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Claudia Radio 1941 ep000 Audition

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep001) Meet the Naughtons

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep002) Let Them Eat Cake

Claudia Radio 1947 ep003 The Wedding Presents

Claudia Radio 1947 ep004 Many Happy Returns

Claudia Radio 1947 ep005 The New Apartment

Claudia Radio 1947 ep006 It's a Lock

Claudia Radio 1947 ep007 Introspection

Claudia Radio 1947 ep008 Mamas Early Birthday

Claudia Radio 1947 ep009 Claudia Worries

Claudia Radio 1947 ep010 Moving Day

Claudia Radio 1947 ep011 The First Quarrel

Claudia Radio 1947 ep012 Dog Days

Claudia Radio 1947 ep013 Life with Major

Claudia Radio 1947 ep014 Salmon on Sale

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep015) Dinner Plans

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep016) The Salmon Mousse

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep017) Return of the Wedding Presents

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep018) The Leaky Faucet

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep019) The Beginning of our Home

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep020) Family Finances

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep021) The New Car

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep023) The Trip

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep024) David's Shirt

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep025) A Beautiful Sunday

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep026) Driving Downtown

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep027) Rogers Visit

Claudia Radio 1947 ep028 The Broken Mandarin

Claudia Radio 1947 ep029 The Engagement Ring

Claudia Radio 1947 ep030 Mama is Ill

Claudia Radio 1947 ep031 Davids Cold

Claudia Radio 1947 ep032 Armistice Day

Claudia Radio 1947 ep033 The Kittens

Claudia Radio 1947 ep034 A Sick Kitten

Claudia Radio 1947 ep035 Stolen Car

Claudia Radio 1947 ep036 A Small Death

Claudia Radio 1947 ep037 Hartley and Julia Return

Claudia Radio 1947 ep038 Opera Tickets

Claudia Radio 1947 ep039 A Night at the Opera

Claudia Radio 1947 ep040 An Available Apartment

Claudia Radio 1947 ep041 Bath Time for Shakespeare

Claudia Radio 1947 ep042 No Room at the Inn

Claudia Radio 1947 ep043 Painted into a Corner

Claudia Radio 1947 ep044 Thanksgiving Dinner

Claudia Radio 1947 ep045 Nice Night for a Walk

Claudia Radio 1947 ep046 Were Just Looking

Claudia Radio 1947 ep047 The Whole Tooth

Claudia Radio 1947 ep048 Through Claudia's Eyes

Claudia Radio 1947 ep049 Can We Put Clothes in It Too?

Claudia Radio 1947 ep050 The Shiner

Claudia Radio 1947 ep051 A Genuine Antique

Claudia Radio 1947 ep052 Claudia Suspects

Claudia Radio 1947 ep053 The Joyous News

Claudia Radio 1947 ep054 A Blank Canvas

Claudia Radio 1947 ep055 A Real Stunner

Claudia Radio 1947 ep056 The New Carpets

Claudia Radio 1947 ep057 Psychic Buttons

Claudia Radio 1947 ep058 A Job Offer

Claudia Radio 1947 ep059 Heartbreak

Claudia Radio 1947 ep060 Without Mama

Claudia Radio 1947 ep061 Pipe Shopping

Claudia Radio 1947 ep062 Lost and Found

Claudia Radio 1947 ep063 Christmas Eve

Claudia Radio 1947 ep064 Merry Christmas

Claudia Radio 1947 ep065 A Surprise for Claudia

Claudia Radio 1947 ep066 Claudia's Birthday

Claudia Radio 1947 ep067 Naming the Dane

Claudia Radio 1947 ep068 New Years Eve

Claudia Radio 1947 ep069 Julias New Year Musicale

Claudia Radio 1947 ep070 The Parking Lot

Claudia Radio 1947 ep071 Women Drivers

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep072) Married or Not

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep073) The Organ Grinder

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep074) The New Secretary

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep075) Lottie Takes Over

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep076) Rogers Idea

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep077) Dropping Hints

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep078) David's Enthusiasm

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep079) Todays Upcoming Trip

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep080) The Old House

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep138) Dinner with Aunt Louisa

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep139) Browsing the Catalog

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep140) Vacuums and Mailboxes

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep141) The Moving Men

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep142) An Important Banquet

Claudia Radio 1948 ep143 Mamas Living Arrangements

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep144) The Last Night in New York

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep145) Driving to the New House

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep086) Discussing the Bid

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep087) Telephone Negotiations

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep088) Surprise Competition

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep089) Claudia Makes a Call

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep090) Mama Sees the House

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep091) A Bicycle Accident

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep092) David the Nursemaid

Claudia Radio 1947 (ep093) A Business Trip

Claudia Radio 1948 ep081) Of Men and Houses

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep082) Hat Shopping with Julia

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep083) Lunch with Hartley

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep084) Nothing Ever Happens To Us

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep085) Waiting for the Mailman

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep094) Goodbye at the Airport

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep095) First Night Alone

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep096) Reggie Stops By

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep097) Legal Complications

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep098) Delilah Comes Through

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep099) Filing the Paperwork

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep100) Dinner with Reggie

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep101) Bluffs Infection

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep102) Planning the Renovation

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep103) New Shoes

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep104) Lottie and Reggie

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep105) Bluffs Homecoming

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep106) Finding a Contractor

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep107) A Little Something for the House

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep108) Cornered By Mrs. Meeker

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep109) Has Claudia Changed

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep110) Renovation Begins

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep111) Painting Pants

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep112) Visiting Hartley

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep113) Running into Helen

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep114) A Missing Plumber

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep115) Telephone Woes

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep116) Three Alarm Fire

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep117) Explaining Insurance

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep118) Astrology

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep119) Digging a Well

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep120) Income Tax

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep121) A Snack at 4 A.M.

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep122) What To Do With The Barn

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep123) The Tree Surgeon

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep125) Waiting for the Train

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep126) Shopping for the Baby

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep127) Finding a Farmer

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep128) Laundry Problems

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep129) The Interior Decorator

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep130) The Flower Seller

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep131) Renting the Apartment

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep132) Jeffrey Pays a Visit

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep133) The Night Clubbers

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep134) April Fools Day

Claudia Radio 1948 ep135 Finding the Stateroom

Claudia Radio 1948 ep136 Hiring a Maid

Claudia Radio 1948 ep137 Opening the Safe

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep138) Dinner with Aunt Louisa

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep139) Browsing the Catalog

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep140) Vacuums and Mailboxes

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep141) The Moving Men

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep142) An Important Banquet

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep143) Mamas Living Arrangements

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep144) The Last Night in New York

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep145) Driving to the New House

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep146) Peaceful in the Country

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep147) News of the Neighbors

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep148) Egg Hunting

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep149) In the Gloaming

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep150) Hiring a Farmer

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep151) Noises in the Night

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep152) Repairing the Wall

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep153) Chicken in the Oven

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep154) A Visit from Bertha and Fritz

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep155) The Happy Woman

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep156) Mama Takes the Train

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep157) Reviewing the Budget

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep158) The New Maid

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep159) Noises in the Pipes

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep160) Dry Flies

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep161) Parking the Car

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep162) An Appointment in New York

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep163) Breakfast in Bed

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep164) An Evening Stroll

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep165) The Prodigal Pup

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep166) Gertrude Arrives

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep167) Fresh Off the Farm

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep168) The Lack of a Jack

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep169) A Letter of Recommendation

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep170) Claudia's Secret Letter

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep171) Gertrude's One Weakness

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep172) Will Actress Claudia Stage a Comeback

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep173) Late For The Train

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep174) George Needs An Architect

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep175) Victoria Manners Pays a Visit and Takes a Long Long Look at David

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep176) Lunch with Victoria Manners

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep177) The Bet

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep178) David at Home

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep179) Roger Comes to Dinner

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep180) Gone Fishin

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep181) Jeff Killian Expelled from School Is Coming to Eastbrook

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep182) Jeff Has a Hard First Day on the Farm

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep183) Fisherman

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep184) Jeffs Mother Changes Her Plans

Claudia Radio 1948 (ep185) Claudia Decides to Meddle

Claudia Radio 1947 ep004 Many Happy Returns
Claudia, which is perhaps better known as Claudia and David, was an old-time radio show based on a series of short stories written by Rose Franken and William Brown Meloney, which appeared in Redbook magazine.
The program was a soap opera centered on newlyweds David and Claudia Naughton. It followed the problems and the successes, big and small, of an average newly married couple, including the need for thrift, having an overhanded mother-in-law, and all those charming little moments of life. The program began as a skit on The Kate Smith Hour in 1941 and was expanded into a full summer series a month later. In those original shows, Claudia was played by Patricia Ryan and David by Richard Kollmar.
Franken and Meloney's stories were collected into books that were adapted into a pair of RKO films, Claudia in 1943 and Claudia and David in 1946. Both films starred Robert Young and Dorothy McGuire. The success of the films prompted Coca-Cola to sponsor a 15-minute syndicated weekday radio program in the 1947-1948 season, starring Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree.
Syndicated version
Claudia and David were brought back to radio in 1947 with a new cast, a new sponsor, and a new means of distribution. Katharine Bard and Paul Crabtree played Claudia and David, and Peggy Allenby played Mrs. Brown. The program was sponsored by Coca-Cola and distributed via Electrical transcription. It originated at WGN in Chicago.
Claudia and David are an American old-time radio drama. One version was broadcast on CBS July 4, 1941 - September 26, 1941, and another was syndicated in 1947.
Background
Claudia and David were first heard on radio in a segment on the June 6, 1941, episode of The Kate Smith Hour. At that time, Claudia had just fallen in love with David. When Smith's program went off for the summer, the 10-minute segments were expanded to fill her time slot. The couple's wedding occurred on the July 11, 1941, episode.
The characters first appeared in 10 short stories by Rose Franken that were published in Redbook magazine from October 1938 through August 1939. Claudia, the Story of a Marriage, a book that included those stories and additional material, was published in 1939. It was followed by other books about the couple.
Premise
The program focused on the lives of David and Claudia Naughton, a young married couple. At 18, Claudia's close ties to her mother threatened the future of her marriage to David. The couple also had to deal with financial problems, getting used to each other, and other adjustments typical of a new marriage. In the first episode, David's life was threatened by a sudden illness, resulting in increased tension between David's mother and the rest of the family, while it strengthened the bonds among David, Claudia, and her mother.
Personnel
The program's actors and the characters that they portrayed are shown in the table below.
Actor Character
Patricia Ryan Claudia Brown Naughton
Richard Kollmar David Naughton
Jane Seymour Claudia's mother
Irene Hubbard David's mother
Joe King was the announcer, and Peter van Steeden provided the music.
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