The Aldrich Family
Henry's Engagement
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Henry Aldrich is a well-meaning teenager whose plans and enthusiasms often lead him into comic trouble. At home, his parents, Sam and Alice, try to guide him through the everyday challenges of growing up, while Henry’s friend Homer Brown is often close at hand.
The program is a family situation comedy built around dialogue, misunderstandings, and the familiar push and pull between teenagers and their parents. Henry’s school life, friendships, and romantic interests provide a steady source of complications, with his earnest attempts to handle each situation driving the humor.
Warm and gently exasperated, The Aldrich Family finds comedy in ordinary domestic life rather than grand adventures. Henry’s recognizable teenage confidence and uncertainty make the show an inviting portrait of family life and growing up.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.