The Aldrich Family, Collection 1 Audiobook (Free)

The Aldrich Family was a favorite teenage situation comedy that was heard on radio and seen in films, television and comic books. The creation of playwright Clifford Goldsmith, teenager Henry Aldrich was an endearingly bumbling child developing awkwardly into adolescence. Shows revolved around Henry’s misadventures with women, his family and his close friends. Portrayed on radio by 20-something Ezra Stone, The Aldrich Family launched like a summer months replacement plan for Jack Benny in NBC’s Weekend night about The Aldrich Family, Collection 1 lineup, July 2nd, 1939, sponsored by Jell-O. Rock kept the business lead role until 1942, when he got into the Army for WWII. Many actors required over until Rock came back to his signature role, including Bobby Ellis who became the last Henry Aldrich in 1952. House Jameson and Katharine Raht portrayed Henry’s parents, Sam and Alice. Mary Shipp played Henry’s usual partner, Kathleen Anderson. Jackie Kelk performed the role of Henry’s closest friend, Homer Brown, for most from the run. In 1949, the program made the leap to television while continuing to air flow on radio using a different cast. 10/10/39 “Henry’s Engagement”

5/28/40 “Combination Country Race”

1/29/42 “Henry’s Secret Admirer”

2/11/43 “Valentine’s Day Party”

2/25/43 “Henry’s Like Note Would go to His Teacher”

10/7/48 “Henry Rents Out Mary’s Room”

10/14/48 “The Great Weiner Roast”

10/28/48 “Detention or Basketball Game?”

11/11/48 “The Broken Toy”

12/16/48 “Homer’s Party”

2/17/49 “The Antique Seats”

5/5/49 “Engaged to Agnes”