Theater of the Mind
The Great Gildersleeve
515 episodes · 1941–1957 · NBC, Armed Forces Radio Service, CBS · Comedy
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Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve started out as Fibber McGee's blustering neighbor, first heard on Fibber McGee and Molly on October 3, 1939. On August 31, 1941, NBC gave him a show of his own. Gildy moved to the town of Summerfield to raise his orphaned niece Marjorie and nephew Leroy, and became the town's water commissioner. Walter Tetley played Leroy, Louise Erickson played Marjorie, and Lillian Randolph played Birdie, the cook. Harold Peary, with that famous chuckle, had the role until 1950, when Willard Waterman took over. Kraft sponsored the show, selling Parkay margarine. It ran until 1958.
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Episodes
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194117 episodes
- Gildy Arrives in Summerfield
The very first show: Gildersleeve leaves Wistful Vista for a visit to Summerfield, and stays. - The Cake
After eating a cake Marjorie baked, Gildersleeve and Leroy try baking their own, then buy one instead. - Leroy's Paper Route
Leroy gets a paper route, which lands Gildersleeve in police court. - Marjorie's Girl Friend Visits
Marjorie's friend Dorabelle visits from the South, and she's a born flirt. - Hiccups
Gildersleeve has a bad case of hiccups. - Investigate the City Jail
Gildy tries to get himself arrested so he can look into graft at the city jail. It's harder than it sounds. - Pranks at School
Who's pulling all those pranks at school, Leroy or Gildersleeve? - A Visit from Oliver
Marjorie's friend Oliver spends the night, the cat gets treed and Gildy gets locked out. - Babysitting
Visiting an old pal, Gildersleeve ends up a benefactor and a babysitter. - Birdie Quits
Judge Hooker hires Birdie away from Gildersleeve. - Servicemen for Thanksgiving
Gildersleeve tries to get some soldiers to share his Thanksgiving turkey. - Leroy Smokes a Cigar
Leroy and a friend sample Gildersleeve's cheap cigars. - The Canary Won't Sing
Gildersleeve wins a canary named Napoleon, who won't sing. - Cousin Octavia Visits
Cousin Octavia visits and leaves behind her little monster of a daughter, Barbara Ann. - Selling the Iron Deer
The show opens with war bulletins. The family sells an iron deer for scrap. - Christmas Gift for Fibber McGee
Gildersleeve hunts for the perfect Christmas present for Fibber McGee. - Leroy's New Dog
How to get rid of Leroy's huge new dog.
194235 episodes
- Gildy Goes on a Diet (1942)
Gildersleeve bets Judge Hooker $100 he can lose ten pounds in a week. - Gildy Arrested as Car Thief
Gildersleeve takes the wrong car, and a box of rabbits turns into a load of dynamite. - A New Bed for Marjorie
Shopping for a new bed for Marjorie. Sam Hearn appears as Schlepperman. - Matchmaker
Gildersleeve tries to find a wife for Judge Hooker. - Leroy Runs Away
Leroy runs away from home, and Gildersleeve makes a fine patriotic speech from a jail cell. - Auto Mechanics
Gildersleeve is roped into lecturing the Red Cross ladies on auto mechanics. - Selling the Drugstore
On Washington's Birthday, a time for telling the truth, selling the drugstore gets difficult. - Fortune Teller
Gildersleeve the fortune teller sees trouble in his own future. - Ten Best Dressed
Named one of Summerfield's ten best-dressed men, Gildy gets a new Orkney Twist suit. - Gildy's New Neighbors
The family's new neighbors are very obnoxious. - Gildy Writes to Servicemen for Marjorie
Gildersleeve helps Marjorie write to servicemen, and a proposal seems around the corner. - Leroy Sells Flower Seeds
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date. - Gildy's Goat Horace
Horace the goat, played by Mel Blanc. - Ship Christening
From NBC's new San Francisco studios: the family takes the wrong train to the christening of a Liberty ship named for Gildersleeve. - Mystery Voice
Ricardo, the Masked Marvel of Mystery, serenades Summerfield on the radio, and the masked baritone is Gildersleeve. - College Chum Visits
Gildersleeve's old college chum visits and starts selling shares in a magnesium mine. - Dinner for Judge Hooker
Gildersleeve is determined to throw a testimonial dinner for Judge Hooker. - The Sneezes
Gildersleeve's allergy sends him to live in Leroy's tree house. - Gildy Produces a Play
Gildersleeve and friends go into summer stock. - Father's Day Chair
A chair from Schlepperman the furniture dealer for Father's Day. - Gildy is in Love with Amelia Hooker
The last show of the season. Gildersleeve sets out to romance Amelia Hooker, the judge's sister. - Fishing Trip to Lake Hackmatack
Told to take a vacation, Gildy takes the family fishing at Lake Hackmatack. It isn't restful. - Golf Tournament
A difficult musician, Bill Farris, comes to town, and it ends in a battle on the golf course. - Planting a Tree
Gildersleeve plants a giant Ponderosa cherry tree. - First Cold Snap
Snow in October, and Gildersleeve is unhappy with Summerfield's water commissioner. - Appointed Water Commissioner
Gildersleeve is named water commissioner, his job for the rest of the series. - Gildy's First Day on the Job
Gildersleeve's first day as water commissioner. - A Pal to Leroy (1942)
Gildersleeve plans to spend the whole weekend with Leroy, starting with duck hunting. - Quiet Evening at Home
Gildersleeve wants a quiet evening at home, so he buys a piano. Harold Peary sings "Why Do I Love You?" - College Chum's Son Visits
The son of Gildersleeve's college chum visits, a chip off the old block. - Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving, and Gildersleeve tries to get a B ration book. - Attend the Theatre: Date with a Star
At the Summerfield Opera House for The Student Prince, Gildy boasts of his old friendship with the star, Vera La Val. - Toothache
Gildersleeve has a toothache and no plans to see the dentist. - Christmas Program
Leila leaves for the South, and Gildersleeve buys a Christmas present for Judge Hooker. - Leroy's Chemistry Set
Gildersleeve can't find a private place to read Leila's letter, and Leroy has a bottle of nitroglycerin.
194329 episodes
- Wanting to Marry Leila
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date. - Fibber McGee and Molly Visit
Gildy's old neighbors from Wistful Vista, Fibber McGee and Molly, come to Summerfield for a visit. - Women's Club Speaker
Gildersleeve prepares his big speech for the Summerfield Women's Club. - Sabotage
Sabotage in Summerfield! - Fire Engine Committee
Gildersleeve's committee to buy a fire engine runs into Mrs. Pettibone. Gildy sings "Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes." - Leila's Sister
Leila's sister and her little boy come to visit. When will Leila and Gildersleeve marry? - Income Tax Time
Gildy sits down to do his income tax, with his conscience looking over his shoulder. A wartime show about paying your share. - Springtime in Summerfield
Spring in Summerfield, and romance is in the air. Gildy sings "Moonlight Becomes You." - Gildy Repairs His Car
Gildersleeve's car is running badly, and Marjorie's boyfriend is just the fellow to fix it. - Auto Accident with Judge Hooker
Gildersleeve and Judge Hooker have a traffic accident, and the fun begins. - Spring Hike
Gildy takes Leroy, Piggy and Leila's nephew on a hike, and Captain Gildersleeve comes to the rescue. - Rabbits
Leroy plans to get rich raising rabbits. Kay Francis appeals for the Second War Loan, and J. L. Kraft gives his Easter message. - Wedding List
Leila is angry when Gildy plays poker with the boys. Will candy fix it? - Haunted House
Leila decides the old Burton house would make a fine home for a married Gildersleeve, and Gildy isn't so sure. - Leroy Gets a Job
Leroy gets a job at Peavey's drugstore, leaving Gildersleeve to mow the lawn. - Memorial Day Parade
After the Memorial Day parade, Gildersleeve writes his will. Maybe a statue of himself? Gildy sings "Soon." - Wedding Shower for Leila
A surprise shower for Leila, and Leroy is fired from the drugstore for punching a customer. - Gildy Plans Honeymoon
Who'll be best man? And will Leila stick to a budget? - Wedding Day (1943)
The last show of the season: the wedding day, and Gildersleeve has cold feet. - End of Vacation at Grass Lake
The first show of the season. On vacation at Grass Lake, Gildersleeve nurses a broken heart and dodges amorous women. Is Leila coming back a widow? - War Bond Drive
Summerfield goes all out to sell war bonds, and Gildersleeve makes an eloquent appeal. - Leila Returning
Leila is coming back to Summerfield. Gildy sings "Speak to Me of Love." - Leila Arrives Home
Leila's back in town. - Old School Pal to Visit aka Royal Visit
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists a broadcast on this date but gives no title. - Low Water Pressure
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date. - Halloween Party (1943)
Leroy gets into Halloween mischief while Gildersleeve and Judge Hooker bob for apples with Leila and Eve Goodwin. - The Pot Roast
Gildersleeve gets the last pot roast in town, until Leila swipes it. - Gildy Rejected by Eve Goodwin
Gildersleeve drops Leila for Eve Goodwin, who promptly turns him down. - Royal Visit
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date.
194436 episodes
- Gildy in Hospital
Gildersleeve plans to stay in bed a little longer and ends up in the hospital. - Income Tax Returns
A doghouse for Stinky, or Leila's income tax. - Eve and Gildy Get Together
Leroy's awful report card brings a visit from Eve Goodwin, and Gildy proposes. She turns him down. - Marjorie the Actress
Marjorie has gone theatrical, and a visiting war hero isn't helping. The show ends with a Sonovox "Buy more bonds!" - Sleigh Ride
A sleigh ride with friends. - Register to Vote
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists a broadcast on this date but gives no title. - Gildy Wants to Run for Mayor
Gildy decides to run for mayor, and Judge Hooker tries to arrange a meeting with Congressman Abernathy. - Campaign Photo
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date. - Campaign Officially Starts: Easter Show
The mayoral campaign starts with a meeting with Mr. McGruder. J. L. Kraft gives his Easter message. - Engaged to Eve Goodwin
Gildy is engaged again, this time to Eve Goodwin. - Campaign Gets Hot
The campaign for mayor goes on the air and turns to mudslinging. - Gildy Engaged to Eve, but Kisses Leila
Gildersleeve confesses to his fiancee, Eve Goodwin, that he kissed Leila. - City Employees Picnic
At the city employees' picnic, Eve is still cold to Gildy over one kiss. Harold Peary sings "Shine On, Harvest Moon." - Campaign Headquarters
The campaign goes on, and the Jolly Boys sing "Mother." - Eve's Mother Visits
Eve's mother comes to visit, and Gildersleeve meets his future mother-in-law. - Dinner for Eve's Mother
Dinner for Eve's mother. Harold Peary sings "Deep in My Heart." - Eve's Mother Stays on
Gildersleeve runs for mayor while trying to get rid of his future mother-in-law. - Election Day: Gildy Loses
The last show of the season. Election day, and the end of Gildy's engagement to Eve. - Lonely Gildy
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “The Need for Human Companionship.” - Water Commissioner Is Fired: Rain Maker
In a water shortage, Gildersleeve hires a rainmaker, then quits as water commissioner and goes into business with Fibber McGee. - Mc Gee's Invention
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date. - Plastic Mouse Trap: Banker's Son
Gildy wants Marjorie to romance the banker's son, so he can borrow $10,000 for a mousetrap factory. - Gildy Sells His House
Tricked into selling his house, Gildersleeve needs a new one, fast. - Boy's Club
When Leroy and his friends get into trouble, Gildersleeve organizes them into a singing club, the Jolly Boys. - Gildy Looks for a Job
Gildersleeve loses faith in Fibber's mousetrap and looks for a job. - Important Phone Call
Waiting for an important call about a job, Gildersleeve has telephone trouble. - Gildy Back as Water Commissioner
Gildersleeve lines up a job with International Bolt and Screw on the strength of his hydraulics. - Election Day Bet
Election day comes to Summerfield, and everybody has a stake in how it turns out. - Spanish Dancing Teacher, Miss Del Rey
Judge Hooker is in love with Dolores Del Rey, the new dancing teacher, and so is Gildy. Harold Peary sings "Besame Mucho." - Reception for Miss Del Rey
A reception for Miss Del Rey's new dancing school. Mrs. Peavey is heard at last, saying one word. - Reception Aftermath
Leroy gets some A's on his report card, while the disastrous party is still being felt. - A Date with Miss Del Rey (AFRS)
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists a broadcast on this date but gives no title. - Breach of Promise
Gildy and Judge Hooker lock horns over Miss Del Rey, and Gildersleeve gracefully bows out. - Dodging a Process Server
Gildersleeve dodges a process server. Will Miss Del Rey sue for breach of promise? - Twas the Night Before Christmas
An old-fashioned Christmas at the water commissioner's. - Big New Year's Eve Party
A quiet New Year's Eve at home with Leila Ransom. Harold Peary sings "Speak to Me of Love."
194539 episodes
- Who's Dating Who
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date. - Engagement for the Defense
Gildersleeve tries to get out of Miss Del Rey's breach of promise suit. - The Hockey Player
Marjorie has a date with Keith, a high school hockey star, and Gildersleeve won't allow it. - Aunt Hattie Forrester arrives
Gildersleeve prepares for a visit from Aunt Hattie, who turns out worse than expected. - Aunt Hattie Interferes (AFRS )
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date. - Aunt Hattie Stays on
Gildersleeve tries to promote a romance between Aunt Hattie and Judge Hooker. - Hattie and Judge Hooker
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date. - Chairman of Women's Committee
Gildersleeve becomes temporary chairman of the Red Cross fund drive. Not an easy job. - Leila Hears a Burglar
Gildy is depressed because Leila seems to have left town. She's at the Laughing Coyote dude ranch. - Old Flame Named Violet
A letter, and then a visit, from Violet, a lady from Gildersleeve's past. - Raising a Pig
Gildy buys a baby pig to beat the bacon shortage. - Leroy's Pet Pig Tiger
Gildersleeve has to get rid of Leroy's pet pig. - Leila's Party
Gildersleeve wears his tuxedo to Leila's party, sings "Chloe," and pales beside the diplomatic guest of honor. - New Neighbor: Bullard
Rumson Bullard moves to Summerfield and nearly wrecks the Jolly Boys. - Gildy Picks a Husband for Marjorie
Gildersleeve decides Marjorie should marry, and he has the boy picked out: Marshall Bullard, his new neighbor's son. - Meet Craig Bullard
Gildersleeve is to debate Judge Hooker on juvenile delinquency, and a day minding young Craig Bullard changes his outlook. - Unclaimed Savings Account: Buy Stock
Gildersleeve finds $209.24 he'd forgotten about and decides to play the stock market. - Bessie Quits
Gildy finally fires Bessie, and is very sorry. - New Secretary: Leila
Gildersleeve hires Leila as his secretary. Not the best idea. - An Evening with a Good Book
The night Gildersleeve almost read a book. The Jolly Boys sing "Silver Threads Among the Gold." - Bullards Have a Party
The last show of the season: a party at the Bullards'. Gildersleeve sings "Goodnight, Sweetheart." - Going to Grass Lake
Labor Day weekend, and Gildersleeve finds himself at Grass Lake, in the honeymoon cottage. - Leroy's New Teacher
Leroy is doing so well in school that Gildersleeve buys him an encyclopedia. A bad mistake. - Leroy Suspended from School
Leroy is suspended from school and shunned by his friends. - Leila Returns Home
Leila is back in town, and the Jolly Boys serenade her. - Marjorie the Ballerina
Marjorie starts ballet lessons. - Raking Leaves: Craig's Party
After raking leaves, Leroy gets uninvited from Craig Bullard's party. - Leroy Works off a Broken Vase
Leroy breaks a vase and has to work Saturdays to pay for it. - Lightfoot Visits Leila
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date. - Peavey's Wife Is Ill: Rumor
Rumor says Peavey's wife is ill. The Jolly Boys sing "Dear Old Pal of Mine." - Helping Leroy with His Studies
Helping Leroy with his studies shames Gildy into improving himself. - Teaching Marjorie Domestic Arts
Gildersleeve tries to interest Marjorie in housekeeping, and Birdie gets the wrong idea. - Falling out of the Jolly Boys
Gildy quits the Jolly Boys when they won't invite Rumson Bullard to join. - Big Football Game
Gildy takes Leila to the big football game. - Gildy Stuck with Opera Tickets
The opera comes to Summerfield, and Gildy is a sponsor, at $5 a ticket. The Jolly Boys sing "Funiculi, Funicula." - Gildy Head of Opera Committee
Gildersleeve heads the opera committee, but who will be chief patroness? - A Night at the Opera
Gildy comes home from a night at the opera with music in his head and tries out "Evening Star" himself. - Christmas Eve at Home
An old-fashioned Christmas at home. - New Year's Eve at Home
It's New Year's Eve, and Gildersleeve has no date.
194638 episodes
- Ben Returns from the Navy
Ben is back from the Navy, but Marjorie isn't interested. - Ben Sells Life Insurance
Gildersleeve tries to set Ben up selling life insurance. - Exposing a Phony Swami
Gildersleeve and friends set out to run a phony palm reader out of town. - Gildy and Leila Feel Their Age
Are Gildersleeve and Leila too old for romance? - Feud with the Bullards: Diplomat Gildy
Gildersleeve and Bullard try to settle their feud like diplomats, but there's a rock in a snowball. - Need a New Car
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date. - Leroy Has the Flu
Leroy is sick in bed with the flu, a trying time for Gildersleeve too. - Gildy's New Hobby: Boat in a Bottle
A banging shutter sets Gildersleeve daydreaming. Gildy sings "Make Believe." - State Water Inspector
The state water inspector is coming, and Gildersleeve is running scared. - Marjorie's Dance Date with Uncle Mort
When Marjorie can't get a date, Gildersleeve takes her to the dance. - Leroy and Craig Arrested
Leroy is arrested for stealing lumber. A touching story; the Jolly Boys sing "They Called It Ireland." - Gildy Traces Genealogy
A costume ball sets Gildersleeve musing about his ancestors. - Picnic Before Doomsday
Gildersleeve and his friends go on a perfect picnic. - Annual Dinner with Judge Hooker
Gildersleeve tries to cut short his formal annual dinner with Judge Hooker. - Bank Robber Loose
A bank robber and killer is loose in Summerfield. - Petition Against Trolley Car House
Someone moves a streetcar onto a vacant lot as a home, and Bullard and Gildersleeve petition against it. A story with a message about the housing shortage. - Leroy Wants a Pony
Leroy wants a pony, very much. - Gildy in a Rut: New Image
Gildy's confidence with Leila is shattered by a zany newspaperman. Gildersleeve sings "When Day Is Done." - Leila's New Boyfriend
Gildersleeve fights off a rival for Leila. - Leroy Learns to Dance: Party for Ethel
Gildersleeve arranges a birthday party for Ethel Hammerschlag, much against Leroy's wishes, and acts out a talk he once had with his own father. - Flashback: Meets Leila Ransome
Lying in his hammock, Gildersleeve remembers the day he met Leila. - Flashback: Plays Cyrano, Meet Eve
Gildersleeve remembers when he almost starred in Summerfield's Cyrano de Bergerac. He sings "I Kiss Your Hand, Madame." - Flashback: Jolly Boys 4th of July Picnic
The last show of the season: Gildersleeve remembers a Jolly Boys Fourth of July picnic. - The Commissioner Turns off the Water
Gildersleeve decides to shut off the water of everyone who hasn't paid the bill. - Gildy's New Spruce Scent: Leila Engaged
Gildersleeve gets out of singing for the PTA to date Leila, and learns she's going to marry Dr. Culpepper. - Leila's Wedding Invitations
Leila announces her marriage, and not to the water commissioner. The Jolly Boys sing "I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now." - Leila Leaves Town
Leila leaves Summerfield to be married, a hard parting for Gildersleeve. - Gildy Contemplates Early Retirement
Gildersleeve starts thinking about an annuity for his retirement. - Gildy Asks for a Raise
Times are tough, so Gildersleeve asks for a raise and Leroy sells newspapers. - Real Estate Agent: Hooker as a Boarder
Gildersleeve dabbles in real estate by trying to get Judge Hooker to move in with him. - Pajama Party: Marjorie Gets Engaged
A pajama party leads to a possible engagement for Marjorie. - Smitten by an Unknown Beautiful Lady
The path to a beautiful mystery woman leads through Gildy's old enemy, Otto Harbach. Gildersleeve sings "People Will Say We're in Love." - Gildy Takes up the Great Books
Gildersleeve tackles Plato's Republic to improve Leroy's education. - Birdy Takes a Vacation
Birdie takes a vacation, and the family's meals aren't the same. - Jolly Boys Sponsor an Orphan
The Jolly Boys take in an eight-month-old baby girl. - Leroy Afraid of a Bully
Leroy is being picked on by Craig Bullard, the town bully. - Leroy Wants a Motor Scooter
Leroy wants a motor scooter for Christmas, but Gildersleeve has other ideas. - Christmas Caroling at Gildersleeve's
Gildersleeve worries that little Craig Bullard will have a sad Christmas because his parents have quarreled.
194740 episodes
- Big New Year's Costume Ball
Gildersleeve resolves to be a bad boy and goes to the costume ball as a pirate, without a date. - Leila Back for a Visit: Gildy in Love
From Kraft's new distribution center in Memphis: Leila is back in town, and Gildersleeve's heart is thumping. - Jolly Boy's Sleigh Ride: Judge Hooker (rebroadcast)
From Chicago: the Jolly Boys cancel their sleigh ride when word goes around that Judge Hooker is at death's door. - Dancing School
Will Leroy have to go to dancing school? Will Marjorie give back her boyfriend's pin? And what about Gildy's love life? - Marjorie's Hotrod Boyfriend
Marjorie's new boyfriend, Jerry Walsh, is a lot more exciting than Ben, and that's the trouble. - Magazine Salesman
Leroy and Craig Bullard are both selling magazines, and so is everyone else. - Old School Friend Visits Gildy
An old high school chum who has done very well for himself stops by. - Bessie's Cousin Substitutes for Her
Bessie is sick, and her cousin Prudence Kilpatrick fills in as Gildersleeve's secretary. She's quite a looker. - Getting Rid of Bessie
Rumors are flying about Gildersleeve and his secretary Bessie. How to fire her? - Marjorie Flipped over Crooner Larry Lake
Marjorie is taken with Larry Lake, a romantic crooner. - Leroy and Craig Picked up Taking Lumber
Leroy is arrested for stealing lumber, the 1946 story repeated at the request of the Boys' Clubs of America. - Stuck with Water Dept Money Overnight
Too late to make the deposit, Gildersleeve has to take $2,200 of water department money home overnight. - First Day of Spring: New Piano Teacher
Gildersleeve is about to end Leroy's piano lessons, then meets the new teacher, Joanne Piper. - Evening with Miss Piper
Gildersleeve goes for Miss Piper in a big way. J. L. Kraft gives his Easter message. - Bird Watchers
Tea with Miss Piper, then a picnic. Gildersleeve sings "Yours Is My Heart Alone." - The Whole Town Is Talking
Judge Hooker tells Gildy the whole town is talking about him and Joanne Piper. - Leila's Party for Joanne
An evening with Joanne Piper, and Leila Ransom, which costs Leroy a bloody nose. Harold Peary sings "Just a Little Love, a Little Kiss." - The Great Tchaikovsky Love Story
Gildersleeve and Miss Piper agree on a platonic friendship, like Tchaikovsky and Madame von Meck. - Leroy Excluded from Craig's Party
Craig Bullard hasn't invited Leroy to his birthday party, and Gildersleeve tries to cheer him up. - Peavey Disappears
Peavey disappears after a Jolly Boys meeting, and Mrs. Peavey has a big part. - Teacher's Problems
Leroy doesn't seem to be learning anything, and Gildersleeve has his own theories of education. - Gildy Tries to Give up Smoking
After a checkup, Gildersleeve gives up his beloved cigars. - Called in by the IRS
The last show of the season. The family goes to the movies, and the show plays the movie on the radio. Then comes a letter from the tax bureau. - Gildy Tries to Renew Romance with Eve
Gildersleeve is interested in Eve Goodwin again. He sings "Why Do I Love You?" - Getting Everything Snug for Winter
A Saturday catching up on paperwork ends with Gildersleeve up a ladder on the roof. - In Trouble with Bessie's Boyfriend
Bessie has boyfriend trouble, and Gildersleeve finds himself the other man against his will. The Jolly Boys sing "When You Wore a Tulip." - Teaching Leroy Borrowing and Finance
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date. - Beautiful Visitor at the Bullards
Beautiful Ann Tuttle is staying with the Bullards, and Gildersleeve is smitten. - Marjorie's Baby Tending Assignment
Marjorie is babysitting Friday night. With or without Ben? - Congressman Gildersleeve
Gildersleeve wants to improve himself. How about Congressman Gildersleeve? - Halloween Party (1947)
A Halloween party at Mrs. Dalrymple's, with more guests than Gildersleeve would like. - Hayride (1947)
Gildersleeve goes from no date for the hayride to two. - Gildy Swindled on a Fur Coat
Gildersleeve buys a suspicious fur coat from a sharpie in a hotel room. - Leroy in School Play
Leroy is going to star in the school play. Or is he? - Thanksgiving: Tom Sawyer Raft
Gildersleeve gives Leroy a copy of Tom Sawyer, a bad mistake. - Fiscal Report Due
Gildersleeve has to finish the water department report and Leroy's geography by morning, and dreams of Alaska and the South Seas. - Christmas Shopping (1947)
Christmas shopping. Harold Peary sings "You Do." - Water Commissioner Accused of Loafing
Gildersleeve is in trouble with the mayor. Harold Peary is out sick, the first show he ever missed, and Gildy isn't heard. - Leroy's Christmas Dog
Gildersleeve sets out to buy Leroy a model airplane and comes home with a puppy. Lillian Randolph sings a carol, and the cast sings "Joy to the World." - New Year's Eve Parties
Will Gildy spend a quiet New Year's Eve at home with Judge Hooker?
194838 episodes
- Ann Tuttle Is Back in Town
Ann Tuttle is back in Summerfield, and Gildersleeve is still interested. - Gildy Encourages Marjorie's New Romance
Marjorie is going steady with Oscar, and Gildersleeve tries to break it up with a horse. - School Board Election Gildy vs Hooker
Gildersleeve and Judge Hooker both want to head the school board. Harold Peary marks twenty-five years in radio. - License Plate Time: Barber Shop Trip
Getting his 1948 license plates is harder than Gildersleeve expects. - Acting Mayor
Mayor Terwilliger leaves town and Gildersleeve is acting mayor. - Getting Glasses
Gildersleeve gets glasses he doesn't really need. Or does he? - Leila's Cousin Adeline Fairchild Arrives
Adeline Fairchild, Leila's cousin, moves in next door. Harold Peary sings "Speak to Me of Love." - Gildy Thinks Adeline's Stealing Birdie
Gildersleeve suspects his beautiful new neighbor is trying to steal Birdie. - Gildy Helps Girl: Shy Leroy
Leroy doesn't want to go to a party with girls, and Gildersleeve has a talk with himself as his own father. - Gildy Considers Marriage (1948)
Gildersleeve thinks about marriage, but all his married friends seem to be in the doghouse. The Jolly Boys sing "Dear Old Girl." - Adeline's Beau Cecil: Duel
Gildersleeve's romance with Adeline looks headed for a duel. - Adeline Wants to Visit the Jolly Boys
Gildersleeve plans to bring Adeline to a Jolly Boys meeting. Not a good idea. - Marjorie in Love with Her French Teacher
Marjorie seems to have fallen for her French teacher. - Gildy Raising Money for Baseball Field
Gildersleeve raises money for a Boys' Club baseball field. - The Water Commissioner's Radio Speech
Gildersleeve is invited to talk about the water system over WSUM. - Gildy's New Secretary (1948)
The mayor thinks Adeline is Gildersleeve's new secretary, and so does everyone else. - Dinner Courtesy of Hercules Kitchenware
A two-month anniversary dinner for Gildy and Adeline, with Birdie out of town. - Fish Fry
Gildersleeve takes Leroy fishing. Who's going to clean the bass? - Gildy Stays Home Sick
Gildersleeve calls in sick to relax at home, which isn't easy. - Green Thumb Women's Club
Gildersleeve attends the Green Thumb Flower and Garden Club, to his sorrow. - Gildy Drives a Mercedes
Gildersleeve borrows a new Mercedes, and his friends think he's struck it rich. - Gildersleeve Fired as Water Commissioner
The last show of the season, and Louise Erickson's last as Marjorie: the mayor fires Gildersleeve. - Baby Girl Left in Gildy's Car
The first show of the season, and Mary Lee Robb's first as Marjorie: Gildersleeve finds a baby girl left in his car. - Taking Pictures of Baby Upsets Leroy
Moved out of his room for the baby, Leroy spends the night in a packing crate. - Name the Baby Contest
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date. - Gildy Tries to Reform for Welfare Invest
Gildersleeve tries to make a good impression on the welfare investigator, Miss Crabtree, so he can keep the baby. - Visit by Aunt Hattie (1948)
A visit from Aunt Hattie. - Marjorie Ready to Marry to Keep Baby
Marjorie decides to get married so the baby will have a home. - Gildy Proposes to Adeline
Marriage seems the only way to keep the baby, so Gildersleeve proposes to Adeline. - Engagement
Gildersleeve's secret engagement isn't. - Leila Ransome Back in Town
Leila is back, and Gildersleeve ends up engaged to her too. He sings "Speak to Me of Love." - Engaged to Leila and Adeline
Engaged to Leila and Adeline: one fiancee down, one to go. - Water Commissioner's Helicopter Flight
Trouble at the reservoir, and a helicopter flight for Commissioner Gildersleeve. - Leroy's Holiday Job
A holiday job for Leroy, selling papers in a snowstorm. - Disappearing Christmas Presents
Someone in the house is stealing the Christmas presents. - Christmas Shopping (1948)
Gildy goes Christmas shopping and tries to economize. - Christmas Eve at Gildersleeve's
On Christmas Eve, Gildersleeve learns who the baby's father is. Lillian Randolph sings. - A Wedding Is Imminent
When will Gildersleeve and Adeline tie the knot?
194937 episodes
- Gildy Takes up Writing
Gildersleeve decides to become a writer and holds a literary tea. - Love Thy Neighbor
Gildersleeve tries being a good neighbor to the terrible Mr. Bullard. - Trip to the Dentist
Getting Leroy to the dentist is one thing, but the water commissioner? - Eager Young Man at the Water Department
Gildersleeve fears a young hydrologist is after his job. - Adeline's Hat Shop
Adeline plans to open a hat shop in her house, and Gildersleeve plans to stop her. - Hat Shop Grand Opening
The hat shop opens, and a second Civil War begins. - Leila Arrives to Close the Hat Shop
Leila is coming back and wants the hat shop closed. - Singing Lessons
Gildersleeve takes voice lessons and dreams of the Metropolitan Opera. - Leroy's Girl-Friend and Her Mother
Leroy falls for Bullard's niece Brenda, and Gildersleeve for her mother, Ellen Knickerbocker. - Gildy's Dream: Summerfield 1903
Gildersleeve dreams he's in Summerfield at the turn of the century. - Leroy Faces Competition
Leroy has to compete with the very talented Gerald for Brenda. - Gildy's New Secretary (1949)
Gildersleeve finally decides to replace Bessie. The head of the Los Angeles water department makes Harold Peary an honorary member. - Acting Police Commissioner
Acting police commissioner Gildersleeve is out to catch the Whistling Bandit. - The Baby's Birthday Party Conflicts
Gildersleeve's new girlfriend invites him to a party at the same time as the baby's birthday party. - Circus Comes to Summerfield
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists the same title on this date. - Haunted House (1949)
Studying to be a detective, Gildersleeve takes on a haunted house as his first case. - Detective Gildersleeve After Burglar
Ellen Knickerbocker's furs and jewels are stolen, and detective Gildersleeve takes the case. - Mysterious Girl on the Bus
Fresh from catching a jewel thief, "the Great Gildersleuth" follows a mysterious woman on a bus. - Gildy's Millionaire Friend Visits
Gildersleeve's millionaire friend visits and takes an interest in Ellen Knickerbocker. - Marjorie and Rodney, the Poet
Marjorie wants Rodney the poet to ask her to the dance, but Gildersleeve scares him off. - Gildy Sues Bullard
Gildersleeve sues Mr. Bullard. Harold Peary sings "Cruising Down the River," and Kay Starr sings after the story. - Folk Dancing Class
The last show of the season: Gildersleeve slims down for a folk dancing class. Kay Starr sings "The Wabash Cannonball." - Songwriter
The first show of the season. Harold Peary sings a song Gildersleeve wrote long ago. - Gildy's New Heartthrob: Nurse Milford
Gildersleeve dials a wrong number and meets Kathryn Milford, a pretty nurse. - Double Date with Marjorie and Bronco
A double date with Kathryn, Marjorie and her new boyfriend. Richard Crenna's first show as Bronco. - Gildy at Hospital with Expectant Father
Gildersleeve sweats it out with Ralph Johnson in the fathers' waiting room. - Tom Cat Troubles
How to get rid of Leo, Leroy's new tomcat. - Gildy's Rival, Dr Olson
Gildersleeve has a rival for Kathryn: handsome young Dr. Olsen. - Rivalry Continues at the Carnival
The rivalry with Dr. Olsen moves to the carnival. - Birthday Tea Party for Marjorie
Marjorie needs a mother's sympathy on her birthday. - A Job for Bronco
Gildersleeve gets Bronco a job at the water department. Or does he? - The Jolly Boys Band
The Jolly Boys start a band, with Gildersleeve on trombone. Harold Peary sings "Dear Hearts and Gentle People." - New Neighbor: Two Pants Pearson
New neighbor Oliver "Two Pants" Pearson takes advantage of Gildersleeve's hospitality. - Bronco Bows out for Marshall Bullard
Gildersleeve brings in Marshall Bullard to compete with Bronco for Marjorie. - The Christmas Spirit
Gildersleeve needs a Christmas gift for Kathryn that beats Dr. Olsen's, and reads "Why the Chimes Rang" to children at the hospital. - Marjorie and Bronco Are Engaged
Gildersleeve plans to give Marjorie his mother's ring for Christmas, but Marjorie and Bronco have a surprise. Lillian Randolph sings. - Hayride (1949)
Gildersleeve wants a moonlight hayride, but everyone's going to Bullard's party.
195041 episodes
- Engagement Announcement: Bronco's Family
Gildersleeve tries to impress Bronco's art-loving parents. - Young French Diplomat Comes to Summerfield
The Jolly Boys take in a young French displaced person. - Dinner with Kathryn
A romantic dinner at home for two with Kathy. He sings "Younger Than Springtime." - Dinner for Bronco's Folks
Dinner for Bronco's parents, after a consultation with Emily Post. - Gildy Tries to Learn the Samba
Gildersleeve is determined to learn the samba. - Should Marjorie Work After Marriage
Marjorie and Bronco have their first quarrel. - Wedding Day Set for Marjorie and Bronco
Disagreements over the wedding details. Has Marjorie eloped? - Jolly Boy Election
Who will be president of the Jolly Boys and go to Chicago? Three guesses. - Marjorie's Shower
A night on the town with Bronco's father. - Gildy's Blade
Kathryn's kitchen knife is damaged. - Gildy Considers Marriage (1950)
Gildersleeve has thoughts of marriage. Harold Peary sings "There's No Tomorrow." - Picnic with the Thompsons
A picnic at the lake with Bronco's parents. - House Guest: Judge Hooker
Judge Hooker stays with Gildersleeve while his house is fumigated. - Apartment for Bronco and Marjorie
Gildersleeve wants Marjorie and Bronco to live with him, but they have ideas of their own. - Leroy's Billy Goat
Leroy goes into business with a goat. - Marjorie's Wedding Gown
A wedding dress for Marjorie, several in fact. - Jolly Boys Gift: a Rental Trailer
The Jolly Boys rent a travel trailer as a wedding gift. - Bronco Disappears
Where's Bronco? With an old girlfriend? - Wedding Day (1950)
Marjorie's wedding day, at last. Birdie sings "I Love You Truly." - Fishing Trip to Grass Lake
When Kathryn goes boating with his rival, Gildersleeve goes fishing. All he catches is fish. - Bronco the Real Estate Salesman
Bronco sells real estate, and the first house he sells is Gildersleeve's. - Sadie Hawkins Day Dance
A Sadie Hawkins dance at the hospital, and Kathryn hasn't asked Gildersleeve yet. - House Boat
Gildersleeve buys a houseboat from Bronco. - Vacation Plans on the House Boat
The last show of the season, and Harold Peary's last as Gildersleeve: vacation plans on the Jolly Boys' houseboat. - Marjorie Is Pregnant
Willard Waterman's first show as Gildersleeve. Marjorie is expecting, and everyone knows it. - Visiting In-Laws: Mrs Thompson's Sister
Gildersleeve meets Bronco's exotic Aunt Victoria. - Gildy Looking for New Secretary
Looking for a new secretary gets Gildersleeve thrown out of the Jolly Boys. - Gildy Shares Leroy's Piano Lessons
Before taking Kathryn to the fair, Gildersleeve has to practice the piano. - Community Chest Football Game: Leroy
Leroy changes his mind about playing quarterback in the Community Chest game. - Bullard Runs for Mayor
Bullard runs for mayor, which could cost Gildersleeve his job. - Weight Problems
Gildersleeve's feelings are hurt when the family laughs at his weight. - The Sons of Summerfield
Gildersleeve wants to join the exclusive Sons of Summerfield, but not the initiation. - Election Day
Bullard and Terwilliger face off for mayor. - A Better Man Than Bullard
Gildersleeve tries to prove he's a better man than Bullard by climbing Old Stone Face. - Summerfield Centennial Pageant
Who'll sing the lead in the Summerfield pageant? Birdie gets an offer to sing in Kansas City. Lillian Randolph sings "Goin' Home." - Water Department Calendar
Gildersleeve promises two women their picture on the water department calendar. - Leroy's First Date
Leroy and Brenda Bullard are going to the cotillion together. Or are they? - Leroy's Laundry Business
Leroy goes into the laundry business and forgets to mark whose shirts are whose. - Chief Gates on the Spot
To save Chief Gates's job, Gildersleeve plans to find him a criminal to arrest. - Christmas Show: a Present for Kathryn
Gildersleeve wants to impress Kathryn with a big Christmas present, and ends up reading "Why the Chimes Rang" to children. - Gildy-Bullard Double Date New Year's Eve
Bullard competes with Gildersleeve for the ladies on New Year's Eve.
195136 episodes
- Marjorie Craves Sauerkraut
Marjorie craves sauerkraut in the middle of the night. - Gildy Is Worn out from Late Dating
Bullard runs Gildersleeve ragged on their double dates, but Gildy is determined to keep up. Willard Waterman sings "Asleep in the Deep." - A Nervous Expectant Father
Marjorie gets the urge to move furniture, a sure sign the baby is on the way. - A Shower for Marjorie
Gildersleeve plans a baby shower for Marjorie, and so does Leroy. - Day off for Peavey: 30th Anniversary
Gildersleeve runs the drugstore so Peavey can celebrate thirty years there. Richard LeGrand receives an award from the nation's druggists. - Throwing Snowballs
Leroy is being too good, until the matter of the snowballs. - Marjorie's Babies Arrive
Marjorie's baby arrives, and it's twins. - Trying to Name the Twins
What to name the twins? - Marjorie and the Twins Coming Home: Grandpa Isn't Needed
The twins come home from the hospital. - Gildy Pushes Attendance at the Jolly Boys Club
Gildersleeve must choose between the Jolly Boys and a date with Katie Lee. - Bronco Tries to Run the House
Gildersleeve puts Bronco in charge of the house, and he does surprisingly well. - Gildy and Leroy Baby Sit the Twins
Gildersleeve and Leroy babysit the twins. - Bullard Needs Boat Access
Bullard is being very nice to Gildersleeve. Could it be because the commissioner issues the sailboat permits for the lake? - Gildy Worried That Kids Want to Leave
Gildersleeve suspects Marjorie and Bronco are living with him just to keep him from being lonely. - Leroy in Love with Marcelle
Leroy, twelve and growing up fast, has a date for the junior high dance. - Leroy's Pony
Leroy has a new pony. - Spring Cleaning the Judge's House
Gildersleeve gets to clean Judge Hooker's house. - Marjorie and Bronco's First Anniversary
Marjorie and Bronco's first anniversary. - Bullard's Boat Date
Gildy takes to the water after Kathryn, pursued by his rival, Bullard. - Bronco's Father Arrives: Twins Are Named
Bronco's family visits, and the twins are named. - Leaving on Vacation to Half Moon Lake: Gildy's Schedule
The last show of the season: Gildy has big vacation plans for Half Moon Lake. - Leroy Buys a Car
The first show of the season: time to teach Leroy to drive. - County Fair Comes to Summerfield
The county fair is back, and so is the war with Bullard. - Getting Ready for School: Women Trouble
School is starting, and Gildy seems to be falling for Bullard's sister. - Marjorie Gets a Job
Caring for the twins is too much, so Marjorie gets a job in the water commissioner's office. - Gildy Wants to Be Re-Elected President of the Jolly Boys Club
Gildersleeve's re-election as Jolly Boys president is delayed by a session of self-criticism. - Leroy Visits the Judge
Leroy stays a few days with Judge Hooker, and it's too quiet at home. - Bronco Almost Forgets About His First Date with Marjorie
Gildersleeve tries to patch up a feud between Marjorie and Bronco. - Gildy Takes Mrs Winthrop and Babs on a Picnic
Courting Mrs. Winthrop is complicated by her mischievous daughter Babs. - Halloween and Gildy Finds a Lost Boy
Gildersleeve can't decide between the Jolly Boys and a date, until a little lost ghost settles it. - Marjorie and Bronco Want to Build a House
Bronco and Marjorie buy a lot for their future home. - Problems Removing an Oak Tree
Will the old oak tree stay standing? Only Gildersleeve and Bullard know. - Inviting Thanksgiving Guests
Who should be invited for Thanksgiving dinner? - Getting Leroy to Study and Grow Up
Gildersleeve tries to get Leroy to do his homework and act more grown up. - Leroy Selling Christmas Trees
Leroy goes into the Christmas tree business, and business is not good. The Jolly Boys sing "Down by the Old Mill Stream." - Christmas Show
The traditional Christmas show: Gildersleeve reads "Why the Chimes Rang."
195252 episodes
- Gildy Wants New Job to Keep up with Bronco
After Bronco gets a new job, Gildersleeve tries to advance his own career with a new company in town. - Gildy Has Disappeared: in Hospital
Gildersleeve has disappeared. Willard Waterman, really in the hospital, is heard only briefly, by recording. - Gildy Talks to Everyone About Operation
Back from the hospital, Gildersleeve tells everyone about his operation, and a relapse comes in handy. - Trying to Be Alone with Paula
Gildersleeve and his girlfriend Paula are never alone; Babs is always in the way. - Gildy Protects Hooker from Mona
Gildersleeve and the Jolly Boys set out to save Judge Hooker from a designing woman. - Gildy Hires Mrs Munson and Gets Floyd Too
Gildersleeve hires Floyd Munson's wife at the water department, a bad mistake. - Engagement Ring Mixup
Bullard sees Marjorie's engagement ring and thinks Gildersleeve plans to elope with his sister Paula. - Civic Coordinator
Gildersleeve suggests himself for civic coordinator, but a pretty college professor gets the job. - Leroy's Week of Freedom
Leroy and Babs Bullard suddenly don't need adults telling them what to do. - Bullard Is House Guest: Need Two Thousand Dollar Loan
Gildersleeve is nice to Bullard to get a $2,000 loan for Marjorie and Bronco, and Bullard moves in. - Train Trip to Omaha
Gildersleeve plans a trip to Omaha and wants to keep it from Leroy. - Gildy's Garden
Gildersleeve tries to grow a garden as beautiful as Bullard's. - Television Comes to Summerfield
Television comes to Summerfield, and everyone has a set but the water commissioner. - Colorful Past
Is Gildersleeve really William Cosgrove? Cosgrove's wife is in town and insists he's her husband. - Easter Sunrise Service (1952)
Easter sunrise service: to go or not to go? Birdie sings a hymn. - Leroy the Beekeeper
Leroy invests in a beehive, and the bees take a dislike to Gildersleeve. - Diving for Publicity
A newspaper poll finds most people don't know who the water commissioner is, so Gildersleeve buys a diving suit to go to the bottom of the reservoir. - Bad Report Card: No Camp
Leroy's E on his report card means no summer camp. Or does it? - Leroy the Singing Cowboy
"Lonesome Leroy" plans to run away and be a singing cowboy. - Bronco Coming Home: Gildy and Leroy Fishing
Bronco comes home and can't get five minutes alone with Marjorie. - Happy Moving Day
Marjorie and Bronco move into their own home, after some not-so-subtle hints. - Leroy's Bike Motor
Leroy needs $20 for a bike motor and rents out his room to get it. - Katie Lee Visits Summerfield
Gildersleeve is head over heels for Katie Lee, folksinger and wanderer. - Bronco Wants a Wall Between Yards
How to get Bronco to build a wall between their yards? Maybe chickens will help. - Guess the Number of Beans Contest
Guess the number of beans in the jar and win a lamp from Peavey's drugstore. - Miss McKinley of the Complaint Dept
Gildersleeve returns Leroy's broken baseball glove, no nonsense, but the girl at the complaint counter has other ideas. - The Fourth of July Speech
Gildersleeve badly wants to give the Fourth of July speech, but Judge Hooker means to give it himself. Willard Waterman is Gildy now. - Back Yard Camping
Gildersleeve and Leroy camp out in the back yard, with all kinds of problems. - Fishing with Miss Mc Kinley
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Suggestion Box.” - Bronco Sells Gildy's House
Bronco sells real estate, and the first house he sells is Gildersleeve's. - Leroy Behaving Too Well
"Beware the perfect child." Leroy becomes good, too good. - Gildy Goes on a Diet (1952)
When the family makes fun of his weight, Gildersleeve goes on a diet. - Leroy's Million Dollar Laundry
Leroy goes into the laundry business and forgets to mark whose shirts are whose. - Cousin Emily Comes for a Visit
Cousin Emily, an actress, comes to visit, and she sure gets along with folks. - Winning Leroy Back from Emily
Gildy tries to outdo Cousin Emily with Leroy, and fails. Will a horse do it? - Cleaning Bullard's House
Gildersleeve spills ink on Bullard's rug and has to get it out before he comes home. - Driver's License Test
Leroy takes his driving test, and Gildersleeve finds it harder than it looks. - Hooker and Peavey Are Feuding
Gildersleeve tries to make peace between Peavey and Judge Hooker. - Economize
Gildersleeve economizes by going on a date with $1 in his pocket. - Ladies Man
Gildersleeve is stepping out with both Gloria and Paula, and trips over a pair of gloves. - Watch Trouble
Leroy wants a new watch, so Gildersleeve wears the old one all day to prove it's fine. - Gildy the Athlete
Leroy didn't make the football team, and Gildersleeve ends up trapped on the tennis court. - Suggestion Box
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “The Haunted House.” - Gildersleeve vs Golf
Gildersleeve against the game of golf. - Problems with Leroy's Teacher
Gildersleeve argues with Leroy's beautiful teacher, Grace Tuttle, and ends up in a supply closet. - Leroy's Gift
Gildersleeve scolds Leroy for being careless with his things, but isn't too careful himself. - Miss Grace Tuttle and Bird Watching
Gildersleeve takes up bird watching to impress Miss Tuttle. - The Birthday Duck Dinner
A duck for a birthday dinner. - Leroy's Part Time Employment
Leroy gets a Christmas job at Peavey's drugstore, on commission only. - Grace Tuttle's Brother Sydney
Grace's mooching brother takes Gildy for quite a ride. - Gildy and Leroy Alone for Christmas
Marjorie, Bronco and the twins are away, and Christmas isn't the same. The Kraft Choristers sing. - New Year's Eve with Peavey
Grace stands him up on New Year's Eve, so Gildy and Peavey remember his old girlfriends.
195351 episodes
- Leila Back in Town: Sidney Tuttle
Gildersleeve can't stand Miss Tuttle's mooching brother Sidney, and when Leila Ransom comes back, he decides to quit the Tuttles. - Gildy and Sidney Help Leila
Gildersleeve suspects Sidney is competing with him for Leila, which leads to moving furniture. - Cousin Bert Sends Leroy a Great Dane
Uncle Bert in Canada sends Leroy a 140-pound Great Dane. - Gildy and Grace Tuttle
Leila or Grace? Grace invites Gildersleeve to the library to help him decide. - Rivals, Leila and Grace, Meet
Leila and Grace turn out to be sorority sisters. How to keep them from comparing notes at a fashion show? - Two Dates for Mayor's Valentine Party
Gildersleeve has invited both Leila and Grace to the mayor's formal party. - Gildy in Trouble with Leila and Grace
Gildersleeve dated Miss Tuttle and Miss Ransom on the same day, and both give him the cold shoulder. - Gildy's Great Dane Causes Peavey Trouble
Gildersleeve's dog and Peavey's cat don't get along, and neither do Gildersleeve and Peavey. - Extra Help at the Water Department
Gildersleeve gets some feminine help at the water department and asks customers for criticism. - Leroy Moves out to Marjorie's
Fed up with Gildersleeve's orders, Leroy moves next door to Marjorie's. - The Jam Session
Gildersleeve tries to wean Leroy from Babs and bebop with Clara and the classical cello. - Cleaning House: Rummage Sale
Housecleaning time, and all the old stuff is going out. Or is it? - Easter Sunrise Service (1953)
The traditional Easter show: the family goes to sunrise services to hear Birdie sing. - Leroy Has Trouble with the Mayor's Son
Gildersleeve orders Leroy to be pals with the mayor's son. - Boy's Club Takes over Jolly Boy Clubroom
The Jolly Boys lend their clubhouse to Leroy and his friends. They sing "By the Light of the Silvery Moon." - Marjorie and Bronco Are Fighting
Marjorie is jealous of one of Bronco's clients, a beautiful dancer looking for a studio. - Bottled Water Company Stock
Bronco forms the Babbling Brook Water Company to compete with Gildersleeve. - Anniversary Present
For Marjorie and Bronco's anniversary, Gildersleeve has the perfect present: Judge Hooker's old clock. - Gildy Going to Europe
Gildersleeve finds himself headed for Europe, against his will. - Leroy's Theme
Leroy writes a theme about twenty-four hours in the life of his favorite uncle. - Witness at the Wedding
Gildersleeve turns a Marine's simple wedding into a big celebration. - Birdie May Move to Marjorie's House
Gildersleeve decides Birdie would be happier working for Marjorie, but life isn't the same without her. - Leroy Has the Mumps: Train Stop
Leroy uses a case of mumps to promote a weekend train trip. - Gift for Miss Tuttle
Leroy gives his teacher, Miss Tuttle, a travel case, and Gildersleeve reaps the benefits. - Swimming Trip to Grass Lake
A day trip to Grass Lake turns into an expedition when all the neighborhood kids come along. - Togetherness
Gildy tries to keep up with the younger generation and make time with Mae Kelly. - Buying a Spray Gun
Gildy and Bronco go halves on a paint sprayer. - Mae Home from Vacation: Engaged
Mae Kelly sends Gildy a postcard from vacation, and comes home with a fiance. - Leroy Going to Visit Aunt Hattie
Gildersleeve sends Leroy to Aunt Hattie's for a week, and misses him very much. - The Water Commissioner Is Fired
Gildersleeve is fired as water commissioner. - Deciding on a Lake Cabin
Gildersleeve and Leroy plan a week at a lake cabin, but which cabin, and which lake? - A Fish Story
After a day of fishing, a fish story nearly lands Gildersleeve in trouble with the game warden. - Sufficient Unto One's Self
Gildy preaches self-sufficiency: being happy in one's own company. - Leroy's Girl: Jo Mac
Leroy has a crush on Jo McCoy, a real tomboy. - Gildy Helps Raise Ronnie
Gildersleeve is firm with Marjorie's wild little Ronnie, and the parents don't like it. - Birdie's Mystery Cake Recipe
Birdie bakes a cake for the county fair contest. - Babysitter Gildy
Birdie sings on the radio, while Gildy proves no great babysitter. - Flattery
Gildersleeve uses insincere flattery to get himself on the school board. - Home Haircut
Gildy buys hair clippers to save on Leroy's haircuts, and ends up with a bad trim himself. - Gildy Involved with Teacher and Principal
It's hard to date a schoolteacher when the principal is young and attractive too. - Fire Bells Are Ringing
There's trouble with the school bells, and Leroy is the prime suspect. - Unwilling Witness
Peavey and the mayor have a traffic accident, and Gildersleeve is a witness for both sides. - Impulsive Gildy Almost Gets Married
Gildy decides to get out of his rut, which leads to a midnight date with a justice of the peace. - The Authority Figure
Leroy wants to go to a dance by himself, and Gildersleeve feels he's losing his authority. - Gildy the Athlete vs Doc Olsen
Dr. Olsen shows Gildersleeve up on the football field, and Gildy seeks revenge at badminton. - Dinner Mixup with Peavey and Girls
On a snowy day Gildy can't find anyone to spend it with, then has too much company. - Gildy Earns Christmas Money Selling Insurance
Gildersleeve tries selling insurance for Christmas money. - Taking Bessie to the Dance
Bessie asks Gildersleeve to take her to a dance to make her boyfriend jealous, and he meets Irene there with Dr. Olsen. - Gildy and Hooker Feud at Christmas
Gildy thinks Judge Hooker is lonely at Christmas, and finds him with caviar, a butler and bigwigs. A feud begins. - Selling Trees for Needy Children's Party
Gildy sells Christmas trees for the needy children's party. Who will play Santa Claus? - New Year's Eve at Home with Leroy
Leroy goes to his first New Year's party, leaving Gildersleeve with Irene Henshaw and memories.
195423 episodes
- Irene's Father Pushes for a Wedding
Gildersleeve suspects Irene's father has a shotgun wedding in mind. Cathy Lewis sings "I'm in the Mood for Love." - Gildy in the Doghouse with Irene
Trying to keep a date with Irene, Gildersleeve gets trapped in Peavey's basement. - Leroy Going Steady
Leroy is in love with Wendy, and very protective. - Bronco Mad at Gildy for Interfering
Bronco comes home from a trip to find Peavey and Gildersleeve in his house. - Evening Conference with Leroy's Teacher
Leroy isn't doing well in school, and Gildy isn't doing well with his teacher. - Judge Hooker's Annual Dinner
Why hasn't Judge Hooker invited the family to his annual dinner? - Gildy the Budding Politician
Gildy speaks to the PTA about water and is sure his political future is made. - Jolly Boys Election
Gildy quits the Jolly Boys when their picture runs in the paper without him. - Paula Winthrop Back in Town
Paula Winthrop is back in town, and she's an expensive date. - Gildy Is Old Fashioned and Square
Paula's daughter Babs convinces Leroy that Gildersleeve is hopelessly old-fashioned. - New Girl in Town: Marie Olson
Gildersleeve dates Marie, new in town, to get even with Dr. Olsen. - Hobby Show
Gildersleeve needs an entry for the hobby show, but he has no hobby. - Gildy Involved with Two Girls Again
Gildersleeve is dating two women again: exotic Marie and old standby Grace Tuttle. - Marie Teaches Bronco French
Bronco takes French lessons, and Marjorie is jealous. - Dinner Party for Bronco's Boss
Bronco brings his young, attractive boss home to dinner, and Gildy's girlfriend takes an interest. - Marie Olson Charms Everyone
Gildersleeve pays more attention to Marie than Leroy would like. - Gildy Swears off Girls, but Meets Thelma
Gildy swears off women to save money, and Peavey bets him a hat he can't. - Dinner for Dr Olson Who's Leaving Town
Dr. Olsen is leaving town, so Gildersleeve throws a testimonial dinner. - Gildy Runs for Sheriff
Gildersleeve runs for sheriff against the formidable Mama Hubbard. - Visit by Aunt Hattie (1954)
Leroy's lack of discipline brings a crackdown, and a visit from Aunt Hattie. - Trying to End Aunt Hattie's Stay
The last show of the season: how to end Aunt Hattie's visit. - A Pal to Leroy (1954)
Gildersleeve feels he hasn't been pal enough to Leroy. A fifteen-minute show. - Opera Committee
The opera is coming to town, and Gildersleeve's heart is aflutter. A fifteen-minute show.
19551 episode
- Floyd's Inheritance
Floyd the barber comes into a large inheritance.
19572 episodes
- Gildy Causes Water Outage
Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Serious Calamity.” - Family Prepares for Easter
The family attends Easter sunrise services: an Easter story of the crucifixion and resurrection.