Watching the Dog

Mother, why did Daddy switch to post him? Your father says there's no caffeine in post him. Nothing to spoil your sleep, and your father knows best. Yes, it's Father Knows Best, transcribed in Hollywood starring Robert Young as father.

A half hour visit with your neighbors the Andesans, brought to you by Instant Postam, the good tasting drink that's entirely caffeine free, and by post 40% brand flakes, America's largest selling brand plate. Every dog according to Jonathan Swift must have his day, but not many dogs get to have their day with the Anderson's in the White Frame House on Maple Street. However,

a certain French poodle is about to come into the lives of the Anderson's, like this. God what, Betty? Look father isn't it cute? Yes it's cute, but what is it? That's a dog. It's a toy French poodle, and it's...

Oh boy! We got a dog! Get away, infant! Don't start mauling him. I'm not going to maul him. I just want to pet him. Well, don't even touch him. He belongs to Mr. Fawcett, and he's worth over $300.

I just want to put my hand on him. I'm not going to break him. I don't know. From the look of him, he might break at that. Get away, Kathy. Oh, for Pete's sake. Why couldn't we get some little old 50 cent dog?

He's not ours. Betty, you know who always winds up taking care of the pets you children bring home. Mother, please, may I tell you why this dog is here? Yes, I like an explanation too.

And an introduction. This is the first opportunity I've had to meet a $300 dog. Well, his name is... Well, his name is... I don't suppose I'm properly dressed for the occasion. Maybe I should go upstairs and change.