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A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Great Gildersleeve – Leroy’s Chemistry Set. ep62, 421227

Posted by By Keith December 24, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
In the lull between Christmas and New Years Day, Leroy is bored. Though he has some pretty cool toys, chemistry set, and wood-burning kit, he seems to find ways to…
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A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

Great Gildersleeve – Hayride. ep345, 491228

Posted by By Keith June 26, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve2 Comments
It's dinnertime and Gildersleeve enjoys a meal with his family. Leroy gripes about Marjorie's affections of late, and after announcing her engagement last week to Bronco. Jealous of his neighbor,…
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A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Audition Show. 410516

Posted by By Keith June 19, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
Riding along on the train, we find that it runs past Wistful Vista, and in a day, it reaches the end of its line in Summerfield. We also witness the…
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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.

Great Gildersleeve – Leroy Meets Brenda. ep319, 490302

Posted by By Keith June 12, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
As Gildersleeve pops into Peavey's he spies on Leroy sitting with Brenda. She's a niece who has been visiting the Bullard’s. The two share a soda, but when Leroy spots…
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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.

Great Gildersleeve – Visit by Aunt Hattie. ep155, 450204

Posted by By Keith June 5, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
As we eavesdrop in on the family in Summerfield, we get a look at wartime sentiments as Leroy fantasizes at being a bombardier. Aunt Hattie has come for a visit,…
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Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

The Great Gildersleeve – Why The Chimes Rang. ep343, 491214

Posted by By Keith May 29, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
It's Christmas season on the streets of Summerfield as Leroy has fun sliding across the ice on the sidewalk. He and Gildersleeve walk down the sidewalk and talk about their…
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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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Bronco Bows Out. ep342, 491207

Posted by By Keith May 22, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
As Marjorie and Bronco are given space in the parlor to do what young lovers do, Gildy, Leroy, and Birdie discuss the love stuff happening in the other room. Though…
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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.

The Great Gildersleeve – The New Neighbor. ep341, 491130

Posted by By Keith May 15, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
New neighbors are moving in, and the family fights the temptation to watch the action, and size up the new folks. Rather than spying from afar, Gildy does it up…
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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.

Great Gildersleeve – Jolly Boys Band. ep340, 491123

Posted by By Keith May 8, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
Leroy gives Gildersleeve grief about going to school. Gildy goes to sing with his Jolly Boys who sing a few bars of, Rambling Rose. Back home, Leroy has a surprise…
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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.

Great Gildersleeve – A Job For Bronco. ep339, 491116

Posted by By Keith May 1, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
In the Gildersleeve home, young love competes with old love for the use of the parlor. With romantic intentions interrupted, the foursome of Gildersleeve and Catherine Milford, and Marjorie and…
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