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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 Say, David, listen, you think we ought to call that babysitting? What for? Honestly, sometimes you ask almost as silly questions as I do. What for? It's seven o'clock and she'…

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Synopsis

In Waiting On The Babysitter, Claudia and David find themselves in a familiar predicament as they prepare for a dinner party. The couple is excited to enjoy a night out, but their plans are jeopardized by the absence of their babysitter, who was supposed to arrive at seven o'clock. As the clock ticks, Claudia's anxiety grows, and she begins to question the reliability of the babysitter recommended by Mrs. Warren. David, on the other hand, tries to reassure her, insisting that the babysitter will show up soon.

Host

J

Joe King

Cast›

K

Kathryn Bard

P

Paul Crabtree

R

Rose Franken

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Claudia, Episode 366

Waiting On The Babysitter

Monday, February 21, 1949 · 14:20

Claudia, Episode 366

Waiting On The Babysitter

Monday, February 21, 1949 · 14:20

Summary

Claudia and David prepare for a night out but face a dilemma when their babysitter is late. As they wait, tensions rise over the babysitter's reliability and their plans.

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