The Goldbergs on the Radio: Ep. 1491

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The Goldbergs: Episode 1491. Date: c. 1943. Cast: Gertrude Berg (Molly Goldberg); James R. Waters (Jake Goldberg); Roslyn Silber (Rosalie Goldberg); Alfred Ryder (Sammy Goldberg); Menasha Skulnik (Uncle David).

Announcer introduction: "Well, Rosie Goldberg tried a little trick... she set a trap for her own sister-in-law whom she suspects of not being quite everything she pretends to be. The trap was Rosie's suggestion that the Red Cross get in touch with Sammy... in order to let him know that Grace was having a baby... but Grace was smarter then Rosie... and to throw her off the track deliberately fell in with Rosie's plan. The man in the case, George... Rosie is sure is somehow involved with Grace... is bewildered by Grace's attitude. Well, things are mixed up for Rosie now. Listen..."

Announcer close: "Just why Grace and George are so afraid of the Goldbergs getting in touch with Sammy we don't know... but George is beginning to crack under the strain. Rosie's device of calling in the Red Cross is having results... even though the letter... never will be mailed."

A hallmark of the golden age of radio, The Goldbergs (1929-1946) was one of the earliest entertainment programs to authentically explore Jewish life in America. Learn more at cinema.ucla.edu.

Complete Record: The Goldbergs: Episode 1491. Date: c. 1943. Cast: Gertrude Berg (Molly Goldberg); James R. Waters (Jake Goldberg); Roslyn Silber (Rosalie Goldberg); Alfred Ryder (Sammy Goldberg); Menasha Skulnik (Uncle David). Announcer introduction: "Well, Rosie Goldberg tried a little trick... she set a trap for her own sister-in-law whom she suspects of not being quite everything she pretends to be. The trap was Rosie's suggestion that the Red Cross get in touch with Sammy... in order to let him know that Grace was having a baby... but Grace was smarter then Rosie... and to throw her off the track deliberately fell in with Rosie's plan. The man in the case, George... Rosie is sure is somehow involved with Grace... is bewildered by Grace's attitude. Well, things are mixed up for Rosie now. Listen..." Announcer close: "Just why Grace and George are so afraid of the Goldbergs getting in touch with Sammy we don't know... but George is beginning to crack under the strain. Rosie's device of calling in the Red Cross is having results... even though the letter... never will be mailed." A hallmark of the golden age of radio, The Goldbergs (1929-1946) was one of the earliest entertainment programs to authentically explore Jewish life in America. Learn more at cinema.ucla.edu.