Blondie's Lucky Day

Actually, if you followed the series, Dagwood had many chances to start his own company and (perhaps) become a financial success. But... you know how it goes, right?

While Mr. Dithers is away, Dagwood hires on female architecht Betty McDermott (Angelyn Orr), who happens to be a recently discharged sergeant. This was also a very timely episode, and as noted by the last reviewer, sort of in the tradition of the BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES. Hiring war veterans. A big issue post WWII across the country.

Dagwood's hiring Betty only gets him into more trouble with short-fuse Dithers, and he promptly gets fired. Dithers losing his temper is always a blast. You have to admit, the long running queston -- WHY did Mr. Dithers hire Dagwood in the first place? The bright spot (for a few days or so...) finds Dagwood, with Blondie's encouragement, starting his own construction company, which costs him a lot of money. In a typical Dagwood scene, he treats a spoiled client to a series of expensive restaurant dinners, more money going out than coming in. IF you added up the food bill, it would have cost Dagwood hundreds of dollars each night --just to eat!

Good support from popular character actor Paul Harvey as Mr. Butler. Also singer Dick Haymes' brother, Bob, plays Jonathan Butler. This was the only screen credit for actress Angelyn Orr, who was an established radio actress.

Well directed by Abby Berlin and with some funny dialogue and one liners. It all clicks, and Arthur Lake is the whole show.

Thanks again to MOVIES Net for running this classic series Saturday mornings, like the old days.