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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. La la la, la la la. Who is it? It is I, your stage door Johnny. Johnny who? Johnny on the spot. Oh, that Johnny. Come on in. Hey, aren't you out of your makeup yet? Mmm, Crackly, I'm just about to oop my…

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Synopsis

In Mr Tucker Takes Center Stage, Claudia finds herself at a crossroads as she prepares to leave the enchanting world of theater behind. After a successful performance, she engages in playful banter with her husband, David, about the transformation she undergoes each night on stage. As she contemplates her return to the 'dull, relentless routine of everyday living,' Claudia's emotions are a mix of nostalgia and longing for the excitement of her theatrical life.

Host

J

Joe King

Cast›

K

Kathryn Bard

P

Paul Crabtree

R

Rose Franken

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Claudia_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Claudia, Episode 248

Mr Tucker Takes Center Stage

Wednesday, September 8, 1948 · 13:53

Claudia, Episode 248

Mr Tucker Takes Center Stage

Wednesday, September 8, 1948 · 13:53

Summary

Claudia navigates the challenges of returning to everyday life after a successful theater performance, reflecting on her experiences and the fleeting nature of fame.

  • Melancholy
  • Romance
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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1948 — The flag of North Korea is adopted with the passing of the country's first constitution by the Supreme People's Assembly.

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