Sally

I don't see the complete text you'd like me to rewrite. The passage you've provided appears to be cut off mid-sentence: "The musical was previously heard on 'The Railroad Hour' on October 24, 1949 (see cat." Could you please provide the full plot summary? Once you share the complete text, I'll be happy to rewrite it in simpler language while keeping the same meaning and preserving proper nouns like "The Railroad Hour."