 Family Theater presents Jimmy Duranty and June Haver from Hollywood, the mutual network in cooperation with Family Theater presents June Haver and Jimmy Duranty in Rhapsody in Bomb. Family Theater's only purpose is to bring to everyone's attention a practice that must become an important part of our lives if we are to win peace for ourselves, peace for our families, and peace for the world. Family Theater urges you to pray, pray together as a family. And now to our drama starring Jimmy Duranty as Jimmy and June Haver as Sally in Rhapsody in Bomb. Sure, wouldn't it be? Uh, three gallons of gas please. Three gallons of gas? In your gas tank or in your cigarette lighter? Please, Junior, please, no remarks. Well, I just couldn't help that one. Son, I have three gallons of them away, clean across. What's that young lady crying about? Oh, you mean the girl by the oil can? You whistlerous talk, awful funny. I mean that girl by the Earl can. Well, I don't know what she's crying about. You find out. I can't stand to see a pretty girl cry. What goes on here? Young lady, that's no way to carry on. Well, you can carry on the way you want to. This is my way. I presume you're not doing that just to get your pretty little nose red? No. Oh, he said he was a talent scout. He said he could get me a screen test in Hollywood. All I gave him the money to buy my ticket to California. And that's the last you saw of him? Yes. Bad day, child. How much did he take you for? $75. Why, it's an outrage. It's Grand Las Cernes. That's the way they got it in even a paper. They got a dash between Las Cernes. Anyway, what's your name? Sally Shannon. Sally Shannon. Seems like I've heard that name before. Glad to know you're Sally on Jimmy Nazzola. Wait, I'll give you my card. Thank you. Jimmy Nazzola, piano's wrecked while you wait. World's greatest ivory-buster Dixieland style. Permanent address, billboard, Cincinnati. That's me. Well, how do you do, Jimmy Nazzola? How do you do? Is this your suitcase here? Maybe we can catch up with that talent scout. Come over to the car and meet Aunt Harriet. Who's Aunt Harriet? A sweet little old lady who joined me in Topeka, Kansas. Well, where's your car? Right here. This fine pierce arrow. Oh, good gracious, that thing? Sister, you're speaking of the jalopy I love. Well, it ought to be in a museum. Touch, child, wait a minute. There's a lot of mileage in that old coffee grinder yet. I keep saying what my fingers crossed. Well, where's Aunt Harriet? I don't see any Aunt Harriet. I'll wake her up. Oh. Aunt Harriet, wake up, wake up. Uh-huh, three gallons of gas. Oh, oh, yes. Well, where are we, Jimmy? We're just outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Move over, Aunt Harriet. We've got another passenger. Well, well, oh, a pretty young lady. Aunt Harriet, this is Sally Shahanan. How do you do, Sally? Hello, Aunt Harriet. I'll put your suitcase away. My butt is heavy. What do you got in it? I play the piano, too. Well, imagine that. You're among friends, my dear. You see, my husband, when he was alive, used to be a piano tuner. Oh, how interesting. You two kids get acquainted. I've got to check my... Are you going to California, too? Yes, Aunt Harriet. Yes, I am. Oh, child, you've been crying. Yes, I've lost all my money. Oh, goodness gracious, you, too. What do you mean, you, too? Yes, my daughter, Bessie, wanted me to come to California for a visit. She sent me the bus fare, and, well, I lost it. Oh, what a shame. Bessie and her husband are not very well off, so I didn't want to ask Bessie for any more. Oh, so you're hitchhiking. Yes, thanks to Jimmy Nazola, he stopped in Topeka for three gallons of gas. Oh, he's a mighty fine man, Sally. Oh, his talk is tough, but his heart is tender. He's a nice awfully nice. Wait a minute, wait a minute. Easy on that hood. He's so kind-hearted, giving people lifts. Why, do you know all the way across Kansas, we had a widow with three children and a pet pig? Oh, it was love at first sight. You mean Jimmy fell in love with the widow? No, the pig fell in love with Jimmy. Say, this is going to be a lot of fun. Of course. Things are never as bad as they first seem to be. We'll get to California after all. There's no maybe about it, young lady. You'll get there. I have money in the bank in New York, so when I get to Hollywood, I'll be all right. I know people there, too. We'll get there. Don't worry about that. Okay, mister. Uh, are you girls all set? Yes, Jimmy, all set. Home, James. Then we're off in a cloud of oil smoke. Sally, what did that fellow look like, that phony challenge scout? The man who stole my money? He said his name was... Never mind his name. He can change that. What did he look like? Oh, it was tall and had red hair, wore a loud flashy sport coat. Tall, redheaded and a loud sport coat. I'll watch out for him. Suppose you find him. What'll you do? We'll make him cough up your dough. In my younger days, I was the champion fighter of part of the school, 29. What if he has a gun? I was also the champion runner. You know, Sally, the kind of my husband's restless soul who was always gentle and patient. I don't think I've ever known a kind of man than Jimmy here. You're absolutely right, Aunt Harriet. Jimmy is just a darling. Always helping others. Oh, wait a minute, kids. You make me blush clean to the end of my nose. And that weakens me. It takes too much blood out of my system. You know, I don't deserve any credit. Oh, that's what you think. Well, I was brought up on each side and there were six of us kids. My dad was a day laborer. My mom washed and ironed and cooked and mended and scrubbed. But she kept our family together. I knew you had a wonderful mother. She made us share things with each other. She used to tell us kids it's more blessed to give than to receive. Poor people know that. When you need help, don't go to rich people. Go to poor people. Poor people know what it means to be hungry. They'll squeeze out an extra dollar somehow to give it to somebody who needs it. That's what she told us. So, I don't deserve any credit, kids. I'm just doing what I was taught to do by the kindest person I ever knew. My mother. What can I do for you? Three gallons of gas. Three gallons? Three gallons. What's the matter? You got that much? Oh, yes, you bet. Jimmy, we're going in for a cup of coffee now. OK, Sally, but go easy on the each. We will, Jimmy. Don't go off without us. OK, kids, in just a minute. Three gallons, exactly. Yes, the first piercerer I've seen in a long time. You've got quite an antique there. Don't belittle my fine car, my fine befitted friend. I'll have you know that they don't make cars like this anymore. No, they don't, sir. Oh, that was a fine car in this day. Some of the modern cars are pretty nifty, too. Take a look at that blue convertible right over there. I was just giving it again. The boy, it's a dilly. Yeah, it belongs to a big Hollywood talent scout. I suppose don't... Huh? A talent scout? Jimmy McGuire, always a nice guy. He's not stuck up at all. Everybody calls him red. He wouldn't have red hair, would he? Well, what do you think? Talent scout, tall, red hair, flashy sport coat. What kind of clothes does this guy wear? Dignified and convoisatory? Oh, brother, not Jimmy McGuire. He's got red socks, yellow shirt, green slacks and a sport coat that looks like a rainbow. That I'd like to see. Where is this walking Easter egg? He went to that little store across the highway. Thanks, mister. I got business in that store. I'd better leave this door open. I may be coming back in a hurry. Jump in, kids. Quick, we got a scam out of here. Jimmy, what on earth? Sally and Harriet, pile in. I'll tell you later. Quit pushing me. I'm getting in. What happened back there at the filling station? Yes, what scared you? And how did you get that lump on your jaw? Well, kids, now that I've gotten my bread back, I guess it's safe to slow down and tell you the good news. What good news? Here, Sally, count these bills. Good heavens, he must have robbed a bank. 50, 60, 70, 75 dollars. That's your money, Sally. I caught up with your talent scout. Oh, Jimmy, you didn't. I sure did. With your description, how could I miss? Tall, red-headed and a sport coat like a rainbow. Didn't I tell you Jimmy was wonderful? What did the man say when you asked him for the money? Yes. Well, after I chased him out of the back door of the store, across a potato patch, threw a mess of cactus into an old corral, he didn't have any bread left to say anything. He shoves his wallet at me, I take out 75 smackers, and I hands it back. Well, then what did you say to him? Nothing. I didn't have any bread left either. Oh, Jimmy, you got my money back. You're so wonderful. I'm going to give you a great big. You know what? I should have given back that to you one dollar at a time. This one is on me, Jimmy. I'm rich now. Service, ma'am. Yes, ma'am. Three gallons of gas, please. Yes, ma'am. Thanks, Sally. You're a pal. Oh, I owe you a lot more than that, Jimmy. And while we're stopping, let's eat. A real dinner this time. Oh, yes. Let's do that. I'm starved. I could eat a porta-house or two myself. One the way that police car is going. Oh, I guess I'm still hunting that crazy man. Crazy man? The crazy man held up Red McGuire, the famous movie talent scout, and got away with a lot of money. Oh, when did that happen? Oh, just this afternoon. Wait, I think the news broadcast is on now. I've got my radio right here. Maybe they'll have something about it. Was passed by the Senate this morning. Police have not yet captured the maniac who assaulted James Wellington McGuire, prominent Hollywood talent scout. The attack took place on Highway 66 near Sageview. Strangely enough, although McGuire's wallet contained only $75. That's how they knew he was crazy. McGuire is on his way to the Happy Valley Festival where he'll attend the Festival of the Bees. The cattle market today remained... Well, that's all of that. Lunchroom is right over there. A few folks want to eat. That's funny. I don't feel hungry anymore. Strange. Neither do I. How about you, Aunt Harriet? Well, what do you know? No appetite. In that case, we'd better nose you along. Mr. The Radio said McGuire was going to Happy Valley. Oh, sure. To the Festival of the Bees. Yeah, String Trio's beat-oven-bockin'-browns. Beat-oven-bockin'-browns? Oh, classical stuff, huh? But where is Happy Valley? Well, yeah. Turn right at the next stoplight and drive about 12 miles. There's going to be a lot of excitement there today. Son, all right, you are. All right, you are. Well, kids, I think this is Happy Valley. Yes, I'm pretty sure this is it, Jimmy. Now, what do we do? First, we've got to find the Festival of the Bees. We're going to stay in the car while you and Aunt Harriet hunt up McGuire. Tell him the whole story and give him back the 75 bucks. They say he's a nice man, and I'm sure he'll understand. Oh, I hope so. Well, just in case he's still hot under the collar, we'll keep the motor running in case. Look, this must be the place here, this big auditorium. We'll park here and find out. I'll ask that girl. Oh, young lady, is this Happy Valley? Yes. This is Happy Valley. This must be where I came in. Is this the Festival of the Bees? Yes, sir. This is it. You don't seem to be very happy about it. Would you be happy if you lost your chance to play in the festival? No, not in the festival. But tell me, what is this festival? Well, we're having a contest in there for the best string trio in this county, and the Happy Valley trio can't play. How do you know? Because I'm in it. I'm Winnie Jackson, the violinist. I'm here. Our cellist is here. But our pianist, he's got the means. Gee, that's tough. All the contest is going on right now. And when it comes time for Happy Valley to play, we can't go on. No pianist. Winnie, by a strange co-accident, I happen to have to be a piano player. Now, Jimmy, don't get into anything. We may have to leave town. Remember? You're a pianist. Can you play Beethoven, Brahms, and Bach? Winnie, Jimmy, and Zola can play anything with notes on it. Oh, that's wonderful. Come on backstage. I hope we're not too late. Jimmy, where are you going? I'm going to man the keyboard in the battle of the beast. You go hunt up McGuire, kids. I'll be back later. Oh, dear. That man will get himself in trouble again. Not if we can help it. Come on, Ann Harriet. We've got to see Mr. McGuire And so that's how it happened, Mr. McGuire. And here's your $75. Jimmy's not crazy, Mr. McGuire. He's the kindest man in the world. Oh, you're not angry? Over all that good publicity, of course not, Miss Shannon. Besides that, I've been mistaken for the same man several times before. Oh, then you understand. Certainly. It's the sport coat. My wife warned me not to wear it. Well, we're sorry we had to call you out here in the lobby. In the middle of the contest. Oh, that's all right, ladies. I'm very fond of classical music, but three solid hours of it gets a little monotonous. The Rockville String Trio. I believe Happy Valley is next. By the way, where is this man, Jimmy? Well, get set for a shock, Mr. McGuire. Jimmy's playing piano for the Happy Valley String Trio. No kidding. Well, that I want to see. Happy Valley's my hometown, you know. So come on in, ladies, and we'll all root for Happy Valley. And gentlemen, the final string trio to perform in this great festival of the bees, Beethoven, Bach and Browns, is our trio from Happy Valley. violin, Winifred Jackson, cello, Howard Carberry, and piano, James Nazerlach. They will play for the first number that lovely selection from Beethoven entitled Minuet, in G. Stop the music. I got an idea. Do all those pretty things. Who's gonna buy you all those? I went to the circus last week. And while I was there, I saw an elephant looking down a little mouse. And the elephant was saying to the mouse, look at the size of me and look at the size of you. Why, you're nothing but a wretched insignificant little shrimp. The little mouse looked up at the elephant and said, listen, I've been sick far away, when I'm far, far away from you when I'm far away. You know what? Last night, I'm walking down Hollywood Boulevard, just commuting with nature when I accidentally bunked into a guy. Well, being a gentleman, I apologized, but he wasn't satisfied. He demanded an autopsy. So I upset him. I faced with my right, I faced with my left, I seized an opening. I'm flat on my back. So pick myself up from the gutter, I put the chip in my shoulder, I said, knock it off. Knock it off. Five minutes later, the chip was still there, and the chip was gone. Mr. Nazola, how could you do such a thing? How could you dare desecrate a great musical masterpiece? What's the matter, Junior? Did we miss a note somewhere? Oh, you syncopated wretch. You've ruined Happy Valley's chance of winning the festival. The audience didn't seem to think so. Did you hear the hand we got? This is the festival of the bees, Mr. Nazola. Tell me, please, which one of the bees was that? That was all three of the bees. Oogie and Basin Street. Julie, what's the matter? You're supposed to play two numbers. I know, but this gentleman don't like our interpretation. Oh, we'll never live this down. I refuse to let Mr. Nazola go off on that stage to assassinate another classic. Wait a minute, Cedric. Oh, Mr. McGuire, I'm so sorry. I won't apologize, Cedric. That last number was sensational, but if it's classical music you want, let this young lady play. You mean Sally? Yes, and Harry, what's classical music? Shannon? Are you Sally Shannon? The concert pianist? Yes, I'm Sally Shannon. You mean she's famous? Oh, certainly she's famous. Seven concerts last season with the Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra. No. Yes. Miss Shannon, the Happy Valley trio would consider it a great honor to have you play the next selection with them. Well, I'll be glad to. I'll introduce this little lady myself. Come on, Sally. I'm with you, Jimmy. Ladies and people, your attention please. That first number we did was just a wee, tiny bit monotonized. Modernized. They can't stick to Ranny. But the second selection will be strictly squared. At the ivories on this number is the well-known concert pianist, Sally Shannon. And kids, this old pierce arrow will have to be rolling along. All right, Jimmy. I'm so glad we helped Happy Valley win the contest. We didn't win it, Sally. You won it. You both helped to win it, and you were both wonderful. Oh, thank you, Aunt Harriet. You were in the act, too. Without your encouragement, we never could have done it. That's right, Aunt Harriet. Until I turn the page. Aunt Harriet, take that again. You gave McGuire back the 75 frog skins. Yes, and everything is all right now. Yeah, that means we're broke again. Oh, no, Jimmy. We're not broke. What do you mean, Aunt Harriet? I found my money. The money I thought I'd lost. You did? Where? Well, I jumped up and down so hard applauding you and Sally that I shook it loose from somewhere inside my throat. Now, I'm the rich one. And from now on, everything is on me. Aunt Harriet, you found the frog skins, huh? Am I a lucky guy to have friends like you and Sally? Well, goodbye, Happy Valley. It's Mr. McGuire. Maybe you want to pop me one? Well, okay. Your book's not leaving, are you? Oh, yes, Mr. McGuire. We're heading for California. Mr. Mack, I'm sorry I chased you through that tater patch. Think nothing of it, Jimmy. There are no hard feelings here. I want to give you this sport coat that caused all the trouble. Oh, for me? Gee, thanks. You were sensational this afternoon. You and Sally both. I have a little contract here. I want you to sign it. Mr. McGuire. Was my piano poundin' that good? No, Jimmy. This contract isn't for your piano playing. Oh, of course. Now, it's for Sally Natch. Here, Sally. Oh, oh, I'm so excited. Who has a pen? The contract isn't for you, either. Oh, my star's alive. You don't mean it's for me. Oh, Aunt Harriet. It's for Jimmy's piercero. Oh. As this is just the car I want for a scene in one of our pictures. Now, here's our $100 advanced rental, Jimmy. Then sign right here. Oh, sensory note. Quick, give me that pen. Here you are. Thank you. Now, I want all of you to look me up when you get to California and I'll see that you get a screen test, Sally. Oh, that's a good guy. So long, McGuire. Well, what do you know? Now, laugh at my piercero. I take it all back, Jimmy. It's wonderful, too. Oh, Sally. Give me the high sign when you see a filling station. We'll need another three gallons of gas. Once again, stepping out of character are June Haver and Jimmy Durante. Thank you, Hard. Jimmy, it's been lots of fun being on the show with you tonight. Jimmy, you know I enjoyed being with you and being on the family theater because I think it's a wonderful idea getting together with your loved ones every day and praying together as a family. Would it embarrass you, Jimmy, if I ask the question? Well, June, that all depends. Well, this is about prayer. What do you think is the best way to pray, Jimmy? Do you whisper it or talk right out or just sort of think it? Well, I would say you can pray all three ways, June. But I like to speak right up and say thanks, dear Lord, for giving me a wonderful life and wonderful friends and thanks for all the blessings you've given me. That's a nice way to put it, Jimmy. That's what I like about family theater, June. It reminds us every week how important prayer is and in particular how important praying together as a family can be. That's the way I feel, too. And I think everybody listening in will agree with that, Jimmy. June, to all the family theater audience, I want to say thanks. And I want to finish with that one line by which the program has become so well known. The family that prays together stays together. More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. From Hollywood Family Theater has brought you Jimmy Durante and June Haver in Rhapsody in Bob with Verna Felton as Aunt Harriet. Others in our cast were Howard McNeer, Lamont Johnson, Martha Shaw, Robert O'Sullivan, and Jack Raymond. The script was written by Harry Lawrence with music composed and conducted by Harry Zimmerman and was directed for Family Theater by Joseph F. Mansfield. 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