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Your Coca-Cola Bottler presents, Claudia. Music 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. Music And now, Claudia. Music In reply to your letter, January 30th, we regret... Hello, Lottie. Good morning. Oh, well, Mrs. Brown. Gee, I'm glad to see you. I'm always glad to see you, too. Gee, you look…

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Synopsis

In An Unexpected Visit, Claudia makes a surprise appearance at her husband David's office, creating a light-hearted yet confusing scenario. As she enters, she is greeted warmly by David, but the atmosphere quickly shifts when they discuss a mysterious message that Claudia believes was sent by David, prompting her to come to the city. David, however, is baffled, insisting he did not call her, which leads to a comedic exchange between them.

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J

Joe King

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K

Kathryn Bard

P

Paul Crabtree

R

Rose Franken

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Claudia, Episode 363

An Unexpected Visit

Wednesday, February 16, 1949 · 14:19

Claudia, Episode 363

An Unexpected Visit

Wednesday, February 16, 1949 · 14:19

Summary

Claudia unexpectedly visits her husband David at work, leading to a humorous misunderstanding about a mysterious message. Tensions rise as they navigate the confusion surrounding Claudia's arrival.

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