Switched-On Tom

Overview

Angela buys Old Tom a novelty radio, shaped like an apple. However, Old Tom, thinking it is an apple - eats it! All of a sudden, strange voices start coming from Old Tom. Angela thinks Old Tom can talk, until a doctor diagnoses the problem and offers to remove the radio. However, Angela can't afford the operation, so Old Tom tries to raise money by entering a singing competition, using the radio as his 'voice'. The deception is discovered and Old Tom is thrown out, so Angela goes to a bank to apply for a loan. Suddenly two bank robbers enter, but a broadcast from Old Tom's radio makes them think they are under arrest, and they give up. The police chief arrives and pats Old Tom on the back, dislodging the radio. With the reward money, Old Tom buys a new radio.