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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. You're sleepy, David? Me, of course not. Well, you sound sleepy. I'm not though. Darling, you can admit it. It's not unmanly to be sleepy. For your information, I'm just enjoying a quiet evening at home. Do…

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Synopsis

In this episode of Claudia, we find the young couple, Claudia and David, enjoying a seemingly tranquil evening at home. As they engage in playful banter about sleepiness and the necessity of locking doors in the country, the atmosphere is light, yet an undercurrent of tension begins to build. Claudia's insistence on locking the door contrasts sharply with David's laid-back attitude, who believes that in the country, such precautions are unnecessary. Their dialogue reflects a playful dynamic, but hints at deeper themes of safety and trust.

Host

J

Joe King

Cast›

K

Kathryn Bard

P

Paul Crabtree

R

Rose Franken

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  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Claudia, Episode 196

Whos Knocking At The Door

Monday, June 28, 1948 · 14:02

Claudia, Episode 196

Whos Knocking At The Door

Monday, June 28, 1948 · 14:02

Summary

Claudia and David enjoy a quiet evening at home, but as night falls, they hear strange noises outside their door, raising tension about safety and trust.

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