PROGRAM 5 “Driving Lessons”

INTRODUCTION TO ACT I
Today on Tuning in the U.S.A., we are outside the Stewart home in Riverdale. Robbie is practicing basketball. But he seems to be sad, and his mother Ellen is worried about him. Ellen discovers the cause of her son’s unhappiness. Then Robbie’s father and grandfather return from getting haircuts at the barbershop. And together the family solves Robbie’s problem.

ACT I
Robbie: [to himself ] OK. I’ll put it in the basket this time.
Ellen
INTRODUCTION TO ACT II

This time on TUNING IN THE U.S.A., Robbie Stewart is having a driving lesson. His brother Richard started to teach him, but Richard is traveling now. He’s not here to help Robbie learn to drive. Grandpa Stewart is Robbie’s new driving teacher. And during their less, he helps Robbie make a big decision.

ACT II

Grandpa: All set for your first driving lesson, Robbie?
Robbie