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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. Claudia, is that you? It's me, Mama. I'm sorry to get back. I thought you'd call for Fritz to pick you up in the truck. There's a taxi right in front of the hospital. I was going to take it only as far as…

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Synopsis

In this poignant episode of Claudia, the narrative unfolds in the wake of an accident that has left Claudia's husband, David, hospitalized. Claudia returns home from the hospital, where she has spent time with David, who is recovering but still in a vulnerable state. The house feels eerily empty without him, and Claudia's conversation with her mother reveals her deep sense of loneliness and concern. She reflects on how the atmosphere of their home has shifted dramatically from cozy and cheerful to stark and quiet.

Host

J

Joe King

Cast›

K

Kathryn Bard

P

Paul Crabtree

R

Rose Franken

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Ep 106 · Monday, February 23, 1948 · 14:35

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  • 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 259

A Taste Of Loneliness

Thursday, September 23, 1948 · 14:01

Claudia, Episode 259

A Taste Of Loneliness

Thursday, September 23, 1948 · 14:01

Summary

Claudia feels the weight of loneliness as her husband David recovers in the hospital after an accident. She grapples with her emotions and the changes in their home life while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1948 — Gail Halvorsen officially starts parachuting candy to children as part of the Berlin Airlift.
  • 1948 — Israeli-Palestine conflict: The All-Palestine Government is established by the Arab League.
  • 1948 — The Honda Motor Company is founded.

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