Armchair intellect Robert Benchley (as Joseph A. Doakes) is successful answering radio quiz show questions at home. He is urged to go "on the air" for real, by wife Ruth Lee. Anticipating he will clean up with winnings, Mr. Benchley goes on a "child versus adult" program called "Why Daddy?", hosted by Fred Brady. There, Benchley is pitted against little Richard "Dickie" Hall. And, wouldn't you know it, the tyke (un)expectedly, shows up the learned Benchley! - This short sitcom isn't all that amusing; but, Benchley's performance suggest he might have given Gale Gordon some competition, had he lived into the television age.
*** Why Daddy? (5/20/44) Will Jason ~ Robert Benchley, Fred Brady, Richard Hall
*** Why Daddy? (5/20/44) Will Jason ~ Robert Benchley, Fred Brady, Richard Hall