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Your Coca-Cola Bottler presents Claudia, based on the famous 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. Oh, oh, I see you. You're right there. Well now, what can I do for you, Miss? Well, I see you have a sign out, fresh eggs. That's right. And the store in the village is closed, so if you could let me hav…

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Synopsis

In the episode titled Fresh Off the Farm, Claudia embarks on a simple errand to buy eggs from a local farm. The scene opens with her engaging in a lively conversation with the farmer about the prices of eggs, revealing her city background and the cultural differences she faces in the rural setting. Claudia's curiosity about the farm's offerings leads her to consider purchasing not just eggs, but also a chicken for dinner.

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J

Joe King

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K

Kathryn Bard

P

Paul Crabtree

R

Rose Franken

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Claudia_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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Claudia, Episode 167

Fresh Off the Farm

Tuesday, May 18, 1948 · 14:06

Claudia, Episode 167

Fresh Off the Farm

Tuesday, May 18, 1948 · 14:06

Summary

Claudia visits a farm to buy fresh eggs and ends up considering a live chicken for dinner. The interaction highlights the contrast between city and farm life.

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