My Favorite Husband 1949-12-16 - The Christmas Present Switch

Summary

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Podcast Summary: "My Favorite Husband – The Christmas Present Switch"

Harold's Old Time Radio
Original Airdate of Episode: December 16, 1949
Rebroadcast Date: December 16, 2025
Featuring: Lucille Ball (Liz Cooper), Richard Denning (George Cooper)

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Episode Overview

This vintage radio episode centers on domestic hilarity and mix-ups in preparations for Christmas gifts in the Cooper household. Liz tries desperately to match and outdo the efforts of her mother-in-law in knitting a Christmas sweater for her husband, George, just as present confusion and comic rivalry unravel. The humor is derived from misunderstandings, competitive knitwear, and a farcical run-around involving Christmas presents and mistaken exchanges.

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Key Discussion Points & Comic Highlights

1. The Gift Guessing Game

[01:14–04:04]

• Liz (Lucille Ball) tries cunning ways to discover what George is getting her for Christmas.
• George teases Liz with impossible, silly hints.
  • "It’s big. And it’s small. It has long shaggy hair and three wheels. Takes out ink spots and runs eight days without winding." — George, [03:26]
• George warns Liz not to look in the hall closet, piquing her curiosity.

2. Liz’s Knitting Calamities

[04:34–08:10]

• Undeterred, Liz snoops and finds only a note in the closet:
  • "I thought I told you to stay out of here, nosy." — [05:43]
• Liz’s attempt at knitting a sweater becomes a disaster—with socks and extra head holes attached.
  • "The directions said purl three inches then knit a foot." — Liz, [07:02]
• Katie, the maid, plays off Liz’s mistakes with gentle sarcasm.

3. The Epic Mother-In-Law Drop-In

[09:04–13:10]

• George’s mother pays a visit, critiquing Liz’s housework and knitting skills.
• She delivers a morale-killing blow:
  • "You have other talents. You must have. I mean, some wives can...and some wives can cook, and some are beautiful, and some are intelligent. And you’re... you’re..." — Mrs. Cooper, [11:20]
• The rivalry intensifies when she reveals she has also knitted George a cashmere sweater.

4. Liz’s Sleepless Knitting and Three-Armed Sweater

[15:07–16:09]

• Liz stays up all night trying to outdo her mother-in-law, losing ground with each attempt.
  • "Liz the Ripper. I’m losing ground, Katie. By Christmas, I’ll owe the sweater three balls of yarn." — Liz, [16:09]

5. The Present Switch-Up Escalates

[18:09–23:00]

• Liz finds a dress in the closet, assumes it's hers, and rushes to exchange it for another color.
• Store clerks deliver deadpan jokes about her frequent exchanges and color preferences.
  • "You’ve got it knitted into your sweater." — Shop Clerk, [20:23]
• A frantic series of exchanges ensue when Liz realizes the present was for her mother-in-law, not herself.

6. The Final Gift Reveal and Sweater Fiasco

[23:08–25:28]

• The chaos leads to a slapstick finale—yarn from the not-quite-finished sweater runs all the way from the house to the cab carrying George’s mother.
  • "It’s a piece of yarn...it goes all the way down the stairs and along the walk and into the cab with mother!" — George, [24:37]
• George finally realizes Liz really has been knitting him a sweater—albeit just “two inches finished already.”

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Memorable Quotes

• Liz: “Only a man could think of a mean thing like that.” (on George hiding her present in the closet and forbidding her to look) [04:34]
• George: “If I bought you a mink, it would have to be sol.” [03:08]
• Katie: “Are you having trouble, Mrs. Cooper?”
  Liz: “Oh, I’m having an awful time with this sweater I’m knitting for George.” [06:35]
• Mother-in-law: “I don’t want you to suffer through any comparisons. I knitted George a beautiful cashmere sweater.” [12:24]
• Liz: “I haven’t been able to see for two hours. It feels all right.” (on her all-night knitting) [15:31]
• Clerk: “Why don’t you take a black one and give it a henna rinse?” [20:01]
• Liz: “By Christmas, I’ll owe the sweater three balls of yarn.” [16:09]
• George: “Liz, you are knitting me a sweater! And isn’t it wonderful? You’ve got two inches finished already?” [25:00]

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Notable Segments & Timestamps

• [01:14–04:04]: Liz’s comic attempt to worm Christmas hints out of George.
• [06:48–08:10]: Liz’s knitting confusion peaks with extra holes in the sweater.
• [09:04–13:10]: Mother-in-law’s cutting visit and competitive reveal.
• [15:07–16:09]: Three-armed sweater and Liz’s knitting meltdown.
• [18:09–23:00]: The great Christmas present exchange fiasco.
• [24:37]: Yarn trailing out the door—culmination of sweater subplot.
• [25:00]: George’s realization and the episode’s warm(ish) resolution.

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Tone & Style

The episode is lighthearted, fast-paced, and brimming with marital banter and the kind of old-fashioned, physical comedy that made radio sit-coms so beloved. Lucille Ball’s delivery as Liz Cooper brings warmth and exasperated wit, with a script full of puns and visual gags that translate surprisingly well to audio.

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Conclusion

This classic "My Favorite Husband" episode showcases Lucille Ball's signature comedic timing, turning holiday gift-giving anxieties into domestic slapstick and holiday cheer. From bumbling knitting to mistaken present switches, the episode is a breezy, relatable snapshot of the misadventures awaiting every family during Christmas.

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Transcript

[A]

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[D]

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[B]

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[B]

And now, Lucille Ball with Richard Denning as Liz and George Cooper. Two people who live together and like it. As we look in on the Coopers, it's morning and there are seven shopping days left until Christmas. George is eating breakfast and Liz is in the kitchen with Katie, the maid.

[D]

Katie?

[F]

Yes, Mrs. Cooper?

[D]

Have you any idea what George is going to give me for Christmas? Has he said anything?

[F]

Not a thing.

[D]

Oh, darn. I've got to find out. Why? Well, I'm knitting him a sweater and if he's giving me something wonderful, maybe a measly sweater isn't enough to give him.

[C]

Oh.

[D]

On the other hand, if he's giving me some dinky little thing, why should I knock myself out knitting him a beautiful sweater?

[F]

Hi, Mrs. Cooper.

[D]

Oh, Katie, you don't think I'm serious? It's the thought behind the gift that counts. It doesn't make any difference to me what kind of a fur coat George gives me.

[F]

Well, I wish I could help you.

[D]

Don't worry, I'll find out before he leaves that breakfast table. Here, give me the coffee. I'll take it in. Ooh, jingle bells, jingle bells dee dee dee. Good morning, dear.

[C]

Good morning, Katie.

[F]

What?

[C]

I was reading. Good morning, Liz darling.

[D]

How's my little husband this morning?

[C]

Fine, thanks.

[D]

Is there anything I can do for my sweet little ever loving baby boy?

[C]

Yes.

[D]

What?

[C]

Stop trying to find out what I'm giving you for Christmas?

[D]

Oh, you. Come on, George. Iris knows what she's getting Ms. Atterbury's giving her a mink stole for Christmas.

[C]

How does she know?

[D]

She already picked it out and charged it to him.

[C]

That's a pretty good clue.

[D]

Are you buying me a mink stole?

[C]

If I bought you a mink, it would have to be sol.

[D]

I made a funny, but it wasn't very. Oh, well, if you won't tell me what I'm getting, at least you could tell, sort of give me a hint.

[C]

Oh, all right. It's. It's big.

[D]

Yes.

[C]

And it's small.

[D]

Huh?

[C]

It also has long, shaggy hair and three wheels. Takes out ink spots and runs eight days without winding.

[D]

That's what your mother gave us last Christmas.

[C]

It is not. Say, we never did find out what that was for, did you? Did we?

[D]

Oh, come on, George. Tell me what I'm getting.

[C]

Well, I'll tell you this much, though. I bought it, and it's in the hall closet. And I want you to stay out of there. Understand?

[D]

Understand?

[C]

All right. Now kiss me goodbye, honey. I'm late for the bank.

[D]

Okay. Now hurry down to the bank.

[C]

What bank?

[D]

Oh, I gave him too many volts for this early in the morning.

[C]

Goodbye, dear. Bye.

[F]

Mrs. Cooper. Mrs. Cooper. Why are you standing there staring at the hall closet?

[D]

George told me my present was in the hall closet and then made me promise to leave it alone. Only a man could think of a mean thing like that.

[F]

What are you going to do about it?

[D]

Absolutely nothing.

[F]

And then what.

[D]

Katie? You won't find me stooping to snooping.

[F]

I'm sure I won't.

[D]

Of course, if there happened to be something in there I needed, I'd have to look in the closet, wouldn't I?

[C]

Huh?

[D]

Yes, ma'. Am. What's in there that I might need?

[F]

Well, there's your umbrella. But the sun is shining.

[D]

Oh, how do you like that, Katie? Suddenly it looks like rain.

[F]

It has seemed to cloud up a little, hasn't it?

[D]

Oh, there's my umbrella in back of this big Christmas box. Ooh, look, there's a little tear in the paper. Where?

[C]

There.

[D]

Oh, clumsy me. Well, now it's open. I guess there's no use turning back. I'm so excited, Katie. I'll bet it's a dress I was hinting about from Miller's Department Store. It's empty. There's nothing in this box.

[F]

Oh, yes, there is. At the bottom. It's a car.

[D]

Oh. Oh, yeah. Let's see what it says. Well, I like that. What's it say? It says, I thought I told you to stay out of here, nosy. Well, that settles it. He's going to get a sweater and like it. Purl 1, knit 2. Purl 1, knit 2. Oops, I dropped a stitch. Oh, dear. Well, I can save it if I just put my needle through this loop. Oops, there goes another. Oh, I guess I should have pulled this through.

[F]

Oops.

[D]

Oh, well, I was going to do that row over anyway. Darn it, this is slow work.

[F]

Are you having trouble, Mrs. Cooper?

[D]

Oh, I'm having an awful time with this sweater I'm knitting for George.

[F]

Is that a sweater?

[D]

Well, what does it look like?

[F]

That's a very good question.

[D]

Oh, I know it's a mess, Katie, and I can't understand it. I followed the directions exactly. Let's see.

[F]

What's this thing sticking up here? Looks like a sock.

[D]

It is.

[C]

It is.

[D]

Yes. The direction said purl three inches and then knit a foot.

[F]

Oh, Mrs. Cooper, it didn't mean that.

[D]

I thought it seemed odd. I thought maybe I was knitting socks to match the sweater and I could cut them loose later. I see.

[F]

Well, the rest of it is.

[D]

Wait a minute.

[F]

What's this hole for?

[D]

That's the neck. Oh.

[F]

Then what's this hole next to it for?

[D]

How do you like that? I left two openings for his head.

[F]

Mrs. Cooper. You'd better rip it out and start over.

[D]

No, it's a shame to waste all that work. I ought to give it to someone. Do you know anyone with two heads, Katie?

[F]

Not off hands.

[D]

Oh, wait, I know. I'll knit a belt on the other end of it and he can use it for pants. No, no, I'm not good for anything. I wish I could knit like George's mother can. She doesn't even look at it and it comes out just perfectly.

[F]

Oh, that reminds me, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Cooper's mother called before and said she was coming over this morning.

[D]

Oh, keen. I wonder what Nosy Rosie wants.

[F]

She didn't say. Maybe she's just coming over to visit.

[D]

Mother Cooper never comes over just to visit. She comes over to see what I'm doing. That I shouldn't be doing, what I'm not doing, that I should be doing what I'm doing. That if she were doing it, she'd do it a lot better.

[F]

Oh, Mrs. Cooper isn't that bad.

[D]

Let's face it, Katie, she only lives to see how badly I keep house. An unmade bed is like a transfusion to her. Gives her strength to run her finger along a table and see if there's any dust on it.

[F]

Well, she won't find any dust in this house.

[D]

Oh, you dreamer. No, you can't win, Katie. Sometimes I think she's got dirt tattooed on the end of her finger.

[F]

Why did she ever move to town?

[D]

I don't know. But brooding about it isn't going to get this sweater finished. I guess I'll have to rip most of it out.

[F]

You'll never finish it by Christmas.

[D]

Well, George will understand. I'll give him what I have done and tell him I'll finish it later.

[F]

Yes, ma'.

[D]

Am. Anybody home? There she blows.

[F]

Mr. Cooper's mother.

[D]

Who else walks in without ringing the bell? She knows if she rang it, I'd pretend not to be home. The older. In here, Mother.

[F]

I'll sneak upstairs, make the beds in.

[D]

Case she goes up there. Oh, there you are, Elizabeth. How are you, dear? Fine, Mother Cooper, how are you? Well, here's a sight. I never thought I'd see Elizabeth Cooper dusting. I'm not dusting. Oh, then why are you holding that dirty old dust rag? That's a sweater I'm knitting. Oh, I'm sorry, dear. I didn't look very closely. Whose dog is it for?

[F]

Yours. Huh?

[D]

It happens to be for george. For george?

[F]

Oh, I could die.

[D]

Yes, but you won't. Sorry, Elizabeth. I've hurt your feelings. How could you tell? Come on in, Mother. Pull up a dust ball and sit down. Elizabeth, I came over to talk to you about something. Yes? You remember you invited me to spend Christmas with you. Well, I'm afraid I have some bad news for you. Oh? Aunt Bessie wrote and told me she's going to be all alone for Christmas. So I think I should go there and spend it with her, don't you? Yes. What was the bad news? Oh. Oh, I see what you mean. Well, gee, I don't know. It means quite a change in our plan. Oh, well, then I. Not anything for dear old Aunt Bessie.

[C]

Yes.

[D]

The poor soul was wondering if you and George would mind giving me up just this one Christmas. Only one, huh? Well, I'll force myself. Go to poor old Aunt Bessie. I'll let a daughter. I'll go right home and write Aunt Bessie. Aunt Elizabeth. Yes? If I may make a suggestion, dear. I wouldn't bother finishing that sweater if I were you. Oh, you wouldn't? Oh, now, please, Elizabeth. It's no disgrace not to be able to knit. You have other talents. I have? You must have. I mean, some wives can. And some wives can cook, and some are beautiful and some are intelligent. And you're. You're. Well, I Have to run along, dear. Are you driving or shall I call the Yellow Broomstick Company? Oh, my, Elizabeth, you're so sensitive. Now, if I've said anything, it's just for your own good. My goodness, if I can't make a suggestion, then what am I here for? Oh, you're beginning to wonder too. I'm only trying to help you, dear. I don't want you to be embarrassed. You see, I knitted George a beautiful cashmere sweater. Oh, you did? Yes, and I don't want you to suffer through any comparisons. Well, goodbye, dear. What are you running your finger around the table for? Forget where you parked your gum. Would you look at my finger? It's just black with dust. Well, there's only one thing for you to do. Talk to Katie.

[B]

No.

[D]

Wash your hands. That doesn't make your house any cleaner, dear. Oh, goodbye. Don't bother coming to the door. Oh, Katie.

[F]

What's the matter?

[D]

Mrs. Cooper, she's knitted Georgia sweater for Christmas.

[C]

No.

[D]

Yes. So I have to finish mine and it has to be better than hers. Give me that knitting. Knit one, purl two. Knit one, purl 2. Knit one, purl Two.

[C]

Oops.

[B]

Well, it's dollars to a dish of Jell O that Liz will have a tough time getting out of that spot. But look, here's a holiday treat for your family. They sure won't want to exchange. It's Christmassy jellied mincemeat made with rich red cherry jello. Just prepare cherry jello as usual and when slightly thickened, fold in one cup of moist mincemeat. Chill until firm in individual molds and garnish with rum flavored sweetened whipped cream. Good. Why, it's the zestiest holiday dessert that ever made Christmas. Merry Christmas. Sparkling red cherry Jello. Luscious with tempting mincemeat. All six delicious Jell O flavors fit right in the holiday mood. Strawberry, raspberry, cherry, orange, lemon and lime. They're rich with locked in goodness and they're bright and gay as a Christmas tree. So look for those big red letters on the box. They spell Jello. And Jell O is a registered trademark of the General Foods Corporation.

[E]

J, E, F, L. Oh.

[B]

And now back to the Coopers. Liz is still busily working on the sweater that she has vowed to finish for George by Christmas time.

[D]

Knit one, purl two. Knit one, purl 2. Knit one, purl.

[F]

Mrs. Cooper.

[D]

One, purl two, knit one.

[F]

Are you still up, Mrs. Cooper? It's three o' clock in the morning.

[D]

What day? Oh, I Can't help it, Katie. I have to finish this sweater.

[F]

How's it coming?

[D]

I don't know. I haven't been able to see for two hours. It feels all right.

[F]

Let me take a look. Well, you've licked the neck problem. Only one neck hole.

[D]

Goody. What's this thing? What? Oh, that's a sleeve. Oh.

[F]

And what's this one?

[D]

That's the other sleeve, Mrs. Cooper. Yes?

[F]

What's this one?

[D]

Oh, no. Three sleeves, Katie. Do you know anybody with three?

[F]

No.

[D]

No.

[F]

Here I go again.

[D]

Liz the Ripper. I'm losing ground, Katie. By Christmas, I'll owe the sweater three balls of yarn.

[F]

More coffee, Mr. Cooper?

[C]

No, thanks. I'm late now. Tell good Liz goodbye for me, will you? Oh, here's Sleeping beauty now.

[F]

Morning, Mrs. Cooper.

[C]

Morning, Liz. Hello. Open your eyes, dear.

[D]

They are open.

[F]

Maybe some food will help you try this.

[D]

No, thank you. I don't like tomato juice.

[C]

Well, that's not tomato juice. It's milk.

[D]

Why is it red?

[C]

It isn't. That's the glow from your eyes. Ooh. What were you doing last night, Liz?

[D]

Oh, just working in Santa's sweatshop.

[C]

Hmm. Making something for me?

[D]

No.

[C]

Oh, come on. What is it?

[D]

Well, give me a hint. Now, look, who wants a hint? All right, I'll give you the same kind you gave me. It's got three arms, two necks and a foot sticking out of its back.

[C]

Liz, you're knitting me a sweater.

[D]

What?

[C]

Now, that was a pretty wild guess, wasn't it? Imagine you knitting a sweater.

[D]

Katie, hand me a knife and tell me where he is.

[B]

Well, I've got to run.

[C]

Goodbye, dear.

[D]

Goodbye.

[F]

I thought he knew for a minute.

[D]

Oh, he's so smart. That's just another reason why I have to finish the sweater. Will you get me my knitting, Katie? It's in the hall closet.

[F]

All right, but I think you should give your eyes a rest.

[D]

I can't help it. I've got to finish.

[F]

Mrs. Cooper, did you rewrap that box and put it back here in the closet?

[D]

No.

[F]

Why? Well, there's another one here.

[D]

Let's see. How do you like that? I didn't even see it. That must be my present. Open it, Katie.

[F]

Me?

[D]

Yes. And when George asks me if I open it, I won't be lying when I say no. Oh, the things I do. Oh, it's from Miller's. I hope it. It is. Katie. It's the dress. But it's red. Bright red. Oh, that man. What was he thinking about? I can't wear red with My hair. If I put that dress on, I'd look like an ungantine ad.

[F]

Well, you can get it exchanged for another one after Christmas.

[D]

No, I can't. They only had one green one my size. Katie, I'm going out and exchange it right now.

[F]

But what'll Mr. Cooper say when you open the box on Christmas and the dress is green?

[D]

Uh, I'll tell him the color ran so long. Katie. Knit one, purl two. Knit one.

[C]

Hey.

[G]

Yes, ma', am, you're there.

[D]

Just a minute till I finish this row. Knit one, purl two. Knit one. There.

[G]

And when you get that sweater finished, are you going to try to exchange it?

[D]

No, no. I'd like to exchange a Christmas present.

[G]

I beg your pardon?

[D]

I'd like to exchange a Christmas present.

[G]

Aren't you a little late for last year?

[D]

It's this year's Christmas present.

[G]

Oh, well, in that case. What day is this?

[D]

The 20th.

[G]

For a minute I thought I'd overslept.

[D]

I just happened to receive this present a little early.

[G]

Ooh, we've been snoopy, haven't we?

[D]

Never mind. I'd like to exchange this for a dress that's the right color for my hair.

[G]

Well, I don't think we have a dress that shade. Why don't you take a black one and give it a henna rins?

[D]

Oh, I'll bet you're a scream when you get out your chicken inspector badge. Will you exchange this dress or not?

[G]

Well, I'll exchange it on one condition. That you return my telephone cord.

[D]

Now, what would I be doing with your telephone cord?

[G]

Well, I don't know, but you've got it knitted into your sweat.

[D]

Well, I'm back. Katie, did they exchange it? Yes. I got the most beautiful Kelly green dress you've ever seen. Good. I'll get it. Hello?

[C]

Hello, Liz. I just talked to Mother. She's leaving a day earlier than she planned.

[D]

Oh, how wonderful for Aunt Bessie.

[C]

I'm going to bring her by the house to pick up her Christmas presents. You better have it ready.

[D]

Okay. Where is it?

[C]

I put it in the hall closet.

[D]

You did what?

[C]

I put it in the hall closet. It's a big box from Miller's.

[D]

Miller's? Yeah.

[C]

Yeah, we'll be there in about an hour, honey. Bye.

[D]

Well, wait a minute, George. Oh, Katie, I exchanged the wrong present. That dress was for Mother Cooper. No. Yes, and they'll be here in an hour. I'll have to rush down and exchange it again. Wait a minute.

[F]

Why not let her take the new one?

[D]

Oh, no, she can't stand green. It clashes with her complexion. I'll see you in an hour, I hope. Uh, pardon me.

[G]

Yes, madam, what can I do for you?

[D]

I'd like to exchange something, please.

[G]

Well, what goodie have we poked our nose into this time?

[D]

Now, look, I'm in a hurry and I want to exchange this dress.

[G]

Didn't you just exchange a red dress exactly like this?

[D]

Yes. I'd like the red one back in exchange for this green one.

[G]

Hey, don't tell me. I know. You've rented yourself out as a stop signal.

[D]

Please, I don't have time to explain.

[G]

Won't it still clash with your hair?

[D]

No. Oh, I get it.

[G]

You're going to dye your hair green.

[D]

No.

[G]

You're going to shave your head.

[D]

All right, I'm going to shave my head and paint it green. Now, may I have my exchange slip?

[C]

Certainly. Here.

[B]

And this?

[D]

What?

[G]

Will you bring your head in and let me see it?

[D]

I made it. Did you get the red dress back? It's safe in this box. Are they here yet, Katie? Yes.

[F]

Mr. Cooper and his mother just came in the front door. I told them you were upstairs.

[D]

Thanks.

[F]

And Mrs. Cooper, I worked on the sweater while you were gone. There's only one row left to do.

[D]

Oh, Katie.

[F]

I put it back in the desk drawer.

[D]

Oh, you're a darling. I better get in there and give Mother Cooper her present. Hello, Mother. Cooper. Elizabeth.

[C]

Hi, Liz.

[D]

Hi, honey. Well, Mother, here's your present. Oh, thank you, dear.

[C]

Oh, wait a minute, Liz. You've made a mistake.

[D]

I've what?

[C]

Oh, that's not Mother's present.

[D]

It isn't? No.

[C]

That's yours.

[D]

No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

[C]

Well, it's nothing to get excited about.

[D]

No.

[C]

I'll get Molly's present. It's up on the shelf in the closet.

[D]

What are you looking so glum about, dear? It's Christmas time. Be gay and happy Jingle bells, jingle bells oh, go jingle your own bells. How's your sweater coming, dear? Or did you give it up? No, I didn't give it up. It's right here in the desk drawer. Would you care to see it? Yes, right here. You. Oh, you bought this. No, I didn't. It isn't even finished yet. See?

[C]

Your cab is here. Mother, come on.

[D]

Coming, baby. Elizabeth, let me see how you finished that neck. Ah, yes, wonderful. Well, let's go.

[C]

You just have time to get to the station. Here's your present.

[D]

Oh, thank you both you dear children. Goodbye. Bye. See you after the holiday.

[C]

Goodbye, Mother.

[D]

Oh, what's the matter?

[C]

Well, there's something cutting my ankle.

[E]

Huh?

[C]

It's a piece of yarn.

[D]

Yarn?

[C]

Yeah, look, it goes all the way down the stairs and along the walk and into the cab with mother.

[D]

Oh, put your foot on it, George.

[F]

Break it quick.

[C]

Oh, there it broke.

[D]

I never should have let her near it.

[C]

I wonder where it comes from. Look, it goes right in the door and along the hall, the living room.

[D]

And across the carpet and up on the desk.

[C]

Liz, you are knitting me a sweater. And isn't it wonderful? You've got two inches finished already?

[B]

Yes, Lucille. Where to tonight?

[C]

Come, Robert.

[D]

We're going back.

[E]

Back?

[D]

Back to the dawn of civilization, the days of the caveman. Of course, no one will understand caveman language, so I will translate Wilbur a little prehistoric music.

[C]

Oh.

[D]

Translation, get up, Neanderthal. Civilization just dawned. Translation, you don't love me, Neanderthal. You haven't hit me on the head with a club lately.

[B]

Huh?

[D]

Oh, sorry. Oh.

[B]

I want jello with its six delicious flavors. Ugly, buggly, babby, oing, boing and lime.

[E]

Translation.

[D]

Strawberry, raspberry, cherry, orange, lemon and poop.

[B]

Jello make you think of the real right ogle bug itself.

[D]

Translation, fruit.

[B]

So look for big red letters on the box. They spell jello. And jello spells a treat because the. Because the flavor is locked in and can't get out till your first delectable spoonful.

[D]

Translation. Good night, Neanderthal.

[B]

Ladies and gentlemen, the Christmas and New year holiday season is a period of neighborly getting together and renewing community ties. It's a time when every American should be even more aware of the individual liberties he enjoys in the United States. And this freedom demands that each of us fulfills our duties as a citizen. To vote, to serve on juries, and to participate in community, state and national affairs. By making our form of government work better here, we strengthen democracy everywhere. We provide an example of a free government which preserves the rights and the dignity of the individual. So remember, freedom is everybody's job. You have been listening to My Favorite Husband, starring Lucille Ball with Richard Denning and based on characters created by Isabel Scott Rory. Tonight's program was produced and directed by Jess Oppenheimer, who wrote the script with Madeline Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Original music was composed by Marlon Skiles and conducted by Wilbur Hatch. The part of Katie the maid was played by Ruth Parrott. Watch for Lucille Ball in The Columbia picture Ms. Grant takes Richmond. And be sure to listen to Lucille Ball in My Favorite Husband again next week, presented by J. E.

[D]

The big.

[E]

Red letters stand for the jello family. Oh, the big red letters stand for the jello family.

[D]

That's jello yum yum yum Jello puddings.

[E]

Yum yum yum Jello tap Taoka puddings. Yes, sir. Oh, it's Log Cabin syrup for mine, mine, mine with that real nut was flavor so fine. Oh, so fine Blended cane and go maple it's tops on your table. That real maple flavor does pancakes a favor. It's Log Cabin syrup for mine, mine, mine, mine, mine.

[B]

Yes, Log Cabin is the syrup with that delicious Northwoods maple flavor. It's America's most popular quality table syrup. Enjoy it on waffles or pancakes for Sunday night suppers as well as at breakfast.

[E]

It's Log Cabin syrup on mine, mine, mine, mine.

[B]

Listen to Lucille Ball in My favorite Husband again next week. Bible mon speech. This is cbs, the Columbia broadcasting.