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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 – New Man In the Water Department. ep312, 490126

Posted by By Keith January 26, 2022Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
In floyds barber shop, Gildersleeve gets a tuch up on his appearance before heading off to the office. Gildy seems securely set in his job, so why hurry? Floyd convinces…
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A close-up photograph of a roasted turkey placed on a table next to a lit fireplace. The turkey is golden-brown and has a crispy exterior, and its wings and legs are neatly tucked in. The table is set with autumn-themed decorations and a few dishes, while the fireplace provides a warm and cozy ambiance with burning logs and a mantle adorned with candles and foliage.

Great Gildersleeve – The Helicopter Ride. ep303, 481124

Posted by By Keith November 24, 2021Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve1 Comment
It's the morning before Thanksgiving, and the family gets ready to face the day. The water pressure is low, and the kids and even Birdie register their complaints about it.…
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Great Gildersleeve – Hard Water(Recreation). ep80, 430502

Posted by By Keith May 2, 2016Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
In the office of the Water Commissioner, we find Gildy trying to get caught up on work. Interuptions arise when Bessie introduces a chemist. The jargon flies as the gents…
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Great Gildersleeve – Gildy’s First Day On The Job. ep53, 421025

Posted by By Keith November 18, 2015Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
After his triumph in the previous episode at winning his appointment as Summerfield's Water Commissioner, Gildy heads out, trying not to be late on his first day on the job.…
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Great Gildersleeve – Appointed Water Commissioner. ep52, 421018

Posted by By Keith November 15, 2015Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
Heading to the barber shop, we meet Floyd the barber for the first time. Gildy shares about his conflict with the current, corrupt Water Commissioner, Clannahan. Floyd lends a sympathetic…
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Retro OTR Diary 18 First, And Favorites Of the Great Gildersleeve, 1942

Posted by By Keith November 4, 2015Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve, Retro Original
Though this is the second season of the Great Gildersleeve show, it starts off with a lot of firsts, and features that have come to define the show. The first…
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