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Your Coca-Cola Bottler presents Claudia, based on the play and novels by Rose Franken, brought to you transcribed Monday through Friday by your friendly neighbor who bottles Coca-Cola. Relax and while you're listening refresh yourself, have a Coke and now, Claudia. I think it's the telephone. Can't be, we're asleep. That's true. Goodnight. David, it is the telephone. I told you it was. What are you going to do? Going back to sleep and let it ring. Oh David, I can't let it ri…

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Synopsis

In the episode titled Renting the Apartment from Claudia, the tranquility of a late night is disrupted when Claudia and David are awakened by persistent phone calls regarding their apartment rental ad. The couple, still groggy, debates whether to answer the phone, with Claudia expressing concern about the potential urgency of the calls. David, however, is reluctant, believing it to be a wrong number. Eventually, curiosity gets the better of them, and they begin to engage with the callers.

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Claudia, Episode 131

Renting the Apartment

Monday, March 29, 1948 · 14:06

Claudia, Episode 131

Renting the Apartment

Monday, March 29, 1948 · 14:06

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Claudia and David are awakened by late-night phone calls regarding their apartment rental ad, leading to a chaotic situation as multiple interested parties emerge. The couple grapples with the unexpected demand and the complications of their promises.

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