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The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio

Arts, Comedy Fiction, Fiction, Performing Arts

The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio brings you classic comedy from the golden age of radio, following Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve through family life, romance, small-town mishaps, and the colorful characters of Summerfield. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. Starring Harold Peary as Gildersleeve, the series became one of radio’s most successful situation comedies, known for memorable characters, warm humor, and everyday comic adventures. Rediscover classic old time radio comedy, vintage sitcoms, family comedy, golden age radio, nostalgic entertainment, and classic radio shows.

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Episodes
52
Releases
Daily
Typical length
30 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
2 months ago

Episodes

52 episodes, newest first

  1. The Great Gildersleeve - "Engagement Announcement - Bronco's Family" (Old Time Radio, 1950)

    Show notes

    The Great Gildersleeve presents “Engagement Announcement - Bronco’s Family,” originally broadcast January 4, 1950. Catalogs differ on its numbering, listing it as episode 346 or 348. Harold Peary stars as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, with Mary Lee Robb as Marjorie and Richard Crenna as Bronco Thompson.

    Following Marjorie and Bronco’s engagement, the Summerfield household prepares a photograph and copy for the local newspaper announcement. But Gildersleeve becomes especially concerned with making the proper impression on Bronco’s art-conscious parents, turning a family milestone into a typically comic social challenge.

    The Great Gildersleeve presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:44 Original Broadcast
    30:19 Closing

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    30 min
  2. Fibber McGee and Molly Visit [episode 64], Broadcast 1/10/1943

    Show notes

    Fibber McGee and Molly Visit [episode 64], Broadcast 1/10/1943

    Fibber McGee and Molly Visit [episode 64], Broadcast 1/10/1943

    Enjoy a classic comedy broadcast from The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most beloved family sitcoms.

    Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org.
    Curated by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.

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    #GreatGildersleeve #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #RadioComedy

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    30 min
  3. Wanting to Marry Leila [episode 63], Broadcast 1/3/1943

    Show notes

    Wanting to Marry Leila [episode 63], Broadcast 1/3/1943

    Wanting to Marry Leila [episode 63], Broadcast 1/3/1943

    Enjoy a classic comedy broadcast from The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most beloved family sitcoms.

    Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org.
    Curated by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.

    Discover more free classic audiobooks at thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com.
    Support the Free Audiobook Library and help us release more audiobooks at patreon.com/freeaudiobooklibrary.

    #GreatGildersleeve #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #RadioComedy

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    24 min
  4. Leroy's Chemistry Set [episode 62], Broadcast 12/27/1942

    Show notes

    Leroy's Chemistry Set [episode 62], Broadcast 12/27/1942

    Leroy's Chemistry Set [episode 62], Broadcast 12/27/1942

    Enjoy a classic comedy broadcast from The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most beloved family sitcoms.

    Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org.
    Curated by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.

    Discover more free classic audiobooks at thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com.
    Support the Free Audiobook Library and help us release more audiobooks at patreon.com/freeaudiobooklibrary.

    #GreatGildersleeve #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #RadioComedy

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    30 min
  5. Christmas Program [episode 61], Broadcast 12/20/1942

    Show notes

    Christmas Program [episode 61], Broadcast 12/20/1942

    Christmas Program [episode 61], Broadcast 12/20/1942

    Enjoy a classic comedy broadcast from The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most beloved family sitcoms.

    Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org.
    Curated by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.

    Discover more free classic audiobooks at thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com.
    Support the Free Audiobook Library and help us release more audiobooks at patreon.com/freeaudiobooklibrary.

    #GreatGildersleeve #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #RadioComedy

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gildersleeve-old-time-radio--7222650/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    30 min
  6. Toothache [episode 59], Broadcast 12/6/1942

    Show notes

    Toothache [episode 59], Broadcast 12/6/1942

    Toothache [episode 59], Broadcast 12/6/1942

    Enjoy a classic comedy broadcast from The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most beloved family sitcoms.

    Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org.
    Curated by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.

    Discover more free classic audiobooks at thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com.
    Support the Free Audiobook Library and help us release more audiobooks at patreon.com/freeaudiobooklibrary.

    #GreatGildersleeve #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #RadioComedy

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gildersleeve-old-time-radio--7222650/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    30 min
  7. Attend the Theatre - Date with a Star [episode 58], Broadcast 11/29/1942

    Show notes

    Attend the Theatre - Date with a Star [episode 58], Broadcast 11/29/1942

    Attend the Theatre - Date with a Star [episode 58], Broadcast 11/29/1942

    Enjoy a classic comedy broadcast from The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most beloved family sitcoms.

    Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org.
    Curated by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.

    Discover more free classic audiobooks at thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com.
    Support the Free Audiobook Library and help us release more audiobooks at patreon.com/freeaudiobooklibrary.

    #GreatGildersleeve #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #RadioComedy

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gildersleeve-old-time-radio--7222650/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    30 min
  8. Attend the Theatre (better sound - no commls) [episode 58], Broadcast 11/29/1942

    Show notes

    Attend the Theatre (better sound - no commls) [episode 58], Broadcast 11/29/1942

    Attend the Theatre (better sound - no commls) [episode 58], Broadcast 11/29/1942

    Enjoy a classic comedy broadcast from The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most beloved family sitcoms.

    Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org.
    Curated by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.

    Discover more free classic audiobooks at thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com.
    Support the Free Audiobook Library and help us release more audiobooks at patreon.com/freeaudiobooklibrary.

    #GreatGildersleeve #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #RadioComedy

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gildersleeve-old-time-radio--7222650/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    22 min
  9. Thanksgiving Dinner [episode 57], Broadcast 11/22/1942

    Show notes

    Thanksgiving Dinner [episode 57], Broadcast 11/22/1942

    Thanksgiving Dinner [episode 57], Broadcast 11/22/1942

    Enjoy a classic comedy broadcast from The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most beloved family sitcoms.

    Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org.
    Curated by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.

    Discover more free classic audiobooks at thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com.
    Support the Free Audiobook Library and help us release more audiobooks at patreon.com/freeaudiobooklibrary.

    #GreatGildersleeve #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #RadioComedy

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gildersleeve-old-time-radio--7222650/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    30 min
  10. College Chum's Son Visits [episode 56], Broadcast 11/15/1942

    Show notes

    College Chum's Son Visits [episode 56], Broadcast 11/15/1942

    College Chum's Son Visits [episode 56], Broadcast 11/15/1942

    Enjoy a classic comedy broadcast from The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most beloved family sitcoms.

    Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org.
    Curated by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.

    Discover more free classic audiobooks at thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com.
    Support the Free Audiobook Library and help us release more audiobooks at patreon.com/freeaudiobooklibrary.

    #GreatGildersleeve #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #RadioComedy

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gildersleeve-old-time-radio--7222650/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    30 min
  11. Quiet Evening at Home [episode 55], Broadcast 11/8/1942

    Show notes

    Quiet Evening at Home [episode 55], Broadcast 11/8/1942

    Quiet Evening at Home [episode 55], Broadcast 11/8/1942

    Enjoy a classic comedy broadcast from The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most beloved family sitcoms.

    Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org.
    Curated by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.

    Discover more free classic audiobooks at thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com.
    Support the Free Audiobook Library and help us release more audiobooks at patreon.com/freeaudiobooklibrary.

    #GreatGildersleeve #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #RadioComedy

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gildersleeve-old-time-radio--7222650/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    30 min
  12. Gildy's First Day on the Job [episode 53], Broadcast 10/25/1942

    Show notes

    Gildy's First Day on the Job [episode 53], Broadcast 10/25/1942

    Gildy's First Day on the Job [episode 53], Broadcast 10/25/1942

    Enjoy a classic comedy broadcast from The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most beloved family sitcoms.

    Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org.
    Curated by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.

    Discover more free classic audiobooks at thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com.
    Support the Free Audiobook Library and help us release more audiobooks at patreon.com/freeaudiobooklibrary.

    #GreatGildersleeve #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #RadioComedy

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gildersleeve-old-time-radio--7222650/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    30 min
  13. Appointed Water Commissioner [episode 52], Broadcast 10/18/1942

    Show notes

    Appointed Water Commissioner [episode 52], Broadcast 10/18/1942

    Appointed Water Commissioner [episode 52], Broadcast 10/18/1942

    Enjoy a classic comedy broadcast from The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most beloved family sitcoms.

    Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org.
    Curated by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.

    Discover more free classic audiobooks at thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com.
    Support the Free Audiobook Library and help us release more audiobooks at patreon.com/freeaudiobooklibrary.

    #GreatGildersleeve #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #RadioComedy

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gildersleeve-old-time-radio--7222650/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    30 min
  14. First Cold Snap [episode 51], Broadcast 10/11/1942

    Show notes

    First Cold Snap [episode 51], Broadcast 10/11/1942

    First Cold Snap [episode 51], Broadcast 10/11/1942

    Enjoy a classic comedy broadcast from The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most beloved family sitcoms.

    Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org.
    Curated by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.

    Discover more free classic audiobooks at thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com.
    Support the Free Audiobook Library and help us release more audiobooks at patreon.com/freeaudiobooklibrary.

    #GreatGildersleeve #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #RadioComedy

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gildersleeve-old-time-radio--7222650/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    30 min
  15. Planting a Tree [episode 50], Broadcast 10/4/1942

    Show notes

    Planting a Tree [episode 50], Broadcast 10/4/1942

    Planting a Tree [episode 50], Broadcast 10/4/1942

    Enjoy a classic comedy broadcast from The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most beloved family sitcoms.

    Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org.
    Curated by The Great Gildersleeve | Old Time Radio.

    Discover more free classic audiobooks at thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com.
    Support the Free Audiobook Library and help us release more audiobooks at patreon.com/freeaudiobooklibrary.

    #GreatGildersleeve #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #RadioComedy

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gildersleeve-old-time-radio--7222650/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    30 min
  16. Golf Tournament [episode 46], Broadcast 9/6/1942

    Show notes

    https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com The Great Gildersleeve (OTRR) Golf Tournament [episode 46], Broadcast 9/6/1942 Golf Tournament [episode 46], Broadcast 9/6/1942 🎧 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. 🔒 Unlock The Old Time Retro Radio Archive. Get fully restored classic broadcasts, rare episodes, and exclusive collections — only on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio #OldTimeRadio, #OTR, #ClassicRadio, #OldTimeRetroRadio, #GoldenAgeRadio

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    30 min
  17. Fishing Trip to Lake Hackmatack [episode 45], Broadcast 8/30/1942

    Show notes

    https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com The Great Gildersleeve (OTRR) Fishing Trip to Lake Hackmatack [episode 45], Broadcast 8/30/1942 Fishing Trip to Lake Hackmatack [episode 45], Broadcast 8/30/1942 🎧 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. 🔒 Unlock The Old Time Retro Radio Archive. Get fully restored classic broadcasts, rare episodes, and exclusive collections — only on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio #OldTimeRadio, #OTR, #ClassicRadio, #OldTimeRetroRadio, #GoldenAgeRadio

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    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    30 min
  18. Gildy is in Love with Amelia Hooker [episode 44], Broadcast 6/28/1942

    Show notes

    https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com The Great Gildersleeve (OTRR) Gildy is in Love with Amelia Hooker [episode 44], Broadcast 6/28/1942 Gildy is in Love with Amelia Hooker [episode 44], Broadcast 6/28/1942 🎧 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. 🔒 Unlock The Old Time Retro Radio Archive. Get fully restored classic broadcasts, rare episodes, and exclusive collections — only on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio #OldTimeRadio, #OTR, #ClassicRadio, #OldTimeRetroRadio, #GoldenAgeRadio

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gildersleeve-old-time-radio--7222650/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    30 min
  19. Father’s Day Chair [episode 43], Broadcast 6/21/1942

    Show notes

    https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com The Great Gildersleeve (OTRR) Father's Day Chair [episode 43], Broadcast 6/21/1942 Father's Day Chair [episode 43], Broadcast 6/21/1942 🎧 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. 🔒 Unlock The Old Time Retro Radio Archive. Get fully restored classic broadcasts, rare episodes, and exclusive collections — only on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio #OldTimeRadio, #OTR, #ClassicRadio, #OldTimeRetroRadio, #GoldenAgeRadio

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gildersleeve-old-time-radio--7222650/support.

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    30 min
  20. Gildy Produces a Play [episode 42], Broadcast 6/14/1942

    Show notes

    https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com The Great Gildersleeve (OTRR) Gildy Produces a Play [episode 42], Broadcast 6/14/1942 Gildy Produces a Play [episode 42], Broadcast 6/14/1942 🎧 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. 🔒 Unlock The Old Time Retro Radio Archive. Get fully restored classic broadcasts, rare episodes, and exclusive collections — only on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio #OldTimeRadio, #OTR, #ClassicRadio, #OldTimeRetroRadio, #GoldenAgeRadio

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gildersleeve-old-time-radio--7222650/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    30 min

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