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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

By Keith June 26, 2025Comedy, 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,…

Mr. and Mrs. North – Murder By The Book. 440301

By Keith May 20, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr and Mrs North

Or, Gordon Gilroy. Note: (440301 is an Incorrect date). Going to visit a friend, the North's meet Gordon Gilroy. The grumpy old gent is the uncle of an author they…

Charlie Chan – Charlies Daughter Is Kidnapped

By Keith April 24, 2025Detective and Mystery

An episode of the Mystery Playhouse that features Charlie Chan. The well-known detective is a family man, and we find him at home with #1 son, and sister. As with…

Crime Club – The Topaz Flower. ep22, 470424

By Keith April 10, 2025Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

The exciting story of a flower that was plucked from the hand of death. Mr Sloan is found murdered when Wally finds Natalie running out of the room. As the…

Crime Club – Sometimes A Sucker Wins. ep41, 470904

By Keith February 21, 2025Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

A story of a girl who finds the key to her brothers disappearance, and opened the door to murder. Larry is missing, and the story in the newspaper is a…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Great Gildersleeve – Bessies Vacation. 1957

By Keith February 13, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Featuring Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeve. In the office of the Water Commissioner, Gildersleeve and Bessie make preparations for her to leave on vacation. So why is she crying?…

Buster Brown Gang – Knights and Tournaments. 460727

By Keith January 25, 2025Buster Brown, Juvenile

Smiling Ed opens with a song, My Grandpa Is the Smartest man I Know. After a little joking around, Buster Browns friends present the story in the vane of King…

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 – Income Tax Forms Arrive. ep109, 440116

By Keith January 16, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.

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 – New Years Eve At Home. ep191, 451230

By Keith December 30, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

All week long after Christmas, Gildersleeve has had to put up with noise from Leroy, and his new drum set. Since Marjorie cooperated in the Christmas tradition to stay home,…

Great Gildersleeve – Bronco And Marjorie Engaged. ep344, 491221

By Keith December 26, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's that time of year for the Christmas festivities and the Gildersleeve home is decked out in all the trimmings. The family gather to hint at their Christmas surprises. when…