Claudia, also known as Claudia and David, is a radio soap opera that centers on the lives of newlyweds David and Claudia Naughton. The show explores the challenges and successes of an average newly-married couple, touching on themes such as the need for thrift, dealing with an overbearing mother-in-law, and the charming little moments that make up everyday life. The premise originated from a series of short stories written by Rose Franken and William Brown Meloney published in Redbook magazine. The characters of Claudia and David were brought to life by Patricia Ryan and Richard Kollmar in the initial adaptation, followed by Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree in a subsequent version sponsored by Coca-Cola.

The show was first broadcast on CBS between July 4th, 1941 and September 26th, 1941, followed by a syndicated version in 1947. The original short stories that inspired the show were later compiled and adapted into a pair of RKO films titled Claudia (1943) and Claudia and David (1946), which starred Robert Young and Dorothy McGuire. The success of these films led to Coca-Cola sponsoring a 15-minute radio program for the 1947-1948 season. Additionally, the storyline of Claudia and David inspired two TV movies in the late fifties and British and German television adaptations.

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