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Lorenzo Jones

18 episodes · 1939–1955 · NBC · Soap Operas

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Frank and Anne Hummert's comedy soap opera, on NBC for 18 years. Lorenzo is a lovable, impractical inventor, and organist Rosa Rio played the rollicking theme, Funiculi, Funicula.

Sources: Wikipedia: Lorenzo Jones; RadioGOLDINdex

Episodes

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1939

• What is lorenzo up to at night October 26, 1939 · NBC · 11 min
  Belle is suspicious about where Lorenzo goes at night, since he claims to have a job. She also has lunch with young Buster, and frogs turn up in the kitchen.

1940

• Claire Foster January 14, 1940 · NBC · 14 min
  Lorenzo and Buster bury Belle's laundry after it reeks from Lorenzo's washing solution. His lie detector, at least, does its job.
• Lorenzo jones collapsible ladder January 15, 1940 · NBC · 11 min
  Belle's dress business has made Lorenzo one of its officers, though his talking clock failed. His collapsible ladder complicates a construction job, and it is unclear who is in charge there, Lorenzo or the contractor.
• Lorenzo Works for Contractor He Hired January 16, 1940 · 11 min

1941

• Lorenzo and belle May 26, 1941 · NBC · 13 min
  In their bedroom, Lorenzo and Belle recall old days and talk about how much they care for each other.

1944

• Lorenzo Reads High School Yearbook June 7, 1944 · NBC · 15 min
  Lorenzo pages through his high school yearbook and begins to think Belle has held him back in life.
• Buster and Bell at Lunch October 26, 1944 · 11 min

1945

• Lorenzo Accused of Robbery August 10, 1945 · NBC · 15 min
  Lorenzo is accused of a robbery and sits in jail while the sheriff questions Belle. Bess Johnson takes over the role of Belle from Lucille Wall.

1948

• Claire foster is a secret agent June 7, 1948 · NBC · 14 min
  Lorenzo learns that Claire Foster is a secret agent who has been buying up his inventions.
• The Sulphur Water Discovery August 10, 1948 · 11 min
• Lorenzo plans model town September 21, 1948 · NBC · 14 min
  Lorenzo dreams up a model town, and he and Belle get ready to see the mayor about it.

1949

• Lorenzo Angry with Belle February 22, 1949 · NBC · 13 min
  Lorenzo is irritated that Belle spends time on piano lessons and lets his supper slide.

1950

• Lorenzo Thinks He Is Going to Inherit October 30, 1950 · NBC · 14 min
  Lorenzo is certain millions are coming his way, but Belle is doubtful. A titled pair, Lady Audrey Jones and Lord Eggerton, have put $10,000 in the market for him.

1952

• Edgar Graling Has Found Lorenzo and Plans to Control Him March 5, 1952 · 15 min

1955

• Poison in Drink January 12, 1955 · NBC · 15 min
  Belle soaks her handkerchief in orange juice she believes is poisoned so Lorenzo can test it, hoping to trap Roger Caxton. Lorenzo finds no poison, and Dennis is plainly in love with Belle.
• Lorenzo Still Has Amnesia January 13, 1955 · NBC · 16 min
  Lorenzo has lost his memory. Elizabeth offers Belle comfort, while Phoebe secretly puts an "oriental drug" in Belle's nightly milk.
• Belle Carries Knife January 14, 1955 · NBC · 14 min
  Belle is set on proving that Phoebe is a dangerous criminal and not Lorenzo's wife. The question is what she means to do with a knife.
• Roger Caxton's Murder June 24, 1955 · NBC · 15 min
  Roger Caxton's killing and Lorenzo's memory loss have driven Belle and Lorenzo apart. Gail Maddox loves Lorenzo and wants to marry him, and she has startling news about Phoebe's role in the murder.