227VicAndSade-2EpisodesFrom1943.mp3

Published: March 17, 2010, noon

\xa0Sponsered by Crisco. Written by Paul Rymer. The show was one of the leaders in the afternoon serials. A soap opera of sorts. Since the sponser was Crisco, maybe we should call them a shortening opera? Though not jam-packed full of jokes, the humor had a subtle approach in the way the characters interacted. Vic was prone to absurd plays on words, and though not mentioned in these episodes, was deeply involved in his lodge. An activity that Sade considered silly, but she tolerated it. Sade had her own pet phrases, and was one who was intent on keeping up social appearances.

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One notable feature of the show was that it was written entirely by Paul Rymer. Every episode for the long run of the series, something like over 6000 of them, came from the mind of only one person. Legend has it that when a show was running short for time, Paul Rhymer would be in the other room, typing up extra pages of enough dialog to finish out the show.

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430318ApplerotPicksOnDottie. Vic and Sade relax after work. Sade reads a letter from her sister, but something is bothering her. With some prodding by Vic, she spills the beans about being upset over two of her friends picking on each other.

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30331BrainfeeblesHouseWarming. Vic is putting the finishing touches on some office work that he brought home when Sade comes in. She has some important society news that just can't wait, and fills Vic in on the happenings at Mrs. Brainfeeble's housewarming party.

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430412DottiesNewDress. Relaxing at home, and trying to read the newspaper, Sade wants Vic to go to their neighbors for an evening of entertainment. Well, entertaining for Sade to check out Dottie's new dress. Upon arriving, Vic reveals another of his quirks. his fantasy about being a cowboy. Their host, Mr. Brainfeeble shows his set of dueling pistols, and a cowboy hat. Vic goes bonkers with the cowboy gear, and has a good time after all. Though Sade's fun evening turns out to be a dud.

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Bonus Track:
BenSelvin_ThankYourFather