Wilbur Wasn't Quite Perfect
Wilbur Wasn't Quite Perfect is a 1951 radio drama from Australia, authored by Henry P. Schoenheimer. It was created for the ABC as part of their Jubilee Celebration and featured within their collection of lighter theatrical works.
Leslie Rees identified this play as among the most distinguished Australian radio dramas of the 1950s produced in Brisbane.
Premise
This comedic play centers on a robot. As described by ABC Weekly:
Professor Norman Carver develops Wilbur, a robot designed to manage domestic chores—ranging from preparing early morning tea to walking the dog and narrating bedtime stories. Although the professor benefits from additional time to focus on his research, difficulties emerge when Wilbur starts to replace him in winning the family's affection.