Meet Corliss Archer

The Beauty Contest

English · Radio

Meet Corliss Archer is a domestic comedy centered on Corliss, a bright, spirited teenager whose curiosity and confidence often lead her into lively situations. Her family and boyfriend, Dexter Franklin, provide a steady source of affection and comic friction as she navigates the concerns and expectations of growing up.

The program brings its characters to life through dialogue-driven radio scenes, with everyday family and teenage matters providing the setting for misunderstandings, schemes, and humorous complications. Corliss’s perspective gives the stories their spark, while the people around her react to her plans and opinions in their own distinctive ways.

Warm and lighthearted, the series blends youthful energy with familiar family comedy. Its appeal lies in Corliss’s quick wit and independence, and in the affectionate exchanges between generations. This episode is titled “The Beauty Contest.”

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.