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Father Knows Best · January 15, 1953 · 29 min · 4,144 words
The transcript of “The Boy Next Door”, an episode of Father Knows Best first broadcast January 15, 1953. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Father Knows Best plays Father Knows Best free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.
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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. A good tasting drink that's entirely caffeine free. And by post 40% brand flakes. America's largest selling brand flakes. As far back as history is recorded or activities, Woman has been a rather puzzling creature, especially when she's going through what is known as the Teen Age.
A good case in point is young Betty Anderson. But before we can reveal the capricious maneuvers of her feminine mind, we must first look in on the principal male member of the family, Jim Anderson, as he settles himself in the den to do some work in the quiet of his home.
Like this. I see now, uh, sort of be a good place for the dictating machine. Don't be careful, you don't scratch the table, dear. This won't scratch it. I have it on my desk at the office all the time.
I don't see why you had to lug that home. I told you why, honey. I have a lot of letters to dictate. It's impossible to do it at the office while they're remodeling the building.
Oh. Air hammers pounding away, pneumatic drills enough to drive a man crazy. Well, it'll be nice and quiet here. And I won't let the children bother you. Good. Want me to close the door? That's a good idea. Anything you want now?
No, that's fine. Well, I'll keep the children quiet. Good. Well, let's see here now, letters. Might as well start with this one, I guess. Mr. Vernon W. Gillespie, 447 North Menlo Street. Dear sir, Enray Policy Number 821-X49493-Q.
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