 The Kraft Foods Company presents Harold Perry as the Great Gilder Sleeve. The Great Gilder Sleeve is brought to you by the Kraft Foods Company, makers of Parquet Margarine. Every day millions of women all over America serve Parquet Margarine because it tastes so good. To market, to market, to get some Parquet. Home again, home again, try it today. You like it, you love it like millions who say. Parquet Margarine made by Kraft. Their favorite margarine is Parquet. P-A-R-K-A-Y, it's wonderful. There's a well-known problem in the Gilder Sleeve household. If it isn't Lee Roy running through the house. It's Lee Roy running up the stairs. And it's always Lee Roy running through his shoes, which is quite a running problem to the Great Gilder Sleeve. Bank statements, hate them. Look at this, every other check. Shoes for Lee Roy, shoes for Lee Roy. Lee Roy, come down here. You call me up? And don't run. Lee Roy, you've been running through too many pairs of shoes. What happens to them? Gosh, I'm on my feet a lot, Aunt. Well, try to sit down more often like I do. Let me see those soles. Oh, for goodness sake, how do you do it, Lee Roy? No brakes on my bicycle. What am I going to do with you, young man? Buy me a new bike? No. We're going down to Hogan Brothers in the morning and buy you new pair of shoes with pig iron soles. If you're going to run through the house like a horse, you might as well look like one. Why isn't that boy ready? Keep me waiting like this. Here it is, nearly nine o'clock. Why didn't he wash his feet last night? He knows very well that Lee Roy... Well, get a move on. Why are you tiptoeing? You said to take it easy on the shoes. It's a little late for that pair. Look at those toes. Like blown-out firecrackers. Take it easy. Aunt, you might wake Marge. She's still asleep. And since one of you becomes so interested in your sister's sleep, don't go shushing me in my own house. What is this? Oh, Aunt. See, you woke her up. Lee Roy Forrest, or don't you dare try to sneak out of the house without asking for it first? Good morning, Uncle Morgan. Good morning, my dear. Who's sneaking out? Just trying to let you get your beauty sleep? Why don't you sleep till noon, Marge? And don't try to be funny. Ask him for it now. What is this? I'll ask him on the way downtown. See you later, Marge. Lee Roy Forrest, are you asking for it now? Yes, Lee Roy. For goodness' sake, ask me. Go on. I want my dollar 80. Your dollar 80? He's been borrowing nickels and dimes for me long enough. He never pays them back, the little weasel. Little young man? And I just have to get those new Ken Carson records. Ask him, Lee Roy. I want my money. Law and sunk. Your October allowance. If you remember correctly, I just gave you your November allowance. My December allowance. Lee Roy, you're up your ears in debt again. What are we going to do with you? What? You can't throw me into prison. I learned that in school. He used to throw a guy in debtor's prison, but Miss Goodwin says that. No one has any intention of throwing you into prison. Have you marged me? No. But you must learn to pay your debts. Why? You can't throw me into prison. That's not the proper attitude, young man. How do you ever expect to get any place in this world if you can't borrow money? Borrow and pay back. Borrow and pay back. That's the American way of life. You know that. And you can't expect to borrow without credit. What about my money, Uncle Mort? Huh? Oh, yes. Here you are, my dear. December, Lee Roy. Look at me! All the dirty things to do, attaching a guy's allowance. Cow, now I won't have any money till Christmas. Hey, Uncle, how about raising my allowance a buck so I won't always be embarrassing my relatives? I'll do no such thing. If you want more money, you can earn it. Gosh, probably I'll have to sell papers standing around on a drafty old street corner. A lot of big men started their fortune selling newspapers. It's a very honorable profession for boys. Hard work, small pay, long hours, but honorable. Okay, Uncle, you've convinced me. Good. I'll take better care of the money you give me. You bet you will. You'll take your responsibilities more seriously. You can't go around borrowing money with no intention of paying it back. Good credit is money in the bank, Lee Roy. Remember that. Look at me. I don't owe a man this whole town, and I can go to any of my friends and borrow $100 any time I want it. $100? Certainly, $100. Or more. Well, I could. Now who's that? Morning, Gilday. Hello, Lee Roy. Hi. Judge, you're just the man I want to see. Loan me $100. What? Loan me $100. You're a friend of mine, Horace. $100? Where are you going? Goodbye. Credit's slipping, huh? It is not. Come back here, Horace. Horace, old pat... What's the idea running off like that? What's the idea of frightening me like that? What do you need $100 for, for heaven's sake? Well, I... If I ask for it, it must be important. I'll say. Lee Roy, you stay out of this. And you may go upstairs. What for? Well, wash your hands. To go get a pair of shoes? Yes. The judge and I want to have a little talk. Sorry if I embarrassed you in front of your nephew, Gilday, but $100. Forget it, Judge. Just write me a check before Lee Roy comes back and I'll explain later. Not so fast, Gilday. I'm sorry if you're in financial difficulty, but if you can't make both ends meet, get into something that pays instead of collecting your little dole from the city. I resent that, Hooker. If I've told you once, I've told you a hundred times you're just vegetating in the water department. You're becoming a big fat water lily. Listen, you old goat. Now, Gilday. Will you try to listen for a minute? Horace, I'm only doing this for Lee Roy's benefit. For Lee Roy's benefit? Will you make a touching appeal, Gilday? Oh, for goodness' sake. Come on, Lee Roy, we're going downtown. Lee Roy, what's holding you up now? I'm washing my hands. What for? We're just going down to get some shoes. Oh, that boy. Now? Yes, Bertie. What is it? Nothing except this is grocery day. Good morning, Judge. Good morning, Bertie. Beautiful morning. It sure is, Judge. Grocery day, Mr. Gillespie. What? Didn't I give you this week's grocery money, Bertie? Yes, but we bought that ham, you know, and when you buy ham these days, you're dealing in high finance. Yes, yes. And how much, Bertie? Well, we're out of age. You and Lee Roy ate the last half dozen this morning. And then we need sugar and coffee and potatoes. You want to see the list? No, no. How much, Bertie? Well, $20 all to do it. Well, see you later, Gilday. You needn't rush away, Judge. I've got grocery money. Got other things to do today. This thing needs supervision, young man. But I'm a big kid. You're still a little boy, even if you do have a man-sized foot. I'll bring back the change, honest. Well, you have to learn how to take care of money sometime, I guess. Gave, Bertie, all my big bills. Come along, Lee Roy. I'll have to get out of the bank and get some money anyway. Way down there and back. Can't you borrow it from one of your friends? Lee Roy. All your friends aren't like Judge Hooker, are they? Judge Hooker is no longer a friend. There's Mr. Munson in his barber shop. He's a friend of yours. Well, yes, yes, he is. And if we're in a hurry? All right. Come on, Lee Roy. The trouble with you is that you always have to be shown. I wondered if you were coming in. Morning, Floyd. Lee Roy, how they going? Well. Well, well, a beat. Haircut commission? Up right up. No, not today, Floyd. Shave for Lee Roy? Can I do for you? Well, uh, Floyd, we just dropped in to, uh... You want me to ask him? I'll handle this. Floyd, how much money do you have in the till? Well, let me see. It just opened up. Chief Gates was in for a haircut and a shave. Cut him. Chief has a bad mole ugly place right on his face. Come on, Floyd. How much do you have? Well, a haircut and a shave is only a buck and a quarter. No tip. Cut him. That's not enough. How much do you have under the towels? Under the towels? I know you keep the big stuff under the towels, Floyd. All barbers do. Let's see it. Why? Well, he got a hundred dollars under there, Mr. Munson. Yes, Floyd, let me have a hundred. A hundred dollars. Kidding, eh? Aren't you? No, I'm not, Floyd. You're a friend of mine? A fellow jolly boy? Lend me a hundred dollars. Commissioner, if I had a hundred clams, I wouldn't be cutting hair. I'd skip town so fast nobody'd know which way I went. I'd say you're not thinking as... Don't be ridiculous, Floyd, and stop beating around the bush. I have to get down to Hogan Brothers. Oh, that little secretary of yours putting a squeeze on you for another dress? No, Floyd. Can't squeeze the secretary without getting squeezed right back, that commissioner. Now, see here, Floyd, that was a misunderstanding and you know it. Well, what are we talking about now? We're talking about money, Floyd. Let's see what's in the bag. What bag? The bag under the towels. Hold that. That's my lunch. Your lunch? Let me see. Excuse me, Commissioner. I... Uh-huh. What kind of a lunch is that, Floyd? Bologna sandwiches. Bologna is right. A fine friend you are. You can't even tell the truth. Well, you haven't told me anything. Why do you want the dough? Did you lose your job? May I twillig a fine again? It's none of your business what I want the money for. Okay, have it your way, but you can't expect to come in and put the sleeve on a guy without telling him why. Aw, come on, we're not going to get any shoes this way. Shoes? Hey, just a minute, commissioner. If it's a matter of keeping the kid in shoes while he... Oh, that's not the idea. I'm just trying to establish Leroy's credit. Come on, Leroy. We'll be back with a great gilder sleeve in just a minute. The other day in my capacity as the Parquet reporter, I had a very interesting conversation with Judge Hooker. It all started when I said, Judge, what do you think of...? Think of Parquet? Well, son, I'll tell you. Parquet is my favorite spread for bread. Yes, sir? I think Parquet is above par and okay. Yes, Judge, but what do you think about...? Think about the vitamin content? Well, I'll tell you. I think the fact that Parquet contains 15,000 units of vitamin A per pound is mighty important to every housewife. And what about the... The quality? I know it's made by craft and that's all I need to know. If it's a craft product, it's a quality product. I know Parquet is good. Well, how about the cost of Parquet? Why, son, Parquet is a real money saver. Now that food prices are so high, Parquet is certainly easy on the food budget. Look, Judge, why do you buy...? Buy Parquet? I buy Parquet because it tastes so good. Yes, sir. Parquet does taste good. After all, millions of women all over America serve Parquet, the craft quality margarine for that very reason. Try Parquet margarine. P-A-R-K-A-Y, it's wonderful! Three times in its history, the Summerfield telephone exchange has been swamped. That time in 1922 when the glue factory blew up, the Time Orson Welles broadcast from Mars and the Time Throck Morton P. Gildersleeve tried to borrow $100 to teach his nephew a lesson in credit. That's today. What's this about my credit? That was Chief Gates. Said he'd been talking to Judge Hooker and if he needed money, why didn't you come to him? Money? What's Hooker been up to now? Gosh, I wish I had credit like you. Didn't think you could do it, honk. Yes, there are no matters just so you've learned your lesson, my boy. The important thing is, pay your debts promptly, when due. Then you'll always have good credit like I have. Now, you sure got it, honk. They've been calling all afternoon. Oh, who's been calling? People. Client will lend you money. What is this, Leroy? Not much. $5, $10, some $20. What? Oh, boy, there's another one. I'll get it. Leroy, come back here. I'll get it. How did this get around? Tom tried to teach a child a lesson and... Hello. Yes, this is Mr. Gildersleeve. Dr. Pettybone? Next doctor, I don't need any. Don't know how it ever got around. Rumors. Idol rumors. Yes, I'm sure. Goodbye. Pettybone, huh? He called before. Well, he won't call again and nobody else had better calls. Let me get this one, honk. Never mind. I've got it. Hello? Yes? Found it. Who was that, honk? I don't know. A lot of them said they were going to call back. That's what they think. Operator? Operator. I want to be disconnected. Yes, this is Mr. Gildersleeve. Don't be sorry. Just disconnect the telephone. Stop everything. Terminate the service. No more calls, do you hear? That's an order. All of these things happen. Why don't you go and sit down, honk? You've had a tough day. Yes, I have. I will. You know what's been going on, Leroy. Do you mind if I talk to Uncle Mort alone for a few minutes? Sure, I'll just go on. Well, Marjorie? You poor old deer. Tell me, honky. Tell you what. I just want you to know that I'll do anything to help. And here's the dollar-ady. I didn't get the records. Now, see here, Marjorie. What have you heard? I wish I'd heard it from you rather than from the outside. I'll go without. Skimp? Oh, for goodness sake. There'll be no skimping or going without around here. Marjorie, sit down. I have to talk to you. Oh, little Marjorie. Poor old honky. Borrowing money on the streets. Marjorie! Marjorie, I want you to listen to me. Now stop that crying. Here, dry your eyes. There's nothing to be upset about, my dear. It was all a misunderstanding. Horrible mistake. Your old uncle has plenty of money. Well, enough anyway. You and Lee Roy will always have the best that money can buy. Is that clear? Yes, honky. Well, now go upstairs, my dear, and compose yourself. Huh? Oh, hello, Birdie. The grocery store wouldn't let me pay for them? What? Said take as long as you want to pay. Birdie? What's the matter with her? What's the matter with everybody around here? I don't know, but that grocery man, he's crazy. That's what he is. He wouldn't take no money. Well, he will take it. No, sir, he won't. I kept fanning him with that $20 bill. Well, he doesn't understand. Birdie, you take that money back to him. Well, just as you say, Mr. Gillespie, but I wouldn't be looking no gift horse in the mouth, not at these prices. How do I go about straightening this thing out? Put an ad in the newspaper? Eh, that paper probably wouldn't take my money. Telephone, Birdie. Telephone? I'll get it. No, I'll get it. I thought I told that operator. Mr. Gillespie. Operator, I told you to discontinue our service. We did, Mr. Gillespie, but one of your friends had your service reinstated and asked us to send the bill to him. Who did that? Well, he said he preferred to remain anonymous. Oh! He was pharmacy. Oh, hello, John. No, I haven't seen him around today. A hundred dollars? You don't say. No, he hasn't asked me yet. Well, I'll be watching up, I'm watching for him. Uh-oh, I'll talk to you later, John. Oh, hello, Peevie. Well, hello, Mr. Gillespie. What can I do for a fine day, isn't it? Peevie, it's mighty good to see you. It is? This is the one place a man can come when things aren't going right. You're always happy to see a person drop in. Well, I wouldn't say that. Yes, sir, it's always good to come in here and talk to a real friend. By George, we've been pretty close, Peevie. You and I always have been able to talk about our personal problems. Well, up to a point. And we don't want to talk about them, we don't. Peevie, we're not going to talk about money, are we? Oh, no, Mr. Gillespie. As a matter of fact, I'd rather we didn't. But I want you to know that if you ever need anything in the way of pharmaceutical preparations, just come in and I'll be glad to put it on the books. You too, Peevie. It's just a friendly gesture, you understand? I wouldn't want it to get around to the rest of my trade. Don't worry, Peevie. I'll get this straight about my finances once and for all, will you? Well, hello, Eve. Hello, Dr. Ackmorton. How nice to see you. Hello, Mr. Peevie. Hello, Mr. Goodwin. Eve, it's good to see you. Have a Coke. A great big Coke. Well, I don't... Peevie, two large Cokes. Mr. Gillespie, the large ones are ten. The small ones are five. You heard me, Peevie. Two large Cokes. I think I'd rather have a small one throughout the morning. Yes, Cokes are very filling. Two large Cokes, Peevie. Who's doing the ordering? I really couldn't drink a large one. Two small Cokes coming up. Two large Cokes, Peevie. Can't found it? Well, one large Coke with two stars. One large Coke with two stars. A lot of people are thinking that way. Ice! Well, have it your own way, Peevie. One large Coke with two stars. Oh, Dr. Ackmorton, you're still a schoolboy. Bye, Georgie. This is wonderful. Let's step out tonight. I've had a hard day. I feel like doing the town. I was going to the library. Library? Let's have dinner at the Sky Room Eve. Much noisier. What the heck? Oh, that sounds wonderful, Dr. Ackmorton. The Sky Room, you say? I wouldn't be carried away, Mr. Georgie. What business is this of yours, Peevie? Just speaking as a friend. Pardon me. Yes, yes. Well, here you are, Peevie. No, let the Cokes be on me, Mr. Georgie. Oh, thank you, Mr. Peevie. What is this? It's a pleasure, Miss Goodwin. Quite a rich bill of fare at the Sky Room, as I remember. Took Mrs. Peevie there on our wedding anniversary. Skipped two of the courses, and it still cost me... Peevie, I'm not interested in the cost. Well, then I can't feel very sorry for you. I don't want you to feel sorry for me. You or anybody else? Oh, please, Dr. Ackmorton. Perhaps I should go to the library tonight. The Eve, what about our dinner? Well, if you insist. But why don't we just go to the tea room? We've always enjoyed it there. Yes, that's a sensible idea. Why don't you take her to dinner, Peevie? I'm not hungry. I'll call you later, Eve. Well, Ackmorton, where are you going? I feel so bad I may even go to the office and work. I find state of affairs that a man can't talk to a friend without being offered money. It's humiliating. I'll lock myself in the office. They'll never think to call me there. Hey, Hildersley. Wait a minute, Gildy. Oh, Hooker. I've been looking all over for you. I've got great news. Your troubles are over. Hooker, what do you mean by spitting this malicious gossip all over town? Are you trying to ruin my reputation? I bring you glad tidings, Gildy. Out of the way, Benedict Arnold. The mayor's in his office and he wants to see you. The mayor? Did you tell him, too? I didn't tell him a thing. But you'd better stop in and see him. I understand he has a pleasant surprise for you. I don't want any charity from mayor to Williger or anybody else. Who said anything about charity? Stop in and see him. All right. I will. And I'll tell him. Williger? Well, Gildersley, come in, come in. I have something here that may interest you. Well, I don't want it. And I want you and everybody else to know that I don't need money. I wouldn't accept a penny. This is astonishing. Why do you say that, Gildersley? Because I have money. Money in my pocket. Money in the bank. A war bond. Insurance. My house is paid for. Practically. I don't need any money. Well, I don't understand your attitude, Gildersley. But I do admire it. And I appreciate your being down here on Saturday afternoon, too. Attending to business like I am. And why do we do it, Gildersley? Not for money. For the good of our fair city. Oh, yes. Well, Gildersley, you brought me a great pleasure this afternoon. But I'm proud of you. It was to be my pleasure and duty to report that at last week's council meeting, we voted a rather substantial raise for you. Raise? Yeah. But if you won't take the money, we'll divert it into some other use. Uh... Yes. This is a big thing you're doing, Gildersley. And I know it'll give you great satisfaction to see me tear up this check. Oh, Mr. Mayer. What did you say, Gildersley? He... We'll see very shortly whether the great Gildersley can bounce back from that one. Every day, millions of women all over America serve parquet margarine because it tastes so good. Try it soon. Discover for yourself how good parquet tastes when you spread it on bread, toast, and rolls. It's true. Every day, millions of women all over America serve parquet margarine because it tastes so good. Look first for the margarine of craft quality. Parquet margarine made by craft. To market, to market, to get some parquet. Home again, home again, try it today. You like it, you love it, like millions who say. Parquet margarine made by craft. Their favorite margarine is parquet. P-A-R-K-A-Y, it's wonderful. Well, thank you, Bertie. Must be important, especially maybe on Sunday. Yeah, we'll see. From mayor to Williger. Why is he writing me? Dear Gildersley, I have given the matter of your raise additional thought. I'm enclosing a check to cover the increase which is retroactive from September the 1st. Well, rather than call a special meeting of the council to retract the appropriation, I find it'll be less costly to the city if you accept the money. How much is it? Less withholding tax, less Social Security, less 1948 campaign contribution. Pay the Throckmorton P. Gildersley $4.13. What a raise to Williger. It's a good thing it's Sunday or I go down and tear up his check in his face. But I'll be cooled off by Monday. $4.13. Good night, folks. The Great Gildersley is played by Harold Perry. 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