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Claudia

Old time radio soap opera
from archive.org

Claudia, which is perhaps better known as Claudia and David, was an old time radio show based on a series of short stories written by Rose Franken and William Brown Meloney, which appeared in Redbook magazine.

The program was a soap opera centered on newlyweds David and Claudia Naughton. It followed the problems and the successes, big and small, of an average newly-married couple, including the need for thrift, having an overhanded mother-in-law, and all those charming little moments of life. The program began as a skit on The Kate Smith Hour in 1941, and was expanded into a full summer series a month later. In those original shows, Claudia was played by Patricia Ryan and David by Richard Kollmar.

Franken and Meloney's stories were collected into books that were adapted into a pair of RKO films, Claudia in 1943 and Claudia and David in 1946. Both films starred Robert Young and Dorothy McGuire. The success of the films prompted Coca-Cola to sponsor a 15-minute syndicated weekday radio program in the 1947-1948 season, starring Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree.

The Claudia and David stories also spawned two TV movies in the late fifties, as well as British and German television adaptations.




From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

  1. Audition (7Mb)
  2. Meet the Naughtons (6.7Mb)
  3. Let Them Eat Cake (6.6Mb)
  4. The Wedding Presents (6.7Mb)
  5. Many Happy Returns (6.7Mb)
  6. The New Apartment (6.6Mb)
  7. Claudia_47-10-06_ep006_It's_a_Lock (6.6Mb)
  8. Introspection (6.8Mb)
  9. Claudia_47-10-08_ep008_Mama's_Early_Birthday (6.7Mb)
  10. Claudia Worries (6.6Mb)
  11. Moving Day (6.6Mb)
  12. The First Quarrel (6.7Mb)
  13. Dog Days (6.7Mb)
  14. Life with Major (6.5Mb)
  15. Salmon on Sale (6.7Mb)
  16. Dinner Plans (6.5Mb)
  17. The Salmon Mousse (6.6Mb)
  18. Return of the Wedding Presents (6.7Mb)
  19. The Leaky Faucet (6.7Mb)
  20. The Beginning of Our Home (6.7Mb)
  21. Family Finances (6.7Mb)
  22. The New Car (6.7Mb)
  23. The Trip (6.7Mb)
  24. Claudia_47-10-30_ep024_David's_Shirt (6.8Mb)
  25. A Beautiful Sunday (6.8Mb)
  26. Driving Downtown (6.8Mb)
  27. Claudia_47-11-04_ep027_Roger's_Visit (6.8Mb)
  28. The Broken Mandarin (6.8Mb)
  29. The Engagement Ring (6.6Mb)
  30. Mama is Ill (6.6Mb)
  31. Claudia_47-11-10_ep031_David's_Cold (6.7Mb)
  32. Armistice Day (6.8Mb)
  33. The Kittens (6.7Mb)
  34. A Sick Kitten (6.7Mb)
  35. Stolen Car (6.7Mb)
  36. A Small Death (6.7Mb)
  37. Hartley and Julia Return (6.8Mb)
  38. Opera Tickets (6.7Mb)
  39. A Night at the Opera (6.8Mb)
  40. An Available Apartment (6.8Mb)
  41. Bath Time for Shakespeare (6.7Mb)
  42. No Room at the Inn (6.7Mb)
  43. Painted into a Corner (6.7Mb)
  44. Thanksgiving Dinner (6.8Mb)
  45. Nice Night for a Walk (6.8Mb)
  46. Claudia_47-12-01_ep046_We're_Just_Looking (6.7Mb)
  47. The Whole Tooth (6.7Mb)
  48. Claudia_47-12-03_ep048_Through_Claudia's_Eyes (6.8Mb)
  49. Claudia_47-12-04_ep049_Can_We_Put_Clothes_in_It,_Too (6.9Mb)
  50. The Shiner (6.9Mb)
  51. A Genuine Antique (6.9Mb)
  52. Claudia Suspects (6.8Mb)
  53. The Joyous News (6.9Mb)
  54. A Blank Canvas (6.8Mb)
  55. A Real Stunner (6.9Mb)
  56. The New Carpets (6.9Mb)
  57. Psychic Buttons (6.9Mb)
  58. A Job Offer (6.8Mb)
  59. Heartbreak (6.9Mb)
  60. Without Mama (6.9Mb)
  61. Pipe Shopping (6.9Mb)
  62. Lost and Found (6.9Mb)
  63. Christmas Eve (6.8Mb)
  64. Merry Christmas (6.9Mb)
  65. A Surprise for Claudia (6.7Mb)
  66. Claudia_47-12-29_ep066_Claudia's_Birthday (6.6Mb)
  67. Naming the Dane (6.7Mb)
  68. Claudia_47-12-31_ep068_New_Year's_Eve (6.7Mb)
  69. Claudia_48-01-01_ep069_Julia's_New_Year_Musicale (6.8Mb)
  70. The Parking Lot (6.8Mb)
  71. Women Drivers (6.8Mb)
  72. Married or Not (6.8Mb)
  73. The Organ Grinder (6.8Mb)
  74. The New Secretary (6.8Mb)
  75. Lottie Takes Over (6.8Mb)
  76. Claudia_48-01-12_ep076_Roger's_Idea (6.7Mb)
  77. Dropping Hints (6.8Mb)
  78. Claudia_48-01-14_ep078_David's_Enthusiasm (6.7Mb)
  79. Claudia_48-01-15_ep079_Today's_Upcoming_Trip (6.7Mb)
  80. The Old House (6.7Mb)
  81. Of Men and Houses (6.8Mb)
  82. Hat Shopping with Julia (6.7Mb)
  83. Lunch with Hartley (6.7Mb)
  84. Nothing Ever Happens To Us (6.8Mb)
  85. Waiting for the Mailman (6.8Mb)
  86. Discussing the Bid (6.8Mb)
  87. Telephone Negotiations (6.8Mb)
  88. Surprise Competition (6.7Mb)
  89. Claudia Makes a Call (6.7Mb)
  90. Mama Sees the House (6.6Mb)
  91. A Bicycle Accident (6.6Mb)
  92. David the Nursemaid (6.6Mb)
  93. A Business Trip (6.8Mb)
  94. Goodbye at the Airport (6.8Mb)
  95. First Night Alone (6.8Mb)
  96. Reggie Stops By (6.8Mb)
  97. Legal Complications (6.8Mb)
  98. Delilah Comes Through (6.8Mb)
  99. Filing the Paperwork (6.8Mb)
  100. Dinner with Reggie (6.8Mb)
  101. Claudia_48-02-16_ep101_Bluff's_Infection (6.7Mb)
  102. Planning the Renovation (6.7Mb)
  103. New Shoes (6.7Mb)
  104. Lottie and Reggie (6.6Mb)
  105. Claudia_48-02-20_ep105_Bluff's_Homecoming (6.7Mb)
  106. Finding a Contractor (6.7Mb)
  107. A Little Something for the House (6.7Mb)
  108. Cornered By Mrs. Meeker (6.6Mb)
  109. Has Claudia Changed (6.6Mb)
  110. Renovation Begins (6.7Mb)
  111. Painting Pants (6.6Mb)
  112. Visiting Hartley (6.7Mb)
  113. Running into Helen (6.7Mb)
  114. A Missing Plumber (6.6Mb)
  115. Telephone Woes (6.7Mb)
  116. Three Alarm Fire (6.7Mb)
  117. Explaining Insurance (6.6Mb)
  118. Astrology (6.7Mb)
  119. Digging a Well (6.7Mb)
  120. Income Tax (6.7Mb)
  121. A Snack at 4 AM (6.3Mb)
  122. What To Do With The Barn (6.4Mb)
  123. The Tree Surgeon (6.4Mb)
  124. Waiting for the Train (6.4Mb)
  125. Shopping for the Baby (6.4Mb)
  126. Finding a Farmer (6.4Mb)
  127. Laundry Problems (6.4Mb)
  128. The Interior Decorator (6.4Mb)
  129. The Flower Seller (6.4Mb)
  130. Renting the Apartment (6.5Mb)
  131. Jeffrey Pays a Visit (6.4Mb)
  132. The Night Clubbers (6.4Mb)
  133. Claudia_48-04-01_ep134_April_Fools'_Day (6.5Mb)
  134. Finding the Stateroom (6.4Mb)
  135. Hiring a Maid (6.4Mb)
  136. Opening the Safe (6.5Mb)
  137. Dinner with Aunt Louisa (6.4Mb)
  138. Browsing the Catalog (6.5Mb)
  139. Vacuums and Mailboxes (6.4Mb)
  140. The Moving Men (6.4Mb)
  141. An Important Banquet (6.4Mb)
  142. Claudia_48-04-14_ep143_Mama's_Living_Arrangements (6.4Mb)
  143. The Last Night in New York (6.4Mb)
  144. Driving to the New House (6.4Mb)
  145. Peaceful in the Country (6.4Mb)
  146. News of the Neighbors (6.5Mb)
  147. Egg Hunting (6.5Mb)
  148. In the Gloaming (6.4Mb)
  149. Hiring a Farmer (6.4Mb)
  150. Noises in the Night (6.4Mb)
  151. Repairing the Wall (6.4Mb)
  152. Chicken in the Oven (6.5Mb)
  153. A Visit from Bertha and Fritz (6.4Mb)
  154. The Happy Woman (6.5Mb)
  155. Mama Takes the Train (6.4Mb)
  156. Reviewing the Budget (6.5Mb)
  157. The New Maid (6.4Mb)
  158. Noises in the Pipes (6.4Mb)
  159. Dry Flies (6.4Mb)
  160. Parking the Car (6.4Mb)
  161. An Appointment in New York (6.5Mb)
  162. Breakfast in Bed (6.4Mb)
  163. An Evening Stroll (6.5Mb)
  164. The Prodigal Pup (6.5Mb)
  165. Gertrude Arrives (6.3Mb)
  166. Fresh Off the Farm (6.5Mb)
  167. The Lack of a Jack (6.4Mb)
  168. A Letter of Recommendation (6.4Mb)
  169. Claudia_48-05-21_ep170_Claudia's_Secret_Letter (6.4Mb)
  170. Claudia_48-05-24_ep171_Gertrude's_One_Weakness (6.4Mb)
  171. Will Actress Claudia Stage a Comeback (6.4Mb)
  172. Late For The Train (6.4Mb)
  173. George Needs An Architect (6.4Mb)
  174. Claudia_48-05-28_ep175_Victoria_Manners_Pays_a_Visit_and_Takes_a_Long,_Long_Look_at_David (6.4Mb)
  175. Lunch with Victoria Manners (6.4Mb)
  176. The Bet (6.4Mb)
  177. David at Home (6.4Mb)
  178. Roger Comes to Dinner (6.4Mb)
  179. Claudia_48-06-04_ep180_Gone_Fishin' (6.4Mb)
  180. Claudia_48-06-07_ep181_Jeff_Killian,_Expelled_from_School,_Is_Coming_to_Eastbrook (6.3Mb)
  181. Jeff Has a Hard First Day on the Farm (6.4Mb)
  182. Fisherman (6.4Mb)
  183. Claudia_48-06-10_ep184_Jeff's_Mother_Changes_Her_Plans (6.4Mb)
  184. Claudia Decides to Meddle (6.5Mb)
  185. The Aftermath of a Fine Weekend (6.3Mb)
  186. Mama Remembers (6.4Mb)
  187. Meeting The Boat (6.3Mb)
  188. An Evening Alone (6.4Mb)
  189. The Crossroads Of The World (6.3Mb)
  190. A Flower Garden (6.4Mb)
  191. Meeting Dr. Taft (6.4Mb)
  192. A Lucky Dime (6.4Mb)
  193. Making Ice Cream (6.5Mb)
  194. The Mayor Discusses A New School (6.3Mb)
  195. Claudia_48-06-28_ep196_Who's_Knocking_At_The_Door (6.4Mb)
  196. In New York (6.4Mb)
  197. Afternoon In New York (6.4Mb)
  198. The Baby Is Coming (6.4Mb)
  199. Still Coming (6.5Mb)
  200. Claudia_48-07-05_ep201_It's_a_Boy (6.4Mb)
  201. First Look at the New Heir (6.4Mb)
  202. David Visits the Hospital (6.4Mb)
  203. Visitors and Gifts (6.4Mb)
  204. Claudia_48-07-09_ep205_A_Walk_with_David,_and_a_Doctor's_Problem (6.4Mb)
  205. Claudia Uses Her Baby to Help Another (6.4Mb)
  206. Claudia_48-07-13_ep207_The_True_Story_of_'The_Jarvis_Bay' (6.4Mb)
  207. Walking the Baby (6.4Mb)
  208. Leaving the Hospital (6.4Mb)
  209. That First 2 AM Feeding (6.4Mb)
  210. The First Confusing Monday Morning (6.4Mb)
  211. Naming the Baby (6.3Mb)
  212. Claudia_48-07-21_ep213_If_You've_Seen_One_Baby,_You've_Seen_Them_All (6.4Mb)
  213. The Phantom House-cleaner (6.3Mb)
  214. Claudia Does Something About the Weather (6.4Mb)
  215. David Fixes This and That (6.4Mb)
  216. Claudia_48-07-27_ep217_Plans_for_Bobby's_Education (6.4Mb)
  217. Plans to Bring Bertha and Fritz Back to the Farm (6.4Mb)
  218. Packing for the Return Trip (6.4Mb)
  219. Welcome to the Farm (6.5Mb)
  220. Gertrude Departs (6.5Mb)
  221. Gifts for Bobby (6.4Mb)
  222. Bathing the Baby (6.5Mb)
  223. Making the Beds (6.4Mb)
  224. Fritz and Bertha Arrive (6.4Mb)
  225. Claudia_48-08-09_ep226_Bobby's_First_Visitor (6.5Mb)
  226. Claudia_48-08-10_ep227_Fritz_Helps_Ruby,_the_Pig (6.4Mb)
  227. Claudia_48-08-12_ep229_Claudia_Cleans_the_Closet,_David_the_Transvestite (6.4Mb)
  228. Claudia_48-08-13_ep230_Lotte_from_the_Bronx_Recognizes_the_Farmer's_Wife_Within_Claudia (6.4Mb)
  229. Claudia_48-08-16_ep231_Claudia_Has_Doubts,_David_Has_Doubts (6.4Mb)
  230. A Day on the Town (6.4Mb)
  231. Lunch In New York With Julia (6.4Mb)
  232. First Night Back Home (6.4Mb)
  233. A Trip to the Movies (6.4Mb)
  234. An Evening at the Summer Theatre (6.4Mb)
  235. Claudia at the Ball Game (6.4Mb)
  236. A Visit to Coney Island (6.4Mb)
  237. Claudia Gets Offered A Part (6.4Mb)
  238. Claudia Talks About Summer Love (6.3Mb)
  239. A Rocky Dress Rehearsal (6.3Mb)
  240. Dave Vacations (6.4Mb)
  241. Claudia Gets Interviewed (6.4Mb)
  242. Claudia_48-09-02_ep244_Claudia's_Furniture_Gets_A_Part (6.4Mb)
  243. Claudia in Summer Stock - Dress Rehearsal (6.4Mb)
  244. Opening Night Jitters (6.4Mb)
  245. And The Curtain Goes Up (6.4Mb)
  246. Mr Tucker Takes Center Stage (6.4Mb)
  247. Claudia_48-09-09_ep249_Bobby's_First_Cold (6.4Mb)
  248. And The Play Ends (6.4Mb)
  249. Claudia_48-09-13_ep251_Claudia's_First_Check (6.4Mb)
  250. The Country Auction (6.4Mb)
  251. Claudia_48-09-15_ep253_The_Nortons'_First_Anniversary (6.4Mb)
  252. A Steak Dinner Goest To The Dog (6.4Mb)
  253. Claudia_48-09-17_ep255_A_Fast_Swim,_but_a_Strange_Pool (6.4Mb)
  254. An Autumn Evening on the Farm (6.4Mb)
  255. Bad News (6.4Mb)
  256. Claudia_48-09-22_ep258_Tense_Drama_in_a_Doctor's_Office (6.4Mb)
  257. A Taste Of Loneliness (6.4Mb)
  258. Claudia Visits The Hospital (6.4Mb)
  259. Mr Tucker Helps Out (6.4Mb)
  260. Rebuilding The Barn (6.4Mb)
  261. Claudia_48-09-29_ep263_Doctor's_Report_On_David (6.4Mb)
  262. Claudia_48-09-30_ep264_David's_Partner_Visits (6.4Mb)
  263. More Company For David (6.4Mb)
  264. Home From The Hospital (6.4Mb)
  265. Balancing The Budget (6.4Mb)
  266. David Complaining (6.4Mb)
  267. Claudia_48-10-07_ep269_David_'Fixes'_the_Telephone (6.4Mb)
  268. A Gift from Mr Tucker (6.4Mb)
  269. Claudia_48-10-11_ep271_David's_First_Day_Out (6.4Mb)
  270. Back To Work Or Not (6.4Mb)
  271. Roger Stays The Day (6.4Mb)
  272. Trespassers Beware (6.4Mb)
  273. Hunting With Jimmy (6.4Mb)
  274. Parking Problems (6.4Mb)
  275. The Discount Drugstore (6.4Mb)
  276. Dr Barry Visits (6.4Mb)
  277. Solitaire and Larceny for Two (6.4Mb)
  278. Jared Tucker Talks Cows (6.4Mb)
  279. Claudia_48-10-25_ep281_Some_Serious_Yankee_Cow_Tradin' (6.4Mb)
  280. Claudia Decides on a Cow (6.4Mb)
  281. Tucker Trades For A Cow (6.4Mb)
  282. The In-Laws Arrive (6.4Mb)
  283. Nourishing Cream (6.4Mb)
  284. David Returns (6.4Mb)
  285. Election Day (6.4Mb)
  286. A Present for Claudia (6.4Mb)
  287. A Second Meeting with Jesse Mason (6.4Mb)
  288. Football (6.4Mb)
  289. Strange Call At Night (6.4Mb)
  290. The Cow Moves In (6.5Mb)
  291. A Trip To The City (6.4Mb)
  292. Armistice Day At Eastbrook (6.4Mb)
  293. A Draft In The Night (6.4Mb)
  294. David Breaks The Law (6.4Mb)
  295. Painting Porch Furniture (6.4Mb)
  296. Waiting Up For David (6.4Mb)
  297. Bobby Wakes Everyone (6.4Mb)
  298. Jared And Roger Spar (6.4Mb)
  299. Checking On The Cow (6.4Mb)
  300. More For Thanksgiving (6.4Mb)
  301. Fritz and Bertha Leave (6.4Mb)
  302. Finally Thanksgiving (6.4Mb)
  303. Leftover Hangover (6.4Mb)
  304. Listening To The Pringles (6.4Mb)
  305. The Great Dane Debate (6.4Mb)
  306. Fighting Over The Dane (6.4Mb)
  307. A Dog In The Mail (6.4Mb)
  308. Mrs Brown Meets The Dane (6.4Mb)
  309. Paying Bills (6.3Mb)
  310. Spring Plowing Planned (6.4Mb)
  311. Claudia Organizes David (6.3Mb)
  312. Installing Windows (6.3Mb)
  313. Claudia Worries (6.4Mb)
  314. Eight Inches Of Snow (6.4Mb)
  315. David Gets A Haircut (6.4Mb)
  316. Going To The Birds (6.4Mb)
  317. David Interupted (6.4Mb)
  318. Finding Mistletoe (6.4Mb)
  319. Mrs. Brown Decides (6.4Mb)
  320. Shopping For Mama (6.4Mb)
  321. Claudia_48-12-22_ep323_Giving_Away_David's_Gift (6.4Mb)
  322. The Nortons Hunt A Tree (6.4Mb)
  323. The Christmas Calf (6.4Mb)
  324. Catching Cold (6.4Mb)
  325. Furnance Troubles (6.4Mb)
  326. Claudia_48-12-29_ep328_Claudia's_Birthday (6.4Mb)
  327. Claudia_48-12-30_ep329_Planning_New_Year's (6.4Mb)
  328. Ringing In 1949 (6.4Mb)
  329. Fussing Over Mr Tucker (6.3Mb)
  330. Bulb Snatching (6.3Mb)
  331. Mrs Brown Leaves (6.4Mb)
  332. Missing Mrs Brown (6.3Mb)
  333. Snow Storm (6.3Mb)
  334. Roger Goes Skiing (6.3Mb)
  335. Frozen Pipes (6.3Mb)
  336. Love For Lottie (6.3Mb)
  337. A Ride Uptown (6.3Mb)
  338. The Sage Of Duck Pond Lane (6.3Mb)
  339. Dressing David For Rain (6.4Mb)
  340. Managing The Milk (6.4Mb)
  341. Jared Asks A Favor (6.4Mb)
  342. Catalog Shopping (6.4Mb)
  343. Lost Collar Button (6.4Mb)
  344. Taking A Trip (6.4Mb)
  345. Four For Lunch (6.4Mb)
  346. A Watch For Mr. Tucker (6.4Mb)
  347. A Look For A Book (6.3Mb)
  348. A Surprize Guest (6.4Mb)
  349. A Tiny Thaw (6.4Mb)
  350. Schoolhouse Plans (6.4Mb)
  351. Claudia_49-02-02_ep353_Jared_Tucker,_Babysitter (6.3Mb)
  352. Claudia_49-02-03_ep354_Tucker's_Report (6.3Mb)
  353. Pot Roast For Friends (6.4Mb)
  354. A Lesson For Jimmy (6.4Mb)
  355. Arguing Ashtrays (6.3Mb)
  356. Dinner And A Hat (6.3Mb)
  357. Who To invite (6.4Mb)
  358. Off To The Concert (6.4Mb)
  359. The Forgotten Fourteenth (6.6Mb)
  360. Fifteen Minutes Not To Hurry (6.6Mb)
  361. An Unexpected Visit (6.6Mb)
  362. Car Trouble (6.5Mb)
  363. Darning The Phone (6.5Mb)
  364. Waiting On The Babysitter (6.6Mb)
  365. The Land Across The Road (6.5Mb)
  366. Eastbrook Or New York (6.5Mb)
  367. Preparing For New York (6.5Mb)
  368. Fuss Before Leaving (6.6Mb)
  369. Surprising Mama (6.6Mb)
  370. Moving In On Mama (6.6Mb)
  371. David Courts The Ladies (6.5Mb)
  372. Up All Night (6.5Mb)
  373. Kidnapped For Dinner (6.6Mb)
  374. To Stay Or To Go (6.6Mb)
  375. Claudia Buys A Cow (6.6Mb)
  376. Who Sleeps Where (6.6Mb)
  377. City Versus Country (6.5Mb)
  378. Milking Majesty (6.5Mb)
  379. Taxed Again (6.6Mb)
  380. Vying For Silence (6.6Mb)
  381. The Westbrook Accident (6.6Mb)
  382. Telling David (6.6Mb)
  383. Claudia In Court (6.6Mb)
  384. Mice Move In (6.6Mb)
  385. Land For Sale (6.6Mb)
  386. Dealing For A Deed (6.6Mb)
  387. Claudia_49-03-24_ep389_Roger's_Surprise (6.5Mb)
  388. Walk In The Rain (6.6Mb)
  389. no title (12.8Mb)

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