The Aldrich Family, a popular radio teenage situation comedy (1939-1953), is remembered by Henry's mother calling, "Hen-reeeeeeeeeeeee! Hen-ree Al-drich!" A ratings hit within two years of its birth in 1941. The show is considered a prototype for teen-oriented situation comedies to come later on radio and television. Ezra Stone was the first actor to portray Henry Aldrich, the inept teenager.