 Ladies and gentlemen, the railroad hour. And here comes our star-studded show train. Tonight, the Association of American Railroads presents the recent Broadway musical hit, One Touch of Venus, starring Gordon MacRae and his guest, Ginny Sims. Our choir is under the direction of Norman Luboff, and the music is prepared and conducted by Carmen Dragon. Yes, tonight, another big musical hit is brought to you transcribed by the American Railroads, the same railroads that bring you most of the food you eat, the fuel you burn, and all the other things you use in your daily life. And now, here is our star, Gordon MacRae. In tonight's story, the part of Venus will be played by Miss Music herself, Ginny Sims. And I'm Rodney the Barber, who tells you what it's like to know One Touch of Venus. It was in the main gallery of the Whitlaw Savory Foundation of modern art. I'd gone there to shave Mr. Savory. The class was in session, and I had to wait. A thousand years old, and she's still the most beautiful woman ever conceived by the mind of man. Look at the delicacy and grace of those singers. I happen to be engaged to a certain party's fingers would make those look like Maxi Rosenblum. So we consider ourselves an expert on feminine beauty, do we? Well, I know the size of glorious fingers, and I'll show you the ring to prove it. Coming. I'll be right back, young man. Delicate fingers. Well, I'll bet glorious ring won't even go on those fingers. I'll just try it and see. It's moving. I'm not only moving. I'm waking up. Who are you? What? I'm closer. Let me look at you. Well, lady, lady, I'm only the Barber. And would you mind giving me back that ring? The ring? Of course. That's what they say would make me a woman again. You can't keep that ring. Do not deny me, Barber. I've been waiting 3,000 years. You've awakened me with your ring. You're my love. I'm not your love. I'm Rodney Hatch. I'm engaged to Gloria Cramer. What did you say your name was? Rodney Hatch. Rodney Hatch. Venus Hatch. I told you I was engaged. Of course, Gloria's mad at me right now, I'm going to make up and I've got to have that ring. Tell me about Gloria. Tell me all about Gloria. Well, she's... Well, anyway, I love her. I had a love and my love was fair. Should a man awaken you and then... No man has walked out on me since I was born. 3,000 years ago. 3,000 years old? Of course I don't. No man has walked out on me since I was born 2,900 years ago. And if Rodney Hatch thinks he's going to get away with it, he's very much mistaken. I think. I hope. Look into my eyes. You don't mind, I'm a little busy right now. I was just leaving. Rodney. I'd love to, but I... Rodney. That's much better. Now, put your arms around me, Rodney. That's right. I've never felt like this before. Very few men have Rodney. You're in love with Venus. You're in love with love. The most wonderful thing about the railroad hour is the many friendly letters we receive from you listeners, telling us how much you like the program. So, in turn, we've long wanted to show our appreciation. Now we're ready. Well, Gordon, suppose you tell our listeners what we've got for them. I'll be glad to, Marvin. Folks is our way of saying thanks. We put together a fascinating, colorful, 32-page souvenir booklet of the railroad hour. Packed with photographs of the stars and members of the cast. Complete with interesting facts about their exciting career. Yes, and there's the roll call of the railroad hour hit from Allegro to the Vagabond King, with dates, titles, guest stars, even a short synopsis of the plot. And an interesting behind-the-scenes tour of the railroad hour. Well, sir, it's the next thing to a visit. In fact, it is a pictorial visit to our Hollywood studio. And it's a gold mine of fascinating, little-known facts about the railroad too. Yes, there's more. We're going to let you enjoy the fun of discovery for yourself as you leaf leisurely through the colorful pages of this interesting railroad hour souvenir booklet. Now, get a paper and pencil and listen carefully. Well, I tell you how to get your free copy of our railroad hour booklet. All set? Here's what you do. Just print your name and address clearly, a penny postcard will do, and mail it to the railroad hour, Transportation Building, Washington, 6 D.C. You got it? Mail your name and address to the railroad hour, Transportation Building, Washington, 6 D.C. In a short time, the mailman will bring you your copy of the railroad hour's souvenir booklet. Here is the second act of one touch of Venus. Sorry. You need to... When Venus and I came back from Sheepshead's Bay, well, I'll tell you, Gloria, about... Mother was right. I love it. You're a Mediterranean. I was born of the sea foam. Oh, my dear, you can't help your temper any more than you can help your knock knees. But if you don't keep still, I may turn you into a toad. It's around by you any longer. Spoken like a man. You can't lead me around by the nose. A man's nose is his castle. I'll blame you. I'd go immediately. I'll be a creamer. Just think I've been taking that for five years. And if it wasn't for you, I'd be taking it for the rest of my life. See you. What's the matter, Rodney? Well, suddenly, I'm afraid I'm... I'm afraid of losing you. Rodney, you'll never be alone again. I promise you. But, gee, what if you should decide that I'm not the right fella for you? I know what I want, Rodney. After all, I'm old enough to... Well... Well, anyway, when the one man in the world comes along, a girl like me, just know, two billion, no, what is it? Every bungalow's just the same. We all got an electric incinerator, a radio that looks like a fireplace, and a fireplace that looks like a radio. And when you sign the lease, you get a year's subscription to a magazine. Oh, Rodney. You're sweet. You're exciting. You're wonderful. Creepers, creepers. If I love you this much now, just think how I love you in five years. Waiting for a wooden... Exactly what I'm accustomed to. Every day you can cook and sew and wash and talk with the neighbors. And before you know it'll be seven o'clock, and Hovey will be coming up to stoop. It's a big stoop. Won't you ever be late or early? Oh, no, Sari. I'm as punctual as clockwork. I like everything on the dock. And I keep wondering, if you see me every day, would you want to see me every night? We're all the same, aren't we? I've never been able to be like anybody else. Oh, don't worry. Ozone Heights will change all that. You wait here. I'm going to phone and see if it's too late to apply for a marriage license today. All right, darling. Oh, Rodney, I do love you. But Ozone Heights, radios that look like fireplaces, and fireplaces that look like radios. Washing clothes, washing dishes. Maybe when I was 17, but now I'm 29, um, 3,000 years old. I just couldn't face it. Goodbye, Rodney. I think I knew it long before I found the ring in the table. Long before I ran through the streets to the art gallery and saw that my Venus was a statue again. I stood there looking at her. The nicest goddess I ever met. And I said to her, why did you leave? You said I'd never be alone again. Tell me where I register for the art corps. Before they've... Why are you looking at me like that? Do you know you look just like that statue? Where do you come from? Ozone Heights. You like it there? Well, I wouldn't think of living anywhere else. My name is Rodney Hatch. Well, mine is... Oh, never mind. You don't have to tell me. I know. One touch of Venus with music by Kurt Weill and book and lyrics by Ogden Nash and S.J. Perlman was adapted for the railroad hour by Gene Holloway. Brought to you each week at this time by the American Railroad. Folks, you've thanked us and thousands of friendly letters for the music heard on the railroad hour. And now we want to thank you for your interest in kindness. And that's why we put together an attractive railroad hour souvenir booklet with 32 pages packed with pictures and sketches from the life stories of your favorite railroad hour stars and members of the cast. Be sure to write for your free copy. Then please send your name and address to the railroad hour Transportation Building, Washington, 6 D.C. That's the railroad hour Transportation Building, Washington, 6 D.C. You'll get your copy as a personal gift from us in the very near future. And now here again is lovely Ginny Sims. Gordon, I want to congratulate you. I understand the readers of Radio Television Mirror Magazine voted the railroad hour their favorite radio musical program. Well, that's right, Ginny. We're very happy that our show has so many friends. We feel that our wonderful guest stars like you have had a lot to do with it. So thanks again, Ginny, and thanks for a wonderful performance tonight. Oh, the board! Folks, next Monday we're doing something we think you'll want to hear. An English version of Puccini's beautiful opera, Madam Butterfly, with Nadine Conner as our guest star. Until next week, this is Gordon McRae saying goodbye. Described in Hollywood and presented by Special Arrangement with the Tams Whitmark Music Library, Gordon McRae can be seen starring in the Warner Brothers production, The West Point Story. This Ginny Sims appears every Tuesday night in her own television show. Our choir is under the direction of Norman Luboff and our music is prepared and conducted by Carmen Dragon. This is Marvin Miller saying goodbye until next week for the American Railroad. And now keep tuned to your Monday night of music on NBC. Continued fine musical enjoyment with a telephone hour on NBC.