Our Miss Brooks - "Head of the English Department" (Old Time Radio, 1949)
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Our Miss Brooks — “Head of the English Department,” originally broadcast January 23, 1949 (episode 25). Eve Arden stars as Madison High English teacher Connie Brooks, with Gale Gordon as the formidable Principal Osgood Conklin and Jeff Chandler as biology teacher Philip Boynton.
When longtime English department head Mrs. Emma Finch prepares to leave, Connie and fellow teacher Miss Enright both see an opportunity for advancement. As final examinations get underway, Conklin looks for an impartial way to compare their classes, drawing Boynton into the competition. The episode was broadcast on CBS and sponsored by Palmolive Soap and Luster-Creme Shampoo.
Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.
Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:53 Original Broadcast 30:23 Closing
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