The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio
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Step into the golden age of radio comedy with The Great Gildersleeve — one of the most beloved situation comedies of the nineteen-forties. Starring Harold Peary as the pompous yet lovable Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, this groundbreaking spin-off from Fibber McGee and Molly follows the daily misadventures, romantic entanglements, and civic blunders of the self-important water commissioner.
Witty, warm, and timelessly entertaining, each episode delivers sharp writing, classic characters, and a glimpse into America’s radio sitcom heritage.
🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio.
Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection.
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Friday Jan 23, 2026
Friday Jan 23, 2026
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The Canary Won't Sing [episode 14], Broadcast 11/30/1941
The Canary Won't Sing [episode 14], Broadcast 11/30/1941
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Restoration and curation by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
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Leroy Smokes a Cigar [episode 13], Broadcast 11/23/1941
Leroy Smokes a Cigar [episode 13], Broadcast 11/23/1941
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Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
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Servicemen for Thanksgiving [episode 12], Broadcast 11/16/1941
Servicemen for Thanksgiving [episode 12], Broadcast 11/16/1941
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Sources may include OTRR.org and Archive.org.
Restoration and curation by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.
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Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
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Birdie Quits [episode 11], Broadcast 11/9/1941
Birdie Quits [episode 11], Broadcast 11/9/1941
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Saturday Jan 17, 2026
Saturday Jan 17, 2026
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Babysitting [episode 10], Broadcast 11/2/1941
Babysitting [episode 10], Broadcast 11/2/1941
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Sources may include OTRR.org and Archive.org.
Restoration and curation by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.
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Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
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A Visit from Oliver [episode 9], Broadcast 10/26/1941
A Visit from Oliver [episode 9], Broadcast 10/26/1941
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Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
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Pranks at School [episode 8], Broadcast 10/19/1941
Pranks at School [episode 8], Broadcast 10/19/1941
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Sources may include OTRR.org and Archive.org.
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Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
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Investigate the City Jail [episode 6], Broadcast 10/5/1941
Investigate the City Jail [episode 6], Broadcast 10/5/1941
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Sources may include OTRR.org and Archive.org.
Restoration and curation by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.
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Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
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Hiccups [episode 5], Broadcast 9/28/1941
Hiccups [episode 5], Broadcast 9/28/1941
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Sources may include OTRR.org and Archive.org.
Restoration and curation by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.
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Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
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Marjorie's Girl Friend Visits [episode 4], Broadcast 9/21/1941
Marjorie's Girl Friend Visits [episode 4], Broadcast 9/21/1941
🎧 This episode is sourced from verified public domain archives.
Sources may include OTRR.org and Archive.org.
Restoration and curation by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.
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