Our Miss Brooks - "Stretch Is Accused of Professionalism (AFRS)" (1955)

Our Miss Brooks, “Stretch Is Accused of Professionalism” (episode 290), originally broadcast May 22, 1955. In this AFRS presentation, Eve Arden stars as Madison High’s quick-witted English teacher, Connie Brooks.A friendly baseball rivalry between Madison High and Clay City High puts prospective star pitcher Stretch Snodgrass in the spotlight. When Stretch’s academic standing threatens the big game, Miss Brooks, Principal Conklin, and the school staff find themselves caught up in a comic school-and-sports dilemma. Written by Arthur Alsberg and Al Lewis, the episode also features Gale Gordon, Richard Crenna, Jane Morgan, and Robert Rockwell.Old Time Comedy 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 Introduction00:46 Original Broadcast26:05 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-comedy-radio-old-time-radio--7219644/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio