Skippy Hollywood Theatre 49-06-09 xxx Double Trouble And Love

Summary

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Podcast Summary

Harold's Old Time Radio – Skippy Hollywood Theatre (Episode: “Double Trouble and Love,” Air Date: 1949-06-09, Featured Star: Ann Blyth)

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Episode Overview

This episode of Harold's Old Time Radio revives a 1949 installment of the Skippy Hollywood Theatre, featuring film star Ann Blyth in the lead role(s) of “Double Trouble and Love.” Set in the Golden Age of Radio, the episode delivers classic romantic comedy, farcical mistaken identity, and witty banter reminiscent of Hollywood’s heyday. Ann Blyth plays twin sisters at the heart of a tale blending fortune-hunting ambitions, industrial intrigue, and unexpected romance.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. Introduction & Star Welcome (00:49–02:01)

• Host Les Mitchell introduces Ann Blyth by recounting her successful transition from singing ingénue to serious actress and remarks on her youthful vigor both on- and off-screen.
• Lighthearted Banter: Ann and Les exchange humorous compliments and jokes about age.
  • “There must be dozens of people in show business older than you.” – Ann Blyth (01:54)
• Blyth is warmly welcomed as the episode’s radio star.

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2. Plot Setup: Jack’s Fortune-Hunting Scheme (03:02–05:28)

• Jack Martin, a determined yet disillusioned assistant metallurgist, plots to marry into wealth by wooing one of W.T. Randall’s heiress daughters.
  • “You’re darn right. I’ve got all the angles figured out.” – Jack (03:54)
• Jack’s supposed invention for reducing magnesium ore will be his ticket to the Randall family and its fortune.

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3. Meet Cute & Confusion: Enter the Twins (04:54–07:00)

• Jack gets directions from Shorty—who is, unbeknownst to him, actually Betty Randall, one of the twins.
• Their repartee is brisk and jokey, setting up Betty as the quick-witted foil.
  • “Spread open the portals on your meat grinder, mister, and I’ll be glad to show you.” – Betty/Shorty (04:57)
• Betty slyly encourages Jack to approach her sister, Barbara, who "loves big businessmen."

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4. Mismatched Motivations & Mistaken Identities (07:00–12:37)

• At the Randall estate, Jack tries to charm Barbara—mistaking Betty for her—only to be swiftly shown the door.
• The twins’ very different personalities are highlighted by family conversations and Aunt Caroline’s interventions.
  • _"For twin sisters, you and Betty are certainly poles apart." – Aunt Caroline (07:53)
• Jack realizes he’s been duped and is flummoxed by the twin twist.
  • “How did you get in that car change your clothes so fast?” – Jack (12:22)
  • “Oh, it was a cinch, chum. I was born twins.” – Betty (12:26)

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5. A Deal is Struck: Betty the Matchmaker (13:01–14:32)

• Betty offers Jack a bargain: if he hands over his magnesium process to her father, she’ll help him marry Barbara.
  • “I know just what line she falls for...with me to advise you, it’ll be a cinch. How about it? Is it a deal?” – Betty (14:22)
• They agree, setting stage for lessons in romance and subterfuge.

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6. Lessons in Love: Coaching Jack (16:19–18:34)

• In a moonlit garden, Betty preps Jack to woo Barbara, rehearsing romantic lines and gestures.
  • “The moon, my love shines down on thee...I’d steal a little kiss.” – Jack (repeating Betty’s script) (17:57–18:14)
• Betty’s growing affection for Jack is subtly revealed in her reactions.

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7. The Proposal, The Fire, and The Test (19:05–22:25)

• Jack is offered a prominent job but is torn: will he choose love (and money) or professional responsibility?
• Plan to elope with Barbara is interrupted by a sudden (and false) alarm—the plant is on fire.
  • “You think more of that old plant than you do of me!” – Barbara (22:10)
  • Jack must choose: romance or duty.

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8. Unmasking, Resolutions & True Love (22:49–26:37)

• The fire was a ruse to test Jack’s priorities, confirming his sincerity.
• In a classic sitcom twist, Jack unwittingly marries Betty instead of Barbara.
  • “Shorty, it’s you!” – Jack, realizing the switch (25:09)
  • Full truth is revealed, and Betty admits her feelings.
  • “When that elopement business got serious, I found out that you were the only one for me, even if I wouldn’t admit it to myself.” – Jack (26:09)
• The episode ends with a romantic reconciliation.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You keep right on this road. So you’re headed for the Randall range, eh? What’s on your mind? Brushes, inventions or a swooning soiree?”
  – Betty/Shorty, demonstrating the zany, tongue-in-cheek humor of 1940s radio (05:06)
• “I was born twins.”
  – Betty, with a classic old-Hollywood comedic twist (12:26)
• “Get her out here under this moon... Then you quote a few lines of poetry by Gaylord Ramsay.”
  – Betty, coaching Jack (17:01–17:25)
• “We can have the marriage annulled.” / “But do we really have to?”
  – Betty and Jack, acknowledging their shift from partners in a scheme to partners in life (26:01–26:09)
• “Oh, gosh, there’s only one answer to that, you nearsighted goon. Come here.”
  – Betty, in the final, endearing embrace (26:25)

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Key Segment Timestamps

• 00:49 – Les Mitchell’s introduction and banter with Ann Blyth
• 03:02 – Start of the play: Jack’s plan revealed
• 05:02 – First encounter with Betty/Shorty
• 07:00 – Betty and Barbara’s contrasting personalities
• 12:26 – Jack discovers the twins’ trick
• 14:22 – Betty proposes the matchmaking deal
• 16:19 – Moonlit romantic coaching session
• 19:05 – Jack offered a job, torn between work and wooing
• 22:00 – Elopement foiled by plant “fire”
• 25:09 – Jack realizes he married Betty
• 26:09 – Romantic conclusion and reconciliation
• 27:30 – Post-show light banter between Les Mitchell and Ann Blyth

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Tone & Style

The episode brims with witty, fast-paced dialogue, a playful sense of farce, and endearing sincerity characteristic of radio rom-coms. Ann Blyth’s dual portrayal as both earnest, independent Betty and glamorous Barbara provides both comedic confusion and heartfelt resolution.

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For New Listeners

Even if you missed the broadcast, this episode offers a delightful blend of romantic complications, clever twists, and classic 1940s humor. With standout performances and memorable lines, it’s a snapshot of why the golden age of radio remains beloved.

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Transcript

[Announcer]

The following program was produced in Hollywood and transcribed for release at this time. If you like peanuts, you'll love Skippy from Hollywood. Skippy, America's largest selling peanut butter, presents the finest in comedy, romance, drama in the Skippy Hollywood theater, starring Ms. Ann Blythe in Double Trouble and Love. And now, here is our host of the Skippy Hollywood Theater, Mr. Les Mitchell.

[Les Mitchell]

Up until the time I'd seen her as Joan Crawford's daughter and Mildred Pierce, I'd thought of Anne Blythe as the cute youngster who'd sung in several of Universal's lighter musical comedies. But after watching her as a dramatic actress, I became convinced that she's grown up in a hurry, a process not too unusual in Hollywood. When I met and worked with her on the picture Once More, My Darling at Universal International recently, it was a very pleasant surprise to find out the young star who has played opposite Bob Montgomery, Bing Crosby, Charles Boyer, William Powell, Bob Cummings and Frederick March is still very young in age and spirit, completely unspoiled and and full of the delicious vivacity of the very young. So it's a great pleasure indeed to welcome to our radio theater Ms. Ann Blythe.

[Ann Blythe]

I thank you very much, Les. And I'd like to tell you that I think your vivacity is very delicious too.

[Les Mitchell]

Thank you. But you didn't say anything about my youthful vivacity.

[Ann Blythe]

Les, I've heard you refer to your age on the radio before. I think you're getting terribly self conscious about it. And you're not old, you know.

[Les Mitchell]

Worms. Thank you.

[Ann Blythe]

Why, there must be dozens of people in show business older than you.

[Les Mitchell]

I'll see you here after the final curtain then.

[Ann Blythe]

All right, let.

[Les Mitchell]

Right now here is Van Decitel.

[Announcer]

You know, when I say Skippy is the largest selling peanut butter in the world, you don't have to stop and think to realize that Skippy must be the finest peanut butter money can buy. It gives you confidence when you buy Skippy and means lots of folks buy it again and again. Actually, it's easy to understand why Skippy is preferred over other peanut butters. You see, Skippy tastes just the way peanut butter should taste. Exactly like plump, selected, freshly roasted peanuts. Skippy's exclusive patented process prevents oil separation. So Skippy never dries out, doesn't get rancid. Instead, Skippy stays fresh, sweet and easy to spread right down to the very last spoonful. And it keeps that freshly roasted peanut flavor too. Those are the reasons Skippy is the world's largest selling peanut butter. And everyone agrees if you like peanuts? You'll love Skippy.

[Les Mitchell]

The Skippy. Hollywood theater presents Act 1 of Double Trouble and Love. Written by Sidney Marshall and starring Ms. Anne Blythe. The curtain is up and here is the play.

[Announcer]

But, Jack, it's a crazy idea.

[Jack Martin]

What's crazy about wanting to marry?

[Les Mitchell]

Money? Nothing, I guess. Not for some guys. You can get by on your own. You've got a good job.

[Jack Martin]

Assistant metallurgist in this 2 by 4 plant. Don't make me laugh. Now look, Bill, I've tried it the other way. I sold papers as a kid. I waited on tables to get my engineering degree. I put in tough licks serving my apprenticeship. I spent four years in the army and what did it get me?

[Les Mitchell]

Strictly nothing. Okay, okay. So you're going to marry a rich girl. Have you got the lucky lady picked out yet?

[Jack Martin]

You're darn right. I've got all the angles figured out. You know about that new process I've been working on for reducing magnesium ore to pure metal?

[Les Mitchell]

Sure, I know about it. Any girl ought to find it completely irresistible.

[Jack Martin]

You don't get me. It's as simple as 1, 2, 3, 1. Mr. W.T. randall's the head of Metallic Alloys Incorporated. Two Metallic Alloys, my spies inform me is having trouble getting its magnesium processed fast enough. And three, old WT has two lovely daughters, according to the society paper.

[Les Mitchell]

That still doesn't spell Cupid to me.

[Jack Martin]

Listen, that process is going to be my opening wedge.

[Les Mitchell]

Okay, but how?

[Jack Martin]

It'll take his laboratory a while to test it out. And in the meantime, I'll be making time before the report's in.

[Les Mitchell]

I'll be calling old W.T.

[Jack Martin]

Papa. Hi, Shorty. Can you tell me if I'm the right road to the Randall estate?

[Ann Blythe]

You talking about the great W.T. randall?

[Jack Martin]

That's the guy.

[Ann Blythe]

Well, spread open the portals on your meat grinder, mister, and I'll be glad to show you.

[Jack Martin]

Do what with. Oh, I get it. Hop in.

[Ann Blythe]

Thanks. You keep right on this road. So you're headed for the Randall range, eh? What's on your mind? Brushes, inventions or a swooning soiree?

[Jack Martin]

Come again?

[Ann Blythe]

Shorty, Are you selling brushes to the housekeeper, inventions to wt, or are you just a drip who's dropping into drool over Barbara?

[Jack Martin]

Well, if you must know, Shorty, I'm on my way to marry one of wt's daughters.

[Ann Blythe]

Your what? Going to marry one of the Randall cookies?

[Jack Martin]

Sure. Why should you look so surprised?

[Ann Blythe]

Excuse it, please. That egg on my face was left from breakfast. I suppose Barbara's the lucky girl. She's got the glamour of the family.

[Jack Martin]

Oh, it really doesn't make much difference, I guess. They've both got money.

[Ann Blythe]

Oh. Oh, one of those. Say, you're plenty frank about it.

[Jack Martin]

Why not? You're not going to tell them.

[Ann Blythe]

I see what you mean. You don't look the part, though. Haven't you got a business of some kind?

[Jack Martin]

Well, sure. A new process for reducing magnesium ore. I figure old man Randall should be interested in it. Interested enough to let me get next to the family.

[Ann Blythe]

Hmm. I see. Well, mister, you can drop me off of that factory entrance up ahead.

[Jack Martin]

Sure. Sure thing. Say, isn't that the Randall plant?

[Ann Blythe]

That's right. I work there. Uh, a little piece of advice, mister. Don't waste time trying to see Mr. Randall. Go right out to the estate and ask for Barbara. Tell her about your reduction process. I understand she just loves big businessmen.

[Jack Martin]

Well, thanks for the tip, Shorty.

[Les Mitchell]

I will.

[Ann Blythe]

The place is about 10 miles up the road, just past the inn. You can't miss it. It's a cross between the Waldorf Astoria and Annie National Park. Good luck.

[Jack Martin]

Thanks again. So long, Shorty. I'll be seeing you.

[Ann Blythe]

You'll be seeing me? Just wait till he gets a load of Barbara. Oh, there's one fortune hunter who's going to get a very rude surprise. Are you in here, Barbara? You can see me, can't you, Aunt Caroline? And I do wish you wouldn't walk into my room without knocking. After all, one is entitled to some privacy in one's own room, isn't one? Oh, don't be such a meatball. Oh, well, really, Aunt Caroline, a woman of your age using all those silly expressions that Elizabeth's picked up, it's not very becoming, you know. Well, maybe not on you, but on me it looks good. You know, Barbara, for twin sisters, you and Betty are certainly poles apart. Well, I can assure you it's not my fault. I've done my best with her, but sometimes I doubt that we are twins. You wouldn't doubt it looking in the mirror together. Is that all you came in here to do, Aunt Caroline? Remind me of the cross that I must bear? Not quite. There's a young man downstairs who wants to see you. Oh. Oh, really? A young man? Who is he? His name's Jack Martin. I never met him before, but he's a real gone guy if I ever saw one. Hmm. You don't say. Well, I suppose I should see him to find out what he wants. He's in the library. Oh, if you Decide to return him, let me know. Maybe I can pick him up in the bargain basement afterwards.

[W.T. Randall]

I don't care what Jones says. Those stampings have to get out in this week. Well, see that more metal is processed. I want a thousand tons ready for cutting by Tuesday.

[Ann Blythe]

Five, Pops. Busy.

[W.T. Randall]

Hello, Betty.

[Jack Martin]

Busy.

[W.T. Randall]

I don't know whether I'm coming or going. Blast that reduction plant anyway.

[Ann Blythe]

What's the trouble? Somebody gimmicked the gizmo or something.

[W.T. Randall]

Magnesium's the trouble. We can't get enough of it. Our reduction process is too slow. We're falling farther behind every day.

[Ann Blythe]

Well, what you need is some big wheel who can. Hey, hey, didn't that guy say something about. Yes, I'm sure he did.

[W.T. Randall]

If you came in here to talk to yourself, young lady.

[Jack Martin]

Now you're.

[Ann Blythe]

Wait a minute, Pops. I met a fellow today who said he had a new process for reducing magnesium ore. Would you be interested?

[W.T. Randall]

I'd be interested in anything that would speed up production. But I doubt very much that he has anything.

[Ann Blythe]

I know it's a long shot, but if he has got something, I'll get hold of him and. Oh, jeepers, now what? I sent him out to our place to be Frankensteined by Barbara.

[W.T. Randall]

Will you please talk sense, Betty?

[Ann Blythe]

Don't you see, Pops? He doesn't know we're twins. Oh, he'll put his foot in his shore. Then she'll give him the ice and. So long, Pops. I'd better get hold of your new reduction process before it's frozen so hard it'll never thaw out. Good afternoon, Mr. Martin. Did you wish to see me?

[Jack Martin]

Why, yes, I.

[Ann Blythe]

Sure. I beg your pardon.

[Jack Martin]

Shorty, what in the world are you doing here?

[Ann Blythe]

What am I do. Why, I never.

[Jack Martin]

Oh, I get it. You must have come out while I was cleaning up at the inn. What gives? An employees party of some kind.

[Ann Blythe]

An employees? Really, Mr. Martin, if this is some kind of a joke, I.

[Jack Martin]

Don't jokes on me, Shorty. You know, you didn't look like much in those jeans and sweatshirt, but in this outfit, you look like a million bucks. You know, you really got class.

[Ann Blythe]

Thank you for the compliment. Would you mind pulling the cord on that wall beside you?

[Jack Martin]

You mean this one? Sure, but why did you want.

[Ann Blythe]

Thank you. Now, if you don't mind.

[Jack Martin]

Wait a minute, Shorty. Don't leave now. As long as you have to know the Randalls. Well, how about giving me the lowdown on Barbara? You know what she likes, how she reacts to certain situations and so on.

[Ann Blythe]

I'll be happy to Mr. Martin. Very happy to.

[Jack Martin]

Sure. Where do we start?

[Ann Blythe]

How about starting with the reaction that occurs when an unwelcome guest intrudes into our home?

[Jack Martin]

When an unwelcome guest.

[Les Mitchell]

You ring for me, Miss Barbara?

[Ann Blythe]

I certainly did. Charles. Please show this gentleman out at once.

[Jack Martin]

Hey, wait a minute, Miss Barbara. You. Huh? Miss Barbara?

[Les Mitchell]

Yes, miss? Your hat, Mr. Martin.

[Ann Blythe]

Take him to the door, Charles.

[Les Mitchell]

This way please, Mr. Martin.

[Ann Blythe]

But.

[Jack Martin]

But if you're Barbara.

[Ann Blythe]

Ra.

[Jack Martin]

See. Look, Ms. Randall. I've got a magnesium reduction process that'll be.

[Ann Blythe]

Aren't you going upstairs to rest, Charles? This has been a very unnerving experience for me. Very unnerving.

[Les Mitchell]

The door is this way, Mr. Martin.

[Jack Martin]

Yeah, okay, but I still don't. So she's really Barbara Randall.

[Les Mitchell]

Good day, Mr. Martin.

[Ann Blythe]

Huh?

[Jack Martin]

Oh yeah, good day. How do you like that? What a sucker I was to shoot off my mouth to that. That little minx. But whoever had guessed she was Barbara Randall. Well, I can kiss goodbye to my prospects of becoming WT's son of mine.

[Ann Blythe]

Hi, Romeo. How'd it go? Well, just don't stand there like a. You.

[Jack Martin]

How did you get in that car change your clothes so fast?

[Ann Blythe]

Oh, it was a cinch, chum. I was born twins.

[Jack Martin]

Twin?

[Ann Blythe]

Sure. The gal you just saw was Barbara. I'm Betty, you see. Oh. Hey, you'd better sit down someplace. You'll have a stroke.

[Jack Martin]

Twin sisters. You double crossed me. Why didn't you tell me she was your twin sister instead of giving me the business?

[Ann Blythe]

I really expected you you to know her. After all, you did tell me you were going to marry one of us and I knew it wasn't me.

[Jack Martin]

That's still no excuse. You should have. Okay, shorty, you win. I'll just say so long and go hunting another fortune.

[Ann Blythe]

Hey, hey, wait a minute. Don't go woofing off like that. We have some business to discuss.

[Jack Martin]

Thank you, no, I've just had.

[Ann Blythe]

This won't be as painful. Remember that ore reduction process you told me about?

[Jack Martin]

You mean the one that Barbara would be so interested in?

[Ann Blythe]

I. I deserve that. But let's put away the knives. Is this process of yours actually any good?

[Jack Martin]

Could be. What do you want to know?

[Ann Blythe]

If it's got possibilities. I want you to take it to my dad. He might be able to use it.

[Jack Martin]

Oh, no you don't. I'm not falling for the same kind of gag twice.

[Ann Blythe]

But I'm serious.

[Jack Martin]

So am I. You know, that little process is my only entrance cart to big businessmen's daughters. And I'm going to use it someplace else.

[Ann Blythe]

But don't you understand you might be able to stand.

[Les Mitchell]

I understand.

[Jack Martin]

I need it for where I'm going and I'm going right now. So long, Shorty. I'll get.

[Ann Blythe]

Wait a minute, please. I've got an idea. I'll make a deal with you.

[Jack Martin]

No, thanks. One a day from you is plenty.

[Ann Blythe]

I mean it. Listen, if you turn that process over to dad, I'll see to it that you marry Barbara.

[Jack Martin]

You'll see that? Are you kidding?

[Ann Blythe]

No. If that process works, dad needs it badly. As for you and Barbara, well, I'd say the two of you deserve each other anyway. What do you say?

[Jack Martin]

Look, if you're serious about just what makes you think you can deliver.

[Ann Blythe]

I'm her twin, aren't I? I know just what line she falls for. All her little weaknesses. Why, with me to advise you, it'll be a cinch. How about it? Is it a deal?

[Jack Martin]

Well, maybe I'm crazy, but okay, Shorty, it's a deal.

[Les Mitchell]

The Skippy Hollywood Theater's presentation of Double Trouble and Love, starring Ms. Ann Blyth. And now here is Van Deserts tell.

[Jack Martin]

Hi, Les.

[Announcer]

Don't go away.

[Les Mitchell]

I'm about to give you a PQT A pqt?

[Announcer]

Yes, a personality quotient test. You see, I've discovered that I can tell whether you're the scientific type, the Happy go Lucky type, or the statistical type by asking this one question. What's the first thing that comes to your mind about Skippy Peanut butter.

[Les Mitchell]

Oh, that's easy, Skippy. Tastes just like real peanuts.

[Ann Blythe]

Aha.

[Les Mitchell]

Happy go lucky.

[Announcer]

You're interested in getting the most out of life. So it impressed you that you get the luscious flavor of freshly roasted peanuts in Skippy? If you'd answered that Skippy is made by an exclusive patented process which prevents oil separation and keeps Skippy smooth and easy to spread, you'd fall into the scientific classification. Or if you'd remember that Skippy is the world's largest selling peanut butter, that would mark you as being statistical. But you remembered about Skippy's real peanut flavor. And for eating enjoyment, that's really important, no matter what personality type you are.

[Les Mitchell]

Well, in that case, Van, I'm just the one to say, if you like peanuts, you'll love Skippy. The Skippy Hollywood theater is presenting Ms. Ann Blythe in Double Trouble and Love.

[Ann Blythe]

Come on out here in the garden, Casanova. It's a beautiful night. And anyway, we've got a few things to jaw about.

[Jack Martin]

Sure thing. Shorty, how's about this bench?

[Ann Blythe]

Will do. Oh, there now. Tell Mama. How are things going?

[Jack Martin]

Smooth, Shorty, smooth. I think she's in the proper mood for that. All important question.

[Ann Blythe]

It figured I knew that romantic attack would be deadly. Too bad your end of the deal isn't a solid.

[Jack Martin]

It isn't? Well, that formula I worked out.

[Ann Blythe]

Oh, the formula's okay, but they're running into trouble remodeling the reduction plant.

[Jack Martin]

Oh, they shouldn't have any trouble with that. It's simple. Why, in two weeks time, I could have that plant in shape to.

[Ann Blythe]

To do what, Jack?

[Jack Martin]

Oh, skip it. That's their headache. I have other things to do.

[Ann Blythe]

Okay, Romeo, listen closely and the clinch will be a cinch. Get her out here under this moon. Sit down with her on this bench. You see, it's her.

[Jack Martin]

I know. It's her most favorite one.

[Ann Blythe]

You're so right. Then you put your arms around her shoulders. Go ahead, put your arms around me like this. Hmm. Well, you could show a little more enthusiasm. Then you quote a few lines of poetry by Gaylord Ramsay.

[Jack Martin]

Oh, no. That horrible tripe. Do I have to?

[Ann Blythe]

She's a pushover for it.

[Jack Martin]

Okay, what lines do I quote?

[Ann Blythe]

Well, let's see. These should do it. The moon, my love shines down on thee Were I the moon what bliss not only would I beam on thee I'd steal a little kiss Cue.

[Jack Martin]

That's where I kiss her.

[Ann Blythe]

Where else, brother? Now go ahead and try it on me. And with plenty of schmaltz.

[Jack Martin]

Well, okay. The moon, my love shines down on thee Were I the moon but bliss not only would I beam on thee I'd steal a little kiss.

[Ann Blythe]

Oh, jeepers.

[Jack Martin]

How was I? Any good, Annie?

[Ann Blythe]

Good? You were perfect.

[Jack Martin]

Well, that does it, then. I'll go in and get Barbara. Oh, thanks a lot, Shorty. You've been swelling.

[Ann Blythe]

Forget it. Go in and get your cookie. And don't forget how to apply the frosting.

[Jack Martin]

I won't. So long, Shorty. Be seeing you.

[Ann Blythe]

So long. Gosh, what's the matter with me? I feel so funny I couldn't be in. Oh, gosh, this is awful.

[W.T. Randall]

You see, Martin, we're up against a lot of snags and changing over the reduction setup.

[Jack Martin]

I noticed that when I walked through the plant just now. Mr. Randall, there are at least half a dozen changes that should be made.

[Ann Blythe]

Well, that's why Pop asked you down here, Jack.

[Jack Martin]

What do you mean, short? I mean Betty.

[W.T. Randall]

Martin, would you consider going to work for us as production superintendent on the.

[Jack Martin]

New process as superintendent.

[W.T. Randall]

Well, after all, it's your baby. Who else would be as capable of managing production on it? What do you say?

[Jack Martin]

Why, that sounds awfully good, Mr. Randall. You know, I always wanted to be in charge of that operation of mine.

[Les Mitchell]

Well, I could.

[Ann Blythe]

Yes, Jack, what were you going to say?

[Jack Martin]

I. I don't know. It's not the way I plan things.

[Les Mitchell]

I'll.

[Jack Martin]

I'll have to think it over. Meanwhile, I'd better be going. Barbara's waiting for me and. Well, you see, I.

[Les Mitchell]

Yes.

[W.T. Randall]

Yes, I see. All right, Martin, we'll forget about it.

[Announcer]

For the time being.

[Jack Martin]

Yeah.

[Les Mitchell]

Thanks.

[Jack Martin]

Thanks anyway. Goodbye.

[W.T. Randall]

Goodbye.

[Jack Martin]

Betty, before I go, I. I wanted to tell you something. Everything's set. Barbara and I are eloping tonight.

[Ann Blythe]

Eloping?

[Jack Martin]

Yes, at 10 o'.

[Les Mitchell]

Clock.

[Jack Martin]

She thought it would be more. More romantic that way.

[Ann Blythe]

She would.

[Jack Martin]

Mrs. Luck, of course.

[Ann Blythe]

Of course, Jack. All the luck in the world.

[Jack Martin]

You're a swell kid, Shorty. If my makeup had been different, maybe we. Well, the two of us.

[Ann Blythe]

Yes, Jack.

[Jack Martin]

Oh. Oh, skip it. So long, Shorty. I'm on my way.

[Ann Blythe]

So long. Jeepers. Eloping and it's all your fault, you little dope. What are you going to do now? Isn't it just too wonderful, Jackie, dear? I think eloping like this is. Is so romantic.

[Jack Martin]

Yeah, isn't it? You're sure you. Well, you're sure you want to go through with this, Barbara?

[Ann Blythe]

Why, of course, darling. You're the perfect man for me. Our tastes are identical. Your favorite things are my favorite things. And the simply wonderful way you've swept me off my feet.

[Jack Martin]

Yeah, I know. Wonderful, wasn't it?

[Ann Blythe]

Well, let's get in the car, dear. Just think, a few hours drive and we'll be married. Isn't it, Jack? Jack, are you out there?

[Jack Martin]

Well, if it isn't Aunt Carrie. Good old Carrie. So you caught us, did you? Well, I guess we're silly, trying to elope like this.

[Ann Blythe]

Never mind that, Jack. The plant hunts higher.

[Jack Martin]

Of course we won't go now that you.

[Ann Blythe]

What? Yes. The new reduction plant, it's on fire. They just called the house.

[Jack Martin]

Holy smoke. I've got to get right down there.

[Ann Blythe]

Jack, whatever are you thinking? We're eloping tonight.

[Jack Martin]

Oh, sorry, Barbara. It'll have to wait. I have to get down there to the plant and help.

[Ann Blythe]

Why, Jack. Martin, that's just like leaving me at the altar.

[Jack Martin]

Well, I can't help it, Barbara. The plant's on fire. Don't you understand?

[Ann Blythe]

I understand that you think more of that old plant than you do of me, don't you?

[Jack Martin]

Yes.

[Ann Blythe]

No, I mean, I. Very well. I give you your choice. Either you leave with me right now or. Oh, you can consider our engagement definitely broken.

[Les Mitchell]

Do you mean that?

[Ann Blythe]

I most certainly do.

[Announcer]

Sorry, Barbara.

[Jack Martin]

I have to go.

[Ann Blythe]

All right, go ahead to your silly old plan. But remember, you and I are through for good. Is that you, Jack? Oh.

[Jack Martin]

Oh, it's you, Aunt Gary. For a minute, I thought it was the fire.

[Ann Blythe]

Jack. What happened?

[Jack Martin]

Oh, that. Some idiot put in a false alarm. There wasn't any fire.

[Ann Blythe]

Oh, there wasn't?

[Jack Martin]

Oh, tell me, how's. How's Barbara? She's good and mad at me, I guess, huh?

[Ann Blythe]

Why, no, Jack, not at all.

[Jack Martin]

She's not. But she broke our engagement. You heard her. You're a witness.

[Ann Blythe]

A witness? Now, what kind of talk is that?

[Jack Martin]

I mean, I. Are you sure that she doesn't want to call it quits?

[Ann Blythe]

Why, of course I am. And here's the dear girl now to tell you so herself. Oh, darling, will you ever forgive poor little me? I'm so sorry to have been so rude to you.

[Jack Martin]

Oh, that's. That's all right, Barbara. But have you thought it over carefully? You know, I'm liable to do things like that all the time.

[Ann Blythe]

I know, sweet. But what are little things like that compared to the big ones? Remember, darling, were I the moon, what bliss.

[Jack Martin]

Not only would I. Yeah, I remember. All right, Barbara. As long as you're sure. I suppose we might as well face it. Come on, let's go.

[Ann Blythe]

Just think, Jackie, darling, we're really married at last. Isn't it thrilling?

[Jack Martin]

Yeah, thrilling.

[Ann Blythe]

You know, sweetheart, you forgot something at the wedding.

[Les Mitchell]

Did I?

[Ann Blythe]

Yes. I suppose it was because you were all excited. But you didn't kiss me.

[Jack Martin]

Didn't I? Well, the justice of the peace kissed you, Jack.

[Ann Blythe]

That's not the same thing and you know it.

[Jack Martin]

Okay, okay. All right. There. Now, let's get.

[Ann Blythe]

Oh, such a teensy weensy peck. Jack, dear, I'm sure that's not what Gaylord Ramsay had in mind when he.

[Les Mitchell]

All right, Barbara.

[Jack Martin]

See how you're like this?

[Ann Blythe]

Jeepers.

[Jack Martin]

Now, maybe. What? What did you say?

[Ann Blythe]

Why. Why, I was just. I. I was just remarking.

[Jack Martin]

Shorty. Shorty, it's you.

[Ann Blythe]

Yes. Yes, I guess it is.

[Jack Martin]

But I don't understand.

[Ann Blythe]

Please let me explain, Jack. You see, Carrie and I wanted to find out if you were really a fortune hunter at heart. So, well, we faked that fire coal to see what you do. And the way you rushed out there proved that you cared More for the plant than you did for money.

[Jack Martin]

Yes. Yes, I guess it did, Shorty.

[Les Mitchell]

It.

[Jack Martin]

Wait a minute. That doesn't explain you masquerading as Barbara.

[Ann Blythe]

Why. Why, of course it does. Don't you see? I.

[Les Mitchell]

No, I don't.

[Jack Martin]

No. Come on, Shorty, give.

[Ann Blythe]

Well, it was just that. Oh, gosh, when she broke the engagement, I. Well, I just got the silly idea of taking her place and. Well, you don't have to worry. We can have the marriage annulled.

[Jack Martin]

We can, Shorty. But do we really have to?

[Ann Blythe]

Do we really? Jack? Jack, do you.

[Jack Martin]

You know, I woke up late to a lot of things, Shorty. But when that elopement business got serious, I found out that you were the only one for me. Even if I wouldn't admit it to myself. So. Well, what do you say, Shorty? Do we let things ride as they are?

[Ann Blythe]

Do we? Oh, gosh, there's only one answer to that, you near sighted goon. Come here.

[Jack Martin]

Oh, jeepers.

[Les Mitchell]

And the curtain falls on Act 2, the Skippy Hollywood Theater's presentation of Double Trouble and Love, starring Ms. Ann Blythe, who returns in just a moment.

[Announcer]

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[Les Mitchell]

Mitchell, and our lovely and talented star, Ann Blythe. And I'd like to congratulate you on doing an excellent job both as Betty and Barbara.

[Ann Blythe]

Oh, it was fun, Les. You know, I've never been twins before.

[Les Mitchell]

So few of us have. But then, not many of us have been mermaids either. And you did a very creditable job. And Mr. Peabody in the Mermaid too.

[Ann Blythe]

Thank you, Les.

[Les Mitchell]

You know, I heard that sporting goods stores experienced a terrific sales boom in their fishing equipment departments after our American male saw what could be caught in the sea.

[Ann Blythe]

And you know, Les, I heard the travel bureaus are experiencing a terrific boom in tickets for for Ireland since American Wives heard that you kissed the Blarney Stone in your youth.

[Les Mitchell]

Not a word of truth in it, Ann. I mean, everything I've said to you, I think that you're one of the finest actresses in Hollywood. And that the great roles you've had in the past few years are only the beginning. And I hope that your busy schedule will permit you to come back to our radio theater very soon.

[Ann Blythe]

I'd really like that. Les, Thanks a million for all your nice words and for having me on the show. It's been a real pleasure working with you again and with Jack Robbins, who played Jack and the rest of a splendid cast. And now, goodbye.

[Les Mitchell]

Thank you and goodbye. Ann Blyth. Next week our star is Edmund o'. Brien. The play is a very unusual story. In the following weeks to come, we'll present Barbara Britton, Dondifour Sabu and many other fine stars. And we hope you'll be with us.

[Announcer]

In the cast. You heard our star. Ms. Anne Blythe as Barbara and Betty Randall, Jack Robbins as Jack Martin, Bill GRE WT Randall, Isabel Randolph as Carrie and Jack Petruzzi as Bill. Music was composed and conducted by Don Castillo. Double Trouble and Loves, written by Sydney Marshall, edited by Bud Lesser, produced and directed by Les Mitchell. And Blythe can soon be seen with Robert Cummings and free for all. A Universal International picture. Van decatel. Speaking for the Skippy Hollywood Theater, this program is produced in Hollywood. Transcribed for release at this.

[Ann Blythe]

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