The Great Gildersleeve 47-11-26 (266) Thanksgiving - Tom Sawyer Raft

Summary

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Podcast Summary: The Great Gildersleeve 47-11-26 (266) "Thanksgiving – Tom Sawyer Raft"

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio

Host: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode Date: November 27, 2025
Original Air Date: November 26, 1947
Episode Theme: A nostalgic Thanksgiving episode revolving around family traditions, childhood mischief, and the influence of classic American stories, especially "Tom Sawyer," in shaping values and imagination.

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Episode Overview

This heartwarming Thanksgiving-themed episode of The Great Gildersleeve blends humor and gentle life lessons as Gildersleeve tries to steer his nephew Leroy and his friend Craig away from dangerous rocket experiments and towards wholesome adventures inspired by Tom Sawyer. The story unfolds as the boys disappear to build a raft like in the classic novel, sending the adults into a worried search—with comedic results. Scenes of family, community, and reconciliations abound in this classic slice of Americana.

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Key Discussion Points and Episode Structure

1. Thanksgiving and Traditions at Home

• Gildersleeve is determined that Thanksgiving should be a family affair (“Yes, sir, and a big fat turkey.” 01:39).
• He leaves the water department early to spend the day at home.

2. Family and Neighborhood Dynamics

• Introduction to family members (Marjorie, Leroy) and neighbors (Craig Bullard).
• Marjorie is preoccupied writing to her crush, while Leroy and Craig play boisterously outside.

3. Leroy and Craig’s Dangerous Games

• The boys are caught “bombing” Birdie with groceries and attempting to launch homemade rockets (04:28).
• Gildersleeve intervenes, urging them to find safer, more imaginative ways to play (“Why don’t you build a nice raft like Tom Sawyer?” 05:10).

4. Time for Tom Sawyer — Guidance Through Classic Literature

• Gildersleeve buys Leroy "Tom Sawyer," suggesting the boys emulate old-fashioned adventures instead of futuristic mischief.
• Key moment:

  “He and his pal Huckleberry Finn knew how to play, that's all. Like real American boys. Instead of trying to blow each other up—a raft!”
  — Gildersleeve (05:14)

• The local shopkeeper Peevey weighs in on the popularity of comic books and pocket mysteries vs. classics (09:02-09:43).

5. Adult Debates: The Good Old Days vs. The New

• The men in town (Peevey, Floyd, Judge Hooker) reminisce about Tom Sawyer’s adventures, contrasting them with the kids’ rocket-obsessions.
• Judge Hooker humorously points out that Tom Sawyer wasn’t all safe fun—he "stole" rafts and ran away to become a pirate:

  “He got others to paint the fences, Floyd, while he went out and stole rafts.”
  — Judge Hooker (13:07)

6. Boys Go Missing — Panic and Search

• Leroy and Craig vanish with a note written “in blood” (strawberry jam), emulating Tom Sawyer's escapades (16:47).
• The adults launch a worried search, complete with hip boots and Floyd’s dog.

7. Realization and Family Bonds

• As the search ramps up, both Gildersleeve and Mr. Bullard (Craig’s father) reflect on their affection and concern for their boys.
• They begin to outdo each other in plans for extravagant Christmas gifts for their sons out of guilt and love (27:06):

  “So was I, Leroy. I was definitely gonna get Leroy a pony. Palomino.”
  — Gildersleeve (27:48)

8. Happy Reunion and Gentle Lessons

• The boys are discovered safe, having never left the creek area.

• Leroy overhears the promised Christmas gifts and gleefully returns.

• The episode closes with Gildersleeve joking about writing a book on Leroy to rival Tom Sawyer's sales:

  “Yeah, I think I'll write a book about you. It'll sell twice as many copies as that piker Tom Sawyer. Good night, my boy.”
  — Gildersleeve (29:50)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the spirit of old-fashioned play:

  “Why don’t you build a nice raft like Tom Sawyer?”
  — Gildersleeve (05:10)

• On comic books versus classics:

  “Bombs, rockets and spaceships, Peevey. Hereafter, I forbid you to sell any of those books to Leroy.”
  — Gildersleeve (09:43)

• Reflecting on the complexity of Tom Sawyer’s adventures:

  “He stole it, Gildy. Look it up. He and Huck Finn and Joe Harper stole it at night.”
  — Judge Hooker (13:14)

• Rising tension and parental worry:

  “When Leroy disappears and leaves a note addressed to Aunt Polly and it's written in blood, we've got to be prepared for the worst.”
  — Gildersleeve (20:05)

• Expressing heartfelt concern:

  “Not unless little Leroy is there…”
  — Gildersleeve (26:05)

• The boys’ return and classic holiday optimism:

  “Good night, my boy. Good night, folks.”
  — Gildersleeve (29:50)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• Thanksgiving Sentiments: 01:39–02:20
• Leroy and Craig Rocket Misadventures: 04:04–05:13
• Tom Sawyer Solution Introduced: 05:10–05:48
• Comic Books vs. Classics Shop Scene: 08:38–09:59
• Judge Hooker’s Tom Sawyer History: 13:07–13:39
• Discovery of "Blood" Note: 16:47–17:29
• Search Party Takes Off: 19:28–20:14
• Reflection, Worry, and Gift One-Upmanship: 26:03–27:58
• The Boys Found (Reunion): 28:04–28:15
• Final Good Night and Humorous Outro: 29:50–30:14

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Tone & Takeaways

• Language & Tone: Lighthearted, nostalgic, and gently comedic, blending classic radio family humor with timeless parenting anxieties and the spirit of American storytelling.
• Main Messages:
  • Sometimes, in seeking to guide and protect children, adults rediscover their own childlike hearts.
  • Old-fashioned stories like "Tom Sawyer" continue to shape young (and old) imaginations in uplifting and, occasionally, cautionary ways.
  • Family togetherness, even amid chaos, is what gives holidays true meaning.

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For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode captures mid-century Americana at its finest, with its mix of gentle zaniness, loving family banter, and a touch of homespun wisdom, all centered on a Thanksgiving holiday none of the characters—nor listeners—are likely to forget.

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Transcript

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[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Yes, sir, and a big fat turkey.

[Narrator/Announcer]

He believes it so strongly that he has closed up the water department and gone home half a day early.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

You bet. If anybody wants water, all they have to do is turn a tap. Well, hello, Marjorie. Lovely day, isn't it? Looks like Indian summers come back. Marjorie, I spoke to you.

[Marjorie]

Oh, sorry, Uncle Mort.

[Leroy]

Hello.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Ah, yes. Weather like this, that makes you want to be up and doing. Good day for football hunting or sitting by the fire. Guess I'll sit by the fire. What are your plans, my dear Auntie.

[Marjorie]

I'm trying to write a letter.

[Floyd]

Oh.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Marshall Bullard. Dream boy.

[Marjorie]

Unky, you looked.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

I thought you'd forgotten about young Bullard.

[Marjorie]

He's home from school for the holidays.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Why write him a letter? He lives right across the street. You can yell to him. Oh, Marshall. Yoo hoo, dream boy.

[Marjorie]

Marshall and I are not speaking.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Oh, well, Mr. Bullard and I aren't speaking either, but I don't write him mushy letters. Where's Leroy?

[Marjorie]

Out in the backyard playing is why.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Don'T I hear him?

[Marjorie]

Count your blessings. He's been tearing through the house all day with Craig.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Another Bullard. We're surrounded. I wonder what they're up to. Awfully quiet around here. Oh, spoke too soon. What's going on out there? Birdie nearly ran over you.

[Birdie]

That's all right, Mr. Gilsey.

[Leroy]

Don't mind me.

[Birdie]

I'm Used to being run over around here, huh?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

What's this?

[Birdie]

Especially when there ain't no school. Kids all over the place.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Cans all over the place, too, Bertie. What happened?

[Birdie]

I just made it to the door on a dead run before everything slips. Now, just look at all them groceries.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Have the boys been up to something, Bernie?

[Leroy]

I ain't saying nothing.

[Birdie]

I ain't no stool pigeon. Ain't no convoy truck, either.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Convoy truck?

[Birdie]

Just because I'm carrying a load of groceries, I ain't no convoy truck. Bomb, Birdie.

[Leroy]

Bomb, Birdie.

[Birdie]

I ain't no convoy truck.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

I'll attend to him, Birdie. Have they been up on that roof again?

[Birdie]

I ain't saying nothing except someday one of them mobs is gonna go off like Bickanini. And you won't have no more birdies.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Darn kid. Sorry, Birdie. I'll go right out there.

[Leroy]

I ain't saying nothing, but I ain't no convoy truck.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Don't boys know how to play anymore? Wonder what they're up to hiding back of the garage.

[Leroy]

Come on, Craig, grab hold of it. Okay. We gotta point it right over the garage where the moon comes up, huh? Oh, hi, Unc. You want something, Unc?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Leroy, what's this I hear about you and Craig bombing Bertie?

[Leroy]

Only playing, Unc. Yeah, Only playing.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, that's no way to play. She had the Thanksgiving turkey in those groceries. What are you doing now? Isn't that an old coal chute?

[Leroy]

Yeah, for launching rockets.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Rockets?

[Leroy]

We're just playing, Unc, like in a comic book. Shut up, Craig.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Craig, why do you have that exhaust pipe tied around you?

[Leroy]

Leroy's gonna send me to the moon.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

What does your mother know about this, Craig?

[Leroy]

Nah, she wouldn't let me go. We're just playing, huh? We fill the exhaust pipe with carbide. Pour some water down the top, Leroy.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

You boys are playing with fire.

[Leroy]

No, we're not. Carbide. Just bubbles and smells.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Now, see here. There'll be no playing with carbide and exhaust pipes. Why can't you kids play some nice, safe game?

[Leroy]

Like what that's any fun?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, if you have to build something, instead of trying to be like Buck Rogers.

[Leroy]

Yeah?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Why don't you build a nice raft like Tom Sawyer?

[Leroy]

Who's Tom Sawyer?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Who's Tom Sawyer? He and his pal Huckleberry Finn knew how to play, that's all. Like real American boys. Instead of trying to blow each other up a raft.

[Leroy]

Hey, not bad. Unc, will you help us build this with these planks?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Build it? Well, Tom Sawyer And Huck Finn did those things themselves. Leroy. That was the real fun of it.

[Leroy]

I get it. Well, we can't drag those big planks down to the creek. We're just kids, Crick.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Why don't you just pretend the driveway is the crick?

[Leroy]

The driveway?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Sure. Why not? I'll buy you the book, my boy. It'll tell you how to build the raft and to have fun doing it.

[Leroy]

I want to be a rocket.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

You'll have more fun building a raft, Craig.

[Leroy]

Leroy said I could be a rocket. I'll go home and request Cry Baby. I'll get piggy.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Now we.

[Floyd]

Roy.

[Leroy]

Oh, the rocket. J. I hate you. Ow. You little rocket. Don't you both kicking my uncle in the shin. I know my father. Crybaby.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Lolly. Roy.

[Leroy]

I hate you, you big water.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

A guess. Go home, Crybaby.

[Floyd]

Yes.

[Judge Hooker]

Whom are you calling a crybaby? Gildersleeve.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Did.

[Floyd]

Did I call some.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Hello, Mr. Bullard. Didn't see you.

[Judge Hooker]

What are you up to, Gildersleeve? What's this all about?

[Leroy]

Craig started the fight. He kicked Uncle's shins.

[Judge Hooker]

He did? Let's see.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Never mind.

[Leroy]

And then he called out the big waterlogged Budinski.

[Judge Hooker]

Craig did that? Well, maybe I should speak to him, Gildersleeve.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, it might not be a bad.

[Judge Hooker]

Idea if I've told him once. I've told him a hundred times never to repeat things he hears around the Now Guild sleeve. What was Craig crying about?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, Bullard, I was only trying to teach the boys to play safe and sane games. Forget bombs and rockets and get back to the good old days of Tom Sawyer.

[Judge Hooker]

Tom Sawyer. Now there was a real boy. Tom Sawyer. A great inspiration for boys.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Yes, indeed. As a matter of fact, I was just about to take the boys down and buy them the book.

[Judge Hooker]

You were? Well, that's great, Gilder sleeve. Darn decent of you to take an interest in my boy.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Nothing at all.

[Judge Hooker]

I. I'm afraid I misunderstood you, Gilder sleeve. I apologize.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, that's all right, Mr. Bullard.

[Judge Hooker]

And believe me, from now on, I'll never worry about Craig when he's playing with Leroy and you with me.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, I was just going to get him the book. But you don't have to worry, Mr. Bullard. I'll keep an eye on the.

[Leroy]

Hey, can we go in with you when you buy your cigars?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

No, Leroy, you have your book. You and Craig go on home and build your little raft.

[Leroy]

Well, we'll just come in and look at the comic books while you're Getting them? Yeah, Buck Rogers.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Now, Craig, forget about Buck Rogers. Run along and play like Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.

[Leroy]

Okay, Uncle. Come on, Huckleberry.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Yes, sir. I guess I know how to handle children. Hello, peevey. Customer.

[Floyd]

Hello, Mr. Gelderfein. Yes, I got engrossed in what I was reading and didn't hear you come in.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

That's all right, Pee Wee. I know how it is to get interested in a book. I just bought one. Tom Sawyer.

[Floyd]

Oh, excellent book. Tom Sawyer. I think you'll enjoy it.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

It's for Leroy, Pee Wee.

[Floyd]

Well, it's an excellent book for Leroy then.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Yes, yes. I didn't think you'd have it, so I picked it up at the bookstore.

[Floyd]

When I have it at home. I was just reading about Quite washing the fence again the other evening. Young Sawyer was quite a boy. But nowadays our big call is for these Pocket mysteries.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Pocket mysteries? What good are they, P.B.

[Floyd]

Well, they fit the pocket.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Just look at your shelves, Petey. Nothing but mysteries and comic books. I'll bet this is where Leroy gets all of his wild ideas.

[Floyd]

Well, I wouldn't say that.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, it is ought to be a law against them.

[Floyd]

Well, I don't know, Mr. Gallislee. These comic books are quite progressive at times. Had the atomic bomb before the Russians. Their rockets and spaceships are way ahead of ours.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Bombs, rockets and spaceships, Peevy. Hereafter, I forbid you to sell any of those books to Leroy.

[Floyd]

Just as you say, Mr. Gildersleeve. Although he hasn't been buying any. But if you don't want him to come in, sprawl on the floor and read them from COVID to cover. I'll tell him.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, he won't be doing it anymore, Peebey. I'm selecting his reading material now. Better have about six cigars. Enough to tide me over tomorrow.

[Floyd]

I meant to tell you, Mr. Gildersleeve, we'll be open tomorrow afternoon if you.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Should care for something open on Thanksgiving Day, Pee Wee.

[Floyd]

Well, along toward evening we usually have quite a brisk run on bicarbonate.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Oh, too bad you can't spend the day at home with Mrs. Peepee.

[Floyd]

Every business has its drawbacks and compensations, I guess. Six cigars. That'll be 42 cents.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

42.

[Floyd]

Yes.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

There you are. Now you can get back to your book.

[Floyd]

What are you reading, PB Me? Well, let me see. Peavey.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Not amazing comics. Not you.

[Floyd]

Well, things have been a little slow today.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Look at this. A 9 foot Esther Williams in a leopard skin boiling. A missionary. That's no stuff for kids to Read.

[Floyd]

Well, I'm no kid.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Conditions are worse than I thought. Goodbye, Superman. So there the boys were, Floyd, playing with a homemade rocket. Do you know what I did? You blew up. No, I didn't. I marched Leroy right downtown and bought him a book.

[Narrator/Announcer]

No kidding.

[Floyd]

I bought one for Lovey once. Hold still now. I'm going around your ear. You can do anything you want with the right ear.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Just hold the left one still.

[Roger]

There.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

And you know what book I got him?

[Floyd]

No, what'd you get him?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Tom Sawyer. Kids book. Of course. It's a kid's book. Did you ever read Tom Sawyer, Floyd? Didn't you have any fun?

[Floyd]

So I'll worry. Little Floydy Munson had fun.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, every boy should read Tom Sawyer.

[Floyd]

I guess it was never assigned to me. Some of my teachers was pretty dumb.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Tom Sawyer could have fun right in his own yard. Whitewashing a fence or building a raft. That's the way I want Leroy to play. Like Tom Sawyer.

[Roger]

Hello. Greetings of the festive season.

[Floyd]

Hi, Judge. Have a chat.

[Roger]

How soon will you be ready to work on a real head of hair?

[Leroy]

Oh, hello, Gildy.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Hello, Judge. And don't go gobbling like a Thanksgiving turkey. You're just sticking your neck out.

[Floyd]

Take off your collar and tie, Judge.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

I'm just about through.

[Roger]

Thank you, Floyd. Where you been all day, Gilder? I tried to call you at the office twice and nobody answered. Take the afternoon off.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

It so happens, Judge, that there are more important things in a man's life than work. Such as spending some time with his children when they're out of school.

[Floyd]

He bought Leroy a book. Tom Sawyer.

[Roger]

Well, that's nice. Fine book. Guilty. I just hope a boy with Leroy's imagination doesn't try to put any of the stunts into practice. I nearly killed myself three times trying to do what Tom Sawyer did.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

What's this, Hooker?

[Floyd]

Painting a fence? Don't sound so dangerous to me.

[Roger]

He got others to paint the fences, Floyd, while he went out and stole rafts.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

What do you mean, stole rafts, Hooker? He built the raft.

[Roger]

He stole it, Gelder. Look it up. He and Huck Finn and Joe Harper stole it at night.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, they knew how to have fun anyway. Like real American boys.

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[Roger]

You call running away from home fun?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Who ran away from home?

[Roger]

They did, when they became pirates.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You remember pirates?

[Floyd]

You didn't tell me about them, Commish. Hey, Leroy'd make a good one.

[Roger]

The Black Avenger, the Red Hander and the Terror of the Seas. Pushed right out into the Mississippi on a raft at Midnight. Right into the raging current. Swept downstream for miles.

[Narrator/Announcer]

No fooling, Just kids.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, Leroy was just gonna play with the raft on the driveway.

[Roger]

Fat chance of Leroy staying very long in the driveway with the raft.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, then what happened, Judge?

[Roger]

Storm came up. They all got soaked to their skins. Wonder they didn't catch pneumonia.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Pneumonia?

[Judge Hooker]

Little Leroy?

[Roger]

A mighty dangerous escapade.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I bet they got a lacing when.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

They got home, Judge.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I would have.

[Roger]

Well, no, they didn't. Everybody thought that they were dead.

[Floyd]

It's.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

You tell a jolly story, Judge.

[Roger]

That's the way it happened, Gilder. Read the book.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

You nearly through there, Floyd?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yep.

[Floyd]

You ready for the shave?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Forget the shave. Let me out of here. We're not in the backyard or the garage. Birdie. Birdie, have you seen Leroy and Craig?

[Leroy]

Leroy and Craig? Aren't they out in the backyard?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

No, Birdie, I just looked at. When did you see him last?

[Birdie]

I hadn't seen him, Mr. Gilsley, since they barged through here and dressed the tail feathers out of my turkey. Said it's gonna be pirates.

[Leroy]

Needed them for the hat.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Pirates?

[Birdie]

Yes, sir. I guess they gonna be Turkish pirates.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Bertie. This is no laughing matter, Marjorie.

[Leroy]

What's all the excitement?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Marjorie? Your little brother, have you seen him?

[Marjorie]

Oh, he and Craig went upstairs with a book and some dirty old turkey feathers two hours ago.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Oh, my goodness. Are you sure they're still up there?

[Leroy]

Monkey, what's the matter?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Leroy's never stayed in his room two hours in his life. Not even when he's sick. Leroy. Leroy. The window's open. They've gone out the window and down the tree.

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[Roger]

K Brand sounds wonderful. What does it look like?

[Narrator/Announcer]

In your dealer's refrigerator case you'll see a big ten pound bar and a sparkling transparent wrapper marked K Brand Natural all down the top and sides. And that wrapper is mighty important. You see, K Brand is sealed right in that wrapper before it goes to the curing room and it ages to a mellow goodness right in the same spick and span wrapper.

[Marjorie]

You mean it has no cheesecloth or paraffin coating?

[Narrator/Announcer]

K Brand has no rind at all. Curing natural cheese in a sealed wrapper is another craft triumph.

[Leroy]

Then every bit of of K Brand is usable?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Every bit. And every bit is downright delicious too. In sandwiches with pie for snacks. Next time you shop, have your dealer cut a big portion for you. Remember the name K Brand. The natural cheddar made of pasteurized milk. Well, let's get back to the Great Gildersleeve. In the manner of Tom Sawyer, Leroy and his little friend Craig Bullard have disappeared in the direction of the raging creek with planks to build a raft. A hasty reconnoiter has revealed no trace of them. And now, rising to the emergency, the worried man has summoned his friends to the search.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

I've got to find Leroy. And poor little Craig. What'll his father say? Where's that Floyd? He should have been here 20 minutes ago. And hooker can't even get in touch with the old goat. Marjorie, here are your hip boots.

[Marjorie]

Uncle Mortgage. Why do you have holes cut in the toes?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, they're always getting filled with water.

[Marjorie]

The creek isn't hip deep, is it?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Pretty high this time of the year, my dear. No telling what's happened to the boys. Marjorie, do you think I should call the police?

[Marjorie]

Well, I'd wait a little while. Auntie Leroy always shows up in time for dinner.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Marjorie, when Leroy disappears and leaves a note addressed to Aunt Polly and it's written in blood, we've got to be prepared for the worst.

[Marjorie]

But Aunt Polly was Tom Sawyer's aunt in the book. And they were always writing notes in blood.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

They were gods. Marjorie, what have I done to the boy?

[Birdie]

Any news yet, Ms. Gills?

[Leroy]

Please.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

He's bleeding, Birdie.

[Birdie]

Who's bleeding?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Little Leroy.

[Birdie]

He must have cut his finger going in my jam jar. Then there's strawberry jam smeared all over the house.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

What's that? Let me taste that note. Good. It is strawberry.

[Marjorie]

You see, Yankee.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, he's missing anyway. And I'll find him if I have to call out the whole town.

[Marjorie]

When are you going to tell Mr. Bullard?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

But, Marjorie, Mr. Bullard's quite an excitable man. And I'll get it. Hi, Commission.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Hello, Marjorie.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Morning, Floyd. We're ready to go. I closed up shop.

[Floyd]

The miniature called.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Commissioner left Dr. Needham in the chair with half a haircut.

[Floyd]

He'll have to preach his sermon sideways tomorrow.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

This is an emergency, Floyd.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yeah, I stopped by for my gun. May get the sights between me and a duck. Got my dog out on the running board, too.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Floyd, this is not a duck hunt. Two little boys are lost.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, he's good at picking up a scent.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Rat terrier. Well, bring him along, then.

[Floyd]

Sure.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

He's got a good nose.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Every year when the mother in law comes to visit, he starts whining a.

[Floyd]

Week before she gets here.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Let's go without Hooker, Floyd. Let's get down to the creek.

[Marjorie]

I still think Leroy will come home. I refuse to worry.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Maybe that's him on the porch now. Leroy.

[Judge Hooker]

Leroy.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Oh, hello, Judge.

[Roger]

Well, Gilby, I have great news for you.

[Floyd]

You have?

[Kerrygold Announcer]

Come in.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Come in?

[Roger]

Yes. After I heard you say that Leroy had become engrossed in the adventures of Tom Sawyer. Oh, good afternoon, Roger.

[Marjorie]

Hello, Judge.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Go on, Hooker. Where is he?

[Roger]

Where's who? Oh, hello, Floyd.

[Floyd]

Hi, Judge.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Ye gods, Judge. Where is Leroy? Leroy?

[Roger]

How should I know?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

But you just said you had great news. I do.

[Roger]

As I started to say when I Learned that Leroy was so interested in Tom Sawyer, I went out and found him another great Mark Twain book, Life on the Mississippi.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

But, Judge, he's lost on the creek now.

[Roger]

What?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

All afternoon, Judge. He and little Craig Bullard.

[Roger]

Well, I doubt if they're in any real trouble. But it'll soon be dark.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

We're going right down to look for him.

[Roger]

Good. Where's Mr. Bullard?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

You've told him, haven't you, Mr. Bullard? Well, I thought we'd find the boys first, Judge, and then tell him.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, let's do something before my dog.

[Floyd]

Loses interest and goes home.

[Roger]

Obviously, the first thing to do is to tell the boy's father. He'll be as concerned about Craig as you are about Leroy Gelder.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

How about you telling him, Horace? Floyd and I'll wait in the car with the dogs. You're my lawyer now, Geldy.

[Roger]

Don't be a baby. Floyd and I'll go along with you if you like. But you have to tell him.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

All right, I'll come.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Sure.

[Floyd]

Commission.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

And I'll keep the motor running, too.

[Leroy]

Give me that plank, Red Hander. I'm not the Red Hander. I'm the terror of the sea. You're not. I am, too. Now what are we arguing about pirates for anyway? We're just building a rocket to the moon. Yeah. Who wants to build a dopey raft like Tom Sawyer? Well, Craig, someday you'll learn. You gotta humor your parents. Hand me the exhaust pipe book, Rogers. Okay, Flash. Hey, what's that noise? What noise? Probably some cows coming down to the creek. That's no cow. That's your uncle. Yeah, and your father. Hey, what are they doing down here? If they're looking for us, let's call them. Lay down behind the bushes and be quiet. If they ever find us building a rocket again, we'll really catch heads. But I want to go first.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Didn't. Didn't see any trace of me, Mr. Bulling.

[Judge Hooker]

Nothing from the farmhouse to the bridge. Gillesleev?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Aye. I covered the other side. Not a sign. The raft would still be floating, wouldn't it?

[Judge Hooker]

Of course. We better sit down here and wait for the others.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Maybe I'd better go meet Floyd and the judge.

[Judge Hooker]

No, no, Gilles. Leave. You might miss them. We said we'd all meet here. Besides, you've warned yourself yourself.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

I'll sit down and rest. Mr. Bullard. I must say you've been mighty decent about this, not knowing where little Craig is or what may have happened.

[Leroy]

Hey, they think we're lost. I'm going to Call them. Sh. We better wait for a chance and sneak home.

[Judge Hooker]

If this turns out to be their idea of a prank, we ought to be teach them a lesson they'll remember, you see?

[Leroy]

Keep quiet.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Do you really suppose they've run away?

[Judge Hooker]

Oh, they'll show up all right, Gildersleeve. Don't worry.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Oh, sure. Yeah, they'll show up.

[Judge Hooker]

You really think so?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Sure. Sure they will.

[Floyd]

Don't worry.

[Judge Hooker]

Well, I'm not worrying. Don't you worry.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

No, I'm not worthy of it. By George, Mr. Bullard, you're all right. I've always liked you.

[Leroy]

Get him.

[Judge Hooker]

You're not a bad sort yourself. You'll just leave a regular guy.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Mr. Bullard, why don't you come over for Thanksgiving dinner?

[Judge Hooker]

Well, why don't you come over to my house?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Larger house.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

No, you come over to my house. Bigger turkey.

[Judge Hooker]

Well, if you insist, Gildersleeve.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

You bet you'll have roast turkey, cranberries and pumpkin pie. And all the trimmings.

[Judge Hooker]

What's the matter, Gildslee?

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

They couldn't eat a bite? Not unless little Leroy is there.

[Leroy]

Oh, for corn's sake. Why don't they go home so we can go home?

[Judge Hooker]

Getting dark, Gillesleev?

[Floyd]

Yeah.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Awfully chilly too. Leroy will need his little Mackinaw. Well, well, Bullard.

[Floyd]

Yes.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, better wait for Floyd and the judge.

[Leroy]

I'm getting cold, Leroy. Let's surrender.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Just can't understand why Leroy do this thing. He wasn't a bad boy. Best hearted kid in the whole world.

[Judge Hooker]

Well, Craig never went looking for trouble. Sweetest little fella you ever saw.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Leroy was sweet too.

[Leroy]

Oh, brother.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Looks like a sad holiday season, boy.

[Judge Hooker]

Yes, I had such great plans for Craig's Christmas.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

I had quite a Christmas plan for Leroy too.

[Leroy]

Come on, Leroy. Shut up. They're talking about Christmas.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

I was.

[Judge Hooker]

I was going down the Hogan Brothers tomorrow and buy Craig a power saw outfit.

[Leroy]

Oh, boy, a power saw.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

I was gonna buy Leroy a saw.

[Leroy]

Can I use your powered one?

[Judge Hooker]

Craig and I already ordered chemistry set.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

I was gonna order one too.

[Roger]

Jeepers.

[Leroy]

You hear that, Craig? I'm gonna get a chemistry set too.

[Judge Hooker]

Yes, it was going to be quite a Christmas. I was getting Craig a new bicycle.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

So was I, Leroy.

[Judge Hooker]

I was even thinking of buying little Craig a Shetland pony.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

I was definitely gonna get Leroy a pony. Palomino. What a Christmas. If only Leroy could be here to enjoy.

[Kerrygold Announcer]

Hi.

[Leroy]

Is he kidding? Hey, y' all got me there. Here I am, Leroy.

[Judge Hooker]

Hey, come here, my boy.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Leroy, where have you been?

[Leroy]

We've been here all the time, huh? We're safe. You're safe.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Wonderful. That's wonderful. That little Leroy.

[Leroy]

God. Don't. Don't squeeze me so hard.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Just glad to see you, my boy.

[Leroy]

Sure sounds like we're going to have.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

A big Christmas, huh, Leroy, how much did you hear?

[Narrator/Announcer]

The great guilders leave. Will be right back. If your family insists on a good big slice of cheddar cheese alongside of every piece of pie, you should get acquainted with Kraft's latest triumph. It's a wonderfully mellow, natural cheddar with a real melt in your mouth texture. And what's more, what's new, it's made of pasteurized milk. The name is K Brand Natural. That's K A Y, K Brand. It's the rich and mellow tasting cheddar made of pasteurized milk. And K Brand ages right in its own spick and span wrapper. At your dealers, you'll see the big bar and the sparkling wrapper marked K Brand Natural all down the top and sides. Have your dealer cut you a good big portion for this cheese is going to be a family favorite. Remember the name K Brand. The natural cheddar made of pasteurized milk.

[Leroy]

I guess you're pretty sore.

[Roger]

Honk.

[Leroy]

Maybe I won't get all of those things for Christmas.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, we'll see, Leroy. You may get all of them at that.

[Leroy]

You mean it? A saw, the chemistry set, bicycle and a pony. That's pretty expensive.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Well, expense may not be an object this year, my boy. I've been checking up on how much money this fellow Mark Twain made. Yeah, I think I'll write a book about you. It'll sell twice as many copies as that piker Tom Sawyer. Good night, my boy. Good night, folks.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The great gilder slave is played by Harold Perry. It was written by John Elliott and Andy White with Jack Nikin. Included in the cast are Walter Tetley, Louise Erickson, Lillian Randolph, Earl Ross and Richard Legrand. This is John Wald saying good night for the Craft Foods Company, makers of the famous line of craft quality food products. Tomorrow night, Dorothy Lamour will be Al Jolson's guest on the Craft Music hall, heard over most of these NBC stations. Don't miss it.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

I won't.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Remember tomorrow night for exact time, see your local paper. And be sure to listen in next time Wednesday and every Wednesday for the further adventures of the great Gildersley.

[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

Lady.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Are you having a hard time planning main dishes that stay within your food budget? Then get a couple packages of craft dinner from your food store tomorrow. Each package of craft dinner costs very little, but it contains enough quick cooking macaroni and golden craft grated to make macaroni and cheese for four people. In only seven minutes cooking time, you have a main dish that's delicious, fluffy light macaroni with grand cheddar cheese flavor through and through. Look for the yellow and blue package plainly marked Craft dinner.

[Judge Hooker]

This is NBC, the national broadcasting company.

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[Harold Peary (Gildersleeve)]

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[Kerrygold Announcer]

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