Irma and Astrology: OTRR My Friend Irma Singles (March 23, 1954)

“Irma and Astrology” is an episode of OTRR My Friend Irma Singles, the old-time radio show, first broadcast March 23, 1954. Listen free on Stupid Potato.

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What happens

Kay Foster and her roommate Irma Peterson, who has become fascinated with astrology, deal with the fallout of her newfound beliefs. Irma's horoscope convinces her she can handle responsibility, so her employer, Mr. Clyde, sends her to Washington with important papers. Meanwhile Kay tries to reason with her, and Joe, Mrs. O'Reilly and the Professor each take a turn being guided by star charts. The episode is part of the My Friend Irma radio series, which first aired on CBS Radio on March 23, 1954, with Marie Wilson, Cathy Lewis, Hans Conried and Alan Reed in the leading roles.

Irma and Kay's apartment, Mr. Clyde's law office, and Mrs. Clyde's home, with later scenes in Washington

Characters: Irma Peterson, Kay Foster, Mr. Clyde, Mrs. O'Reilly, Joe, Adele, Professor O'Reilly

Listen for: Irma's confident reading of her horoscope and the mix-up over which Washington she is in

Written from the episode itself; it never gives away the ending. Every recording is remastered for the stream: cleaned of rumble, hiss and mains hum (and the old TV whine where we found it), then levelled in two passes to steady broadcast loudness, so one show is never quieter than the next.