That Brewster Boy 4x-xx-xx (x) Begonia Butter Cutters

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: That Brewster Boy – “Begonia Butter Cutters”

Date: September 28, 2025
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio

Overview

This episode of That Brewster Boy immerses listeners in an everyday adventure of the Brewster family, focusing on Joey Brewster's comic attempts to find his “proper niche” after a failed stint as a door-to-door salesman and worries about failing at school. The show shines a light on the era’s family dynamics, youthful mishaps, and the enduring warmth of home, all framed by golden-age radio humor and sprinkled with vintage product sponsorship charm.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Joey Discovers His "Proper Niche"—Salesmanship?

• Joey's Aspirations: Joey, fresh from lunch, declares himself "a natural born salesman," eager to leap into the working world after helping a persistent door-to-door salesman sell a begonia butter cutter to his own mother.
  • Memorable moment: Joey's comedic logic when persuading his mother to buy the gadget by invoking his father's love of begonias (03:17).
• Comedic Banter: Mom, Dad, and Joey trade quick, witty lines about the butter cutter and Joey’s future as a salesman.
  • Quote:
    • Joey: “Hey, that man was right. I’m a natural born salesman.” (04:14)
    • Dad: “If you ever want a job, look me up. I’ll let you work my territory.” (03:42)

2. Joey’s Academic Anxiety

• Joey reveals to Chuck that he’s worried about failing his school year, dreading he’ll be left behind as his classmates move up.
  • Quote:
    • Joey: “Gee. I stopped to talk to Ms. Edmond…she said, ‘Joey, it looks like you’ll be in my class next semester too.’ You know what that means, Chuck?” (05:11)
• Joey’s shame snowballs—he keeps the secret from his family and worries about disgrace.

3. The (Failed) Butter Cutter Enterprise

• Joey enthusiastically tries his hand at sales, only to find himself with a pile of unsellable begonia butter cutters as neighbors return their purchases.
  • Quote:
    • Joey: “Now I owe 50 cents to 25 people, Chuck.” (09:36)
    • Chuck: “$12.50.” (09:43)
• The chain-reaction of returns provides slapstick comedy and a note of gentle pathos.

4. Joey’s Drastic Plan—Running Away

• Overwhelmed by failure at school and in sales, Joey resolves to run away with loyal pal Chuck.
  • Memorable exchange:
    • Joey: “There’s only one thing left for me to do.”
    • Chuck: “What?”
    • Joey: “Run away.” (10:37)
• The plan is staged as a grand, dramatic gesture, filled with childlike misunderstandings about the adult world.

5. The Midnight Adventure

• Joey pens a heartfelt goodbye note to his family, highlighting his sense of duty and affection before attempting to escape unnoticed.
  • Quote:
    • Joey (reading his note): “I…I can’t come back until I find my proper niche. Goodbye, Mom, Dad, Nancy. I’ll always love you, Joey.” (14:17)
• After farewells, Joey and Chuck hit the road, suffer through the rain, hitch a ride in a truck, and dream of a life far away—which inadvertently returns them home.

6. The Homecoming

• In a twist, the boys discover the truck belongs to a neighbor and realize they’ve never left town—a classic comedic reversal.
  • Quote:
    • Joey: “This is our town, Chuck...there’s my house across the street.” (24:06)
• Joey tries to confess, but the family, more amused and loving than angry, reveals he’s not actually failing at school.

7. Lessons and Family Support

• The episode wraps with Dad reassuring Joey that no one is a failure so long as they’re willing to keep trying and find where they belong.
  • Quote:
    • Dad: “A man might fail at one thing, find he can be very successful at another. Just a matter of finding your proper niche.” (06:37)
• The family helps Joey resolve his “begonia butter cutter” debt, gently ribbing and supporting him through his troubles.
  • Quote:
    • Dad: “No, Mother. No. I don’t mind paying for the 25 begonia butter cutters.” (27:50)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Joey’s Muffler Justification:
  “When I talk, my Adam’s apple moves up and down and that generates heat and that keeps my throat warm. And that’s why I don’t need a muffler.” (04:10)

• On "Running Away":
  Joey: “You sure see a lot when you run away from home, don’t you, Chuck?”
  Chuck: “Yep.” (23:00)

• The Great Reversal:
  Joey: “Well, jeepers, we’re right back where we started from.” (24:11)

• Dad’s Gentle Wisdom:
  “So you see, son, that’s your proper niche. That’s where you belong, in school.” (26:04)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Joey Prides Himself on Salesmanship: 00:30–04:14
• Worries About School Failure & Friendship with Chuck: 05:08–06:50
• Butter Cutter Returns and Debts Accumulate: 09:11–09:43
• Decision to Run Away: 10:37–11:16
• Goodbye Note & Emotional Farewell: 14:17–14:50
• The Boys' Overnight Misadventure: 19:08–23:47
• Homecoming & Family Reassurance: 24:05–27:47
• Dad Bails Joey Out: 27:09–27:50
• Preview of Next Week’s Episode (Joey as Santa): 30:08–30:36

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Tone & Language

The episode is suffused with warm-hearted, humorous exchanges, quick-witted banter, and gentle family ribbing. The wholesome, optimistic tone never wavers, even in Joey’s misadventures, and the characters' voices are sincere, supportive, and sprinkled with classic old-timey charm.

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Conclusion

This installment of That Brewster Boy is a lighthearted portrait of childhood foibles, family love, and the enduring comfort of home. Whether Joey’s struggling with school, launching a doomed sales career, or running away to nowhere, his family’s good humor and understanding always bring him back to where he belongs. The nostalgia-laden writing and period ads make for a delightful listen for fans of radio’s golden age.

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Next Week:
Preview – Joey is selected to play Santa Claus, promising more Brewster family antics:
“Now, Joey, dear, don’t get so excited. But, mom, what an honor. They elected me. Me, Mom? ... Just think, I’m going to be Santa Claus.” (30:08)

Transcript

[Narrator]

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[Joey Brewster]

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[Narrator]

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[Joey Brewster]

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[Mr. Brewster]

That boy, that boy, that Brewster Boyco. Truly America's Super Breakfast brings you that Brewster boy. Written by Pauline Hopkins and Starring Eddie Firestone, Jr. Did you have your Quaker Oats today? It's an economical breakfast. It still costs less than half a cent a serving. Serve your family delicious, helpful Quaker Oats, America's Super Breakfast regularly. This is the story of an average American family, the Brewsters. Of course, when we say average, we're talking about mom, dad and Nancy. We can't quite reconcile the word average with Joey Brewster. Well, right now it's noon. Joe has had his lunch and is ready for school. And we hear him saying, I'm leaving for school now.

[Joey Brewster]

Mom, I finished lunch. Joey, are you wearing your muffler? It's colder this afternoon. Oh, Mom. Now, I want you to keep your throat warm. Oh, Mom, I don't need a muffler. See you at the back door, Joey. Okay. Oh, hello.

[Mr. Brewster]

Is the lady of the house at home?

[Joey Brewster]

Yeah, but Mom's a pretty hard person to sell.

[Mr. Brewster]

Anything to call her Sonny, just call her. I've got a little article here that sells itself.

[Joey Brewster]

It does?

[Mr. Brewster]

It belongs in every home. One look at my begonia buttercutter and your mother, Begonia Buttercutter or your mother, Sonny.

[Joey Brewster]

Okay, Mom.

[Mr. Brewster]

Mom, for you, it's so simple to use, even a baby can work it.

[Joey Brewster]

Really? Yes. Joey.

[Mr. Brewster]

How are you, madam? How do you do? Oh, I'll only take a minute of your time. I know you're a very busy person.

[Joey Brewster]

I'm sorry.

[Mr. Brewster]

This will only take a minute.

[Joey Brewster]

But I have a cake in the oven and I. Madam, one look at.

[Mr. Brewster]

This begonia butter cutter and you'll forget your cake.

[Joey Brewster]

I'm sorry.

[Mr. Brewster]

It's so simple to use. Even a baby can work it.

[Joey Brewster]

But we haven't got a baby.

[Mr. Brewster]

Now, madam, I can see that you're the artistic type.

[Joey Brewster]

I'm sorry, but, mom, look. It cuts butter into the Shape of flowers.

[Mr. Brewster]

Begonias.

[Joey Brewster]

I'm sorry, but. Hey, Mom. Mom. Begonias. Dad's favorite flower. That'd please dad very much, Mom. All right, all right. How much is it?

[Mr. Brewster]

Only 50 cents, madam. 50 cents. You'll never regret spending an investment that'll last a lifetime.

[Joey Brewster]

All right, all right. I'll get the 50 cents.

[Mr. Brewster]

Well, thanks, sonny. What a salesman you'd make Me? That's right. You put the deal over. You're a natural born salesman, sonny.

[Joey Brewster]

I am?

[Mr. Brewster]

Sure. If you ever want a job, look me up. I'll let you work my territory.

[Joey Brewster]

Here's the 50 cents.

[Mr. Brewster]

Thank you, madam. And here's your begonia buttercutter. I am sure it will help you to live graciously.

[Joey Brewster]

Good day. So long, begonia butter cutter. Joey, why did you let me buy this thing? Oh, it's a dinghy, Mom. Well, run along to school. Okay. Joey, wait. Where's your muffler? Oh, now, Mom, I don't. I want you to keep your throat warm. But Mom, I always walk to school with Chuck. What has your cousin got to do with it? Well, you know, Chuck doesn't talk much, so I do the talking. Well. And when I talk, my Adam's apple moves up and down and that generates heat and that keeps my throat warm. And that's why I don't need a muffler. Well, I give up. I'm sold. Sold. Hey, that man was right. I'm natural born salesman. I'm glad I'm walking home with you, Chuck.

[Mr. Brewster]

Yeah.

[Joey Brewster]

Cause you don't talk much. You don't talk much. Chuck.

[Mr. Brewster]

Chuck, no. Feel low, huh, pal?

[Joey Brewster]

Ankle high.

[Mr. Brewster]

Worm size.

[Joey Brewster]

Oh, I may as well admit it, Chuck. I'm a failure.

[Mr. Brewster]

I'm a failure, Chuck, at your age.

[Joey Brewster]

Gee. Gee. I stopped to talk to Ms. Edmond, you know, our teacher, and she said, Joey, it looks like you'll be in my class next semester too. You know what that means, Chuck?

[Mr. Brewster]

Yeah, Plunkin.

[Joey Brewster]

In February, everyone will pass up to the next grade but me, Chuck, a failure. You'll all stand out in the playground. They'll raise the flag and you'll all pledge allegiance. And the principal will talk about the world needing young minds. And then you'll all step up to the next grade. All but me.

[Mr. Brewster]

Failure.

[Joey Brewster]

How am I gonna tell my folks? Think of the disgrace. How am I gonna tell em I won't pass in February. How would you tell him, Chuck? Chuck, I put it off. Yeah, yeah, but I can't put it off forever.

[Mr. Brewster]

Aw, a failure at your age. You sure some cook, Mrs. Brewster.

[Joey Brewster]

Thank you, Phil. You know, Mother, I've never been able to decide whether Phil comes here because he loves me or your cooking.

[Mr. Brewster]

Something to that, honey. Hey, small fry. You're not eating much. Yeah. You're very quiet this evening, son.

[Joey Brewster]

Dad, what does the world think of a failure?

[Mr. Brewster]

A failure? Oh, son, I don't believe there is such a thing as a failure. Man might fail at one thing, find he can be very successful at another. Just a matter of finding your proper niche. Pass the butter, please.

[Joey Brewster]

That's butter in front of you, dad.

[Mr. Brewster]

Oh, is this to eat? I thought it was just to look pretty.

[Joey Brewster]

You can blame Joey. He sold me on a begonia butter cutter. Yeah, the man said I'm a natural born salesman. And he. Hey, salesman, my proper nich.

[Mr. Brewster]

But, Joey, you can't give up school.

[Joey Brewster]

I'm never going back. I got in touch with that salesman and he's letting me work his territory.

[Mr. Brewster]

Do your folks know?

[Joey Brewster]

Not yet. But I'm a natural born salesman. I'll sell him on the idea.

[Mr. Brewster]

Think you can sell the truant officer?

[Joey Brewster]

I can sell anyone. Well, I gotta leave you here, Chuck. This house is in my territory.

[Mr. Brewster]

What'll I tell our teacher?

[Joey Brewster]

Don't tell her anything, Chuck.

[Mr. Brewster]

Chuck, what if she asked me cheaper?

[Joey Brewster]

As if she can get anything out of you. She's pretty good. Well, so long. You won't tell, will you? Chuck? Chuck, I shook.

[Mr. Brewster]

No.

[Joey Brewster]

Oh, yes. Oh, hello, Joey. Good morning, Mrs. Lee. I've got a little article here that belongs in every home. It's simple to use. Even a baby can work it. A begonia Buttercutter. Hey, how'd you guess? A man sold me one yesterday. Well, you ought to have two, Mrs. Lee. And then if anything happens to one, you still make begonias out of your butter. I don't think there's any danger of anything happening to her, Joey. Yeah, but, Mrs. Lee, with two cutters you can have a bouquet of begonias. Well, just a minute. Wait here, Joey. Okay. Going for a purse. What a super salesman. It's my proper niche, all right. Here, Joey. Huh? I've changed my mind. I don't want this butter cutter, Mrs. Lee. Take it and sell it to someone else. Yeah, but I. And then when you sell it, you can bring me the 50 cents. Goodbye, Joey. Mrs. Lee. Oh, now I got two begonia butter cutters. Well, no use getting discouraged. I'll try the next house.

[Mr. Brewster]

Hello, Joey. I was just coming up to ring your bell.

[Joey Brewster]

Yeah.

[Mr. Brewster]

Cold out here on the porch.

[Joey Brewster]

I. I can't go inside, Chuck.

[Mr. Brewster]

Huh?

[Joey Brewster]

I can't face my family.

[Mr. Brewster]

What are all those things?

[Joey Brewster]

Begonia butter cutters.

[Mr. Brewster]

But you only had one this morning.

[Joey Brewster]

I got 25 now, instead of buying anymore, they all returned those they had.

[Mr. Brewster]

Gosh.

[Joey Brewster]

Now I owe 50 cents to 25 people, Chuck. I owe 50 cents to 25 peopleS, Chuck.

[Mr. Brewster]

$12.50.

[Joey Brewster]

I'm no salesman.

[Mr. Brewster]

A failure.

[Joey Brewster]

Yep. Joey, Do I hear your voice out there? Yeah, Nancy. Mother isn't home yet. She's knitting at the Red Cross. Oh, hello, Chuck. Do you think mom will be home soon, Nancy? Yeah, I guess so.

[Mr. Brewster]

Hello, Nancy.

[Joey Brewster]

I said hello. Oh, Joey, your teacher phoned. My teacher? And Ms. Edmund? She left word for mother to phone her in the morning. She did? Have you been up to something, Joey? Has he? Chuck? Chuck. Well, never mind. I haven't time to wait for the answer. I have to start dinner. Come on in, Joey. In a minute. Ms. Edmund phoned.

[Mr. Brewster]

One of the kids saw you selling those things.

[Joey Brewster]

What? Jeepers. Mom will phone her in the morning and she'll tell mom about my flunkin.

[Mr. Brewster]

Yeah.

[Joey Brewster]

I won't be able to face him, Chuck. I'm a disgrace to my family. There's only one thing left for me to do.

[Mr. Brewster]

What?

[Joey Brewster]

Run away.

[Mr. Brewster]

Run away?

[Joey Brewster]

Tonight at midnight. At midnight, Chuck.

[Mr. Brewster]

I'll be here.

[Joey Brewster]

Chuck. You mean you're coming with me? You're coming with me, Chuck.

[Mr. Brewster]

We're pals.

[Joey Brewster]

Well, sure.

[Mr. Brewster]

Only where you go, I go.

[Joey Brewster]

Okay, Chuck. Tonight at midnight we'll leave home forever. We'll face the world together.

[Mr. Brewster]

So Joey and Chuck are going to face the world together. Well, in just a minute we'll learn just how much facing they do and how much of the world they see. But before that happens, I would like to call your attention to a statement of great importance. Recently, our Dr. Frank L. Gunderson, eminent biochemist and one of the nation's leading authorities on nutrition, said the United States government, doing all it can to improve the nation's health, has, through its National Nutritional Program, urged all of us to eat more whole grain foods. Certainly, it is very important that all of us include plenty of whole grain foods in our diet. I'd like to point out that one of the most economical, one of the most accessible whole grain foods is whole grain oatmeal. It may never have occurred to you. You may even be surprised to learn that one of the finest whole grain foods is oatmeal. Oatmeal, as used in Quaker oats, is strictly a whole grain food. Probably because the bran in oatmeal is so bland, so soft, so palatable. You've never thought of oatmeal as a whole grain food, but that's just what it is. As a matter of fact, it is a delicious form of whole grain food. Oatmeal, as used in Quaker Oats, contains all the whole grain goodness as well as the whole grain benefits. You mothers can be sure that oatmeal is one form in which your family will welcome a whole grain form. Oatmeal, as used in Quaker Oats is an ideal way for you mothers to make sure that your family gets the whole grain food it needs. Whole grain oatmeal is a rich source of vitamin B1, the great anti fatigue vitamin, the morel vitamin, so widely deficient in American foods. And that vitamin is of prime importance if there are youngsters in your family. Vitamin B1 is an absolute necessity for the normal growth of children. Now, whole grain oatmeal contains phosphorus and iron for rich red blood. Whole grain oatmeal leads all other whole grain cereals and proteins needed to help build muscle and repair the daily wear and tear on body tissues. Whole grain oatmeal is one of the richest sources of food energy or body fuel for the day's work. This combination of important food elements makes whole grain oatmeal, as used in Quaker Oats, one of the most healthful foods you can eat. If every mother in America served whole grain oatmeal regularly, I believe we should have healthier individuals, healthier families, and a healthier nation. Well, Joey has made a decision and he seems to be going ahead with his plan. Right now, he's in his room reading a note he has just written.

[Joey Brewster]

And so there's nothing else left for me to do. I don't want to disgrace my family. I. I can't come back until I find my proper niche. Goodbye, Mom, Dad, Nancy. I'll always Love you, Joey. P.S. i carried out the ashes well, now I gotta go downstairs and say goodbye.

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[Joey Brewster]

I don't. Only they won't know it's goodbye. Gotta be careful not to let them suspect anything.

[Mr. Brewster]

Better giggle when you call me that.

[Joey Brewster]

Oh, here's Joey. Maybe he wants to help.

[Mr. Brewster]

Yeah, come on out to the kitchen and help us make some fudge, Joey.

[Joey Brewster]

Why? I'm going to bed early tonight.

[Mr. Brewster]

You're not sick, are you, Sprout?

[Joey Brewster]

All right, I guess not, Phil. Well, come on, Phil, it's getting late. Nancy, wait. Well, I. I just want to look at you. What?

[Mr. Brewster]

You're.

[Joey Brewster]

You're a very pretty girl, Nancy. Well, thanks, darling.

[Mr. Brewster]

Why, the rose is small fry, Phil.

[Joey Brewster]

You'll always take care of my sister, won't you?

[Mr. Brewster]

Say, what is this?

[Joey Brewster]

Promise me, Phil. Please.

[Mr. Brewster]

Okay, Joey. I'll. I'll love and honor her until death do us part. How's that?

[Joey Brewster]

You left out the obey by mistake.

[Mr. Brewster]

Not by mistake. Come on, we'll save some fudge for you, Joey.

[Joey Brewster]

See you later, Joey. They don't Realize it. They'll probably never see me again. So, Dad, I finished knitting those gloves.

[Mr. Brewster]

First sports section, Mother.

[Joey Brewster]

Well, I don't know, dear. Here's Joey. Ask him.

[Mr. Brewster]

Joey, you've been messing with this paper.

[Joey Brewster]

No, sir, Mom. I. I came to say good. Good night. Good night, dear. I finished knitting the gloves, dad. Mom, do you mind if I kiss you good night? Of course not, dear. Sleep well. I finished knitting those gloves, dad.

[Mr. Brewster]

Good night, son. And the people in this house read my paper.

[Joey Brewster]

White and Gadda, I. I want you to know that I realized a fella couldn't have a better father.

[Mr. Brewster]

Thank you, Joey. Mother, why don't you tell to be more careful with my paper?

[Joey Brewster]

Well, mom, always remember that I. That I kissed you good night. Yes, dear. I spent two weeks on those gloves.

[Mr. Brewster]

Well, it doesn't take very much time to put the paper back together again.

[Joey Brewster]

Goodbye, Mom. Goodbye, dad. Oh. How many miles do you think we've walked, Chuck? Chuck?

[Mr. Brewster]

Two.

[Joey Brewster]

Hey. Hey, here comes a car. Quick, hide behind this tree.

[Mr. Brewster]

Think they may be looking for us?

[Joey Brewster]

Yeah, they've probably notified the police.

[Mr. Brewster]

Yeah.

[Joey Brewster]

Hey, what are you wrapped up in that towel, Chuck?

[Mr. Brewster]

Toothbrush.

[Joey Brewster]

What else?

[Mr. Brewster]

Harmonica.

[Joey Brewster]

What else?

[Mr. Brewster]

Cheese sandwich.

[Joey Brewster]

I took a toothbrush, a rabbit's foot and Mom's picture.

[Mr. Brewster]

Kai's gone.

[Joey Brewster]

Okay, we can go on now.

[Mr. Brewster]

I'm tired.

[Joey Brewster]

Hey, did you leave a note, Chuck? Chuck? Yeah, Mine was two pages long. How long was yours, Chuck?

[Mr. Brewster]

Two words.

[Joey Brewster]

Two words.

[Mr. Brewster]

What'd you say with Joey?

[Joey Brewster]

Oh, hey, hey, Doc, here comes another car. Look, the sign on top.

[Mr. Brewster]

Police.

[Joey Brewster]

Cops.

[Mr. Brewster]

Yeah.

[Joey Brewster]

Hey, we're sort of fugitives from the law, Chuck. We ought to get disguises. Beards, huh? You think we could grow beards, Chuck?

[Mr. Brewster]

Chuck, no. Fudge.

[Joey Brewster]

Aw, poor Mom. She's gonna take it awful hard. I guess your mother will too, huh, Chuck Cripe. Yeah. Well, police car's gone. Come on.

[Mr. Brewster]

I'm tired.

[Joey Brewster]

We got a long way to go yet.

[Mr. Brewster]

Where'll we sleep?

[Joey Brewster]

We can't sleep until we get far away. Then we'll take turns. One of us will stay awake all the time.

[Mr. Brewster]

You.

[Joey Brewster]

Hey. Hey, it's raining. It's raining, Chuck.

[Mr. Brewster]

It always rains when I run away.

[Joey Brewster]

Jeepers, have you run away before?

[Mr. Brewster]

Lots of.

[Joey Brewster]

This is my first time.

[Mr. Brewster]

I'm tired.

[Joey Brewster]

Hey, quit saying that. Hey, Chuck, look. A gas station. And there's a truck parked there. We can hit you, right? Yeah, I bet that truck could take us far away. Come on. The driver isn't around.

[Mr. Brewster]

Well, climbing back, huh?

[Joey Brewster]

Hey, now, careful. Don't let anyone see you.

[Mr. Brewster]

They're inside the gas station.

[Joey Brewster]

Okay, I'll climb in. Come on, Chuck. Grab my hand. Okay, that's it. Yeah. What? Huh. Dry in here, anyway.

[Mr. Brewster]

Yeah.

[Joey Brewster]

I wonder where the driver's going. Far away, do you suppose? Maybe away out to the coast, huh? Huh? Chuck. Hey, Chuck, don't go to sleep.

[Mr. Brewster]

Tired?

[Joey Brewster]

Don't dare go to sleep. We gotta wait until the driver comes out, and then we gotta see where he's headed for. Chuck. Chuck. Aw, sleeping. Well, I gotta stay awake, but I guess I could close my eyes for a few minutes. Just for a few minutes. Hey. Hey. Hey, the truck. It's moving. Jeepers, it's morning. We've been riding all night on this truck. Hey, Chuck. Chuck, wake up. Chuck, wake up.

[Mr. Brewster]

Huh?

[Joey Brewster]

Look, it's morning. Oh, I don't know where we are. We've been riding all night long.

[Mr. Brewster]

Pretty country.

[Joey Brewster]

Yeah.

[Mr. Brewster]

Maybe we're out to the coast.

[Joey Brewster]

Hey, maybe this is California. No, no, it's still raining.

[Mr. Brewster]

Well, maybe it's California.

[Joey Brewster]

Yeah, maybe.

[Mr. Brewster]

Pretty country.

[Joey Brewster]

Gee, look at the trees and the houses. Hey, you sure see a lot when you run away from home, don't you, Chuck?

[Mr. Brewster]

Yep.

[Joey Brewster]

Hey, we're coming to a town.

[Mr. Brewster]

A big town.

[Joey Brewster]

You're much bigger than ours. Look at the smoke. Yeah, I bet it's a busy place.

[Mr. Brewster]

Yeah.

[Joey Brewster]

Hey, Chuck, I'm hungry.

[Mr. Brewster]

So am I.

[Joey Brewster]

Where's that cheese sandwich?

[Mr. Brewster]

Gone.

[Joey Brewster]

Gone? What happened to it?

[Mr. Brewster]

I woke up during the night.

[Joey Brewster]

Jeepers. I'll bet the folks didn't sleep last night. Poor Mom. I hope she isn't worrying. I'll bet Nancy's crying. Well, Phil will take care of her. And dad must be driving around looking for us.

[Mr. Brewster]

Joey.

[Joey Brewster]

Yeah?

[Mr. Brewster]

The truck's slowing down.

[Joey Brewster]

Hey, it is.

[Mr. Brewster]

It's stopping.

[Joey Brewster]

We gotta be careful not let the driver see us.

[Mr. Brewster]

He's getting out.

[Joey Brewster]

Yeah. Chuck.

[Mr. Brewster]

Huh?

[Joey Brewster]

Look. What? The driver. It's Mr. Barnes.

[Mr. Brewster]

Mr. Barnes?

[Joey Brewster]

He lives across the street from us. This is his truck. I recognize it now.

[Mr. Brewster]

His truck.

[Joey Brewster]

This is our town, Chuck.

[Mr. Brewster]

Huh?

[Joey Brewster]

Look, there's my house across the street.

[Mr. Brewster]

Gosh.

[Joey Brewster]

Well, our jeepers were right back where we started from.

[Mr. Brewster]

Let's get out of here.

[Joey Brewster]

Yeah. Come on. Hurry, Chuck.

[Mr. Brewster]

Okay.

[Joey Brewster]

Come on. We gotta beat it before anyone sees us.

[Mr. Brewster]

Where?

[Joey Brewster]

Where? We're running away again. We are? Oh, hurry.

[Mr. Brewster]

Hey, your door's opening. It's dad getting the morning paper.

[Joey Brewster]

Oh, I bet he didn't sleep all night. Come on, Chuck. Run, Joey. Yikes.

[Mr. Brewster]

He sees us. Joey, come here.

[Joey Brewster]

Yes, sir.

[Mr. Brewster]

Come on in the house. I want to talk to you. And right now. Chuck, I'm leaving you, pal.

[Joey Brewster]

Are you going home?

[Mr. Brewster]

I'm hungry. Go in.

[Joey Brewster]

Poor jeepers, Chuck, I failed at this point at running away from home. Joey. Yes, sir.

[Mr. Brewster]

So long, Joey.

[Joey Brewster]

So long.

[Mr. Brewster]

Come up here.

[Joey Brewster]

Yeah, I'm coming, dad. Oh, I guess Mom's hysterical.

[Mr. Brewster]

Come on inside.

[Joey Brewster]

Yes, sir. Yes, sir.

[Mr. Brewster]

Joey, I've been on that telephone all morning.

[Joey Brewster]

Yeah, I knew you'd worry, Dad. I knew mom would be hysterical. But, Joey. Good morning. Oh, Mom. It's the first time in weeks I haven't had to call you down to breakfast. Huh? Oh, Joey, look at your clothes. They look as though they've been slept in all night. Mom. Can't you hang them up before you go to bed? Mom, didn't. Didn't you miss me?

[Mr. Brewster]

Miss you, Son?

[Joey Brewster]

Yeah. I ran away. What? Joey, I couldn't disgrace you. I failed at school, Mom. Nonsense. That's why I ran away, because I'm a failure.

[Mr. Brewster]

Now, Joey.

[Joey Brewster]

I ran away so I could find my proper niche, dad.

[Mr. Brewster]

How, son?

[Joey Brewster]

Ms. Edmond said I'd be in her class next semester, too. Naturally, Ms. Edmund has been promoted to the class ahead. She. Mom. And when she told me about it, she said that you were one of her best pupils. I. She. You mean Yai.

[Mr. Brewster]

So you see, son, that's your proper niche. That's where you belong, in school.

[Joey Brewster]

There's the phone again.

[Mr. Brewster]

You answer at this time, Mother.

[Joey Brewster]

All right, dad.

[Mr. Brewster]

So you ran away from home?

[Joey Brewster]

Yes, sir. I. I left a note. But. But you. Hey, dad. Well, I put the note in my pocket to leave on the hall table when I sneaked away.

[Mr. Brewster]

And it's still in your pocket.

[Joey Brewster]

Yes, sir.

[Mr. Brewster]

Let me have it.

[Joey Brewster]

Yes.

[Mr. Brewster]

Dear. Folks, I am a fairy.

[Joey Brewster]

You see, Dad, I thought I failed at school, and then I failed as a salesman. And now I failed at running away. Dad. Dad, it was about those begonia butter cutters.

[Mr. Brewster]

More?

[Joey Brewster]

Jeepers, Joey. The phone's been ringing all morning. People calling about you owing them 50 cents. Yeah, Mom. And, Joey, my kitchen table is full of begonia butter cutters. Yeah, I know, Mom. What are you going to do with them? And who's going to pay for them?

[Mr. Brewster]

I will, Mother.

[Joey Brewster]

Dad. But, dad. Joey.

[Mr. Brewster]

That's all right, Mother. Joey, get those begonia butter cutters and take them down to the basement.

[Joey Brewster]

Yes, sir. Daddy owes for 25 of them.

[Mr. Brewster]

All right, Mother.

[Joey Brewster]

At 50 cents apiece.

[Mr. Brewster]

Yes, Mother. Take him out of the basement, Joey.

[Joey Brewster]

Oh, you're wonderful, dad. And, Joey, take my begonia butter cutter along with the rest. Okay, Mom. Oh, Jeep. Is it's good to be home again? You'll never know. But, Dad, 25 of them.

[Mr. Brewster]

I know, dear.

[Joey Brewster]

That's 50 cents a piece.

[Mr. Brewster]

Yeah.

[Joey Brewster]

Don't you mind paying for the 25 begonia butter cutters?

[Mr. Brewster]

Mother, here's the note he forgot to leave. No, listen, I've got to be a success like you, dad, you made the Brewster name a name of honor. I want to carry on in your footsteps. No, Mother. No. I don't mind paying for the 25 begonia butter cutters. Joey Brewster will return in just a minute to give us a tip on what the Brewster family has in store for us next week. I know none of you ladies who have the job of running the household on a budget and at the same time serving your family delicious, healthful meals is going to argue with me when I say food prices have gone up. Yes, and nowadays it sometimes takes some head scratching and fingernail biting to make things come out even. And right there is where I step in with a very timely suggestion. Why not serve delicious, healthful Quaker Oats at your home regularly? Everybody likes that grand flavor. And of course, you know that Quaker oats is made 100% of whole grain oatmeal. It's a whole grain food, and whole grain foods are recommended by the United States government. But to get back to that question of cost, delicious, healthful Quaker Oats still cost less than half a cent a serving. The regular sized package of delicious Quaker oats gives you 20 generous servings, and the big, economical package gives you 48 generous servings. So tomorrow, ask your grocer for the big, economical package of delicious, healthful Mother's oats or Quaker Oats. Serve your family a healthful whole grain breakfast, America's super breakfast every day. Well, I guess Santa Claus will visit the Brewsters next week. And we'll probably hear Joey say something like this.

[Joey Brewster]

Mom, mom, guess what's happened. Now, Joey, dear, don't get so excited. But, mom, what an honor. They elected me. Me, Mom? Elected you what, dear? I guess it's because I have such a deep voice. And Joey, mom, just think, I'm going to be Santa Claus.

[Mr. Brewster]

Be sure to tune in again next Monday night at this time for another enjoyable evening with that Brewster boy. And meanwhile, be sure to ask your grocer for Quaker Oats. Truly America's Super Breakfast. The original music on this program was created and conducted by Glenn Welby.