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The Aldrich Family

103 episodes · 1939–1953 · NBC, Armed Forces Radio Service, Blue Network, CBS · Comedy

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"Hen-ry! Henry Aldrich!" "Coming, Mother!" Clifford Goldsmith's teenager began as a minor character in his 1938 Broadway play What a Life, then turned up in sketches on Rudy Vallee's show and The Kate Smith Hour. The Aldrich Family had its own series from July 2, 1939, to April 19, 1953, mostly on NBC and mostly for Jell-O. Ezra Stone, who had played Henry on Broadway, was the first radio Henry, and Jackie Kelk played his pal Homer. By 1941 it was rated alongside Jack Benny and Bob Hope.

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Episodes

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19394 episodes
  • Henrys Blind Date (aka repeat) October 3, 1939 · 27 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists a broadcast on this date but gives no title.
  • Henrys Engagement October 10, 1939 · 30 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists a broadcast on this date but gives no title.
  • Girl Trouble October 17, 1939 · Blue Network · 29 min
    Henry is caught between two girls, Barbara and Constance. Which will it be?
  • Christmas Show (repeat Script 443 - ) December 19, 1939 · 26 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists a broadcast on this date but gives no title.
194010 episodes
  • Pigeon Coops February 20, 1940 · NBC · 30 min
    Will Henry raise rabbits or pigeons? And what about the dogs and the snakes?
  • Carrier Pigeons February 27, 1940 · NBC · 29 min
    The Aldriches have a new maid, Henry is raising rabbits in the cellar, and now he and Tommy are raising carrier pigeons.
  • Coupon Craze April 23, 1940 · NBC · 29 min
    Henry and his pal are saving cereal coupons for a boat with an outboard motor.
  • Model Airplane April 30, 1940 · 29 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Mother's Day (1940) May 7, 1940 · NBC · 29 min
    Mother's Day is Sunday.
  • School Picnic May 21, 1940 · NBC · 30 min
    Someone took Henry's lunch, and he has three dates for the school picnic.
  • The Cross-Country Race May 28, 1940 · NBC · 30 min
    Henry is out to win the cross-country race. His pal here is Dizzy Stevens, not Homer.
  • The Generous Gentleman Movie September 5, 1940 · 25 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Henry Loses Gift Watch from Aunt Harriet September 12, 1940 · 24 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Halloween Prank Backfires October 31, 1940 · NBC · 28 min
    Henry and Toby plan to ring just one doorbell on Halloween, and a well gets them in trouble with the law again and again.
19413 episodes
  • The Pen Pal January 23, 1941 · 29 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Henry Forgets to Mail a Letter October 23, 1941 · NBC · 29 min
    Henry forgets to mail a letter, and the women's club is left wondering who will give the lecture.
  • Cleaning the Furnace October 30, 1941 · 25 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists a broadcast on this date but gives no title.
19426 episodes
  • Girlfriend January 22, 1942 · NBC · 30 min
    Did Henry forget the ginger ale? And he's taking Loretta to the dance.
  • Henry's Secret Admirer January 29, 1942 · NBC · 27 min
    Henry gets a letter from a girl in Abbott City. A secret admirer, named Myrtle Drinkwater?
  • April Fools Joke Runs Amok April 2, 1942 · 24 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Is Henry's Date with Gladys for Dinner June 11, 1942 · 24 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Homer Invites Himself to Dinner.”
  • Selling Christmas Cards June 18, 1942 · 24 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Lead Role August 13, 1942 · 29 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Norman Tokar Takes Over Role of Henry.”
19437 episodes
  • Valentine's Day Party February 11, 1943 · NBC · 29 min
    Henry and Mary have both planned Valentine's parties, and so has everyone else.
  • Homer's Love Note Goes to Henry's Teacher February 25, 1943 · 30 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Legal Trouble March 11, 1943 · NBC · 29 min
    Why are Henry and Homer late for school every morning? It looks as if they've stolen two bicycles.
  • Selling War Bonds in a Snow Storm April 1, 1943 · NBC · 29 min
    Henry and Homer sell war bonds in a snowstorm, with a cow.
  • Props for School Play April 15, 1943 · NBC · 29 min
    Henry is prop man for the school play, and Mr. Aldrich's income tax papers go missing.
  • Everyone Sleeps Over aka Moving Day October 7, 1943 · 28 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Kite Flying.”
  • Mary's New Dress November 4, 1943 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 29 min
    Mary's new dress isn't much, but Sergeant Joe Birch likes it fine.
194411 episodes
  • Elwood's pants AFRS January 13, 1944 · 30 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists a broadcast on this date but gives no title.
  • Movie Star January 27, 1944 · NBC · 30 min
    Henry gets a job as a caddy.
  • Homer's Piano Recital March 2, 1944 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 28 min
    Homer's player-piano performance lands him a real piano recital at the women's club.
  • Warmest Day in March March 9, 1944 · NBC · 26 min
    Mr. Aldrich wrestles with his income tax, and a March heat wave ruins Mary's sleigh-ride party.
  • Close That Door April 13, 1944 · 23 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Sam and Henry Both Await Calls April 20, 1944 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 28 min
    Henry waits for an important phone call from Kathleen, and so does everyone else.
  • Henry Trades a Baseball April 27, 1944 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 28 min
    Henry and Homer trade a baseball for a date with Henry's sister.
  • Baby Sitting or Movies May 11, 1944 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 29 min
    Henry and Homer get stuck with young Willie on the way to a date.
  • Bracelet for Kathleen June 29, 1944 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 30 min
    Henry buys Kathleen a bracelet for her birthday.
  • Homer Is Popular September 15, 1944 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 27 min
    Everyone is asking Homer for a date. It's a practical joke.
  • Mrs Aldrich Returns a Bicycle November 24, 1944 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 31 min
    Mrs. Aldrich tries to return a bicycle to the drugstore for Henry.
19453 episodes
  • Henry Sends Candy to Two Girls January 12, 1945 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 28 min
    Mr. Aldrich sends Mrs. Aldrich flowers, and Henry sends candy to two different girls.
  • Church and Chocolate January 26, 1945 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 32 min
    The family tries to get to church on Sunday, and chocolates in pockets don't help.
  • Costume Party November 16, 1945 · CBS · 28 min
    What costume will Henry wear to the masquerade party?
19462 episodes
  • Dinner Jacket Mix Up March 8, 1946 · 30 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Mary Has Joe Graham Over September 26, 1946 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 31 min
    Joe Graham is coming to dinner, and Mary would like Henry to disappear.
19472 episodes
  • Birthday Pipe March 13, 1947 · 28 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • School Ring December 11, 1947 · NBC · 28 min
    Henry wants a class ring, which somehow leads to a wedding for Mary, a new house for Mrs. Aldrich and Henry running away.
194817 episodes
  • April Fool's Day Jokes April 1, 1948 · 26 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Mother's Day (1948) April 29, 1948 · NBC · 29 min
    Mother's Day, and no one can agree where to eat or where to go.
  • Date with Helen Forbes May 13, 1948 · NBC · 28 min
    Henry has a date with Helen Forbes.
  • Painting the Garage June 24, 1948 · NBC · 28 min
    A summer Saturday, and the garage needs painting. The last show of the season.
  • Rotating Parties September 30, 1948 · NBC · 28 min
    The first show of the season: Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich want a quiet evening, which means getting Henry out of the house.
  • Henry Rents Out Mary's Room October 7, 1948 · 24 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • The Great Wiener Roast October 14, 1948 · NBC · 26 min
    Henry is in charge of the autumn wiener roast and thinks of every detail. Almost.
  • Detention or the Basketball Game October 28, 1948 · NBC · 29 min
    Henry has detention on the day of the big basketball game, and a question about glue spots.
  • Henry Buys a Hat November 4, 1948 · NBC · 26 min
    Henry buys a straw hat and is told to take it back.
  • Broken Toy November 11, 1948 · NBC · 30 min
    Henry breaks an antique toy at Kathleen's house.
  • Hardware Store Grabbag November 18, 1948 · NBC · 29 min
    The hardware store grab bag isn't what it seems.
  • Thanksgiving Dance and Turkey Run November 25, 1948 · NBC · 26 min
    When is a turkey not a turkey? When it's a duck.
  • Remodeling Homer December 2, 1948 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 26 min
    Gloria cancels her date with Homer, so Henry fixes him up with a blind date and some changes.
  • Grouse for Dinner (1948) December 9, 1948 · 25 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Homer's Party (1948) December 16, 1948 · NBC · 30 min
    Henry and his friends are having a party, but where?
  • Christmas Program December 23, 1948 · NBC · 27 min
    Henry wants binoculars for Christmas, Homer wants a piccolo, and the hints fall like snowflakes.
  • New Year's Eve Party December 30, 1948 · NBC · 24 min
    New Year's Eve plans keep changing: a hockey game, or the back end of a horse?
194914 episodes
  • French Notes January 13, 1949 · NBC · 28 min
    Henry and Homer borrow a set of notes for tomorrow's French exam.
  • Dinner Date with Kathleen January 20, 1949 · NBC · 24 min
    Kathleen Anderson is coming to dinner.
  • Shoveling Snow February 3, 1949 · NBC · 29 min
    Faced with shoveling snow, Homer remembers Tom Sawyer and the fence.
  • Henry the Procrastinator February 10, 1949 · NBC · 23 min
    Henry's report card says he's a procrastinator.
  • Mrs Aldrich's Antique Chairs February 17, 1949 · 25 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Planning a Trip to DC March 3, 1949 · NBC · 21 min
    The family and Homer get ready for a trip to Washington.
  • Stuffed Dates March 31, 1949 · 29 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists a broadcast on this date but gives no title.
  • Blind Date April 7, 1949 · 25 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Henry the Shortstop April 14, 1949 · NBC · 29 min
    Henry announces he'll be shortstop on the school team.
  • Henry Takes Gladys to School Play April 21, 1949 · NBC · 29 min
    Mr. Aldrich wants peace and quiet, and Henry is taking Gladys to the school play.
  • A Date with a Tall Girl April 28, 1949 · NBC · 30 min
    Henry has a date with a very tall girl. Ezra Stone accepts a tongue-in-cheek award as the nation's ideal teenage doughnut dunker.
  • Homer Engaged to Agnes (vers 2 Reused Script but New Version) May 5, 1949 · 28 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Grouse for Dinner (1949) December 9, 1949 · 25 min
  • Homer's Party (1949) December 15, 1949 · NBC · 30 min
    Henry is off to a party at Homer's house.
19504 episodes
19513 episodes
195214 episodes
  • The Barter System September 21, 1952 · NBC · 29 min
    Henry and Homer are paid for their summer jobs in corn, twelve bushels of it.
  • He-man or Mouse September 28, 1952 · Armed Forces Radio Service · 29 min
    Henry decides he needs muscles, and tries to get back an embarrassing letter.
  • Class Debt Chairman October 5, 1952 · 29 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Big Deal October 12, 1952 · 29 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • The Camping Trip October 19, 1952 · 29 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
  • Parents' Day October 26, 1952 · NBC · 29 min
    Parents' Day at school, and a spelling bee.
  • Overdue Library Book November 2, 1952 · NBC · 29 min
    Henry's library book is $5 overdue. Beware of Huckleberry Finn.
  • New Suit November 9, 1952 · NBC · 29 min
    Henry wants a new suit, and Homer has a checked one he never wears.
  • Debating Team November 16, 1952 · NBC · 29 min
    Henry joins the debating team to impress Ellen.
  • The Thanksgiving Turkey November 23, 1952 · NBC · 29 min
    There's one turkey left, and both the Aldriches and the Browns want it.
  • Henry's Father Is Sick November 30, 1952 · NBC · 29 min
    Henry's father is sick.
  • The Lost Watch December 7, 1952 · NBC · 29 min
    Henry has lost his watch.
  • Roadside Stand December 14, 1952 · NBC · 27 min
    A roadside stand in December doesn't earn enough for a car, so Henry rents rooms in the Aldrich house to a family from Illinois.
  • Christmas Eve with the Family December 21, 1952 · NBC · 28 min
    Eleanor is giving Henry an expensive wallet, and Henry hunts for a present for her. A Christmas show.
19533 episodes