About this episode
Judy and her mother are concerned about Father working too hard and missing family time. When Father returns from a long meeting with Mr. Emerson, they discuss the pressures of business and the evils of betting. Judy expresses her admiration for a dress she saw and inadvertently mentions a small bet she made with a friend over the dress's price, which angers Father. To teach Judy a lesson about betting, he proposes that she use her allowance to bet on horses at the racetrack, with him covering her bets. Despite her initial reluctance, Judy ends up picking horses based on their names and wins multiple races, causing Father to reconsider his stance as he loses a significant amount of money. The family’s outing highlights the thrill and pitfalls of gambling, with Judy finally asserting her independence by wanting to change her last bet just as it is too late, ultimately keeping the comedic tone as she skilfully navigates the world of betting while her father learns a valuable lesson.
From Adventures in Broadcast by OTR Archives. Visit the show’s website.