Our Miss Brooks 1950-01-01-Babysitting on New Year Eve

Summary

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Podcast Summary: "Our Miss Brooks" – Babysitting on New Year's Eve

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode Air Date: December 28, 2025
Original Broadcast Date: January 1, 1950
Featured Cast: Eve Arden (Connie Brooks), Jeff Chandler (Mr. Boynton), Gale Gordon (Mr. Conklin), and others
Theme: Comedy, Golden Age Radio, New Year's Eve misadventures

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Episode Overview

This classic episode of "Our Miss Brooks" places beloved English teacher Connie Brooks at the center of a typical comedy-of-errors on New Year’s Eve. Looking forward to a festive celebration with her colleague and crush, Mr. Boynton, Brooks’ anticipation quickly unravels. Financial constraints, misunderstandings, and an unexpected babysitting job set the stage for a heartwarming, laugh-filled holiday as plans go awry but end with camaraderie and hope for the year ahead.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Connie’s Anticipation and Disappointment

• Setting the Scene: Connie expects to spend New Year's Eve with Mr. Boynton but is left uncertain as he hesitates to ask her out.
• Comic Banter Over Plans and Budgets:
  • Connie jokes about the "down payment on tomorrow morning" when offered tomato juice by her landlady, Mrs. Davis.
  • Mrs. Davis hosts a mild-mannered party, enlisting the local bartender for punch but emphasizing there'll be "no whiskey."
• Finances Ruin Romance:
  • Mr. Boynton must attend the Biologist Club’s party but only has enough for one ticket, leaving Connie out. Both comically rationalize their mutual poverty, agreeing to celebrate apart.
  • Quote: "You think he'd know where he stands by now. I’ve dropped him enough hints, heaven knows." – Connie Brooks (03:07)

2. Babysitting Proposal and Deflating New Year's Hopes

• Unexpected Opportunity:
  • Principal Mr. Conklin appears, asking Brooks to babysit his nephew so his daughter Harriet can attend a party. The pay?– exactly $5, the amount needed to join Mr. Boynton at the club.
  • Quote: "At this late date, it is almost impossible to secure a babysitter." – Mr. Conklin (09:55)
  • Brooks accepts, planning to leave at 10 PM to catch up with Boynton.
• Twist:
  • Mr. Conklin later calls to say he’ll be gone all night, trapping Connie in her babysitting duties until morning—a comedic blow to her New Year’s plans.

3. Life as an Accidental Babysitter

• Chaos with Stevie:
  • Connie struggles to get six-year-old Stevie to bed, dealing with requests for water and tucking in a menagerie of toy animals.
  • Quote: "But I've given you three glasses of water in the last half hour. What do you do with them?" – Connie Brooks (13:09)
  • Her exasperation is met with humor:
    • "Who do you think I am, Clyde Beebe?" – Stevie (13:37)
  • Connie muses, "I wish I had a book on child psychology with me. A nice heavy one." (13:45)

4. Friends, Romance, and Making the Best of It

• Harriet & Walter’s Empathy:
  • Harriet and Walter, the principal’s daughter and an awkward teenage friend, sympathize with Connie. They float impractical solutions, heightening the comedic dilemma.
  • Quote: "You never were great in anatomy, were you Walter?" – Connie Brooks, on the idea of finding a replacement sitter (17:09)
• Mr. Boynton Arrives:
  • Brooks proposes celebrating New Year’s there, but Boynton initially intends to go to his party, only begrudgingly willing to stay for "about ten minutes or so."
  • Awkward romantic tension fills the room as they browse records together and Connie sits close—"Don't you think you're sitting rather close to me, Miss Brooks?" (20:36)

5. The "Party": Togetherness Trumps Expectations

• The Gang Reunites:
  • Walter and Harriet, unable to enjoy their party, choose to return and join Miss Brooks and Mr. Boynton.
  • Mr. Boynton, touched by Miss Brooks' disappointment, finally decides to stay as well:
    • "I just can’t stand the thought of you spending New Year's Eve alone." – Mr. Boynton (22:07)
  • Connie’s resigned wit: "It’ll be the end of something." (22:57)
• A Humble Celebration:
  • The four share sodas, spin records, and tune in the radio to join in the midnight countdown.
  • On cue, Principal Conklin delivers the New Year's toast live from the club on the radio, much to everyone's disbelief and amusement.

6. Midnight and One Nearly Missed Kiss

• Building Comedy and Romance:
  • As midnight strikes, sweet and awkward attempts at romance unfold. Walter asks Harriet for the first kiss; Connie and Boynton are about to do the same but are interrupted by Stevie demanding water again.
  • Quote: "Well, that’s done it. If you’ll forgive me, Mr. Boynton, I’m going to pour three glasses of water." – Connie Brooks (26:34)
  • Brooks’ perfectly delivered closer: "We might as well be loaded, it’s the way we are." (26:41)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Early banter about poverty and dates:
  • "He’ll probably take me into a florist shop and let me smell an orchid while he cracks his knuckles." – Connie Brooks (03:27)
• Connie’s dry wit on romantic prospects:
  • "Might also be fun to hold on once in a while. Don’t look so shocked, I’ll withdraw the statement." (04:49)
• Midnight reflection:
  • "What are you going to do then?" – Walter Denton
  • "I’m going to crack open a brand new bottle of Sweet Air and spray the kitchen." – Connie Brooks (23:26)
• Perfect New Year's Eve interruption:
  • "I’m puckered, Mr. Boynton." – Connie Brooks (26:29)
  • "I’m thirsty, Miss Brooks." – Stevie, ruining the moment (26:30)

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Important Timestamps

• 01:14–07:03: Connie hopes for a date, learns she can't attend the party due to finances
• 09:34–10:27: Mr. Conklin asks Connie to babysit, offering exactly the money she needs
• 12:53–15:00: Babysitting challenges with Stevie and news that Conklin won’t return until morning
• 17:09–20:19: Friends try to help; Mr. Boynton shows up, awkward romantic scenes
• 22:07–22:57: Mr. Boynton and the kids choose to stay; the humble party begins
• 24:00–25:39: New Year’s radio broadcast featuring Mr. Conklin
• 26:06–26:41: Missed romantic moment, final joke about sharing water instead of a midnight kiss

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Tone and Atmosphere

The episode is light, witty, and warm-hearted, full of clever banter and gentle ribbing. Connie Brooks’ quick, self-deprecating humor weaves throughout, balanced by sincere moments of camaraderie and the realities of everyday life. At its heart: the message that despite letdowns and plans gone awry, kindness, friendship, and laughter can make any New Year memorable.

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Transcript

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[Connie Brooks]

I don't know about the men, but I'm certainly one of the mice Robbie had in mind. Because last night somebody really ganged up on my glaze. Everything started off normally enough Saturday morning as I joined my landlady at the breakfast table.

[Mrs. Davis]

Here, Connie, here's some tomato juice. It'll do you good, dear.

[Connie Brooks]

What is this? A down payment on tomorrow morning. You won't need any tomorrow.

[Mrs. Davis]

Not if you come to my party tonight.

[Connie Brooks]

What kind of a party are you having, Mrs. Davis?

[Mrs. Davis]

Very quiet, Connie. I just asked some of the neighbors in to listen to the radio and maybe dance a bit. It'll be a nice, relaxed evening. Of course, I am having some help with the refreshments.

[Connie Brooks]

Who's helping you, Barney?

[Mrs. Davis]

The bartender from Mulligan Saloon.

[Connie Brooks]

That should lead to a very relaxed evening. Earlier than you think.

[Mrs. Davis]

Oh, he's not going to serve any whiskey. You see, ever since he's been working for Mr. Mulligan, Barney's insistent on having New Year's Eve off.

[Connie Brooks]

Why is that?

[Mrs. Davis]

He can't stand drunks.

[Walter Denton]

Barney likes nothing better than to drop.

[Mrs. Davis]

Over here and make us a little friendly bowl of punch. If I remember correctly, Connie, you sampled some of Barney's punch last year.

[Connie Brooks]

I almost did, Mrs. Davis. Somebody jostled me as I was about to drink some and I spilled it on my black evening gown.

[Mrs. Davis]

I don't remember that at all, Connie.

[Connie Brooks]

I do. It started a run in my dress.

[Mrs. Davis]

Oh, you're Exaggerating, dear. It was a very mild mixture. Why, we even dipped lady fingers into the punch bowl after a while.

[Connie Brooks]

I know. And a little while after that, the lady fingers were diving into the bowl. I'm just teasing you, Mrs. Davis. I'd like nothing better than to share a little punch with you tonight. But I probably have a date with Mr. Boynton.

[Mrs. Davis]

Probably? Hasn't he asked you yet, Connie?

[Connie Brooks]

Oh, you know Mr. Boynton. It takes him a week to get enough courage to speak up. You'd think he'd know where he stands by now. I've dropped him enough hints, heaven knows.

[Mrs. Davis]

Hints?

[Connie Brooks]

Just yesterday I told him I thought there was nothing quite as exciting as the scent of an orchid and the popping of champagne cork. Do you think it'll work, Connie? Indubitably, Mrs. Davis. He'll probably take me into a florist shop and let me smell an orchid while he cracks his knuckles.

[Walter Denton]

Mr. Boynton isn't the biggest spender in.

[Mrs. Davis]

The world, is he, Connie?

[Connie Brooks]

No, I think there's a maharaja in India who spends eight or nine dollars a week more. But after all, Mr. Boynton is a schoolteacher and he probably just can't. Now, who can that be? Come on in. It's not lost.

[Mrs. Davis]

Finished with your cereal, Tommy?

[Connie Brooks]

Yes, thanks.

[Mr. Boynton]

Good morning, Miss Brooks. Mrs. Davis.

[Connie Brooks]

Hello, Mr. Boynton.

[Mrs. Davis]

Now, isn't that a coincidence, Mr. Boynton? I was just going to clear away the table and clear out.

[Mr. Boynton]

What's coincidental about that?

[Connie Brooks]

Now, she's got a good reason to. Exactly.

[Walter Denton]

See you later, folks.

[Connie Brooks]

Take your time, dear. Well, Mr. Boynton, this is rather a surprise visit.

[Mr. Boynton]

Yes, Miss Brooks. I guess it is.

[Connie Brooks]

Want a cup of coffee?

[Narrator/Announcer]

All right.

[Connie Brooks]

Keeps pretty hot in this percolator. There you are.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Thank you.

[Connie Brooks]

Well, that was fun. What'll we do now?

[Mr. Boynton]

Tonight, as you know, is New Year's Eve, Miss Brooks.

[Connie Brooks]

Yes, I know.

[Mr. Boynton]

It's the one night in the year I believe in celebrating. You see, the only fun a bachelor can have, especially a bachelor school teacher, is to really let go once in a while.

[Connie Brooks]

Might also be fun to hold on once in a while. Don't look so shocked. I'll withdraw the statement. Strike that from the record clerk.

[Mr. Boynton]

The one thing I'm so grateful for, Miss Brooks, is that our relationship has always been completely honest and above board. I can talk to you straight from the shoulder.

[Connie Brooks]

You certainly can. Mr. Boynton.

[Mr. Boynton]

I don't have to beat around the bush.

[Connie Brooks]

No, you don't.

[Mr. Boynton]

I can come right to the point without stalling.

[Connie Brooks]

I hear you talking.

[Mr. Boynton]

I don't have to mask my real intentions with a lot of pseudo diplomacy.

[Connie Brooks]

Never no pseudo diplomacy.

[Mr. Boynton]

Well, what I'm trying to say, Ms. Brooks, is that, well, several weeks ago I promised to attend the Biologist Club New Year's Eve party at the Club Jamboree tonight.

[Connie Brooks]

Oh, that sounds like a lot of fun, Mr. Boynton.

[Mr. Boynton]

I'm sure it will be. But the ticket cost $5, Ms. Brooks. And, well, I only had enough for the one when I bought it. And, well, since then I've had some unexpected holiday expenses and just haven't been able to afford another one. Of course, I'd love to ask you to join me tonight, but I couldn't very well invite you to pay for your own ticket, could I?

[Connie Brooks]

You could, but I couldn't pay for it. I mean, I've had some holiday expenses of my own, Mr. Boynton. Two whole weeks of eating.

[Mr. Boynton]

I'm terribly sorry we won't be together, Miss Brooks. As a matter of fact, I suspected you were just as broke as I am. That's why I came over to see you Now.

[Connie Brooks]

What do you mean, Mr. Boynton?

[Mr. Boynton]

Happy New Year, Ms. Brooks.

[Connie Brooks]

Same to you, Mr. Boynton. And thank you for a lovely morning.

[Mr. Boynton]

That's all right, Miss Brooks.

[Connie Brooks]

Now, let's sing two choruses of Old Lang Syne. And this will be the earliest I've ever folded on New Year's Eve.

[Mr. Boynton]

Please don't be annoyed, Ms. Brooks. I'll be thinking about you tonight from the minute I sit down in that nightclub and pick up my noisemaker.

[Connie Brooks]

Well, thanks, Mr. Boyen. I'll be thinking of you too, tonight. As soon as I sit down by the window and blow my tin horn.

[Mr. Boynton]

I guess I better be running along now. Get cleaned up for the big night.

[Connie Brooks]

Yes, you do that, Mr. Boyne. And I've got to help Mrs. Davis with the dishes. Forgive me if I don't chase you, walk you to the door.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Certainly. Well, see you next year.

[Connie Brooks]

Like they say, don't take any wooden biologists. Now, that's just dandy.

[Mrs. Davis]

What's just dandy, Connie? Oh, where'd Mr. Boynton go?

[Connie Brooks]

Home to rest.

[Mrs. Davis]

Oh, we've got a big night ahead of us, eh?

[Connie Brooks]

We've got a big night ahead of him. Mr. Boynton is going to the biologist party alone, Mrs. Davis.

[Mrs. Davis]

Alone? But why, Connie?

[Connie Brooks]

He just can't afford to take me with him. The. The tickets are $5 a copy. Now, if I had $5, I could, Mrs. Davis.

[Mrs. Davis]

I'd be happy to, Connie.

[Walter Denton]

You would?

[Connie Brooks]

Of course.

[Mrs. Davis]

But I haven't got a Quarter. I spent my entire budget for this week on tonight's party.

[Connie Brooks]

Oh, well, thanks just the same, Mrs. Davis. No sense in worrying about it. I guess New Year's Eve is just another night.

[Mrs. Davis]

Maybe that's Mr. Boynton again.

[Walter Denton]

I'll finish up in the kitchen. Come on in.

[Connie Brooks]

The door is still open.

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[Connie Brooks]

Mr. Conklin, what fortuitous circumstance brings Madison's esteemed principle to the humble abode of a lowly faculty member?

[Mr. Boynton]

You've seen your share of Charlie Chan movies, haven't you? If you'll forgive me, Ms. Brooks, I.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Shall skirt the preliminaries and get right to the point. Firstly, Mrs. Conklin is visiting her sister.

[Mr. Boynton]

Who has a touch of rheumatism, in Philadelphia.

[Connie Brooks]

That's a bad place to get it.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Let's dispense with the fripperies, shall we? Secondly, her sister has sent their little boy, age 6, to spend the holidays with my daughter Harriet and myself. Thirdly, I have promised Harriet she can go to a New Year's Eve party tonight. And fourthly, I have a dinner engagement with some old professor friends of mine from state. Normal days.

[Connie Brooks]

But I don't understand, Mr. Conklin.

[Narrator/Announcer]

At this late date, it is almost impossible to secure a babysitter mistress.

[Connie Brooks]

Now I understand. I'm sorry, Ms. Conklin, but I've been sitting with children for years now. I'm afraid I'm going to be busy tonight.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Ah, what a pity. It would only be until 10 o' clock and I was contemplating payment of, say, $5.

[Connie Brooks]

Well, I'd like to help you, Mr. Conklin, but it's really out of the question for me to. Did you say $5?

[Narrator/Announcer]

That is correct.

[Connie Brooks]

Where and when?

[Narrator/Announcer]

7:30, my home.

[Connie Brooks]

I'll be there, Mr. Conklin.

[Mr. Boynton]

Thank you, Miss Brooks.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Thank you very much. Don't bother seeing me to the door. I know the way.

[Connie Brooks]

Thank you, Mr. Conklin. Thank you very much. Yes, indeed, Mrs. Davis.

[Walter Denton]

Mrs. Davis.

[Mrs. Davis]

Yes, dear, what is it?

[Connie Brooks]

Well, it's going to be a happy New Year after all. I'm going to sit with Mr. Conklin's nephew until 10 o' clock and he's going to give me $5.

[Mrs. Davis]

He must be quite a well to do, little Bo.

[Connie Brooks]

Mr. Conklin's going to give me the five. Don't you see, Mrs. Davis? Now I can buy my own ticket to the Club Jamboree and see the old year out with Mr. Boynton after all.

[Mrs. Davis]

How nice for you, Connie.

[Connie Brooks]

Oh, just one thing, Mrs. Davis. On our way to the club, may I stop by here to pick up some lady fingers?

[Walter Denton]

But doesn't the $5 you pay include.

[Mrs. Davis]

A midnight supper, Connie?

[Connie Brooks]

Yes, it does, Mrs. Davis.

[Walter Denton]

Then what in the world do you.

[Mrs. Davis]

Want with lady fingers?

[Connie Brooks]

We've got to have something to slip the waiter.

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[Connie Brooks]

Well, I found Mr. Boynton and asked him to meet me in Mr. Conklin's home at 10 that evening. At 9:30. I was still trying to get little Stevie into bed. Now listen, Stevie, it's getting awfully late. Just when do you propose to go to sleep?

[Walter Denton]

Well, soon as I get another glass of water.

[Connie Brooks]

But I've given you three glasses of water in the last half hour. What do you do with them?

[Walter Denton]

I drank two and gave one to my animals. See, Uncle Osgood bought me these toys for Christmas.

[Connie Brooks]

They're very nice. Now get into bed, please.

[Walter Denton]

Well, first tuck my lion in the bed.

[Connie Brooks]

All right. There, your lion's in bed now, my tiger. Okay, Your tigers in.

[Walter Denton]

I'll put my black panther in.

[Connie Brooks]

Right. The black panther's tucked in. Now I'll just tuck. Phoebe, why aren't you getting into the bed?

[Walter Denton]

Who do you think I am, Clyde Beebe?

[Connie Brooks]

I wish I had a book on child psychology with me. A nice heavy one. Come on, now, shove that menagerie aside and get in.

[Walter Denton]

Okay.

[Connie Brooks]

Hello?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Is that you, Harriet?

[Connie Brooks]

Your daughter's dressing for her date, Mr. Conklin. But thanks for the comparison.

[Narrator/Announcer]

On the phone, all voices sound alike to me. How's my nephew, Miss Brooks?

[Connie Brooks]

Fine, Mr. Conklin. He's in his zoo. I mean, in bed.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Good, good. Has the dear little fellow floated off to dreamland yet?

[Connie Brooks]

Not quite, but one more glass of water should do. There hasn't been any change in plan, has there, Miss Conklin?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Oh, I know, Miss Brooks.

[Connie Brooks]

Then I can expect you in about half an hour.

[Mr. Boynton]

I'm afraid it'll be considerably longer than.

[Narrator/Announcer]

A half hour, Miss Brooks. I'm staying over with some friends.

[Connie Brooks]

But you said you'd be back at 10.

[Narrator/Announcer]

That's right.

[Mr. Boynton]

I'll be back at 10am oh, but Mr. Cosland.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Awfully nice of you to do this for me, Miss Brooks. Good night. And a happy New Year to you.

[Connie Brooks]

Oh, this is terrible.

[Walter Denton]

Harriet. Oh, Harriet. Yes, Miss Brooks?

[Connie Brooks]

Your dad just called and told me he won't be home until tomorrow morning.

[Walter Denton]

I know. He's staying with some old friends of his from Normal.

[Connie Brooks]

There's nothing normal about it. When I agreed to act as Stevie sitter, I thought your father would be back at 10 tonight. I have a date at that time with Mr. Boynton.

[Walter Denton]

Oh, that's a shame, Miss Brooks.

[Connie Brooks]

Maybe I could call your dad back so we could make some other arrangements. You know where these friends of his live?

[Walter Denton]

No, I don't. But don't get panicky. We. We'll think of something. As soon as I finish dressing. That must be Walter Denton. Will you let him in, please? I'll just be second finishing up.

[Connie Brooks]

All right, Harriet.

[Walter Denton]

Coming, Miss Brooks. I want a glass of water. Quiet, Stevie.

[Connie Brooks]

Darn kid. If it weren't for him, I.

[Walter Denton]

Take it easy. I'm coming. Happy, happy, happy New Year, Miss Brooks.

[Connie Brooks]

Come in, Walter.

[Walter Denton]

Isn't it a wonderful night to see.

[Connie Brooks]

The old year out on?

[Walter Denton]

Aren't you just in love with tonight, Miss Brooks?

[Connie Brooks]

I'm crazy about it. Harriet will be ready in a few minutes, Walter.

[Walter Denton]

Ah, dear Harriet. You know, that's what I like best about this holiday. The feeling of closeness. It gives you to the one you care for. Especially during that one breathless, rapturous moment right before midnight. That moment like the hush of a giant wave, ere it pounds mightily upon the golden sands. That tongueless moment of promised ecstasy, culminating in the crescendo of clamorous, amorous bliss.

[Connie Brooks]

Have you ever been hit with a six year old child.

[Walter Denton]

Ms. Brooks? You don't seem very happy about New Year's. Haven't you got a date with Mr. Boynton?

[Connie Brooks]

That's just the trouble, Walter.

[Mrs. Davis]

I have.

[Connie Brooks]

But I also have a date to sit here with Mr. Conklin's nephew Stevie until uncle returns in the morning. It was all a misunderstanding. Mostly on my part.

[Walter Denton]

Gee, that's a tough break. Ms. Brooks, isn't there any way out for you? I. I know. Maybe you could hire a babysitter to sit in your place. Of course, it couldn't be just any ordinary person. It would have to be a very special kind of sitter to fill your shoes.

[Connie Brooks]

You never were great in anatomy, were you, Walter? But that wouldn't work either, even if I had the money, which I haven't. It's too late to get anybody now.

[Walter Denton]

Well, here I am. Walter, how do I look? Devastating, Harriet. Absolutely soul destroying. How do you think I look, Ms. Brooks?

[Connie Brooks]

Very atomic. Harriet, you should be the center of all eyes at your party.

[Walter Denton]

Gee, I kind of hate to go with you in this spot. Ms. Brooks, did you tell Walter about your dilemma? Yeah, she did, Harriet. But we can't seem to think of any way out.

[Connie Brooks]

Oh, don't worry about me, kids. I'll just celebrate New Year's Eve some other night.

[Walter Denton]

Maybe when Mr. Boynton comes to pick you up, you could talk him into staying here with you instead of going to his old Biologist Club party. Yeah, there's a swell phonograph and some keen records you could dance to.

[Connie Brooks]

Maybe I'll do that. In fact, I may do that even if Mr. Boynton doesn't stay.

[Walter Denton]

I want a glass of water. Excuse me, kids.

[Connie Brooks]

I guess I didn't tuck him in tight.

[Walter Denton]

Right there, Stevie.

[Connie Brooks]

You run along to your party and have a good time.

[Walter Denton]

You're certainly noble, Ms. Brooks.

[Connie Brooks]

I'm not noble. I'm stuck. Go ahead now. It's almost ten o'.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Clock.

[Walter Denton]

Noble or stuck, you're solid, Miss Brooks.

[Connie Brooks]

Thanks, Walter. Maybe Mr. Boynton will notice it and stick around a While. I sure hope so.

[Walter Denton]

Me too. Have the best possible New Year's.

[Connie Brooks]

Under the circumstances, Ms. Boyd, I'll do my best. So long, kids.

[Walter Denton]

Hey, did cousin Harriet go out with Walter Denton?

[Connie Brooks]

Yes, Stevie, she did.

[Walter Denton]

He's an idiot.

[Connie Brooks]

She's very fond of you, too. Here's your water.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Huh?

[Walter Denton]

Frank, could I also have an ice cream cone?

[Connie Brooks]

No, Stevie. No ice cream cones at this hour.

[Walter Denton]

With a pickle in it.

[Connie Brooks]

That's different. You've got to have your vitamins. No, I'm just fooling. You've eaten quite enough for one night.

[Walter Denton]

Are there any pickles in the house?

[Connie Brooks]

No, but I'd gladly let you have the one I'm in.

[Walter Denton]

Well, here's my glass. He better leave it near the picture. I might get hungry again.

[Connie Brooks]

Thirsty. Oh, that's Mr. Boynton. Now you put your little head down and dream. You're a battleship.

[Walter Denton]

Okay. Good night, Ms. Brooks.

[Connie Brooks]

Good night, Stevie. I'll be right there. Oh, come in, Mr. Boynton. My, but you look handsome tonight.

[Mr. Boynton]

Oh, thanks, Ms. Brooke. Brooks, you. You look quite handsome yourself. I'm glad to see you're already. I'm just raring to go.

[Connie Brooks]

Well, unrear yourself, Mr. Boy. I'm afraid I can't go with you tonight.

[Mr. Boynton]

But you said on the phone that Mr. Cochran will be back.

[Connie Brooks]

Yes, that was before he called me again. He won't be here until tomorrow morning. I can't leave Stevie alone. But I've been thinking, Mr. Boynton. We could have quite a nice time right here tonight.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Here.

[Connie Brooks]

You and me and the phonograph. There are some fine records stacked over there by the sofa.

[Mr. Boynton]

But, Ms. Brooks, we have no chaperones.

[Connie Brooks]

Who has no chaperone?

[Narrator/Announcer]

I'm here.

[Mr. Boynton]

I'm sorry, Ms. Brooks. I've already paid for my ticket. And the other members of the club expect me at the Club Jamboree. In fact, I promised I'd be there by 10:30.

[Connie Brooks]

Well, it's only 10 now. You could stay for a little while. Here, sit down on the couch, Mr. Boynton.

[Mr. Boynton]

Well, I guess I could stay for about 10 minutes or so.

[Walter Denton]

Fine.

[Connie Brooks]

We'll have a million laughs. Do you like records, Mr. Barton?

[Mr. Boynton]

Oh, yes, I do. Oh, say, here's quite a pile of them. Let's see what some of the titles are.

[Connie Brooks]

That should be fun. Here's a batch for you. I'll go through these.

[Mr. Boynton]

Don't you think you're sitting rather close to me, Ms. Brooks?

[Connie Brooks]

I know I'm sitting close to you, Mr. Barton.

[Mr. Boynton]

Well, I. I mean, I'm a Little off balance. I don't want to break any records.

[Connie Brooks]

Don't worry. You won'. Oh, say, here's a great old number. If I could be with you one.

[Mr. Boynton]

Hour tonight I'm alone Cowhand.

[Connie Brooks]

Baby, it's.

[Mr. Boynton]

Cold outside don't fence me in.

[Connie Brooks]

I'm.

[Narrator/Announcer]

In the mood for love it's too late now.

[Connie Brooks]

I can dream, can't I?

[Mr. Boynton]

All right, Louie, drop the gun.

[Connie Brooks]

Everything I have is yours.

[Mr. Boynton]

I got plenty of nothing.

[Connie Brooks]

Drink to me only with thine eyes.

[Walter Denton]

I want a glass of water. Quiet, Stevie.

[Connie Brooks]

You've had all the water you're going to get. Now go to sleep.

[Walter Denton]

Okay, okay. I'll get petulant.

[Narrator/Announcer]

They may be.

[Mr. Boynton]

Maybe you should let him have it, Ms. Brooks.

[Connie Brooks]

I'd love to let him have it. He's had quite enough, Mr. Boynton.

[Mr. Boynton]

Oh, say, here's a beautiful number. The bells of St. Mary's oh, that is beautiful.

[Connie Brooks]

Excuse me, Mr. Boynton.

[Mr. Boynton]

Before you answer it, Miss Brooks, I'd like you to know I. I've changed my mind. I just can't stand the thought of you spending New Year's Eve alone.

[Narrator/Announcer]

So?

[Mr. Boynton]

Well, I'll call my friends and tell them not to expect me. That is, if you still want me to stay here with you.

[Connie Brooks]

If I still want you? Mr. Boynton, don't move from that spot. Be right there. If I still want him, he says.

[Walter Denton]

Nice. That's Ms. Brooks. We just couldn't stand the thought of you spending New Year's Eve alone. Come on in, Walter.

[Connie Brooks]

Oh, but what about your friend's party? Harriet?

[Walter Denton]

We told him we weren't coming. Ms. Brooks, Walter and I decided to spend New Year's Eve right here with you. With me?

[Connie Brooks]

But Mr. Boynton's here.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Hello, Harriet. Walter. How. How are you both?

[Walter Denton]

I'm fine, thanks, Mr. Boynton. We came back to help Ms. Brooks celebrate the New Year.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, good.

[Mr. Boynton]

The more the merry. I'm staying here, too.

[Walter Denton]

Wonderful. We'll have our own party, the four of us. Won't that be just the end, Ms. Brooks?

[Connie Brooks]

It'll be the end of something.

[Walter Denton]

Well, I've certainly had a good time so far. So have I. Drinking Cokes and playing records.

[Mr. Boynton]

It has been rather exciting at that. Don't you think so, Ms. Brooks?

[Connie Brooks]

Thrilling. I can hardly wait until midnight.

[Walter Denton]

What are you going to do then?

[Connie Brooks]

I'm going to crack open a brand new bottle of Sweet Air and spray the kitchen.

[Walter Denton]

It's almost midnight now. Gee, I wish Daddy were here.

[Connie Brooks]

That would be all I need.

[Mr. Boynton]

Turn the radio on, Walter. The Club Tambourine is broadcasting their New Year's Eve party.

[Walter Denton]

Oh, okay, Mr. Boynton. Poor Daddy's missing all the fun.

[Connie Brooks]

He and those old professors of his.

[Walter Denton]

Probably played a few games of chess.

[Connie Brooks]

And went to bed about 11:30.

[Mr. Boynton]

Well, perhaps he's for the best, Harriet. Your father's a very high strung man. Too much noise isn't good for him.

[Walter Denton]

I've got the facation.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, it's two minutes to midnight, folks.

[Walter Denton]

And here to give you the signal.

[Connie Brooks]

Of the stroke of 12 is one.

[Mr. Boynton]

Of our most distinguished citizens and an.

[Connie Brooks]

Honored guest of Club Jamboree. Here he is, your friend and mine. Happy go lucky stag. A minute ofgood conklin.

[Walter Denton]

Of good cocklin.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for that charming introduction. Professor Young.

[Walter Denton]

That's him, all right.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I have just time before the old year is dead to tell you lovely people that a funny thing happened to me on my way to the club tonight. A panhandler stopped me outside the door and said, mister, I haven't had a bite all week. So I bid him.

[Connie Brooks]

Oh, great. Madison's next principal will probably be Milton Burrow.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Now, when I give you the signal, let's get those noise makers going and really let her in. There are only five seconds to go. Four, three, two, one.

[Walter Denton]

I can't understand what got into Daddy tonight.

[Connie Brooks]

Maybe it was some of Mrs. Davis fruit punch.

[Walter Denton]

Oh, gosh, Harriet, your dad's entitled to.

[Connie Brooks]

Have a little fun once in a while.

[Walter Denton]

After all, people are only human. Well, it is New Year's Eve. It sure is. And it's midnight, too, Harriet. You know what that means. I guess so, Walter. Well, come on. I'm all puckered. Well, here goes. Harriet.

[Connie Brooks]

Mr. Boynton, do you see the work that's going on in the next yard?

[Mr. Boynton]

Yes, I do, Ms. Brooks. And although I must admit I'm a rather diffident person most of the time, I feel that this being New Year's Eve, I can take a certain liberty.

[Connie Brooks]

Liberty? You can take shore leave.

[Mr. Boynton]

Well, I'm ready if you are.

[Connie Brooks]

I'm puckered, Mr. Boynton.

[Walter Denton]

I'm thirsty, Ms. Bro.

[Connie Brooks]

Well, that's done it. If you'll forgive me, Mr. Boynton, I'm going to pour three glasses of water.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Three?

[Mr. Boynton]

But who are the extra two for?

[Connie Brooks]

You and me. We might as well be loaded, is the way we are.

[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Connie Brooks]

Thank you. My sincere thanks to the radio editors, Motion Picture Daily and Fame magazine and to every school teacher and pupil, as well as their parents and friends, a very happy new year.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Next week turn into another our Ms. Brooks show, brought to you by Luster Cream Shampoo for soft, glamorous, caressible hair. And Colgate Dental Cream to clean your breath while you clean your teeth and help stop tooth decay. Our Ms. Brooks, starring Eve Arden is produced by Larry Burns, directed by Al Lewis with music by Wilbur Hatch. Mr. Boynton is played by Jeff Chandler, Mr. Conklin by Gail Gordon. Others in tonight's cast were Jane Morgan, Dick Klenner, Gloria McMillan and Jeff Silver. Be beauty wise. Get bath sized Palmolive soap for beauty care all over. Yes, for your tub or shower. Enjoy the same glorious beauty ladder that millions of women have found so wonderful in bringing lovelier complexions in just 14 days. Simply buy the big thrifty, long lasting bath sized Palmolive. Use it for your Palmolive soap facials. Enjoy its oceans of creamy beautifying lather.

[Mr. Boynton]

In your tub or shower and say.

[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Connie Brooks]

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[Connie Brooks]

Honey, this is it.

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[Connie Brooks]

Good to see it, Charlie.

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[Mr. Boynton]

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