Claudia - The Christmas Calf

Claudia is an old time radio show about the ups and downs of
being a newlywed.  Topics include dealing with in-laws,
burning dinner, losing socks, buying really big dogs, and all the
little moments that make up a life together.


Originally originating as a script on The Kate Smith Show, the
original roles were played by Patricia Ryan (Claudia) and by
Richard Kollmar (David).


The characters Clauda and David Naughton were created by Rose
Franken who wrote a series of popular short stories about the
fictional newlywed in the 1930s. The books were later
adapted into 3 films by RKO.  Due to the popularity of these
films, Coca-Cola decided to sponsor a 15 minute weekday
show.  Staring Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree, Joe King is
the announcer.


Claudia is a lighthearted soap with relatable characters doing
what regular people were doing.  David is a WWII veteran
trying to have a good life with his new wife and Claudia,
although sometimes silly, is a loving wife.  The show offers
an excellent glimpse of a realistic 1940s American household.