Because the star's last six performances have been what is politely known as 'turkeys'... box office flop-olas!

9 seconds sound clip from the A Star is Born classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:27:53 in the radio play.

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- What's the matter? You sore or something about this elopement?

- No, no, no, I'm not sore. Go on, beat it. I'm busy.

- And here's the Hollywood question mark for this week, folks.

- What famous star... since his marriage to another famous star... has turned over a brand new leaf and is now taking a non-alcoholic honeymoon?

- But why do his friends think his bride came about six performances too late as far as the public is concerned?

- Because the star's last six performances have been what is politely known as 'turkeys'... box office flop-olas!

- Yes sir, folks... it was a gay life and a short one.

- But I just can't believe it. Would you mind telling me again very slowly?

- That's your new house. This is your new grass. And those are your new trees and here's your new husband.

- Now, come on, the garden's been waiting long enough for you.

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