 Don't worry, walkie-talkie. You know, Jack, you don't look like a... No? I'm not gonna say what you talking about. You don't look like an artist. Although you're hot. Do you hear that walkie-talkie? I got that over here. Excuse me if I was gonna get it. I was really bored. It's Springfield. It's Springfield, is that so? Which one? I've often wondered. Yeah, do you talk about those things? I've seen so many Springfields. No, that was Abraham Lincoln. Oh, you host, partner. I always get used to that. You know, Don Lincoln, the names are similar. Oh, sure. But it just happened to remember. I come from Springfield, Minnesota. Springfield, Minnesota. And I never heard of that town. How big is it? Well, we have the mayor, the chief of police, two givers and the suit. Oh, a one-suit sound. Any factory? Any industries of any kind? I mean, any business activities? No, just Springfield. Oh, so what are we talking about anyway? I don't know. Let's start over again. Hello, fellas. Am I missing anything? Oh, hello, Parker. Hey, we're just talking about our hometown. Where are you from? Missouri. I know, Parker, but there's so many, so many Missouri's. I mean, which state? Springfield. Oh, you must be a neighbor of Wilson. Hello, hello everybody. Hello, Mary. Good evening, Mr. Livingston. You're a member of Mr. Wilson. You know, you met him here last week. Oh, yes. Thank you. Mind you are. Lincoln. That's what he thinks anyway, you know. Hey, Mary, what's the matter with you? You look kind of worried tonight, huh? Well, I am worried. This is Friday the 13th. Well, well, don't let that worry you. Did anything happen to you today? Get it. I found a $20 bill. Is that hard luck? Yeah, for the guy that lost it, yeah. Well, that's a load off my mind. Yes, that's it. Oh, hello, Parker. Hello, Mary. Hey, Parker, you were playing at the piano at the end of this week. Yeah, I saw it here today. Did you see me, Mary? No, I went to the flea circus. The flea circus? That certainly is a fine compliment to Frank Parker. Oh, well, Jack, if a little thing is in life, it counts. Yeah, I still think it's an insult to Parker. After all, a flea can't sing, you know. Well, what of it? Well, this one can. I finally got that one over tonight. I need to joke myself, you know, once in a while. By the way, Mary, where have you been all week? I haven't seen you around. Oh, I went out of town to visit my relatives. You know, the grandest time. Yeah, where do they live? Springfield. Listen, Mary, we've been having a lot of trouble here with Springfield. What Springfield do you mean? Ohio, Jack. I thought you knew that. No, I didn't know your relatives live in Springfield. In Ohio, no. And you know, Jack, the funniest thing happened. I got on a bus marked Springfield, and when I got there, it was Springfield, Massachusetts. Springfield, Massachusetts? So what happened? Well, I spent a whole week with some people there before I found out they weren't my relatives. Play, Don. Boy, am I glad to get out of Springfield. Very good, Don, old boy. That was Little Dutch Mill, played by Don Bester and his Springfield or Pennsylvania Hotelion. I hope he should see how Don lives in front of that orchestra. All dialed up in a full dress suit with canned tomatoes. And he's swell-up, and he looks not unlike Raymond Navarro. Then again, he looks not like Raymond Navarro. In fact, just forget Navarro and think of Frank Buck. Of course, the only difference is Frank Buck brings him back alive, or makes him walk back, you know. But you're nice with middles. All right, but who's better looking, Mary? You'd be better or I? You are. So you can imagine how Bester looks. Fine. All right, but he's a nice kid at that. Oh, Don, just call me Mr. Bester. No need to formalize. Oh, sure, that's the spirit. You can call me Mr. Denny from now on. After all, we're not strangers. I'd rather have it that way. Informality breeds contemptuous reactions of what there is nothing more formidable. Yes, I hardly agree. Yes, I agree. What did you say, Jack? I don't know, Mary. I'm having my own troubles. You know, I think... Did you hear those words you used, Mary? Well, Jack, why don't you retaliate in the vernacular of your telegenic here? Oh, you too, eh? Did you hear that, Parker? Oh, Constanta Nopo. Constanta Nopo? Yes, that's the only big word I know. That's fine. 9,000 programs on the air. I had to get mixed up with this one. See, Bester, I mean, see what you started. Well, if you're only receptive to the jargon of the club, publicariat, then my discourse is extremist and immaciliate. That was Il Travator by Don Bester without his orchestra. Well, Don, I... Yes, I won't talk much to you. Not to you, too. Well, what does he remind you of? Webster, I think. Oh, Jack. Yes, Wilson? It is now imperative that I orally eulogize our product. Oh, yeah? The General's silent, safety-thread abs, the final factor of security to the blowout-proof tire, and the patented low-price reconstruction provides luxurious comfort. I thank you. I won't talk much to you either. Well, the squirrel's had a word for it. Now, wait a minute. This thing is going far enough. Mary, take a letter. I've had enough trouble around here. Take a letter to Bill O'Neill, President General's Tire and Rubber Company, Springfield, I mean, Akron, Ohio. Dear Bill, my constituents are conspicuously conspiring to cause verbal consternation by employing multi-celebics and glomerations in this studio. Jack, how do you spell studio? Never mind, Mary. Tear it up. The only one I can talk to around here is Parker. What are you going to sing tonight, Frank? A renditioned characteristic of my form of vocal endeavor. You hear that, Bester? We had a real American program before you got on it, you know? Now, Jack, don't be angry. I'll find you a bit more of my vocal endeavor in the future. I wish you would. I mean, after all, we're going to be together for quite a while. Yes, yes, I realize that. And by the way, I'd like to have you come out to the house tonight for a little fun to gather and bring the gang over. Well done. Sure, I'll be glad to. Do you play bridge? Yes, quite often. I played last night. How did you do? I broke five spades and got a birdie in diamonds. Hmm, not the first to hunt family. You can look around. Um... All right, you know what I mean. I'm a little nervous. When, uh... When do you want us to come over, Don? How about now? Oh, Don, we couldn't go over now. Who will stay here and finish this program? The boys. They know what to play. Okay, Don, come along, Mary. Sing, Frank, come on. It was Frank Parker singing the Touch of Your Hand from Roberta. And then Frank Benny, Mary, and Don Bester come home for a jolly evening. Parker and I will join them later. We'll be there shortly. And it's a nice car you have, Don. What kind of a car is it, Jack? Mary, what's the difference? The tires that count, you know. I know, but the car runs so smoothly I can't even hear it. That's because it has the general blow-out-proof tires with a silent, safety thread. So, if we turn off that radio, how much further do we go, Don? About five miles. Well, let's make it a city home. You know, after all, this is only a half-hour program. This is your house, isn't it? Well, all right. My, what a pretty place. What floor is it, Don? I live in the penthouse. We'll take the elevator. No, we'll walk up one flight. Here we are. Come right in. Good evening. Wipe your feet and come in. Oh, uh, how do you do, Mrs. Bester? That's amazing. Oh, pardon me. It's dark here. Hello, dear. Home early, aren't you? Yes, darling. Oh, Jack, this is my wife, Donita. Oh, Donita, I see. Uh, glad to know you, Mrs. Bester. How do you do? Won't you come in? Who does she remind you of Jack? Quiet, Mary, will you? Uh, nice, uh, nice apartment you have here, Mrs. Bester. I'm glad you like it. We have seven rooms and seven beds. This is the closed closet. What, no bed? Imagine a closet without a bath, huh? Jack, I want you to meet my son. I see he has no bath either. How are you, Junior? Splendid. And you, sir? Fine. My, what a nice young man. Uh, what's that book you have there? I'm reading the Psychoanalysis of Stratospheric Phenomenon. Ha! Ha! Oh, yeah? Well, what's Frank Merrill's picture doing on the cover? I want a picture. Oh, ha, ha! Is your name Don too? No, Donald. Donald? And I should have known that. Pardon me a moment, folks. Let me change my pose. Ruff, ruff, ruff! Ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff! Oh, Jack, look at that cute little dog. Ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff! Oh, isn't it a doggie? Come here, doggie. Come here, you cute thing, you. Uh, what's, uh, what's the dog's name? Come on, Mary. Let's go home, will you? Oh, you come into the living room, folks. You don't breathe. Oh, yes, I love her. Nothing I like better than a good game of the rid. Oh, that's fine. I wonder if I want to make some sound. Oh, we'll play a rubber of breeze and then have supper. Oh, Butler! Butler! Son, will you call the Butler? Hey! Nicholas Murray! Uh, yes, Junior, did you call me? Oh, that's right. Uh, yes, Junior, did you call me? Oh, that's the Butler. I'm glad his name isn't Dom, anyway. Jack, who does that Butler remind you of? Frank Parker. I knew he had a sideline, huh? Nicholas, bring in the big table and take orders for supper. Pretty well, ma'am. Oh, Jack, look at that pretty parrot. Where? Right over there in the corner. Oh, isn't that a beautiful bird? Yes, he touted for some time. Pretty Polly! Pretty Polly! Well, we're sort of actors, folks, you know. Polly, uh, Polly wants a cracker? No, Polly wants a matzer. A matzer? Hey, where'd you get that bird? It's very bright, he's shown it. Oh, I see. He's a big loser, ma'am. Let's try it here, Nicholas. Well, come on, folks, all set to play? Are you ready? Oh, before we start, I want to tune in the radio and hear how my boys are doing. Yeah, we might as well find out how our own program is getting on us. That was ripped-tired from the motion picture of the same name played by Don Bester's orchestra. And now I'd like to say a few words regarding the general blow-out-proof tire. It is not only a safer tire, but it's outstanding beauty as... That's enough, John. Turn that radio off with it. Well, let's cut for partners. Okay. Mary, look, it keeps going. Well, it looks like you and I are partners. Mary, do you play good grid? You're right. Do you ever hear of Mrs. Culverton? Yes. Well, we both wear the same style of hats. Well, that ought to help you again, yes. It's my deal. I don't even... There's anything I like as a grid. I don't know what makes a constant fray keep your mind on what you're doing. Oops, wait a minute. Did I make a misdeal? Wait a minute. Hold your cards. How many cards have you, Mrs. Bester? I have ten. And you, Mary? Sixteen. Well, that's right. I thought I made a mistake there for a moment. Let's see. It's... It's my bid. Nineteen. I... I pass. You pass? I pass. I double it. Mary, where am I? Mary, you can't double it. You must either bid or pass. Have you got anything? Yes, Jack. I have a lot of cards with a cute little red spot on them. Yeah, well, then you know what to do. Sure. Three clubs. Oh. I double three clubs. Just a moment, folks. Pardon me down for helping her out. I know it's not etiquette to cross the table, but, you know, Mary, why don't you bid three clubs and you have a handful of hearts and diamonds? Well, why should I let them know what I have? But Mary... It's your bid, Jack. I double three clubs. Well, let me see. Mrs. Bester, have you any dice? No. Well, then three hearts. Three hearts? Okay. I double three hearts. Mary, I mean, why did you double it? I bid the three hearts. Well, I have too many hearts, but I don't see how you can make it. But I'm your partner, Mary, isn't it? Oh, I didn't need to tell me. I've had it with every man from staff. Oh, all right, all right, all right. Come on, let's play cards. Yes, please. Oh, wait a minute. I made a mistake. I've got mostly diamonds. Oh, now you've got diamonds. All right, then take me out. Okay. Four diamonds. I have. Let me see. I have. I double four diamonds. I think you're right. Two clubs. Now we're getting someplace, huh? For heaven's sake, two notes up. Just a minute. One... one spade. We're all mixed up. I have. I got you out, that's why, Larry. Oops, somebody kicked me. It wasn't me. Then a fine couple you were with tonight. You'll play, Miss Vanessa. For this hard diamond, you're the dummy. Well, you're not so hot as well. All right, Nancy, you play the hand. I'll be the dummy. Wait a minute, Jack. You have to play the hand. Mary, bid diamonds. I know the commence page. No, I didn't. Oh. Let her play it, will you? Oh, wait a minute. What are we playing for? Oh, how about five cents a point and settle for a quarter of a cent? Okay with me. Seven of diamonds. Jack, put that 60 diamonds on there for me. Okay. Then I'll play the jack. And I'll play, uh, put the play on. The play? The play. The play. The play. The play. The play. The play. The play. The play. The play. The play. And I'll play, uh, put the play on. The play? Mary, haven't you got a higher diamond? Yes. The Queen, King and Ace. Well, why don't you play one of them? Oh, I thought I'd finish. That's fine. The last player and keeper, Nessie. Well, it's your trick, Mrs. Bessie. Looks like that. It's your trick, Don. Another trick for you, Mrs. Bessie. You got that one, too. Well, mind it, we'll show you this hand. You got them all. You were telling us. How did I come to lose that ace of trump? Nice people were playing with. How are we doing, Jack? We're down six. Oh, ain't that cute? Yeah. Let me see. What honors did you have, Mary? I had the three and four stage and little casino. How about the easy aces? I called Jane, but she couldn't count. Oh, it's your deal, Mrs. Bessie. Oh, Nicholas. Nicholas. Yes, ma'am. The stupid suckers will have two weeks. Now, Mary, watch yourself this time. When you're trying to play right, be sure you have at least two and a half freaks when you're bid. Of course, folks. You know, it isn't the money, you know. It's your bid, Mrs. Bessie. Now, let me see. I did one diamond. One diamond. I passed. I passed. Two clubs. Pardon me, ma'am. But can I take the honors for supper now? Yes, yes. Oh, what did you folks like to eat? Oh, I don't care anything. Well, now, let me see. I think I'll have a two family. I double it. I passed. Nicholas, I'll have two eggs. Three things. Three no-tramps. How do you want them? On toast. Now we'll all make supper. Let's either play bridge or eat, will you? That's a good idea. Let's eat. Oh, that reminds me. We have some cold chicken in the icebox. Would you care for that? Hey, that strikes me. I'll take a leg. I'll take the other leg. That's two legs we get, so we win the rubber. And speaking of rubber, remember the general's tire is blowout proof and will not skid even on Friday the 13th. Oh. Go to your general's tire dealer and give yourself in your car a real treat. I double it. Me, too. I will play down fine game this is. General is the only tire that has the patent at low pressure construction. The blowout proof tire for 1934 with the new tire is the noiseless, depressed, skidless tire, a tire that is longer wearing and safer than ever before. With the excellent weather and faster driving push-on tires, be certain you are really safe. Have a good on a set of general's, the genuine blowout proof tire. You like doing business with the general's tire. He's a successful person. He has built his own disheveled, intelligent and interested service. And some things go along on your car. And when your car skimmies, tears hard, or tire begins to show irregular, all excessive wear. The fact that the general's tire dealer replaces so many tires with general's makes his store a tire bargain headquarters. His racks are always full of new and slightly used tires of all makes at prices and on terms to suit everybody. This is the last number of the second program in the new general's tire series. I hope all you good players have learned a few new points about the game. Well, goodnight, Don. Good night, Mr. Vessler. Good night. Come again. Well, goodnight, Chuck. You had a lovely time. Come on, Mary. I thought you told me you knew something about bridge. I do. I used to play bridge in Hollywood. In Hollywood? Here. I used to double Phenomax here. I know. I used to lead double for Claude Gable. Claude? Yes. Good night, folks. Tom Hogan, this is the National Broadcasting Company.