The Great Gildersleeve was broadcast from August 1941 to 1958 and is one of the most beloved radio situation comedies. The show was a spin-off from "Fibber McGee and Molly."  Harold Peary played the first Gildersleeve and then Willard Waterman.  Walter Tetlley was  Leroy, Richard Crenna was Bronco, Marjorie's husband. 3 actresses played Marjorie... Gildersleeve's niece. In this story it is Bronco and Marjorie’s first anniversary and they planned to have a quiet evening... but Gildersleeve and Leroy have decided they would have a surprise party.  Lillian Randolph plays the housekeeper – Birdie Lee Coggins.  More "Gilldy" in Great Gildersleeve" Playlist

Heirloom Radio

John Lovering

Great Gildersleeve- - Surprise Party- May 9, 1951 -Sitcom

APR 16, 202432 MIN
Heirloom Radio

Great Gildersleeve- - Surprise Party- May 9, 1951 -Sitcom

APR 16, 202432 MIN

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The Great Gildersleeve was broadcast from August 1941 to 1958 and is one of the most beloved radio situation comedies. The show was a spin-off from "Fibber McGee and Molly." Harold Peary played the first Gildersleeve and then Willard Waterman. Walter Tetlley was Leroy, Richard Crenna was Bronco, Marjorie's husband. 3 actresses played Marjorie... Gildersleeve's niece. In this story it is Bronco and Marjorie’s first anniversary and they planned to have a quiet evening... but Gildersleeve and Leroy have decided they would have a surprise party. Lillian Randolph plays the housekeeper – Birdie Lee Coggins. More "Gilldy" in Great Gildersleeve" Playlist