Babysitting Miseries

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 neighbor's The Anderson's. 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 flakes. how the ingenuity of man has brightened and broadened this world we live in.

Not so long ago, a man who wanted to go someplace in a hurry invented the automobile. Then, another fellow came along who wanted to go someplace still faster, and he invented the airplane. And then came the fellow who wanted somebody to stay with the children while he was gone, and he invented the babysitter.

What does all this have to do with the Anderson's of 607 Maple Street? Well, we'll see. It's along about five o'clock at the White Frame House, and here comes Jim Anderson home from work. Like this.

Margaret, I'm home! Oh, dear. How's everything, honey? Any excitement today? Oh, all kinds of things have been happening. You have no idea how exciting it's been in the house. Really? Oh, yes. Yes, I found Bud's necktie in the vacuum cleaner.

The hinge came loose on the shower door. Oh, and a letter you mailed two months ago came back because of insufficient postage. Well, things have been humming around here, I'll tell you. How was your day?

Oh, pretty busy. Helen the bookkeeper had to leave early. Her daughter's going to something dance tonight. And one of the salesman got in from Chicago. What's that red spot on your wrist? Well, that I was bitten.