Show Notes
Our Miss Brooks, “First Day” (Episode 1), originally broadcast July 19, 1948. In the series premiere, Madison High English teacher Connie Brooks faces a challenging opening day as new principal Osgood Conklin arrives and begins making his presence felt.
Eve Arden stars as Connie Brooks, with Joe Forte as the early Osgood Conklin. The CBS summer replacement introduces Connie’s school-world complications, including student Walter Denton and her interest in biology teacher Philip Boynton.
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 00:49 Original Broadcast 30:42 Closing
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