving out to Mother's place. I'll be back during the week. Thanks again, Mrs. McKay.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Maybe I'll be thanking you, huh, Donny?

[Morrison]

Ma'.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Am.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Then again, maybe not.

[Ann Freeman]

Be a good boy, Donnie. You'll do fine here. Just fine.

[Judge Tate]

Here's your mail.

[Announcer/Host]

Hard.

[Hod Stillwell]

Looks like most of us.

[Judge Tate]

For your partner, though, as usual.

[Hod Stillwell]

Thanks, Ham.

[Judge Tate]

How's Lobsterman?

[Hod Stillwell]

I've seen it worse. Hey, Joe, mail for me?

[Morrison]

Hey, I'm very popular fella, huh?

[Hod Stillwell]

Yeah. Joe Sanger. Joe Sanger. Oh, Farm magazine.

[Morrison]

Ah, thanks. Very good.

[Hod Stillwell]

Wait a minute, there's more. Joe Sanger. Mr. Joe Sanger. Joe Sanger, Esquire.

[Morrison]

That's me, too.

[Hod Stillwell]

At least I got a bill. Holy smoke. What have I got for a partner, anyway?

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Me.

[Hod Stillwell]

Who you think?

[Morrison]

Hey, Hod, look at this one in the magazine. I raised my family on walnuts, says Leroy Helton.

[Hod Stillwell]

Nuts, huh?

[Morrison]

No, walnuts. That's something, eh?

[Hod Stillwell]

I thought you were a turkey man, Joe.

[Morrison]

Nah, I'm through with turkeys. Turkeys you got to feed. But these walnuts, they just drop off and you reach.

[Hod Stillwell]

Just like that, huh? A dime in every walnut.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Yeah, sure.

[Morrison]

Nah, nah, nah. These things you got.

[Hod Stillwell]

I hate to disturb a millionaire, but we've still got to eat.

[Morrison]

Oh, sure. I almost forget the groceries. I get them.

[Hod Stillwell]

I'll see you down at the dock. I've got a couple Of. Oh, hello, Anne.

[Ann Freeman]

Oh, hello, Hod.

[Hod Stillwell]

Wait a minute. Don't run away. Breaking our engagement isn't going to start a feud, is it?

[Ann Freeman]

No, I. I don't see why it should.

[Hod Stillwell]

Still friends?

[Ann Freeman]

Still friends. Hard.

[Hod Stillwell]

Then we still got that date tonight, huh?

[Ann Freeman]

Date?

[Hod Stillwell]

This is Friday, remember? We were going to dinner.

[Ann Freeman]

Well, I'm sorry, Hod, but I'll have to work tomorrow.

[Hod Stillwell]

Did you change your job?

[Ann Freeman]

Why, no.

[Joe Sanger]

Why?

[Hod Stillwell]

Nothing. Only when you made the date originally, you had to work just the same.

[Ann Freeman]

All right, we've got a date then. But just as friends. Nothing more. Promise?

[Hod Stillwell]

Absolutely. Talk about nothing but the weather. Seven o'.

[Judge Tate]

Clock.

[Ann Freeman]

Okay, Hod. I'll be ready.

[Hod Stillwell]

Feel like dancing? Somebody just loaded the jukebox.

[Ann Freeman]

All right, Hod? Sure.

[Hod Stillwell]

And I. I still got the ring.

[Ann Freeman]

Hod, please.

[Hod Stillwell]

Now, keep your feathers down. I just meant that the fellow wouldn't take it back. Guess I'm stuck with it unless I can find somebody else. Oh, haven't changed your mind, have you?

[Ann Freeman]

Changed yours?

[Hod Stillwell]

You know I wouldn't be any good with that job in town. I'm just a lobsterman. I'll never be anything else. You know that.

[Ann Freeman]

You could be anything you wanted to be.

[Hod Stillwell]

All right, Anne, I'll do it.

[Ann Freeman]

Do what?

[Hod Stillwell]

I'll take that job in Portland. Might be a little rough for a while, but I think we can work it out, don't you?

[Ann Freeman]

No, Hod. No, I don't. It would never work. It wasn't fair of me to ever ask.

[Hod Stillwell]

One minute. Just say one thing, and I try to do what you want me to.

[Ann Freeman]

I know. I'm sorry, Hod. You've got what you want here, haven't you? Your own house, your own island, your own boat. You wouldn't be happy anywhere else. And after a while, I guess I wouldn't be happy either.

[Hod Stillwell]

We'd have each other. That way we could work anything out.

[Ann Freeman]

Could we? Marriage is something that has to last. What would it be like in five years? Ten years?

[Hod Stillwell]

Look, Ann, I love you and. You love me, don't you? I know you do.

[Ann Freeman]

You're not being fair. We came here as friends. Can't we let it go like that? No, Hod, please. Just give me time to think. Please, give me time.

[Hod Stillwell]

Hey. Terrible. Well, we've discussed the weather. Now, what about your job? What's this about working tomorrow?

[Ann Freeman]

It's that boy I told you about, Donnie Mitchell. I've got to make out the report for the office. And you?

[Hod Stillwell]

I think I'll go duck hunting. Joe says he saw some ducks over on the island. Say, maybe you'll be finished in time to come along with us.

[Ann Freeman]

Thanks, Hod, but I don't think so.

[Hod Stillwell]

Okay, now come on, let's get out of here.

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[Hod Stillwell]

Hey, how's the duck hunting?

[Woody]

They're all gone now. I knew somebody scared them more.

[Hod Stillwell]

I've been watching you. That was tough luck, but you did a good job of hunting.

[Woody]

What'd you scare them for?

[Hod Stillwell]

Wait a minute. Don't hang it on to me. They were just feeding out. Maybe they'll come back.

[Woody]

Not a good. That'll do me.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Only had two shells this year. Island.

[Hod Stillwell]

Yeah. Oh, don't worry. You're welcome to come here. Aren't you the new fellow at Mary McKay's?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yeah, the state kid.

[Hod Stillwell]

I'm Hard Stillwell. How'd you get over here?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Rolled out in a skiff.

[Hod Stillwell]

How'd you learn to handle a gun like that?

[Donnie Mitchell]

My Uncle My taught me. He used to take me gun Uncle My.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, it wouldn't be Captain My Mitchell used to be down to Port Clyde, would it?

[Donnie Mitchell]

What if it is?

[Hod Stillwell]

Oh, nothing. Is it? Just mentioned it.

[Donnie Mitchell]

My name's Mitchell, too. Donnie Mitchell.

[Hod Stillwell]

I thought there might be a connection. You know, I went to the banks a couple of seasons with Captain Mike.

[Donnie Mitchell]

You did?

[Hod Stillwell]

Some years ago. I knew your pa too. Say, he was a pretty good man with a gun, wasn't he, Uncle Mice?

[Donnie Mitchell]

And my pa's one of the finest shots in the county. I tried to tell Farmer Elkins that. I guess nobody recollects my PA no more.

[Hod Stillwell]

Now, where'd you get an idea like that? Plenty of people around here remember your pa? You ought to talk to my partner, Joe Sanger. He and your boy were shipmates once.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Sanger? Oh, a Portuguese, huh?

[Hod Stillwell]

Yeah. Why?

[Donnie Mitchell]

I don't like Portuguese.

[Hod Stillwell]

Now, listen, kid. Your PA or your Uncle Ma either, they wouldn't let anybody tell them about a fella they always went and found out for themselves.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yeah, I gotta be going. I got some chores to do.

[Hod Stillwell]

Time you roll back to the mainland. Gonna be kind of late for chores, isn't it?

[Donnie Mitchell]

But chores can wait. I ain't a dog and I ain't a horse.

[Hod Stillwell]

Now, hold on. Hold on. Here. I got a couple of nice ducks here. You can use them.

[Donnie Mitchell]

What do you want for them?

[Hod Stillwell]

Nothing. I just thought maybe Mrs. McKay wouldn't worry so much about the chores if. Well, a couple of nice birds are a couple of nice birds.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Okay, I'll take them. Well, I'll be seeing you.

[Hod Stillwell]

Yeah.

[Woody]

Oh, and thank you.

[Hod Stillwell]

Come back again sometime. We'll talk about your PA and your Uncle Mai.

[Woody]

Cheers, and thanks again.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Come in. Anne. Thank goodness you got here.

[Ann Freeman]

The office gave me the message when I phoned in. What is it, Mrs. McKay? What's the trouble?

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Trouble? It's Donny. Gone since morning, and here it is an hour past supper time.

[Ann Freeman]

Maybe he went duck hunting again.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

No, he couldn't have. I loaned my shotgun to old man Peters.

[Ann Freeman]

Well, didn't he say anything or do anything?

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

I scolded him for dilly dallying with the firewood this morning. Then when I went out to call him for dinner, there was the wood saw broke clean in two and him gone.

[Ann Freeman]

You don't suppose something's happened to him?

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

I've supposed everything. When he didn't come in for dinner, I thought sure he'd made him a supper. If it's all right with you, Ann, I'll call the state troopers.

[Morrison]

There's our lobster float, Hud. I shut off the engine.

[Hod Stillwell]

Shut her off.

[Morrison]

Hey, what's that by the float? Somebody Skiff, huh?

[Hod Stillwell]

Yeah. It must have drifted out from the mainland. Pick it up with a boat hook.

[Morrison]

I wonder how that happened.

[Hod Stillwell]

I don't know. Well, let it go for now. We'll pick it up after we unload. We got anything left in this float?

[Morrison]

I. Look, I think we leave a few lobsters from last time.

[Hod Stillwell]

We'll take the skip to the mainland. First time we go in, find out who lost it.

[Morrison]

Okay, let's go. Hud, give me the catch. I put him in the float. Hey, Santa Maria. What do we got here?

[Hod Stillwell]

What you talking about in the float?

[Morrison]

Yo, Kido. What are you doing in there?

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Donny.

[Morrison]

Holy smoke.

[Hod Stillwell]

You crazy kid. It's a good thing those lobsters are plugged, or we'd be hauling you out in pieces. What were you doing in there?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Only wanted a couple of old lobsters.

[Hod Stillwell]

Oh, I see. Get in the boat. In this country, boy, lobsters are a man's living. You don't rob his pots and you don't rob his floats.

[Donnie Mitchell]

I didn't know it was yours.

[Hod Stillwell]

That only makes it worse. A man looks out for his enemies, but his friends. You know, a man doing that would be sent to jail if he was lucky. A kid like you would be sent to reform school.

[Morrison]

How do you like this kid?

[Hod Stillwell]

What would your Uncle Mai have done if he'd have caught you doing this?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Well, tarnation on me.

[Hod Stillwell]

I guess that's just what you need, a good thrashing.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Go on, whip me if you wanna.

[Hod Stillwell]

I wouldn't lay a hand on you, but I'm going to do the next best thing. I'll get on the boat. Get on. Get aboard.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Just don't stand there. Where have you been? I said, where have you been?

[Hod Stillwell]

He's been with me, Mary.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Well, that's small comfort. Well, come in. We've even got the state police looking for you.

[Ann Freeman]

Johnny, you're soaking wet.

[Hod Stillwell]

Hello, Anne. Yeah, he's wet. Had a little accident. He fell in the water. That's a sure way to get wet.

[Ann Freeman]

Well, I'd better call the police and tell them he's safe.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

As for you, young man, you kite yourself upstairs and get out of those clothes before you catch pneumonia. Go on now, get.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yes, ma'. Am.

[Hod Stillwell]

Lots of problems to raising a child, aren't you, Mary?

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Child? He's got the brain of a giant. He can think of more ways to devil a person.

[Hod Stillwell]

He wasn't trying to devil you, Mary. He's afraid.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Afraid of what?

[Hod Stillwell]

He's afraid of you. He told me the whole story about breaking that saw. He told me it was an accident. I believe it was.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Well?

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, he stayed away all day because he was just plain afraid to face up and tell you about it.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

It was only a saw.

[Hod Stillwell]

I know, but I guess it seemed pretty important to him.

[Announcer/Host]

He's.

[Hod Stillwell]

He's awfully sensitive, Mary. He hasn't had things very easy. Takes patience with a kid like that.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Well, patience ain't my long suit with kids. I either want to hit him a lick or put my arms around him. He hasn't had any supper now, has he?

[Hod Stillwell]

Come to think of it, neither have I.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

No more trouble for two and for one. Come on in the kitchen.

[Ann Freeman]

Well, now that everything's all right again, I think I'll be driving back to Belfort.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

I'm sorry I dragged it out here for nothing, but. Thanks, Ed.

[Ann Freeman]

Good night.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Night.

[Hod Stillwell]

Do you have to go back right away?

[Ann Freeman]

Well, it's a long drive.

[Hod Stillwell]

Yeah, well, I won't got.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Well, you told her goodbye quick enough.

[Hod Stillwell]

Too quick.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Looks like it was successful, though. That's lipstick, ain't it? When's the wedding?

[Hod Stillwell]

Nothing like asking, is there?

[Donnie Mitchell]

No.

[Hod Stillwell]

Afraid there isn't gonna be a wedding. I guess Ann just doesn't want to marry a Loves tomorrow.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Smart girl. Maybe. What you looking for in my cupboards?

[Hod Stillwell]

Dandelion wine. Did you make any this year?

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Of course not. Get out of there.

[Hod Stillwell]

Okay, okay. You let a man come in out of a cold night, not give him anything.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Oh, go take it. Second shelf from the top. But none for me.

[Hod Stillwell]

Of course not. Think I want the ladies eat after me. Mary, you're not letting Donnie worry you, are you?

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Why would he worry me? He's just as nice and quiet as a three year old bull.

[Hod Stillwell]

Takes a lot of handling. That kid's had a tough road to hoe.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

So's everybody else. Life's no clam bake, you know.

[Hod Stillwell]

I could use that boy on my boat on Saturdays. Pay him two bits an hour.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Cute, aren't you? You and him cook this up together?

[Hod Stillwell]

No, I just thought of it. Not a bad idea either. He might make enough to pay for that saw.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Oh, who said anything about paying for a saw? Donnie. Yes, ma'.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Am.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Come right down now. Supper's about ready.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, if he's coming with us on Saturday, you'll have to have him up early. We leave around five.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

All right, all right. He'll be on time.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, kid, how do you like lobster eggs?

[Donnie Mitchell]

I sure like it fine, hon.

[Morrison]

Ah, some business. Wake up in the middle of the night, break your back all day. Hey, kiddo, you lobstering or fishing?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Well, Han said I could fish for a while.

[Hod Stillwell]

Think you'll be able to go with us again next week, Donny?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Oh, sure.

[Hod Stillwell]

You got a lot of chores to do for Mrs. McKay. A lot of wood to chop.

[Donnie Mitchell]

I'll chop it, honest.

[Hod Stillwell]

It might be a little tough with only an ax now that you've busted the saw.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yeah, but I'll do it.

[Morrison]

Well, here's the trap. Six lobster hut. Pretty good size.

[Hod Stillwell]

All right, bait up the box and throw it back in.

[Morrison]

Bait? I'M gonna get me a farm someday. So far away from this ocean I never smell bait again. I go to Connecticut. You wait and see.

[Hod Stillwell]

Doesn't it smell in Connecticut?

[Morrison]

No, nobody smell in Connecticut.

[Hod Stillwell]

All right, pull up your line, Donnie. We got to move out.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Fish.

[Woody]

Fish. I got a fish.

[Morrison]

Hey, get back in the boat. Where do you think you're going? He had the.

[Joe Sanger]

Got something.

[Morrison]

Maybe a whale.

[Hod Stillwell]

Hold on to him, Donnie. Bring him in.

[Woody]

I'm trying to. Right now.

[Donnie Mitchell]

He's pulling off.

[Morrison]

That's it.

[Josh Hovey]

Keep him coming.

[Hod Stillwell]

Don't let him get any slack in your line.

[Judge Tate]

That's it.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Fight.

[Hod Stillwell]

Say, you have got a fish, haven't you?

[Woody]

What could it be hot?

[Hod Stillwell]

We'll find out. Need any help?

[Woody]

No, I can get him. I hope.

[Morrison]

Shark, maybe.

[Hod Stillwell]

No, I don't think so. He's running. More like a halibut he woke in. Keep at him, Donnie.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Keep him coming.

[Woody]

Can you see him yet?

[Hod Stillwell]

Wait a minute. Wait a minute. There he is. Holy smoke. It is a halibut. Big as handler's rocks.

[Morrison]

Santa Maria, some halibut. Hold him, Kiro. I get the gap. This fish you do not lose.

[Joe Sanger]

Well, hit your money hard. The lobsters plus the halibut. The $7.80. Pretty good day.

[Hod Stillwell]

Not bad.

[Joe Sanger]

Might be fine. Halibut don't know they're biting.

[Hod Stillwell]

That depends on who's fishing for them. Want you to meet the champ. Donnie Mitchell.

[Joe Sanger]

Well, now, that's some fish, son. Mitchell, huh? You don't happen to be no relation of old Captain Meyer Mitchell or Johnny Mitchell, now, would you?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Captain Meyer was my uncle. And John, he was my pa. You don't say.

[Joe Sanger]

Well, now, no wonder you're a fisherman.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, is this here, Donnie? Two bits an hour, that's a buck and a quarter. Four and a half for the fish. $5.75, cash on the barrel head.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Gosh, I never earned that much. Hot. I had too good of a time.

[Joe Sanger]

A lot of money, son. What do you aim to buy with it?

[Donnie Mitchell]

I'm gonna buy me a brand new. A brand new saw.

[Morrison]

Hey, H. Somebody there on the other side of the dock?

[Hod Stillwell]

Huh? Oh, Miss Anne, look.

[Woody]

Look at the fish I caught.

[Ann Freeman]

Oh, hello, Woody.

[Morrison]

You say caught that fish, the kiddo all by himself. We don't give him no help, not even one little bit.

[Woody]

It's a halibut. And look what I got. $5.75.

[Ann Freeman]

Say, I think I'll take up fishing.

[Hod Stillwell]

That's not a bad idea. I could use another hand, provided you can cook better than Joe.

[Ann Freeman]

Oh, you'd better let well enough alone.

[Morrison]

You keep away from lobster boats, Misan. Buy yourself a farm. Raised potatoes.

[Woody]

Will you go fish with us next Saturday?

[Ann Freeman]

Oh, think about it, Donnie. Look, I'll drive you home.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Now.

[Ann Freeman]

Get in my car and wait for me.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Well, I gotta help Jo wash down the den.

[Ann Freeman]

I think Joe can manage alone.

[Hod Stillwell]

No, I think maybe Donnie had better go on your.

[Ann Freeman]

Honey, I want to talk to Hod now. Go up there and wait for me.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yes, ma'.

[Josh Hovey]

Am.

[Donnie Mitchell]

I'll go.

[Hod Stillwell]

Ann, I wish you hadn't done that.

[Ann Freeman]

Done what?

[Hod Stillwell]

The kid's just had the biggest time of his life. You took some of the edge off it for him.

[Ann Freeman]

I'm sorry, Hod, but that's what I wanted to talk to you about. You shouldn't have taken it.

[Hod Stillwell]

Why not?

[Ann Freeman]

A boat out there in the open sea. What if something happened to him?

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, if you want to look at it like that, he could fall down in the backyard and break his neck. Just going out on a boat doesn't

[Ann Freeman]

mean boats in the sea. I was raised here too. Half the people in this town have lost somebody at sea.

[Hod Stillwell]

No, an I know.

[Ann Freeman]

But do you really know? You go out there. But what about the women who sit at home and wait and watch and pray? Ask them if there's any danger out there.

[Hod Stillwell]

Are you talking about Donnie or about yourself?

[Ann Freeman]

I'm talking about my responsibility. If something happened to Donnie, I'd never forgive myself.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, suppose he wants to go with us again. And suppose I want to take him?

[Ann Freeman]

Then you'll force me to move him somewhere else. I'm sorry, Hod, but that's the way it's got to be.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, suppose we talk about it later, huh? Tonight, maybe?

[Ann Freeman]

No, Hod. Not tonight or any other time.

[Joe Sanger]

Anne.

[Morrison]

Go after her, Hod. I clean up everything.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, I'm through going after a Jo. Well, I guess that's that.

[Announcer/Host]

In just a moment, we'll continue with Act 2 of Deep Waters.

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[Announcer/Host]

What's the new in fashion in Hollywood?

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Libby well, it wouldn't surprise me if Loretta Young and Celeste Holmes set a fashion for personal charm that doesn't depend on glamorous clothes. In their picture come to the stable. They wear nuns habits throughout and yet they're so human and delightful they make even a racetrack tycoon contribute to their pet charity.

[Announcer/Host]

What amazed me was the championship tennis Celeste played in her nun's habit.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Did you notice that 20th Century Fox planned an especially smart wardrobe for Dorothy Patrick for contrast didn't come to the staple. Dorothy likes seamless nylon, so the studio ordered super sheer ones for her.

[Announcer/Host]

Mmm, the bare leg look, eh?

[Interviewer/Commentator]

But much sleeker and trimmer than really bare legs ever look. Naturally her nylons were luxed after every wearing to keep their fit and make them last longer.

[Announcer/Host]

You don't catch Hollywood studios or smart girls anywhere taking risks with nylons. They've discovered that luxe flakes cut down needless runs. In fact make all kinds of stockings last twice as long.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Strain tests prove that using strong soaps or rubbing with cake soap really does make runs come sooner. But gentle lux flow flex care actually gives you twice the wear. That's just like getting two pair of nylons every time you buy a pair.

[Announcer/Host]

And extra glamour. It's no wonder so many of Hollywood's famous legs wear nylons washed with luxe flakes.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Any girl can give her stockings this same wonderful safe care. It's easy. These tiny diamonds of lux burst into thick creamy suds in a flash. Whisk away soil almost like magic. Make stockings wear and wear. And what a help that is to the budget.

[Announcer/Host]

We return you to William Keeley, the

[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

Curtain rises on the second act of Deep Waters, starring Dana Andrews as Hod, Donna Reed as Ann, and Ann Revere as Mary. It's the following morning and the lobster boat's tied up on Hod Stillwell's island. On the rickety dock, Joe's mending the traps, but well aware of his approaching visitor.

[Morrison]

Hello, kiddo. How you.

[Woody]

I'm fine.

[Morrison]

Hey, how come you're all way out over here? How come you're not in charge, eh?

[Donnie Mitchell]

How come you ain't? Me?

[Morrison]

Six o'.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Clock.

[Morrison]

I am there. Don't you worry about Joe first.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Doesn't startle Tam.

[Morrison]

What do you mean? We got six o' clock mass. Seven o' clock mass. Eight o'.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Clock.

[Joe Sanger]

We.

[Morrison]

We got plenty mass.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Oh, the other church, huh? What you doing, Joe?

[Morrison]

Oh, fixing up the lobster traps. All the time, gotta fix up the traps. You take Joe's advice, kiddo. You wanna be a fisherman, don't do it. You get yourself a nice farm.

[Announcer/Host]

Come here.

[Morrison]

You see this magazine? I'll show you something. You see this?

[Joe Sanger]

Huh?

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Oh. Raise.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Minx. Minx?

[Morrison]

That's what it says. Darn it. Find fortune in fabulous furs. Something, huh?

[Donnie Mitchell]

I'd rather fish.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

You don't read what it says.

[Morrison]

This fella here, he sell you Mama Mink and papa mink for $100.

[Donnie Mitchell]

I like fishing better.

[Morrison]

Okay, now, look. When baby mink grow up, they make cold, see? Like coat on pretty girl in a magazine.

[Donnie Mitchell]

I don't like girls.

[Morrison]

Okay, don't look at the girl. Just look at the coat. You know how much that coat costs? $6,000, he says.

[Joe Sanger]

Think of that.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Gee, that's more than a lobster bull.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Yeah, yeah, you betcha.

[Morrison]

Don't be surprised if one day Joe is a very rich mink man. Joe.

[Woody]

Oh, hi, Hod.

[Hod Stillwell]

Oh, hello, Donnie. How are the traps coming? Joe?

[Morrison]

They're coming.

[Donnie Mitchell]

That's a mighty fine house you got there, Hod.

[Hod Stillwell]

Yeah. Hey, Joe, come on, step on her.

[Donnie Mitchell]

I got something to ask you.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Well, I figured that.

[Woody]

Well, I just thought.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Well, look, you and Joe living here alone, I figured.

[Hod Stillwell]

Figured what?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Well, was I here every day, I could do the chore spraying and work fry on the boat every day.

[Hod Stillwell]

Move in with us.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Well, yeah, sure.

[Hod Stillwell]

Sorry, Donny. I couldn't do that.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Well, Mrs. McKay wouldn't mind. I already paid her for the saw.

[Hod Stillwell]

I'm sorry. I just couldn't do it. Hey, Joe, I'll give you a hand.

[Donnie Mitchell]

School's out in a couple weeks. Could I work for you steady all summer?

[Morrison]

Hey, that's A good idea. The key to maybe.

[Hod Stillwell]

Never mind the idea. Let's go, Joe. We're going out. I'm sorry, Donnie.

[Morrison]

Go on out now.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Lobstering?

[Hod Stillwell]

You heard me.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Wasn't I all right yesterday? Yesterday you said I was your partner.

[Hod Stillwell]

Oh, that was yesterday, kid. Something's happened. We'll have to break up the partnership. Lobsters aren't running for good these days. Gotta cut down.

[Donnie Mitchell]

I'll bet that man's screaming.

[Hod Stillwell]

I'll bet that's narcy had nothing to do with it. Free that stern line, Joel, to shove off.

[Morrison]

I'm sorry, kiddo. Besides, Minx is much better.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Believe me.

[Donnie Mitchell]

They don't want me either. Okay, I'll get out of here. I'll run away again.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Well, here's Donny's birthday cake, Ann. Think it'll do?

[Ann Freeman]

Will it do? It's beautiful, Mrs. McKay. You sure Donnie doesn't suspect anything?

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

This isn't the first surprise party I've handled. You stop in at the drugstore.

[Ann Freeman]

They'll deliver the ice cream at 4 o'.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Clock.

[Joe Sanger]

Good.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

I told Donnie to go straight from school to the show. The shoemaker's gonna keep him there till 5. By the time he gets home, all the kids will be here.

[Ann Freeman]

He probably hasn't had a birthday party in years. You've been wonderful with him, Mrs. McKee.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Oh, you stop that nonsense and help me wrap his presents. Wind's blowing up, Ann. Looks to me like we're going to a storm.

[Hod Stillwell]

No, son. Something you want?

[Joe Sanger]

Huh?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Oh, no, I'm just lookin. This is where the bus stops, huh? It stops here at the drugstore.

[Judge Tate]

That's right. Schedule's right there in the wall. Figuring out Traveling lady.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Waiting for a prescription.

[Ann Freeman]

Mr. Morrison.

[Judge Tate]

Oh, I'm coming. I'm coming.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Boston, $7.50. They never find me in Boston with the money. I gotta get it. I just gotta get it.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Yes, sir.

[Josh Hovey]

What can I do for you?

[Donnie Mitchell]

I. I got something to sell.

[Hod Stillwell]

We buy, sell and trade. Anything, son. Best little swap shop in the county.

[Donnie Mitchell]

This. This camera, huh?

[Hod Stillwell]

Let me see that. Looks like brand new to me.

[Donnie Mitchell]

It's not new. I mean, I ain't ever used it. It just looks like new.

[Josh Hovey]

You see something you want to trade for it?

[Donnie Mitchell]

I want to sell it for $7.50.

[Hod Stillwell]

That's what they get for this sort of camera.

[Judge Tate]

Brand new.

[Hod Stillwell]

Where?

[Josh Hovey]

They got some just like this over inmartins.com.

[Donnie Mitchell]

how much can I get?

[Hod Stillwell]

Give you $4.

[Woody]

Well, I got to have 750.

[Josh Hovey]

Sorry, boy.

[Hod Stillwell]

Couldn't come out on it at that price.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Okay, I'll take four, then.

[Hod Stillwell]

Here you are. One, two, three, four.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Is that you, Donny?

[Woody]

Yes, ma'. Am.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

You get my shoes?

[Woody]

The man said. He said he won't be there till 5 o'.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Clock.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Well, you can get them tomorrow. Now, you go up to your room and you study there till I call you for supper. I don't want you going out anymore.

[Ann Freeman]

Now what do we do? We'll never be able to surprise him.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Oh, drat that shoemaker.

[Ann Freeman]

Oh, well, I'll go upstairs a little later and visit with him. He won't think anything of my being here.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Fine day. Pics for his birthday. Thunder and blowing a gale out there.

[Ann Freeman]

May I come in? Donnie, It's Anne Freeman. Donnie, I just dropped by to see if you. Donnie, are you hiding? Donnie? He isn't here, Mrs. McKay.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

What do you mean he isn't there?

[Ann Freeman]

Well, he must have gone out after all. Maybe he went for your shoes.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

I told him to stay in his room. Maybe he's up in the attic. Donny. Donny, where are you?

[Morrison]

She's starting to blur. Somehow. I'm just as glad we're heading for home.

[Hod Stillwell]

Rain squall really black over there by hazardous rock. Well, let's head for the mooring.

[Morrison]

Hey, wait a minute. There's a boat out there. Ain't that Nick Driver's boat? Any gun? But he ain't gone out, is he?

[Hod Stillwell]

Nick Driver? He's up in Portland.

[Morrison]

Maybe so, but I see this boat. Give me the glasses.

[Hod Stillwell]

That's funny. I know Nick's up there.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

It's the kid. It's Donny.

[Hod Stillwell]

Oh, no. What are you doing out here?

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Hits him all right.

[Morrison]

When I wave, he sees us and turns.

[Announcer/Host]

But do you suppose he's looking for us?

[Morrison]

Why does he turn then? No, he's taking a joyride. That kid is crazy about boats.

[Hod Stillwell]

He's heading out to sea.

[Morrison]

He's a funny kid. I don't even like minks.

[Hod Stillwell]

He can't handle that boat, not in that sea.

[Morrison]

We go after him.

[Hod Stillwell]

We'll have to.

[Morrison]

Okay, she's getting dark. H. Open her up.

[Hod Stillwell]

I lost sight of him. I can't see him.

[Morrison]

Turn on the spotlight.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

He's still there on the other side of the well. Danny, save your breath.

[Morrison]

Too much sea, too much wind.

[Hod Stillwell]

He's heading straight for Hasla's Rock.

[Morrison]

That crazy kid.

[Hod Stillwell]

He hasn't got a chance out there.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

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[Narrator/Additional voices]

Turn over. He copside. Grab a line, quick.

[Morrison]

He's still there, hanging out to the boat.

[Hod Stillwell]

Here, take the wheel. Swing this turnaround as close as you can to him. Don't let the sea take you onto those rocks.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

I try hard. I try not swinging.

[Hod Stillwell]

We get close enough to throw him a line before he's pulled under.

[Joe Sanger]

We?

[Narrator/Additional voices]

I'm not. She's awful rough. Pull her around broadside. Broadside, Donnie, we'll throw you a line. Watch the way, bud. I'm throwing the line. Donnie, now you do. Good, Hud. Good catch. Hold with both hands. Both hands. Nice. We're going on the rock, so give him more gas.

[Morrison]

Oh, we pushed up for sure.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Hang on, Donnie, for your heart trying to stop it. You got a hole. Another minute, we're stomping hard. Another wave like that. And hang on to the wheel. I got him.

[Morrison]

Santa Maria.

[Hod Stillwell]

How did we do that? I don't know. We were born to be hung, I guess.

[Morrison]

Hey, kiddo. How do you feel?

[Hod Stillwell]

He'll be all right. Just. Just get us out of here.

[Ann Freeman]

He's coming. Mrs. McKay. Look out the window. That's Donnie, all right.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

With hard and Joe Sanger? Yes, and a fine birthday party. Well, let him in.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Hey, we brought you something.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Get in here, Donny.

[Ann Freeman]

So he was with you, Hy?

[Hod Stillwell]

Yeah.

[Morrison]

Again?

[Ann Freeman]

He's drenched.

[Hod Stillwell]

Fill in the water. Every time you do that, you get wet.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

I don't get started out as a surprise party for your birthday.

[Woody]

Me?

[Ann Freeman]

Better get back to the dining room, kids. Donnie will be there in a minute.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Only first he's got to get out of those clothes. You heard me, Donnie. Now, upstairs, before you get pneumonia.

[Ann Freeman]

Gosh,

[Hod Stillwell]

this is quite a setting to walk into after what's happened.

[Ann Freeman]

That's what I want to know. What has happened?

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, I'm afraid he stole Nick Driver's boat. He capsized off Hazlett's Rock. Just a miracle. He's here. He's trying to run away.

[Ann Freeman]

Run away where?

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, I don't know. Boston, out of the state. What difference does that make? The important thing is he'll keep right on doing it. Unless something's.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Like what?

[Hod Stillwell]

Look, Ann, Donny is a fisherman's kid. He's got fishing in his blood. You bring him here to a fishing town where all he sees is boats, and then put up a sign, keep off. What do you expect him to do?

[Ann Freeman]

I told you that the Welfare Board holds me responsible. It's my duty.

[Hod Stillwell]

I know you told me that. You told me a lot of things. There's one thing you didn't tell me, or I was too stupid to see it. You're afraid, Ann. You're afraid of the sea. Scared the death of it.

[Ann Freeman]

All right, suppose I am.

[Hod Stillwell]

I'm sorry, Anne. I'm sorry to have to say it. I know it's a terrible thing for you to fight, but it's affecting other people's lives. It's affecting Donnie's life, and that's not fair. This boy can go good or he can go bad.

[Judge Tate]

It's up to you to make the decision.

[Ann Freeman]

Well, there's nothing more to be said, Hod.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, tell him happy birthday for me. Hey, Hod.

[Morrison]

Come here, you. Look at this.

[Announcer/Host]

The matter?

[Hod Stillwell]

The rabbits sick?

[Josh Hovey]

Sick?

[Morrison]

No, they no sick, Hud. Three weeks ago, I buy two rabbits, like the magazine says. Make plenty money raising rabbits. I build them fine house, everything.

[Hod Stillwell]

What's happened? You. You got a family?

[Narrator/Additional voices]

That's the trouble.

[Morrison]

They don't do like the book says. You think maybe Mama don't like Papa, huh?

[Hod Stillwell]

How do I know? Maybe they're both named Charlie.

[Morrison]

Oh, no, no. This one's named Manuela. I name her myself. You think maybe she told.

[Woody]

Hey, Hi.

[Hod Stillwell]

Hi, Donnie.

[Woody]

Ms. McKay said it was all right for me to come down and see you after school today and tell you Miss Ann said it was all right with the state for me to work

[Donnie Mitchell]

for you on the boat.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, I'm glad to hear that, Donnie.

[Woody]

You mean you'll let me work for you again?

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, there's just one thing that's got to be settled first. Nick. Driver's boat. Who's going to pay for that?

[Donnie Mitchell]

That's okay, Hart. Ms. McKay, she already paid him.

[Hod Stillwell]

That's okay, huh? You think it's right for somebody else to pay for your mistakes? McDriver put a lot of store by that boat. If he'd reported it to the police, you might have been sent to reform school.

[Donnie Mitchell]

But you'll take me on your boat and let me work.

[Hod Stillwell]

And would you want a partner that didn't pay his debts?

[Ann Freeman]

What?

[Donnie Mitchell]

If you'll let me work Saturdays till school's over, and then I can work for you every day and pay back every cent of it. Honest, I will. Hot.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, that sounds reasonable. Okay. Start Saturday morning. Be here at 5:30.

[Woody]

Oh, thanks. Hot. Gee, thanks. Oh, gosh. I better go now and tell Ms. McCain. Oh, hello, Joe. So long.

[Morrison]

Yes, so long. This is terrible. How terrible? This rabbit.

[Hod Stillwell]

Now what?

[Morrison]

You're right.

[Announcer/Host]

Hod.

[Morrison]

They both named Charlie.

[Woody]

Miss McKay. Miss McKay. I just saw Hod and he said I could go to work for him.

[Donnie Mitchell]

He said I. Oh, I didn't know he had company. Elon Musk Freeman.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Donnie, wait. Come here.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Ma'.

[Woody]

Am.

[Ann Freeman]

Donnie, I don't know if you know these men or not. This is Mr. Harris from the sheriff's office. And this is Mr. Hopkins. He says you sold him a camera.

[Hod Stillwell]

That's the boy, all right.

[Ann Freeman]

Did you. Donnie, tell me the truth.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yes, ma'.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Am.

[Hod Stillwell]

Where did you get it, Donnie?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Martin's Drugstore.

[Ann Freeman]

Did Mr. Martin give it to you?

[Donnie Mitchell]

No.

[Josh Hovey]

You mean you just took the camera and then you sold it to Mr. Hopkins here for $4, that right?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yes, sir.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Oh, Donny. Why? Why?

[Donnie Mitchell]

I was gonna run away. A bus fare to Boston was. Well, anyway, it wasn't enough. That's why I took Mr. Driver's boat.

[Josh Hovey]

Well, I guess I'll have to take him to Belleport, Mrs. McKay. Turn him over to the juvenile authorities. I'm sorry for both of you.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Oh, Donnie, look at me. I won't tell you not to take this hard. It's bitter.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Hard.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Just as we were beginning to understand each other.

[Ann Freeman]

He'll have to go, you know he does, Ms. Freeman. I'll do all that I can to help you, Donnie. Remember that. Don't tell Hod, but Hod will want to help us.

[Woody]

Don't tell him, please. Promise you won't tell Hod.

[Ann Freeman]

I promise.

[Woody]

Don't tell him.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Don't tell him.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

All right, Donny. We won't tell Hod. I promise.

[Josh Hovey]

Come along, son.

[Morrison]

Hey, Hod. You stopped in the post office before. Any mail?

[Hod Stillwell]

Yeah, I got a letter from the kid. He's out of town.

[Morrison]

Donnie out of town?

[Hod Stillwell]

Yeah, he's in Fariston.

[Morrison]

What?

[Hod Stillwell]

He says Hood his riding looks more like chicken tracks. But he says the state shifted him to a farm in Fairston.

[Morrison]

Shifted? But why so long? He sees on farm that he's. Maybe he'll find the job for me.

[Hod Stillwell]

Listen to this. I wanted you to know why I couldn't be there on Saturday. It's kind of lonesome here on the farm. I don't get to go out much. Tell Joe hello.

[Morrison]

Tell Joe hello. That's good.

[Josh Hovey]

Yeah.

[Morrison]

The kid is okay, huh?

[Hod Stillwell]

I don't know. You know, it's funny he's leaving like that. This address, box 317, Ferriston. He doesn't mean to say he.

[Joe Sanger]

Who's with.

[Morrison]

He's a kid. He don't think. Hey, where are you taking us?

[Hod Stillwell]

We're cutting around to the Cape. Let's head for Belport.

[Morrison]

Belport? What do we do there?

[Hod Stillwell]

I want to find out something. And I think maybe the answer is in Belfort.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

She's right in there, Mr. Stillwell. You gotta call her.

[Ann Freeman]

Anne Hogg. What are you doing in Belport?

[Hod Stillwell]

I wanted to see you, Ann. Donny was supposed to come to work for me last Saturday and he didn't show up.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Oh.

[Ann Freeman]

Well, I know Mrs. McKay's gone to Portland for a while, visiting her brother.

[Hod Stillwell]

You think the kid would have said something if he was going to leave town?

[Ann Freeman]

Well, maybe he just forgot.

[Hod Stillwell]

I don't think so. You see, I got a letter this morning from Donnie. He isn't in Portland. He says he's on a farm outside Ferriston.

[Ann Freeman]

That's right, Hod.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

He is.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, what's the mystery? Who's he staying with? I'd like to see him.

[Ann Freeman]

He didn't tell you?

[Hod Stillwell]

No. But you're responsible for him. You told me that often enough, so you must have put him there. Now, where is he?

[Ann Freeman]

I can't tell you, Hod.

[Hod Stillwell]

You can't or you won't?

[Ann Freeman]

I promised that I wouldn't.

[Hod Stillwell]

Promised who? I thought when you decided to let Donnie come and work for me on the boat, that you'd beaten this fear of yours. I guess you haven't.

[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

All right.

[Hod Stillwell]

You said you'd take him away, so now you have.

[Ann Freeman]

Hod, I didn't. Please, you've got to believe me. That had nothing to do with it.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, where is he, Ann?

[Ann Freeman]

I just can't tell you.

[Hod Stillwell]

Okay? I'll have to find out my own way.

[Ann Freeman]

Hod, wait a minute. I know you don't believe me, but I've told you everything I can. Now, I'm warning you, if you keep on, you're only going to hurt the boy.

[Hod Stillwell]

The kid's not happy where he is. I can tell that from the letter. I'm going to find him, Ann, and don't you try and stop me.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Hard.

[Announcer/Host]

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[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

After a brief intermission, our stars will return with Act 3 of Deep Waters. Tonight we have with us an 18 year old charmer, Ms. Vera Miles, who was discovered by a 20th Century Fox talent scout. By the way, Vera, I understand you're quite a football fan. Which is your favorite team?

[Ann Freeman]

That depends on who takes me to

[Interviewer/Commentator]

the game, Mr. Keeley.

[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

Oh, I see.

[Ann Freeman]

I guess I have a special weakness for the underdog. Like State College. And father was a fullback. Fred McMurray is my favorite coach.

[Judge Tate]

Yes.

[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

Maureen O', Hara, who plays his wife in that picture, has my sympathy. She and Fred lead a very hectic life. When the alumni complain because their team is losing.

[Interviewer/Commentator]

Aren't they daughters?

[Ann Freeman]

And father was a pullback. Darling Maureen. And the girls look so natural in their sweaters and skirts. And always so well groomed naturally.

[Announcer/Host]

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[Ann Freeman]

I've really been amazed at the interest stars taking the care of their personal wardrobes.

[Announcer/Host]

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[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

Act three of Deep Waters starring Dana Andrews as Hod, Donna Reed as Anne and Ann Revere as Mary. It's early the next morning and Hod and Joe are no closer to the solution of Donny's whereabouts. But there's one man who may be

[Judge Tate]

able to help them.

[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

Josh Hovey, the shipbuilder.

[Josh Hovey]

Come in, boys, come in. Now, ain't this nourishing? I ain't seen you fellas in a dog's age. Well, what can I do for you?

[Morrison]

You very important political man, Josh. I think maybe you help more than me.

[Josh Hovey]

What's up, Joe? You want to run for mayor? I thought all you was interested in was a par.

[Morrison]

You bet pretty quick. And I used to see. I get.

[Hod Stillwell]

Josh, do you suppose you could use your connections to find out who holds a post office box in Ferriston?

[Josh Hovey]

Post office box Farriston.

[Hod Stillwell]

Yeah. I want the name of the family holding box 317.

[Josh Hovey]

317. Jenny, get me the post office in Fairston. Let's see now. That'd be Bill Murray.

[Hod Stillwell]

Hurry, Jenny.

[Josh Hovey]

You didn't fall for one of them matrimonial ads, did you, Hod? Here, Joe, have a cigar.

[Morrison]

You bet. You take one too, Hud.

[Hod Stillwell]

You can give to me later this box number. It's supposed to be a farm, Josh. Only a farm wouldn't have an. Would have an RFD route, not a box number. Wouldn't it?

[Josh Hovey]

Well, yeah. Yeah, I think it would. Well, find out right now.

[Hod Stillwell]

Hello, Bill.

[Josh Hovey]

Yep. Josh Hovey. Oh, I'm still alive, I guess. Say, Bill, do you know offhand who rents box 317 at 1 7. What? No, no, it's not for me. Just for a friend. I sure will, Bill. Thanks a lot. Wow.

[Hod Stillwell]

What's so funny?

[Josh Hovey]

Box 317. That's the state reform school.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Reform school?

[Hod Stillwell]

Oh, Josh, you remember Johnny Mitchell?

[Josh Hovey]

Johnny? Well, sure. We shipped with him, didn't we, Joe? On old my Mitchell schooner.

[Hod Stillwell]

The Emily T. Well, Johnny's boy is in that reform school. I want you to help me get him out.

[Josh Hovey]

Well, now, it's kind of a tall order. Hard. What'd you do with him if we did get him out?

[Hod Stillwell]

Adopt him.

[Josh Hovey]

Adopt him?

[Hod Stillwell]

Do you want to help us?

[Josh Hovey]

You know better than to ask that. Of course. Do everything you can. May take time, boys. I'll drop by the aisle and let you know what happens.

[Hod Stillwell]

Thanks.

[Josh Hovey]

Well, I made the arrangements. Hard. The boy will get a hearing. I may have to vote for Judge Tate next year, but I got the hearing.

[Morrison]

You sure good friend, Josh. Hey, you like couple rabbits for dinner sometime? I pigs for you?

[Josh Hovey]

Rabbits for sure.

[Hod Stillwell]

Good hearing, Josh. When is it and where?

[Josh Hovey]

Tuesday morning, Hod. 10 o', clock, Belport Courthouse. It's not going to be easy, son. That kid was arrested for stealing. Stole a camera and sold it.

[Hod Stillwell]

I didn't know.

[Josh Hovey]

He's a ward of the state. Not too good a record. Take my advice, Hud. Get all the people you can on your side at Judge Tate. He's honest, but he's a tough old customer.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, thanks, Josh. I guess the best we can do is try.

[Josh Hovey]

Sure like your place here, Hud. Always did, Henry. The fellow who owned his own island. You want to sell?

[Hod Stillwell]

Not a chance.

[Josh Hovey]

Well, you change your mind, give me first bid. Well, drop by Tuesday morning. We'll all go to court together. This here's his courtroom, Hud. Might as well sit down. Wait.

[Hod Stillwell]

I wonder where Joe is. He's been going there almost an hour.

[Josh Hovey]

I'm not worried about Joe. Said girl out there in the corridor. You got her in line, Hud.

[Hod Stillwell]

Ann Freeman?

[Joe Sanger]

Mm.

[Hod Stillwell]

I don't know. I don't see how she could stand in the way of an adoption, but I just don't know.

[Josh Hovey]

Well, we'll find out soon enough.

[Judge Tate]

Here they come.

[Josh Hovey]

Good morning, your honor. Well, Ruby, how are you? Fine, fine. Judge, I want you to meet a friend of mine. Wonderful fellow, wonderful. Mr. Tillwell, this is Judge Tate.

[Hod Stillwell]

How do you do, sir?

[Judge Tate]

How do you do? Sit down. Oh, you take chair too, Ms. Freeman.

[Ann Freeman]

Thank you.

[Judge Tate]

There's this more or less friendly family affair here. I don't think we need to be so formal. Ms. Freeman. If you'll come a little closer, please, you two. Mrs. Stilwell. I'm sure she won't mind. No, I usually handle these matters in my chambers, but I have the boy in there, and I don't want to arouse any false hopes in him. Now then, Mr. Stillwell.

[Hod Stillwell]

Yes, sir.

[Judge Tate]

According to your petition here, you're a single man. It's rather unusual for a bachelor to adopt a child. So you can start by giving me some of your reasons.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, I know this boy very well. I knew his father and his uncle. And I'm sure I can give him more advantages in the state reform school.

[Judge Tate]

We won't go into a debate of our state institutions, sir, which happen to have a remarkably fine record and whose problems I feel certain you are in no position to discuss.

[Hod Stillwell]

I beg your pardon?

[Judge Tate]

Are you financially able and prepared to care for the boy?

[Hod Stillwell]

I think so. I'm a lobsterman. I own my own home, my own boat. Don't have much money in the bank, but I make a pretty good living.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Am I too late?

[Morrison]

I sent her telegram. Hod, I've been to station.

[Judge Tate]

Just one moment. This is a private hearing. If you're not an interested party, madam,

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

I know who's more interested. Donnie Mitchell lived in my house.

[Judge Tate]

Why, Mary McCain.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Hello, Walter.

[Judge Tate]

Well, come right in.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Hi.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

To mean to disturb the court.

[Judge Tate]

No, not at all. We're just discussing Mr. Stillwell's petition to adopt young Mitchell.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Well, now, why shouldn't he? It's the best thing that could happen to Donny. It's about time that somebody took an interest in that boy. He's been moved around from pillar to post.

[Judge Tate]

Now, just a minute.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Just a minute, nothing. That boy's gonna get a square deal if I got to set fire to the courthouse, and you're not gonna stop me.

[Judge Tate]

Mary, if you'll be sitting.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

I've known you for 40 years and I've always liked you. But I'm warning you, if you stand in the way of this boy getting a good home with a man who understands him.

[Judge Tate]

Keep quiet, Mary. All I can do is hear both sides and try to decide what's best for the boy's welfare. I'm not opposed to the adoption.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

You're not opposed to the adoption? You mean I came all the way from Portland for nothing?

[Judge Tate]

Now, just sit down, Mary, please. I think the Welfare Board has a right to be heard, too. Well, Ms. Freeman?

[Ann Freeman]

Your Honor, the Welfare Board has always felt that it was better to raise Donnie for some inland occupation. So we sent him to Several inland farms and homes. We were wrong. Every attempt we made to distract him from the sea resulted in some insubordination. There just seemed to be something so deep rooted, so strong and compelling about this. This calling for the sea, that it was useless to fight against it. I've tried. And failed. Donnie needs love. Guidance from someone he trusts. He needs it. Especially now, after what he's been through. I'm sure if, given these things, he can be raised to a good citizen in a useful and honorable trade.

[Joe Sanger]

Mm.

[Judge Tate]

Then the board has a recommendation to make. What is it?

[Ann Freeman]

The board recommends that the petition be granted.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, your honor, I guess that means.

[Judge Tate]

And let's not jump to any conclusions. I'm in complete sympathy with your views. But I have a very grave responsibility. Before I can make any decision, I must know what the boy's feelings are. Come in, son. Come in. Nothing to be frightened of. Now, you know these people. Well, it seems that Mr. Stilwell wants you to come and live with him. He wants to adopt you. Make you a son. Would you like that?

[Donnie Mitchell]

No.

[Hod Stillwell]

Tiny, don't you want to live with Joe and me? Work on the boat every day, be my partner?

[Donnie Mitchell]

No.

[Hod Stillwell]

But why?

[Donnie Mitchell]

I got reasons.

[Morrison]

Excuse me. George, it's okay if I talk?

[Hod Stillwell]

Go ahead.

[Morrison]

Donnie, you come to live with Har and Joe. And Joe, he no buy farm. He no raise minks. He stay with you every day we fish. Okay. Donnie.

[Donnie Mitchell]

No.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Donny, come here. Don't you like hard anymore?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yeah.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Then why don't you want to go and live with him and be on his boat again?

[Donnie Mitchell]

Cause I went to reform school, that's why. Cause I stole a camera, Donnie.

[Hod Stillwell]

I know that. I found out what happened.

[Woody]

You did?

[Joe Sanger]

Sure.

[Woody]

And you didn't care?

[Hod Stillwell]

Of course not.

[Woody]

But I done it.

[Donnie Mitchell]

When you told me never to hide.

[Hod Stillwell]

I know, Donna. You made a mistake, but you paid for it. We all make mistakes sometime. Important thing is not to make them again.

[Woody]

Oh.

[Judge Tate]

Well, folks, I guess the petition's granted.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Hands off, Joe. Okay. Where are we heading?

[Hod Stillwell]

Home, of course. Well, Donnie, there's the wheel. Take us home.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yes, sir.

[Morrison]

But, Ms. Freeman, I mean, ain't we got one too many passengers?

[Ann Freeman]

Better get used to it, Joe. I'm joining the crew.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Santa Maria alive.

[Hod Stillwell]

Santa Maria? You're not kidding.

[Woody]

Hey. Cast off the stern line, Joe.

[Narrator/Additional voices]

Okay, skipper. Okay.

[Announcer/Host]

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[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

It's curtain call time. And here are tonight's stars. Dana Andrews, Donna Reed and Ann Revere. Congratulations to you all on a fine performance.

[Hod Stillwell]

Thank you very much.

[Ann Freeman]

You know, Bill, Dana is a perfect example of typecasting. When he plays a seagoing man.

[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

Yes, I've heard that he has salt water in his veins.

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, everyone in my house certainly loves the water. We seem to spend every spare moment on the boat.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

What sort of a boat do you have, Dana?

[Hod Stillwell]

A sailboat. A catch. The Vallej. Oh, she's a lovely thing. Like a beautiful woman. And seaworthy, which some women are not.

[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

How large a craft is she?

[Hod Stillwell]

80ft. Sleeps 18. So when my four children get aboard, that's about the right size.

[Mrs. Mary McKay]

Exactly. What is a catch?

[Hod Stillwell]

Well, it's a fore and aft rig craft with a large mamest and a smaller mast aft, but forward to the rudder post, of course.

[Ann Freeman]

Oh, well, now we know. Have you got a good galley aboard?

[Hod Stillwell]

Wonderful, compact, efficient cooks.

[Announcer/Host]

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[Ann Freeman]

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[Hod Stillwell]

I know, I know. I was just wondering, Bill, if you could.

[Donnie Mitchell]

Yes.

[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

Your Lux Flakes are in the wings, Dana, ready to go to sea. And Donnie, you should find Lux Flakes very useful too with a new baby at your house. How old is he now?

[Ann Freeman]

Timothy is 2 months old and very smart for his age.

[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

Well, now you sound like a very proud mother.

[Ann Freeman]

Well, naturally, Bill. Now, what about next week's show?

[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

Well, it's one of the really great motion picture dramas of recent years. Metro Goldwyn Mare Success. Green Dalton Street. We'll have the two original stars of the picture that Lana Turner and Van Heflin. And with them a third star, Peter Lawford. Green Dolphin street was a best selling novel and a thrilling motion picture. So with such stars as Lana Turner, Van Heflin and and Peter Lawford, we have an attraction you'll all enjoy next Monday night.

[Hod Stillwell]

You can't miss with that one, Bill. Good night.

[Narrator/Producer William Keeley]

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[Announcer/Host]

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[Announcer/Host]

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[Narrator/Additional voices]

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[Announcer/Host]

All new drinks are here now at McDonald's.

[Wise Advertiser]

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