Our Miss Brooks - "Mr. La Blanche Needs $50" (Old Time Radio, 1949)

Our Miss Brooks presents “Mr. La Blanche Needs $50,” originally broadcast on CBS on October 9, 1949. Identified as episode 61, this Madison High School comedy stars Eve Arden as English teacher Connie Brooks, with Gale Gordon and Richard Crenna also featured. A note in French from Mr. LaBlanche leaves Connie wondering about its meaning—until a proposed $50 car loan turns language class into a lively misunderstanding. The episode is also known by the alternate titles “Mr. Conklin’s Used Car” and “The French Teacher.” 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 00:42 Original Broadcast 30:12 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio