Best broadcasts of 1939-40 (1940)

Record Details:

Title:
Best broadcasts of 1939-40
Date:
1940
Publisher:
New York : Whittlesey House
Volume:
Best broadcasts of 1939-40
Leaf #:
000225
Language:
English
Collection:
Broadcasting & Recorded Sound
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
March 21, 2024
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THE ALDRICH FAMILY Mary. — Why not? Henry. — Because, in the first place, I went to her party last year. You certainly don’t think I want to go 2 years in succession, do you ? Mary. — Well, I want to go again this year. Henry. — But, Mary, you’re an entirely different type from me. You’re much more easily amused. Mary. — Why, Henry Aldrich ! Henry. — But, you are, Mary. The whole thing is so foolish. All they do is dress up in costumes. Mary. — But they dance, Henry. Henry. — Sure. That’s another thing. They dance. Mrs. Aldrich. — All right, dear, all right. But we aren’t deaf! Henry.— (In the same pitch ) I’m not shouting, mother. I just want you to understand how I feel. ( Continued ) And besides, Barbara Pearson isn’t even going to be at the party. Mary. — But Betty Walker is. Henry. — Betty Walker is? Mary. — Of course. Henry. — Is that right? Well (Jading), even so, I still wouldn’t be interested. Mrs. Aldrich. — Where are you going, Henry? Henry. — (Of) Just into the living room. Mrs. Aldrich. — (Low) I’m going in there and talk to him. Mr. Aldrich. — (Of slightly , . . . and determined) May I have a piece of pie, please ? Mrs. Aldrich. — You’ll have to eat Henry’s. Mr. Aldrich. — (Of) Thank you. Mrs. Aldrich. — Henry. Henry. — What are you coming in here for, mother ? Mrs. Aldrich. — Henry, sit down a minute. 207