"The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer" is a romantic comedy involving a bachelor(Richard Nugent) , who finds himself in a peculiar situation when he attracts the romantic attentions of a teenage girl (Susan Turner).
The term "bobby-soxer" refers to the fashion trend of young girls wearing bobby socks, which were ankle-length socks typically worn with saddle shoes. This term became popular in the United States during the 1940s to describe teenage girls, especially those who were fans of popular music and entertainment of the time.
In this Radio Theatre production, Susan develops a crush on Richard Nugent, a sophisticated artist, after seeing him give a speech at her high school. Complications arise when Susan's older sister, Margaret, who is a judge, sentences Nugent to be Susan's probation officer after he is caught in a compromising situation. Nugent, who is uninterested in Susan romantically due to their age difference, tries to navigate the situation without hurting her feelings or violating the terms of his probation.
The film explores themes of love, responsibility, and the generation gap, all set against a backdrop of witty dialogue and comedic situations. Despite its somewhat controversial premise by today's standards, "The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer" was well-received upon its release and remains a classic romantic comedy from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
This Naples Players Radio Theatre production features the vocal talentsof Jim Heffernan, Kelsey Butler, Kelly Altemeir, David Whalley, Dan Miller, Michael Troop, Mitchel Frank, Jim Corsica, Robert Medeiros and Harry McCartney. All music and sound effects were obtained through a special license from pond5.com and may not be copied or reproduced for any reason.
