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The Great Gildersleeve

Old Time Radio family comedy
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The Great Gildersleeve is a radio situation comedy broadcast from August 31, 1941, to March 21, 1957. Initially written by Leonard Lewis Levinson, it was one of broadcast history's earliest spin-off programs. The series was built around the character Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, a regular element of the radio situation comedy Fibber McGee and Molly. The character was introduced in the October 3, 1939 episode (number 216) of that series. The Great Gildersleeve enjoyed its greatest popularity in the 1940s. Actor Harold Peary played the character during its transition from the parent show into the spinoff and later in four feature films released at the height of the show's popularity.

In Fibber McGee and Molly, Peary's Gildersleeve had been a pompous windbag and nemesis of Fibber McGee. "You're a haa-aa-aa-aard man, McGee!" became a Gildersleeve catchphrase. The character went by several aliases on Fibber McGee and Molly; his middle name was revealed to be "Philharmonic" in "Gildersleeve's Diary" episode on October 22, 1940.

"Gildy" grew so popular that Kraft Foods promoting its Parkay Margarine sponsored a new series featuring Peary's somewhat mellowed and always befuddled Gildersleeve as the head of his own family.

Premiere
The Great Gildersleeve premiered on NBC on August 31, 1941. It moves the title character from the McGees' Wistful Vista to Summerfield, where Gildersleeve oversees his late brother-in-law's estate and rears his orphaned niece and nephew, Marjorie and Leroy Forrester. The household also includes a cook named Birdie. While Gildersleeve had occasionally mentioned his (unseen) wife in some Fibber episodes, in his own series he is a confirmed bachelor.
At the outset of the series, Gildersleeve administers a girdle manufacturing company ("If you want a better corset, of course, it's a Gildersleeve"); later and during the remainder of the show he serves as Summerfield's water commissioner.

Family
A key figure in the Gildersleeve home was cook and housekeeper Birdie Lee Coggins (Lillian Randolph). In the first season, under writer Levinson, Birdie was often portrayed as less than intelligent, but she slowly developed as the real brains and caretaker of the household under Whedon and other writers.

Marjorie (originally played by Lurene Tuttle, later by Louise Erickson and Mary Lee Robb) matured to a young woman through the 1940s. During the ninth season (September 1949-June 1950) she met and married Walter "Bronco" Thompson (Richard Crenna), star football player at the local college. Look devoted five pages in its May 23, 1950, issue to the wedding. After living in the same household for a few years, the newlyweds moved next door.
Leroy (Walter Tetley), who remained age 10â11 during most of the 1940s, began to grow up in the spring of 1949, establishing relationships with the girls in the Bullard home across the street. He developed interests in driving, playing the drums and dreaming of a musical career.

Neighbors and friends
Outside the home, Gildersleeve's closest association was with the executor of his brother-in-law's estate, Judge Horace Hooker (Earle Ross), with whom he had many battles during the first few broadcast seasons. After a change in scriptwriters in January 1943, the confrontations slowly subsided and the two men became friends. During the second season, pharmacist Richard Q. Peavey (Richard LeGrand) and barber Floyd Munson (Mel Blanc for the first year, Arthur Q. Bryan from December 1942 onward) joined Gildersleeve's circle of acquaintances.

In the fourth season, these three friends, along with Police Chief Donald Gates (Ken Christy), formed the nucleus of the Jolly Boys Club, whose activities revolve around practicing barbershop quartet songs between sips of Coca-Cola.
Several women passed through Gildersleeve's life during the series, including three he almost married before settling into a pattern of casual dating.

Decline and fall
In 1950, Harold Peary was convinced to move The Great Gildersleeve to CBS, but sponsor Kraft refused to sanction the move. Peary, now contracted to CBS, was legally unable to appear on NBC as a star performer, but Gildersleeve was still an NBC series. This prompted the hiring of Willard Waterman as Peary's replacement. Peary, meanwhile, began a new series on CBS which attempted to reproduce the Gildersleeve show with the names changed. The Harold Peary Show, lasting one season, included a fictitious radio show within the show. This was Honest Harold, hosted by Peary's new character.

Starting in mid-1952, some of the program's long-time characters (Judge Hooker, Floyd Munson, Marjorie and her husband, Bronco) were missing for months at a time. In their place were a few new ones (Mr. Cooley the Egg Man, and Mrs. Potter the hypochondriac) who would last only a month or so. By 1953, Gildersleeve's love life took center stage over his family and friends. His many love interests were constantly shifting, and women came and went with great frequency.

In 1954 the show's format changed drastically. After missing the fall schedule, it finally appeared in November as 15-minute episodes that aired five times a week. Only Gildersleeve, Leroy and Birdie remained on a continuing basis. All other characters were seldom heard, and gone were Marjorie and her family as well as the studio audience, live orchestra and original scripts

The material for this series synopsis was originally published at www.wikipedia.com

From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group.

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  354. Marjorie Craves Sauerkraut (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  355. Gildy Is Worn out from Late Dating (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  356. A Nervous Expectant Father (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  357. A Shower for Marjorie (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  358. Day off for Peavey - 30th Anniversary (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  359. Throwing Snowballs (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  360. Marjorie's Babies Arrive (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  361. Trying to Name the Twins (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  362. Marjorie and the Twins Coming Home - Grandpa Isn't Needed (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  363. Gildy Pushes Attendance at the Jolly Boys Club (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  364. Bronco Tries to Run the House (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  365. Gildy and Leroy Baby Sit the Twins (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  366. Bullard Needs Boat Access (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  367. Gildy Worried That Kids Want to Leave (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  368. Leroy in Love with Marcelle (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  369. Leroy's Pony (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  370. Spring Cleaning the Judge's House (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  371. Marjorie and Bronco's First Anniversary (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  372. Boating Date with Katharine (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  373. Bronco's Father Arrives - Twins Are Named (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  374. Leaving on Vacation to Half Moon Lake - Gildy's Schedule (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  375. Leroy Buys a Car (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  376. County Fair Comes to Summerfield (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  377. Getting Ready for School - Women Trouble (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  378. Marjorie Gets a Job (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  379. Gildy Wants to Be Re-Elected President of the Jolly Boys Club (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  380. Leroy Visits the Judge (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  381. Bronco Almost Forgets About His First Date with Marjorie (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  382. Gildy Takes Mrs Winthrop and Babs on a Picnic (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  383. Halloween and Gildy Finds a Lost Boy (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  384. Marjorie and Bronco Want to Build a House (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  385. Problems Removing an Oak Tree (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  386. Inviting Thanksgiving Guests (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  387. Getting Leroy to Study and Grow Up (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  388. Leroy Selling Christmas Trees (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  389. Christmas Show (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  390. Opening Last Christmas Presents (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  391. Gildy Wants New Job to Keep up with Bronco (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  392. Gildy Has Disappeared - In Hospital (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  393. Gildy Talks to Everyone About Operation (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  394. Trying to Be Alone with Paula (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  395. Gildy Protects Hooker from Mona (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  396. Gildy Hires Mrs Munson and Gets Floyd Too (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  397. Engagement Ring Mixup (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  398. Civic Coordinator (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  399. Leroy's Week of Freedom (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  400. Bullard Is House Guest - Need Two Thousand Dollar Loan (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  401. Train Trip to Omaha (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  402. Gildy's Garden (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  403. Television Comes to Summerfield (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  404. Colorful Past (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  405. Easter Sunrise Service (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  406. Leroy the Bee Keeper (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  407. Diving for Publicity (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  408. Bad Report Card - No Camp (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  409. Leroy the Singing Cowboy (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  410. Bronco Coming Home - Gildy and Leroy Fishing (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  411. Happy Moving Day (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  412. Leroy's Bike Motor (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  413. Katie Lee Visits Summerfield (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  414. no title (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  415. Bronco Wants a Wall Between Yards (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  416. Guess the Number of Beans Contest (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  417. Miss McKinley of the Complaint Dept (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  418. no title (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  419. Fishing with Miss McKinley (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  420. Back Yard Camping (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  421. Bronco Sells Gildy's House (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  422. Leroy Behaving Too Well (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  423. Gildy Goes on a Diet (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  424. Leroy's Million Dollar Laundry (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  425. Cousin Emily Comes for a Visit (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  426. Winning Leroy Back from Emily (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  427. Cleaning Bullard's House (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  428. Driver's License Test (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  429. Hooker and Peavey Are Feuding (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  430. Economize (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  431. Ladies Man (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  432. Watch Trouble (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  433. Gildy the Athlete (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  434. The Suggestion Box (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  435. Gildersleeve vs. Golf (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  436. Problems With Leroy's Teacher (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  437. Leroy's Gift (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  438. Miss Grace Tuttle and Bird Watching (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  439. The Birthday Duck Dinner (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  440. Leroy's Part Time Employment (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  441. Grace Tuttle's Brother Sydney (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  442. Gildy and Leroy Alone for Christmas (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  443. New Year's Eve with Peavey (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  444. Leila Back in Town - Sydney Tuttle (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  445. Gildy and Sidney Help Leila (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  446. no title (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  447. Gildy and Grace Tuttle (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  448. Rivals, Leila and Grace, Meet (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  449. Two Dates for Mayor's Valentine Party (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  450. Gildy in Trouble with Leila and Grace (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  451. Gildy's Great Dane Causes Peavey Trouble (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  452. Extra Help at the Water Department (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  453. Leroy Moves out to Marjorie's (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  454. The Jam Session (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  455. Cleaning House - Rummage Sale (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  456. Easter Sunrise Service (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  457. Leroy Has Trouble with the Mayor's Son (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  458. Boy's Club Takes over Jolly Boy Clubroom (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  459. Marjorie and Bronco Are Fighting (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  460. Bottled Water Company Stock (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  461. Anniversary Present (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  462. Gildy Going to Europe (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  463. Leroy's Theme (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  464. Witness at the Wedding (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  465. Birdie May Move to Marjorie's House (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  466. Leroy Has the Mumps - Train Stop (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  467. Gift for Miss Tuttle (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  468. Swimming Trip to Grass Lake (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  469. Togetherness (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  470. Buying a Spray Gun (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  471. Mae Home from Vacation - Engaged (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  472. Leroy Going to Visit Aunt Hattie (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  473. The Water Commissioner Is Fired (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  474. Deciding on a Lake Cabin (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  475. A Fish Story (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  476. Sufficient Unto One's Self (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  477. Leroy's Girl - Jo Mac (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  478. Gildy Helps Raise Ronnie (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  479. Birdie's Mystery Cake Recipe (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  480. Baby Sitter Gildy (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  481. Flattery (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  482. Home Haircut (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  483. Gildy Involved with Teacher and Principal (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  484. Fire Bells Are Ringing (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  485. Unwilling Witness (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  486. Impulsive Gildy Almost Gets Married (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  487. The Authority Figure (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  488. Gildy the Athlete vs Doc Olsen (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  489. Dinner Mixup with Peavey and Girls (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  490. Gildy Earns Christmas Money Selling Insurance (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  491. Taking Bessie to the Dance (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  492. Gildy and Hooker Feud at Christmas (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  493. Selling Trees for Needy Children's Party (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  494. New Year's Eve at Home with Leroy (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  495. Irene's Father Pushes for a Wedding (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  496. Gildy in the Doghouse with Irene (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  497. Leroy Going Steady (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  498. Bronco Mad at Gildy for Interfering (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  499. Evening Conference with Leroy's Teacher (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  500. Judge Hooker's Annual Dinner (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  501. Gildy the Budding Politician (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  502. Jolly Boys Election (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  503. Paula Winthrop Back in Town (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  504. 3-10-1954 Old Fashioned Square* (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  505. 3-17-1954 Marie Olsen* (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  506. 3-24-1954 Hobby Show* (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  507. 3-31-1954 Involved with Two Girls* (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  508. 4-7-1954 Marie Teaches Bronco French (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  509. 4-14-1954 Bronco's Dinner Party (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  510. 4-21-1954 Charming Marie Olsen* (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  511. Gildy Swears off Girls, but Meets Thelma (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  512. 5-12-1954 Dr Olsen is Leaving Town* (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  513. 5-19-1954 Running for Sheriff* (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  514. Visit by Aunt Hattie (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  515. Trying to End Aunt Hattie's Stay (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  516. A Pal To Leroy (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  517. Floyd's Inheritance (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  518. Vacation Time (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  519. #498 AFRTS Doye O'Dell's Dude Ranch - ep 01 of 02 circa 1955-57 (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  520. Judge Returns from Europe (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  521. Peavy Mayor Expect Gildy's Help in Mayor Election (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  522. Water Reservoir Down (57-03-07) (AFRS 508) (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  523. Family Prepares For Easter (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  524. Bessie's Vacation (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  525. Leila's Antique Vase (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  526. Birdie Heiress (unknown file size - possibly missing)
  527. Invents A Water Filter (unknown file size - possibly missing)

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