The intention of this blog is to bring awareness to the almost forgotten media of American theatrical radio. To bring something old and new, in this technological age, to those who pass by and take the opportunity to listen to a media that has seen better days in the United States.

Of all of the programs, genre’s, styles and series, I have chosen one simple theme that truly showcases the talents, fun, and entertainment they provide: Halloween.

Beginning October 1, 2009 until Halloween, I will post one show per day in celebration of the season, as well as the entertainment these timeless performances provide.

Enjoy.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Day 9: The Great Gildersleeve...

The Great Gildersleeve was one of broadcast history's earliest spin-off programs. The show was built around Throckmorton Philharmonic Gildersleeve, a character who had been a staple on the classic radio situation comedy Fibber McGee and Molly.

In this episode, Gildersleeve is going over a list of new water company customers
when he comes across the name of a woman he has his eye on. Mrs. Dowripple Gilddy gushes, and seizes the opportunity for some one-on-one time with her by delivering her water bill to her.

He presents the bill and some flowers to Mrs. Dowripple, and after talking about the season, Gilddy suggests that she host a Halloween Party. Gilddy, thinking he has secured a Halloween evening alone with a knockout, prepares and plans for a romantic evening. He picks up two pumpkins, two masks, two horns…you get the idea.

However, things do not go as the fat man had planned, for Mrs. Dowripple did not interpret the party request as a one-on-one date. She invites many others in the town to attend, including another who hopes to catch her eye.

Star: Harold Peary, then Willard Waterman
Sponsor: Kraft
Network: NBC
Aired: 1941-1957
Type of Show: Situation Comedy
Show Trivia: One of the voices you hear on the radio show, the actor who portrayed Leroy, Gildy's nephew, is that of Walter Tetley (1915-75), an adult actor. Because of a congenital condition in which his voice didn't change, he was able to do lots of voice work as small boys.

Download Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ldmjgzzlymi
Great Gildersleeve - Halloween Party 10_29_47.mp3
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