Great Gildersleeve – Leila Returns. 430926

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.
Harold Peary in his heyday as the Great Gildersleeve.

As the show opens, we find the Judge and Gildersleeve escorting Miss Goodwin home. When the judge departs, Gildy asks Miss Goodwin for advice on deciding to get married. It becomes obvious that she isn’t the one of his affections, so she becomes a little cold toward him.

Next morning Leroy teases Marjorie about her boyfriend. A letter comes from Leila, and though Gildersleeve’s feelings are still hurt over their interrupted wedding that was the season closer last season, he still enjoys her letter.

Later, Gildy goes to Peavey’s drug store for a sedative, and some conversation. As the time for Leila’s train draws closer, every little thing gets under Gildy’s skin. For a man who puts on pretense of not caring, Gildy seems to care an awful lot over what’s happening with Leila.

So, do they get back together? You’ll have to listen and see.