Charlie, The Beautiful Machine by Theater Five

Summary

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Episode Overview

Episode Title: Charlie, The Beautiful Machine
Podcast: Relic Radio Sci-Fi
Story By: Theater Five
Air Date: June 8, 2026 (original OTR broadcast date unknown)
Host: RelicRadio.com

This episode features a classic Theater Five radio drama, “Charlie, The Beautiful Machine.” The story dives into a workplace facing the arrival of an “almost human” machine named Charlie, exploring workers' anxieties, identity crises, and the complexities in human-machine relationships. The themes of job displacement, technological progress, and newfound empowerment are interwoven in a tale that balances humor, tension, and psychological insight.

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Key Discussion & Story Points

Introduction of the Machine and Workplace Tension

• Automation and Job Security:

  • Jack Warren and Harvey Bodmer discuss rumors about a new machine replacing them at work.
  • Jack is brashly angry, while Harvey is anxious and resigned to their fate.
  • “You know what automation means, don't you, Harvey? It means that a crummy machine… is going to put you and me out of work.” – Jack Warren [00:30]

• Workplace Power Dynamics:

  • Harvey’s home life mirrors his submissive, anxious nature at work. His wife Lydia criticizes his lack of assertiveness both at home and on the job.
  • “You won't even stand up for your rights.” – Lydia [01:44]
  • “Authority always wins respect. But meekness gets you nowhere.” – Lydia [02:50]

The Machine Arrives: Charlie is Born

• Machine’s Introduction:

  • Mr. Killian, the boss, unveils the new machine, boasting about its efficiency and almost human qualities.
  • “Here it is at last. A machine that can do the work of a dozen men in the twinkling of an eye… A thing of beauty.” – Mr. Killian [06:19]
  • He anthropomorphizes it: “So nearly human. I think it deserves a human name... I think I'll call it Charlie.” [07:16]

• Emotional Fallout:

  • Jack and Harvey react with a blend of resentment and despair. Harvey in particular feels threatened, fearing unemployability due to his age.
  • “Please, Lydia, don't look at me that way. I've been trying to find a job… But I'm 46. And everywhere I go, they tell me that's too old.” – Harvey [08:25]

Contemplating Rebellion

• Violent Fantasies about the Machine:
  • The characters express a wish to literalize their anger at the machine.
  • “If I were a man… and anything human or otherwise stole my job, I'd murder it.” – Lydia [08:33]
  • “I wish he had a heart. I'd get a butcher knife and carve it out.” – Jack Warren [09:12]
  • The fantasy is undercut by the realization of the machine’s indifference: “You can't get through to him. Charlie pays no attention… he just keeps on doing his work and he never makes a mistake.” – Harvey [09:26]

Harvey’s Transformation

• Dog Training as a Metaphor:

  • Harvey’s relationship with his dog, Wolf, becomes a metaphor for his shift from meekness to authority.
  • Parallels are drawn between dog training and handling Charlie.
  • “Authority, my dear. Gumption… Now, Lydia, here are my plans.” – Harvey (asserting himself to his wife as if training the dog) [12:25]

• First Confrontation with Charlie:

  • Harvey returns alone to confront Charlie. He asserts dominance, threatening with a hammer, simulating control and authority.
  • “You may think you're almighty, but I know you can be beaten. Yes, I'm your master, Charlie… Any disobedience and I'll slam it right through your reassack… I'm only bluffing. I'm not going to hurt you. Not this time, anyway.” – Harvey [13:08]

Consequences and Emergence as Leader

• Charlie's Mistake:

  • Overnight, Charlie mysteriously makes a costly error in his work—something unthinkable for a “perfect” machine.
  • “He made a costly mistake during the night… These tapes—they’re completely incorrect.” – Mr. Killian [16:20]

• Harvey’s Authority Recognized:

  • Harvey persuades Mr. Killian to let him "fix" Charlie alone. He repeats his act of dominance, again threatening the machine.
  • The machine’s “behavior” appears to change, as if cowed by Harvey.
  • “I've really got his number.” – Harvey [16:16]
  • “This machine is scared of Harvey.” – Jack Warren [18:06]

• Demonstration of Control:

  • Harvey gives Charlie commands; the machine appears to obey, stunning the others.
  • “You ready, Mr. Killian?... Charlie, this is Harvey K. Bodmer, your master. I will now give you commands which you will obey. My first command is: Stop… Now, Charlie, start… Now pull yourself together and get back to work.” – Harvey [18:19–18:52]

• Resolution and Irony:

  • Mr. Killian is so impressed that he tells everyone to keep their jobs and commends Harvey’s new, forceful attitude.
  • “There’s no need for anyone to leave now. Sir, if you don't mind, I suggest that you get back to your duties. You’re wasting time.” – Harvey [19:41]
  • The story ends with Harvey berating Charlie: “Hey, Charlie, you big bum… Pull up your socks and get…” [19:59]

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Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• On Automation Anxiety:

  • “We're the guys that ought to be angry.” – Jack Warren [05:14]

• Naming the Machine:

  • “This machine is almost human. So nearly human. I think it deserves a human name… Charlie.” – Mr. Killian [07:16]

• On Human vs. Machine:

  • “That’s what gripes me next to stealing our jobs. That's why I hate Charlie most. He's always so right and he knows he's always right.” – Harvey [09:43]
  • “If you make one more mistake, just one. I'm gonna murder you with this hammer.” – Harvey [17:32]

• Transformation:

  • “I've really got his number.” – Harvey (on Charlie) [16:16]
  • “You're a forceful man, Bodmer. I like that quality in an employee.” – Mr. Killian [19:47]

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Important Segment Timestamps

• [00:30] Automation threat introduced (Jack & Harvey)
• [06:19] The unveiling of Charlie, “the beautiful machine” (Mr. Killian)
• [07:16] Machine is named “Charlie”
• [08:25] Harvey’s fear of unemployment and ageism
• [13:08] Harvey’s first confrontation with Charlie (asserting dominance)
• [16:20] Machine’s mistake is discovered
• [17:32] Harvey threatens Charlie again—“gumption” solidified
• [18:19] Harvey publicly demonstrates his control over Charlie
• [19:41] Harvey's authority is recognized; workers keep their jobs

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Conclusion

"Charlie, The Beautiful Machine" is a sharp, nimble exploration of anxieties about automation, evolving relationships to work, and the psychological power dynamics between humans—mirrored by those they project onto machines. Through Harvey’s evolution from meekness to assertiveness (modeled humorously on dog training and finally applied to the machine), the episode suggests that sometimes, the machine is only as powerful as its human master allows. The outcome—work saved not by replacing the machine, but by changing the man—carries an ambivalent but wry message, delivered with OTR style and vintage charm.

Transcript

[Lydia]

Relic radio.

[Mr. Killian]

This is relic radio. Sci fi old time radio. Science fiction stories from relicradio.com.

[Jack Warren]

You know what automation means, don't you, Harvey? It means that a crummy machine, a big hunk of hardware, is going to put you and me out of work. Yeah, buddy boy, when that gadget's installed in his office, we're both going to

[Harvey Bodmer]

be out in the cold.

[Narrator]

Theater 5 presents Charlie the Beautiful Machine.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Lydia? Lydia, sweetheart, I'm home.

[Lydia]

Well, it's about time. Dinner was ready 20 minutes ago. Where have you been?

[Harvey Bodmer]

Well, you see.

[Lydia]

And. Hang up your coat, Harvey. I've had enough to do without picking up after you.

[Harvey Bodmer]

I know. Oh, dear, I was just about to hang it up.

[Lydia]

You haven't answered me. Why are you so late getting home?

[Harvey Bodmer]

Well, sweetheart.

[Lydia]

Look, never mind. I know exactly what happened. There was a large crowd at the bus stop, and you let everybody push in ahead of you.

[Harvey Bodmer]

That's true. I never like to push. You know how I am.

[Lydia]

Oh, indeed I do. Harvey. You won't even stand up for your rights. But if you'd only be a little forceful, people would have more respect for you.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Maybe so, Lydia, but that's the way I am.

[Lydia]

Now this a forceful character. Let him in before he breaks the door down.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Oh, Wolf would never break the door down. I've trained him better than that. Hi there, Wolf, old boy. Come on in. Glad to see me, huh? I'm glad to see you, too.

[Lydia]

Oh, make him stop that noise.

[Mr. Killian]

Quiet, Wolf.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Quiet.

[Jack Warren]

Now, heel.

[Harvey Bodmer]

That's right. Sit. Good. Lie down. Good boy. You see, Lydia? He's licking my hand.

[Lydia]

That proves my point. Harvey, you stand up to that dog and he likes you for it. But when you first got him, you were afraid of him, and he knew it and took advantage of it.

[Harvey Bodmer]

That's right. I even hated Wolf at first. But now I love him and he loves me. It's funny, isn't it? Not at all.

[Lydia]

Authority always wins respect. But meekness gets you nowhere. And that doesn't apply only to dogs, Harvey.

[Harvey Bodmer]

What do you mean?

[Lydia]

Well, take your boss, for instance. You're afraid of Mr. Killian, so he

[Harvey Bodmer]

walks all over you. Now, Lydia, that isn't true.

[Lydia]

It is true and you know it. You're as meek as a lamb down there at the office. But if you show a little gumption or speak up once In a while, Mr. Killian might even give you a promotion. Or at least a raise in pay.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Oh, I doubt that. It doesn't do Jack Warren any good. Jack's a real hothead. He talks up to Mr. Killian all the time, but it hasn't gotten him any advancement. He's still a plain clerk, just like me.

[Lydia]

Well, you're not Jack Warren. You're Harvey Bodmer. And if you take my advice, you'd stop being Anonymous and let Mr. Killian know you're alive.

[Harvey Bodmer]

I don't mean to argue with you, sweetheart, but you don't know my. The longer I stay anonymous with Mr. Killian, the longer I'll stay out of trouble. Hi, Harvey. Oh, good Morning, Jack. You're five minutes late. Do you know that?

[Jack Warren]

So I'm five minutes late. So what?

[Harvey Bodmer]

If Mr. Killian knew, he wouldn't like it.

[Jack Warren]

No, we wouldn't. Huh?

[Harvey Bodmer]

Well, that's tough.

[Jack Warren]

If you ask me Killian to double

[Harvey Bodmer]

cross and creep, he might hear you.

[Jack Warren]

So let him. You realize that our big hearted boss might soon be firing us out of this office.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Jack, what are you talking about?

[Jack Warren]

What I said. You and I might be getting canned any day now.

[Harvey Bodmer]

But what makes you think so?

[Jack Warren]

That was a rumor going around. I just heard it last night from a guy that keeps his ear to the ground. He said Killian is going to install

[Harvey Bodmer]

a machine in this office. One of those human brain gadgets.

[Jack Warren]

Now if that's true, Harvey, we'll both soon be looking for work.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Oh, no, Mr. Killian can't do that. I need this job.

[Jack Warren]

Yeah, well, you and me both.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Hey, Harvey, you look scared. I am scared. Aren't you? No, I'm sore.

[Jack Warren]

We've been working 11 years for Killian and for what?

[Harvey Bodmer]

Peanuts?

[Jack Warren]

And now it looks like he's gonna dump us for a lousy machine. Well, we gotta find out if it's true.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Come on. Where?

[Jack Warren]

Well, to the boss's office for a show.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Now. Oh, no, Jack, I couldn't do that.

[Jack Warren]

Look, you're gonna be checking all your life.

[Harvey Bodmer]

But maybe it's only a rumor like you said.

[Jack Warren]

No, no, pal.

[Harvey Bodmer]

If you ask me where they smoke, there's fire.

[Jack Warren]

Now, we gotta see the boss right now and get this thing settled.

[Mr. Killian]

Come on.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Gosh, I hope Mr. Killian won't be angry at us for breaking in on him.

[Jack Warren]

Nuts to that. We're the guys that ought to be angry.

[Mr. Killian]

Come in.

[Jack Warren]

Look, Mr. Killian.

[Mr. Killian]

Good morning, Warren.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Good morning, sir.

[Jack Warren]

We came to get something straight. I heard a rumor that you.

[Mr. Killian]

Now you must read my mind. I was going to call you men in for a chat right after lunch.

[Harvey Bodmer]

If you're busy, sir, we'll be glad to come back later.

[Jack Warren]

No, we're going to Talk right now.

[Mr. Killian]

Mr. Killian.

[Jack Warren]

I heard you're bringing in a machine to do our work. Is that right or not?

[Mr. Killian]

I'm sorry you had to learn about it elsewhere, but I'm afraid It's correct, Mr. Killian. The machine will be installed tomorrow morning. But you men can remain till Friday. I'll give you two weeks severance pay. Of course, I sincerely regret having to make this move. But then we can't but progress, can we?

[Harvey Bodmer]

No, sir. I got no progress.

[Jack Warren]

My eye. If you ask me, we're getting a real crummy deal.

[Mr. Killian]

That's a crude statement, Warren. But under the circumstances, I'm willing to overlook it. Would you mind closing the door as you leave?

[Harvey Bodmer]

Thank you so much.

[Mr. Killian]

Well, men, here it is at last. A machine that can do the work of a dozen men in the twinkling of an eye. A masterpiece of technical ingenuity. A thing of beauty, isn't it, Bobber?

[Harvey Bodmer]

Yes, sir. It's very nice looking.

[Mr. Killian]

What do you think of it, Warren?

[Harvey Bodmer]

I think it's as ugly as a

[Jack Warren]

hyena's mother in law.

[Mr. Killian]

You're just prejudiced. You have a closed mind.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Who needs a mind with that monster

[Mr. Killian]

doing all the work? This is a red letter day for the Killian. And now, who would like the honor of throwing the switch and starting the machine on its career of service? You, butler?

[Harvey Bodmer]

No, sir. I'd rather not, if you don't mind. How about you, Warren?

[Jack Warren]

Not a chance. It'd be like digging my own grave.

[Harvey Bodmer]

It's your machine, Mr. Killian. I think you should throw the switch. Very well.

[Mr. Killian]

I will.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Listen to it.

[Mr. Killian]

Isn't that a magnificent sound?

[Harvey Bodmer]

Yes, sir, it sounds almost human.

[Mr. Killian]

You're right, it does. In fact, this machine is almost human. So nearly human. I think it deserves a human name. Yes, I think I'll call it Charlie. How does that sound to you, Bodmer?

[Harvey Bodmer]

Fine, sir. Charlie's a nice name, I think.

[Mr. Killian]

Yes, yes, excellent. I'm going to call my wife and tell her about Charlie, the beautiful machine.

[Jack Warren]

Hey, you know something, Harvey?

[Harvey Bodmer]

I think the boss has slipped his wig. Well, I guess we can't blame him for being excited.

[Jack Warren]

He says this thing is almost human. Oh, boy, I wish it was human. I'd take a hammer and beat its brains out.

[Harvey Bodmer]

But it's here, Jack, and we gotta accept it. But you know something? I think I hate Charlie more than anything in the whole world. Please, Lydia, don't look at me that way. I've been trying to find a job, honest I have. But I'm 46. And everywhere I go they tell me that's too old.

[Lydia]

But you even fight for the job you have. If you ask me, you're absolutely spineless.

[Harvey Bodmer]

No person with a spark of courage

[Lydia]

would allow himself to be replaced by a machine. Oh, if I were a man, Harvey Bodner, and anything human or otherwise, stole my job, I'd murder it.

[Jack Warren]

Murder a machine? Harvey, that's the screwiest thing I ever heard of.

[Harvey Bodmer]

But that's what my wife said, Jack, and she really meant it.

[Jack Warren]

Well, I hate this machine's guts, but

[Harvey Bodmer]

how could I murder it? That's crazy. Yeah, I guess it is. Charlie's nothing but a bunch of wheels and wires.

[Jack Warren]

I wish he had a heart. I'd get a butcher knife and carve it out. You hear that, Charlie, you big bum? Yeah, what I said I'd like to do to you.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Oh, boy.

[Jack Warren]

Holy mackerel. Harvey, listen to me. Yelling at a machine. I must be losing my marbles.

[Harvey Bodmer]

I don't know, Jack. I feel like yelling at him too. But what's the use? You can't get through to him. Charlie pays no attention to anybody. He just keeps on doing his work and he never makes a mistake.

[Jack Warren]

That's what gripes me next to stealing our jobs. That's why I hate Charlie most.

[Harvey Bodmer]

He's always so right and he knows he's always right. That's why what I hate.

[Jack Warren]

What do you mean you know he's right? How can you tell?

[Harvey Bodmer]

Well, just listen to him and you'll understand. Be quiet and listen for about five seconds, okay?

[Jack Warren]

I'm sorry, Harvey, but I still don't get you. All I hear is that same steady noise.

[Harvey Bodmer]

It isn't exactly a noise. It. It's more of a self satisfied hum.

[Jack Warren]

Well, pal, it might sound like a hum to you, but to me it's nothing but a loud noise and it's driving me nuts. I still hate Charlie's inside.

[Harvey Bodmer]

I hate him too, Jack. But you know Olmet, he's so doggone efficient. I've got to respect him. Respect him? Well, you're nuts.

[Jack Warren]

He's got no respect for you and me. I can't listen to him any longer. If the boss wants me, I'll be in the washroom.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Okay, Jack. Well, Charlie. Jack's gone. And this is the first time I've had a chance to talk to you alone. It's on account of your work losing her. I need this job because I'm middle aged and can't find work anywhere else. And if I lose my job, I don't Know what to do? My. My whole life will be ruined. So please don't ruin my life, Charlie. Quiet, Wolf. Silence. Good. Now sit. That's fine. Now stay. Stay there till I call you. All right. Come, boy. Wolf, you're a clever, obedient dog.

[Lydia]

Harvey Fogmer, what on earth are you doing?

[Harvey Bodmer]

I'm training my dog, Lydia. What do you think I'm doing?

[Lydia]

Well, it seems to me that instead of playing with a dog, you should be thinking about finding a job. Because unless something happens very soon, we won't be able to afford a roof over our heads.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Then what'll we do then, my dear Lydia? We'll have to live without a roof over our heads. Are they. You're being rude. No, I don't mean to be. Lydia, you're not talking to your dog.

[Lydia]

You're talking to your wife. So I suggest you change your attitude.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Quiet, Lydia.

[Jack Warren]

Quiet.

[Harvey Bodmer]

What? Silence. That's fine. Now sit. Good girl. Harvey, what in the world has got into you? Authority, my dear. Gumption. Well, that's fine, but quiet. Now, Lydia, here are my plans for this evening. I'm going down to the office for a little while. After I leave, I want you to take Wolf out for a walk. You got that? Yes, of course. I'll be gone for about an hour. And when I get back, I want you to have supper ready. Because I'll probably be hungry. Understand?

[Lydia]

Yes, Harvey, I understand.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Okay, then. I'll see you. Hello, Charlie. I see you're still working. That's the spirit. Didn't expect me back tonight, did you? Well, here I am. And you and I have got the office to ourselves. I came down to have a frank man to machine talk with you, my boy. And I'm not gonna pull any punches. I've been doing some thinking, and believe me, I'm a changed character. Now, Charlie, listen carefully, because here comes the zinger. You may think you're almighty, but I know you can be beaten. Yes, I'm your master, Charlie. Your human master. And you're my slave. And beginning right now, you're going to respect me and obey my orders. How do you like them apples? I knew it. I've got you intimidated, pal. I've got you in the palm of my hand, and that's just where you're going to stay. But in case you haven't got it straight, I want to show you something. Here. You see this? In case you don't know what it is, it's an eight pound hammer. Any disobedience and I'll slam it right through Your reassack. As a matter of fact, I think I'll give you a slight tap right now just to show you how it feels. Brace yourself, Charlie. Here it comes. Scared you, didn't I? Don't worry, Charlie. I was only bluffing. I'm not going to hurt you. Not this time, anyway. Now quit groveling and get to work. I'm going home to supper.

[Jack Warren]

Hey, Harvey, is the boss in yet?

[Harvey Bodmer]

He's in his office. You look terrible this morning, Jack. What's wrong?

[Jack Warren]

I didn't sleep all night thinking about Charlie.

[Harvey Bodmer]

But you don't have to worry about Charlie. He's gonna be all right. I've got him licked.

[Jack Warren]

You've got him? What are you talking about?

[Harvey Bodmer]

Why, Julie? Just stand there, Jack, and watch.

[Jack Warren]

Listen, what happens when I talk to him?

[Harvey Bodmer]

Charlie, look. Do you remember this hammer? Yes, you're darn right you remember it. Now, how'd you like that slight cap I threatened to give you last night? Take it easy. I was only bluffing again. Well, Jack, what do you think of Charlie now?

[Jack Warren]

Holy cow, Harvey. It's just like he's scared of you.

[Harvey Bodmer]

He is. I've really got his number.

[Mr. Killian]

What's happened to Charlie?

[Harvey Bodmer]

What do you mean, Mr. Killian?

[Mr. Killian]

He made a costly mistake during the night.

[Harvey Bodmer]

I've been studying these tapes.

[Mr. Killian]

They're completely incorrect.

[Jack Warren]

I know. This machine was a bar stone.

[Mr. Killian]

Call the manufacturer. I want a repairman here in 10 minutes.

[Harvey Bodmer]

No, Mr. Killian, we don't need a repairman. I know how to fix Charlie. Just leave me alone with him. I'll have him straightened out in no time. Well, all right.

[Mr. Killian]

I certainly hope you know what you're doing. Come with me. Warren. Let's go over these tapes in my office.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Now, Charlie, I think it's time you and I had another private talk. In spite of what I told you about disobedience. You made a big mistake during the night. And now I'm going to eat you out. Mr. Killian says you're beautiful. But you know, when I think, I think of nothing but a big, ugly slop. Oh, feeling sorry for yourself, huh? Well, self pity will get you nowhere. So listen to me, Charlie, and listen good. If you make one more mistake, just one. I'm gonna murder you with this hammer.

[Jack Warren]

Understand?

[Harvey Bodmer]

Oh, okay. Okay, we'll forget it. But this is your last chance. I like you when you mind me. But you gotta mind me right now. Cut that out. Quit slobbering all over me and get busy. Okay, Mr. Killian, you can come back now.

[Mr. Killian]

Have you fixed tim Botma, is Charlie all right?

[Harvey Bodmer]

Yes, sir. He's fine now. He won't give us any more trouble. But this is amazing. What did you do? I had a little talk with him.

[Mr. Killian]

You what?

[Jack Warren]

No, no, he's right, boss. This machine is scared of Harvey.

[Mr. Killian]

No.

[Harvey Bodmer]

No kidding. Scared of him? Nonsense. Show him, Harvey. Go ahead.

[Jack Warren]

Show him how you can handle Charlie.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Okay. You ready, Mr. Killian?

[Mr. Killian]

Of course.

[Jack Warren]

Still ahead.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Charlie, this is Harvey K. Bodman, your master. I will now give you commands which you will obey. My first command is Stop, bodma. Hold it, Mrs. William. Now, Charlie, start. I don't believe it. Now. Charlie whimpers Good boy. Now pull yourself together and get back to work.

[Jack Warren]

What was this?

[Harvey Bodmer]

A miracle.

[Jack Warren]

Miracle, my eye. This machine's alive and I'm going to kill it.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Put down that hammer at once. Don't you dare even threaten Charlie.

[Jack Warren]

Charlie.

[Harvey Bodmer]

What's happening with.

[Jack Warren]

At first you hated Charlie, but now you're saving his life.

[Harvey Bodmer]

What's the idea?

[Jack Warren]

I don't know, Jack.

[Harvey Bodmer]

It's hard to explain. Charlie, respond respects me now, so I respect him. You respect a lousy machine?

[Jack Warren]

I think you're nuts.

[Harvey Bodmer]

Oh, be quiet, both of you. We've got an emergency here.

[Mr. Killian]

Charlie cost me a fortune, but he isn't working at all.

[Harvey Bodmer]

What are we going to do, Bottler? Tell me. Leave Charlie to me, Mr. Kiln, and he'll make an excellent assistant. A parting you, Jack, me and Charlie all working together in this office. Agreed? Well, of course, if you say so.

[Mr. Killian]

There's no need for anyone to leave

[Harvey Bodmer]

now, sir, if you don't mind, I suggest that you get back to your duties. You're wasting time.

[Mr. Killian]

Fine, fine. You're a forceful man, Bodmer. I like that quality in an employee. But before I go, won't you please have another talk with Charlie and put him back on the beam?

[Harvey Bodmer]

That is, if you think you can. I know I can, Mr. Killian. Just watch. Hey, Charlie, you big bum. What are you loafing for? Don't you stand there like a great cringing slob. Pull up your socks and get.

[Narrator]

The other five. Has presented Charlie the Beautiful Machine, written by Albert G. Miller and directed by Ted Bell. In the cast, Johnson, Arlene Walker, Jack Grimes and Arthur Anderson. Audio engineer, Marty Folia. Sound technician, Ed Blaney. Script editor, Jack C. Wilson. Original music by Alexander Vlastochsenko Orchestra under the direction of Glenn Osser.