Martha

Ladies and gentlemen, the Rail Roadhouse. And here comes our star-studded show train. Tonight, the Association of American Railroads brings you a popular version of Friedrich von Frodo's immortal opera Martha starring Gordon MacRae and his charming guest Lucille Norman.

Our choir is under the direction of Norman Luboff, and our music is prepared and conducted by Carmen Dragon. Yes, tonight another thrilling drama with music is brought to you by the American Railroad, the same railroads that bring you most of the food you eat, the clothes you wear, the fuel you burn, and all the other things you use in your daily life.

And now here is our star, Gordon McRae. Thank you, Marvin Miller, and good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Well, sir, tonight I shall be Lionel, and lovely Lucille Norman will sing the title role In our railroad hour impression of Martha.

Back in England in the days of good Queen Anne, there was a health problem. Same as there is today. And that's why they started the fair at Richmond, where all the servants gathered in holiday dress to look for employment.

Right now I'm bound for the Richmond fair, to find a good maidservant to work on my farm. Yes, Lady Harry? What is that scene?

I believe it is the servant people who are marching to the fair at Richmond. How happy they stand. I wish that my life could be so full of song. What you need is diversion, Lady Harry.

I shall take you to luncheon at the Dunky Rail. How dreary? A boat excursion. Dreary, yes. I might put my arm about your waist and plant a kiss upon your brow. That, such a turn, would be the dreary at the ball.