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 – Marjorie The Actress. ep111, 440130

January 30, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
Like every other town in the World War 2 era, Summerfield is in a big war bond drive. Gildersleeve and the whole family are doing all they can in support of the war effort. Marjorie is taking part in a theatrical group, Gildy is on the war bond committee, and he questions her about her play. She is a little star struck after her director has been praising her abilities. Birdie is a little upset that she won't eat, and Leroy is relentless in his teasing of her that Marjorie flees to her room.
Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Finds Lost Diamond Ring in the Gutter. ep389, 440201

February 1, 2022Posted inComedy, Fibber McGee and Molly
Full of patriotic spirit, Fibber has gone downtown to buy a bond. Instead, he rushes in to show Molly the diamond ring he bought. Molly suspects there could be something dubious about the ring. Is it hot... or bogus? Alice Darling is impressed, but her practiced eye calls it as a fake. She has some sad news she can't pay her rent on time this week. At least she invested in war bonds. Billy Mills plays, I'm Just Wild About Harry.