History OurMissBrooks / TropesAToI

* GirlsNightOut: In "Cat Burglars", Miss Brooks and Mrs. Davis spent the night with Harriet. Mr. Conklin is wary of the cat burglar at large in [[EverytownAmerica Madison]].

** Walter Denton is frequently under the threat of being held back, being either BrilliantButLazy or just plain BookDumb. Walter is never actually held back a ''grade'', as Walter Denton (and Harriet Conklin) stay sixteeen or seventeen through the course of the series on radio, television and in TheMovie GrandFinale. NotAllowedToGrowUp means not allowed to fall behind.

* CordonBleughChef: Mrs. Davis is creative with her recipes.

* BellyDancer: Belly dancers appear in Miss Brooks' India themed dream in the episode "King and Brooks".

* Miss Brooks' best friend and confidante is her landlady Mrs. Margaret Davis. Mrs. Davis states a few times that she is "sweet sixty" (i.e "The Big Game"). Miss Brooks is hinted to be in her late twenties in several episodes of the program.
* Miss Brooks is friends with sixteen-year-old Walter Denton, and, to a lesser extent, Harriet Conklin and Stretch Snodgrass. However, Miss Brooks herself would surely object to the label!

* IntergenerationalFriendship: Miss Brooks is friends with sixteen-year-old Walter Denton, and, to a lesser extent, Harriet Conklin and Stretch Snodgrass. However, Miss Brooks herself would surely object to the label!

--->'''Miss Brooks''': There goes the bell, folks. Oh, Walter's down, fell over his shoelace. Now it's tied, and the two men meet in the centre of the ring. They're cautious at first, Walter is dancing lightly around, left arm extended. Stretch is dancing around. Now they're dancing around together. Mr. Conklin breaks them, and once again they circle around carefully. Now here it is, the first exchange . . . .

* {{Descriptiveville}}: Madison High School of the eponymous [[EverytownAmerica City of Madison]] has, as its main rival Clay City High School of the eponymous Clay City. Clay City is first introduced in the early radio RoadTrip episode "Game at Clay City". Notably, in the second television season opener, "Clay City Chaperone", Miss Brooks is chaperone in Clay City for the Madison cheerleaders attending the big football game between the two arch-rivals. In these episodes, its never explained who or what clay is. It may well be the soil. The trope, however, is averted in some later episodes where the rival high school is named [[UsefulNotes/HenryClay Henry Clay High]].

-->'''Harriet''': How long have you been standing there, cackling to yourself?

-->'''Miss Brooks''' (in greeting): Why, Stretch.
-->'''Stretch Snodgrass''': [[LiteralMinded I don't know. That's what everybody calls me.]]

--->'''Miss Brooks''': [[OhCrap Mr. Conklin . . . it was your house!]] . . . Well, there's only one way to settle this. Gather round, folks, gather round. What am I bid for me and Stretch Snodgrass?
* AudioAdaptation: Many television episodes were [[SoundToScreenAdaptation SoundToScreenAdapations]] of the radio program. But a few episodes of the television program would also be remade for the radio. For example, "June Bride", the first season finale, was remade into "Marriage by Proxy".

** In a few episodes, Miss Brooks' intention is said to be to retire from teaching and raise a family after she's married(i.e. "The Wrong Mrs. Boynton"). This is in spite of the fact she is a good teacher, dreamed of being one since childhood (i.e "Here is Your Past") and (mostly) enjoys it. It's just that being a full-time wife and mother seems to be part of Miss Brooks' SeriesGoal after marrying Mr. Boynton.

-->'''Miss Brooks''': Jingle Bells!
--> Jingle Bells!
--> Merry stuff like that!
--> Oh what fun it is to rock!
--> With a big fat drunken cat!

--->'''Miss Brooks''': As the fighters go to the center of the ring, just a word of reminder. Boys, if like Walter Denton, you're about to get your head knocked off, why not put an Adam Pat on it first? And now let's listen to the referees' instructions . . .
--->'''Mr. Conklin''': Marquis of Queensberry rules. I am here for one reason and one reason only. To see that fair play is strictly observed. You will at all times be honestly and impartially judged. Now, then, Stretch?
--->'''Stretch Snodgrass''': Yes, Mr. Conklin?
--->'''Mr. Conklin''': I want you to be sure to go a neutral corner every time Denton is on the floor. You Denton?
--->'''Walter Denton''': Yes, sir?
--->'''Mr. Conklin''': Where do you want your body . . . oh, well, I . . . Now then you two, I want a good clean fight and may the better man win. And win quickly, Stretch. Go to your corners, come out fighting.

--> '''Walter''': Oh, by the way, how's Mrs. Davis' romance with Mr. Barlow coming along?
--> '''Miss Brooks''': Oh, have you noticed that, too? I think it's the cutest thing in the world. Mrs. Davis actually has a bad case of puppy love.
--> '''Walter''': It is cute ... considering she's in her second puppyhood. No disrespect intended, you understand. After all, what can be more romantic than two lonely old people encountering the grand passion in the sear and yellow leaf of life.
--> '''Miss Brooks''': Why, that's absolutely poetic, Walter.
-->'''Walter''': The burning desires of youth long past, they look now for the subdued glow of companionship. The warm and simple pleasures that two elderly people in love can share together.
--> '''Miss Brooks''': [[DeadpanSnarker I can see them now - soaking their feet in the same pan of Epsom salts.]]

-->'''Miss Brooks''': Hello, Harriet. I've got to deliver a message to the custodian. Have you seen him?
-->'''Harriet''': Oh, yes. Mr. Barlow just went into his office. (''dreamily'') Isn't it wonderful, Miss Brooks?
-->'''Miss Brooks''': I don't know. I've never been in his office.
-->'''Harriet''': I mean about Mr. Barlow and Mrs. Davis. They're crazy about each other. Of course, it's a big secret.
--> '''Miss Brooks''': [[DeadpanSnarker It couldn't be a bigger secret if they took out an ad.]]
-->'''Harriet''': Is there anything more romantic than the mellow romance of old age?
-->'''Miss Brooks''': Now please, Harriet.
-->'''Harriet''': To think of two people finding love at a time of life when others are preparing to pass on. Two people walking hand in hand in the twilight of life.
-->'''Miss Brooks''': [[SarcasmMode Yes, there's nothing like a brisk walk before passing on.]]

-->'''Harriet''': Walter isn't a real happy heartthrob, but he's good for a heartache or two!

** Mr. Conklin gloats to Miss Brooks in "Two Way Stretch Snodrgass" about his plans for the school football team, see EvilLaugh below.

--> '''Miss Brooks''' Well, what do you know? A delayed popover!

-->'''Mr. Boynton''': Stretch has as much chance of passing that test as, well, . . . .
-->'''Miss Brooks''': Maybe one of them didn't melt down there.

-->'''Walter Denton''': Miss Brooks, Mr. Conklin is making my otherwise placid existence a living . . . .
-->'''Miss Brooks''': Walter!
-->'''Walter Denton''': Inferno?

--> '''Walter Denton''': Language!
--> '''Mr. Boynton''': Oh, sorry Miss Brooks.
--> '''Miss Brooks''': That's all right, Mr. Boynton. In such times, even I resort to a mild profanity. ''Whoa Nelly''!
** On a more serious note, Mr. Conklin's favourite exclamation is the mild"Gad!"; likely to avoid blasphemy and breaking The Third Commandment.

--->'''Miss Brooks''': Oh well, might as well make it unanimous. Good night all.
--->'''Mr. Boynton''': (whistles in his sleep)

* GrannyClassic: Mrs. Davis is often portrayed this way; she's kind, loves to cook, sews and knits, and has a pet cat named Minerva. [[spoiler: In TheMovie GrandFinale she's responsible the marriage of Miss Brooks and Mr. Boynton]]

* HowTheMightyHaveFallen: Said by Stretch Snodgrass ([[DumbJock of all people]]) of Mr. Conklin, in the episode "Letter From The Board of Education. Walter Denton speaks the line in the [[SoundtoScreenAdaptation television remake]], "Spare That Rod". [[spoiler: Walter Denton had forged a letter threatening Mr. Conklin with dismissal for being "flagrantly dictatorial" in his disciplinary methods. Mr. Conklin was forcing himself to be meek and humble as a result.]]

* InformedAbility: Miss Brooks is said to be a wonderful English teacher. But given that an episode that was actually showed Miss Brooks teaching high school would be rather dull, one has to take it on trust. The few times she is shown tutoring English, it's played for laughs i.e. The radio episode "English Test" sees her give a crash course to DumbJock Stretch Snograss. This was remade into the television episode, "The Yodar Kritch Award", with [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute Stretch's brother Bones]].

* IronicEchoCut: * In "Faculty Cheerleader", Miss Brooks complains to landlady Mrs. Davis that Mr. Conklin must be imagining Miss Brooks throwing a baton in the air and having it hit her on the head. Cut to Mr. Conklin, giving an EvilLaugh and contemplating Miss Brooks throwing a baton into the air and having it hit her on the head.

-->'''Narrator''': Yes, Connie Brooks can dream . . . .

* GettingTheBoot: Walter Denton complains about his dates with Harriet ending with Mr. Conklin kicking him down the porch steps.ca.

* CryLaughing: It happens to Miss Brooks at the end of "Hobby Show", where she's about to suffer a nervous breakdown. Afraid that she is overworking herself, Miss Brooks' friends visit encouraging her to start a hobby. Unfortunately, Miss Brooks is expected to knit (Mrs. Davis' hobby), play chess (Mr. Boynton's hobby), run model trains (Walter Denton's), finger-paint (Harriet Conklin) and fix broken toys to give to underprivileged children (Mr. and Mrs. Conklin) . . . ''all at the same time''. The [[SoundToScreenAdaptation radio original]] featured the same gag, although there Walter and Harriet's hobbies were the less-visually interesting [[PragmaticAdaptation stamp-collecting and crossword puzzle solving, respectively]].

* AudioAdaptation: Many television episodes of ''Radio/OurMissBrooks'' [[SoundToScreenAdaptation SoundToScreenAdapations]] of the radio program. A few episodes of the television program were eventually remade for the radio. For example, "June Bride", the first season finale, was remade into "Marriage by Proxy".

* GiftOfTheMagiPlot: In "Easter Parade", Miss Brooks works during her Spring Break in order in earn money so she can accompany Mr. Boynton to the Easter Parade in a new dress. Meanwhile, Mr. Boynton's working to earn money for a new suit to wear when he takes Miss Brooks to the Easter Parade. Due to TaxDeductions, Miss Brooks doesn't earn enough for the new dress. Mrs. Davis lends her the extra money, Miss Brooks doesn't learn the money is actually coming from Mr. Boynton. Mr. Boynton no longer has enough money for the new suit. Miss Brooks' new dress is messed up when she accidently sits on a couple of Easter Eggs Mrs. Davis hid under the sofa cushions. So she too goes to the parade in her old dress of which she's positively ashamed. Miss Brooks and Mr. Boynton both enjoy a heartwarming moment as a result.