 The Kraft Foods Company presents Willard Waterman as The Great Gilded Sleeve. The Sleeve is brought to you partially transcribed by The Kraft Foods Company and Kraft, you know, makes the famous pasteurized processed cheese food, Velvita. Velvita has a wonderful cheddar cheese flavor that's rich yet delightfully mild. It's delicious and it's the finest quality cheese food you can buy because it's made by Kraft. The name that for years has meant only the finest in cheese and cheese foods. Get a package or loaf of Velvita tomorrow and enjoy the cheese food of top quality. Velvita made only by Kraft. The morning when the Great Gilded Sleeve's house is a beehive of activity and the keeper of the bees is busy dispatching his swarm. Lira, you'd better be off to school. Goodbye. Goodbye, honey. I'll miss you. I'll miss you, too. This is important stuff. Just a minute, Leroy. I have to say goodbye to the twins. Here they are. Oh, birdie, two big arms full. Yes, sir. Yeah, two big sacks of sugar. Keep your shirt on, Leroy. Kiss Daddy. Goodbye, babies. He has to go to work. What did you say, Ronnie boy? He said that, Ronnie. Leroy, let Bronco talk to his son. What do you want Daddy to bring you? Well, I'll look around town, but I'm not sure they have any bicycles your size. Oh, the corn's safe. Oh, isn't that cute, Anki? Yeah. Yeah, I didn't think he asked for a bicycle, though. Sounded more like snow shoes. Bronco, little Linda wants some attention, too. She does? Oh, look at those big blue eyes. When she's about 16, she'll get plenty of attention. Well, her mother did. She did? No, Anki. Bronco, say goodbye. You mean he hasn't said it? Goodbye, Linda doll. Bye, Ronnie. Did you hear that? They distinctly said goodbye, Daddy. They did? Of course they did, Mr. Gil Sleeve. They distinctly said goodbye, Daddy. Now, wait a minute, Leroy. I'll be right with you. Goodbye, everybody. Goodbye, Daddy. Goodbye, darling. Yeah, that's quite a husband you have there, my dear. I think so. It's wonderful the way you two get along. Bronco's so attentive and thoughtful. Well, I don't know, Anki. What do you mean? Well, I've been waiting all week for him to remember something rather important. Who? I just hope he doesn't forget our anniversary. Your anniversary? You and Marjorie, you were married in May. I don't mean our wedding anniversary, Uncle. Hey, you what anniversary do you mean? Why, the day we had our first date, of course. Oh, well, Marjorie, is that so important? Is that important, Uncle Mort, you men? Why, if we'd never had our first date, we'd never have fallen in love. We never would have married. Well, that's logical. Yeah, I guess it is pretty important at that. Yeah, it certainly is. He hasn't said one word about it all week. He hasn't? I thought surely he'd mention it this morning. Should he have mentioned it this morning? Well, we should be planning something. But I'm not going to bring it up. If it doesn't mean anything to Bronco anymore, it doesn't mean anything to me. You're now Marjorie. Perhaps Bronco plans to surprise you. Oh, do you think so? Yeah, I'm sure of it. Excuse me, I have to go downtown. I've got to find Bronco. What a bad boy. Gilday, wait a minute. Yeah, hello, Judge. My, my. Water commissioner's hurrying this morning. What's the matter? Is your reservoir on fire? Hello, Judge. I'm trying to put out a fire at home before it gets started. What are you talking about? You know, I've got to find Bronco. Have you seen him? Yeah, I've seen him. You have where? I saw him yesterday in front of the post office. Or was it the day before? Oh, my goodness. Judge. It was the day before. I remember distinctly because Bronco was working on the Red Feather campaign. Yeah, I know that, Judge. As a matter of fact, he took my contribution. By the way, Gilday, have you contributed to the community jazz? Yes, Judge, I have. But Bronco is facing a crisis. We all are. The need is greater than ever before. Judge, you don't understand. Yes, I do. The Red Feather campaign must raise 16.5 million dollars extra this year. More money is needed for the handicapped, youth programs, elderly people, families in trouble. I know one family is going to be in trouble if I don't find Bronco. What's this, Gilday? Judge, this happens to be the anniversary of the first date Marjorie and Bronco had together. Oh, isn't young love sweet? Two hearts that beat as one. Piddi-pat, piddi-pat, piddi-pat. Yulfer. Judge, stop mooning about love. If Bronco forgets this anniversary, there won't be any. You mean the boy has forgotten? I'm afraid so, Judge. He didn't mention it to Marjorie this morning, and this was the deadline. Oh, my. It would be terrible if Bronco forgot it. In the eyes of a loving wife, there's nothing so unpardonable as forgetting a sentimental occasion or getting the dates mixed. Gilday, you should stop whatever you're doing and go find the boy. Judge, what do you think I'm doing? Gilday, look. There he is in the next block. Crossing the street at the corner. Here, Bronco. Hey. Get out of the traffic. Oh, I'd better go, too. If he doesn't make it, maybe I will. Bronco. Here you go, Bronco. I'm glad I caught up with you. What's the matter? Something wrong? My boy, do you know what day this is? Yeah, sure. It's Wednesday. Yeah, I know that. Good thing now. Think. Doesn't it mean something special to you and Marjorie? Well, it isn't payday. Oh, hello, Judge. Oh, Bronco, do you know what day this is? Judge, I just asked him that. It's the anniversary of your first date with Marjorie. Judge, let me tell it. Push your goat. The anniversary of our first date? Today? I've been coming to town for you, Bronco, to remind you. And it was I who first spied you. Judge, please. Gosh, am I glad you told me? Well, I knew if you didn't remember it in some way. Marjorie, you'd be disappointed. Oh, I'll say. A man could lose his happy home over a thing like this. Mr. Gilder-Sleeve, I don't know what we'd do without you. Well, if I do say so, I'm the one who keeps the house on an even keel. I'm pretty alert about these things. I'm alert, too. I've already thought of an ideal gift for you to take to Marjorie. Well, if tonight's the night, I haven't much time to think about it. What have you got in mind, Judge? Why don't you give your little wife a charm bracelet? Charm bracelet? Yeah, it's not a bad idea. Yeah? You could get little sterling silver charms commemorating all the times you treasure, such as your first meeting, little silver bells for your wedding day, two pair of cute little booties representing the birth of the twins. That'd be four booties. Judge, we can multiply. I think Marjorie would like the bracelet idea. I'll get one and take it home tonight. I've also thought of an appropriate little verse to go on the card. How's this? Darling, though time is fleeting, I recall our first meeting. Yeah. Judge, don't overdo it. Well, I'd better get going. Thanks again, men. It's a great idea. Yeah, don't mention it. Glad I thought of it. You thought of it? Franco, I have one more suggestion for the bracelet. Oh? You would now, Judge. Buy a little silver faucet so you can turn off the water commissioner. George, I'm glad I found Bronco and tipped him off. Now, if I can sneak in the back way, I'll have Birdie prepare a surprise dinner for the lovebirds and everything will be great. Gildersleeve, you're a KG operator. Birdie's feeling pretty good. Birdie, what's going on? I hope it's a little extra special, Birdie. Yes, sir. In fact, I came home to talk to you about preparing a very special dinner this evening. Especially... Well, tonight is no ordinary Wednesday. Where's Marjorie? She's upstairs with twins. You're good, then we can talk. Birdie, tonight is the anniversary of Marjorie and Bronco's first date. It is? Ain't that so? Now that you know, Birdie, I'll leave everything up to you. Yes, sir, you gotta leave it up to Birdie. She'll put on a feed that's always looked just like an eye-way picnic. That's the idea, Birdie. So, it's the anniversary of their first date. Mr. Gillsleeve, how'd you ever remember? Well, Birdie, in many respects, I'm like an elephant. Yes, sir. You never forget. With that Bronco. I chased him around town all morning just to remind him. Sure is a good thing you did. If that boy had forgotten occasion like this, he'd be in hot water. Well, somebody around here has to think of these things, Birdie. Yes, sir, and you thought of it. Mr. Gillsleeve, I don't know what they'd do without you. You know that you mentioned it, Birdie. Neither do I. I don't know any man who thinks more about his family than you do. You're a water commissioner with a brain. Yes, thank you, Birdie. Yes, sir. When anything comes up around here that I'll be thought about, you think about it because you're a water commissioner with a brain. Well, what can I say? Mr. Gillsleeve, you know why you think of everything that I'll be thought about around here. Tell me, Birdie. That's right because you're a water commissioner with a brain. Hey, George. Birdie's one of the smartest women I've ever seen. I think I'll go up and reassure my tree. Look at that. What a picture. Little mother hen and her two happy chicks. How do you say daddy? He's cute. I wonder if he can do it. Marjorie does it well. Ronnie, you say daddy. That was close. Marjorie. Uncle Mort, I didn't see you standing in the doorway. Well, just dropped up to have a word with you. Well, come on out in the hall, Anki. The twins are ready to take their naps. Smug expression on your face, Uncle Mort. Well, Birdie paid me a nice compliment when I came in. Oh, for what? Well, as Birdie says, I always think of things that should be thought of. Well, I wish I could depend on that husband of mine to think of things. Yeah, Marjorie. Stop worrying about Broncle forgetting your first date. Well, I don't think there's any question that he's forgotten it. You? Uncle Mort, is that asking too much of a man? Well, no. After all, it's only been two years. If he forgets the time we met, why, he could forget our wedding anniversary. No, Marjorie. I don't think he cares anymore. Marjorie, he does too. No. He has not forgotten. Well, yeah, I know. You can take my word for it. So dry your eyes and be patient. Well, I'm sorry, Anki. I shouldn't have doubted Broncle. No, of course not. Why, he'd never forget our first date. How could anybody forget such a wonderful evening? We went to a college dance together, remember, Anki? Yeah. You and Miss Milford were with us. We were? Oh, yes, I remember. You two went along to chaperone us, and we ended up chaperoning you. Oh, yes. Wonderful. Falcon Broncle will ever forget it. Oh, it was the most wonderful Friday night of our lives. Yes, I remember. Friday night? Of course. That was the night of the dance. What's the matter? Oh, my gosh. Excuse me, Marjorie, I have to run downtown again. The great Gilda Sleeve will be back in just a minute. Hi there, Birdie. What are you so happy about? Hello, Mr. Heason. Birdie's happy because she's going to make Mr. Gilda Sleeve happy and Miss Marjorie happy and Mr. Broncle happy and Little Leroy happy. Well, that's fine. But how are you going to make him happy, Birdie? Well, sir, I'm going to fix them their favorite vegetable to eat. Cauliflower deluxe. Ooh. Yes, sir. You see, I just cook a head of cauliflower and then I make a smooth golden cheese sauce with velvita. I just melt a half pound of smooth melting velvita in the top of the double boiler, stir in a quarter cup of milk, season and zingo. I pour that nice smooth cheese sauce right over the cooked cauliflower. And that's cauliflower deluxe? Yes, sir. And that's cauliflower delicious because velvita's got the swellest, rich, yet mild cheddar flavor you ever want to taste. Oh, I know, Birdie. And don't forget, craft smooth, melting, pasteurized processed cheese food will make that cauliflower extra nourishing, too, because velvita's rich in important food values for milk and, of course, velvita's as digestible as milk itself. Yes, sir. I know. I use velvita sauce to deluxe lots of different vegetables. Really, Birdie? Why, sure. I melt delicious velvita to deluxe lots of vegetables. That's fine, Birdie. Mr. Eaton, you know what Birdie does to deluxe lots of vegetables? Yes, Birdie. That's right. Birdie melts delicious velvita. It's the little things that are important to women. Marjorie was afraid that her devoted husband Bronco might forget the anniversary of their first date. When the Great Gildersly found out about this, he promptly assumed the role of Mr. Fixit. He fixed it. He told Bronco the anniversary is tonight. Now he's just discovered it's Friday night. How was I to know if it's Friday instead of tonight? It was a natural assumption. Marjorie was so concerned about it this morning. Hey, Elk, where are you going? Downtown Leroy. I'm going over to Piggies. I'll walk with you. Well, I wasn't planning to walk. I'm on the run today. Yeah, what's up? I've got to find Bronco. I've got to tell him that he and Marjorie had their first date on Friday. You've got two days to tell him that. Yes, but I've already told him it's today. What's so important about their first date? They hooked each other. Why don't they forget it? It doesn't pay to forget these things, Leroy. You realize that someday when you're a family man. Not me. Leroy, you don't think of money where sentimental things are concerned. Your quarter? What for? This is a piggy. I want to buy on a soda. Leroy. I'm going to see Bronco in all the jewelry stores. I think I'll stop in Piggies for a coke. Then go home and head him off before he gets to Marjorie. Hello, Piggie. Hello, Mr. Gillifrey. What can I do for you this afternoon? Fix me a coke. Will you, Piggie? Very well. Yeah, I have to hurry home. Knocking off work a little early, are you? Well, I have to see Bronco before Marjorie does and tell him tonight isn't the night. It's Friday night. Okay. He is the anniversary of Bronco's and Marjorie's first date, Piggie. My, my. And Bronco has a present for her. But if she finds out he doesn't remember the date, she's going to be pretty upset. Well, women are sticklers for things like that. I recall the first time I got a little confused about Mrs. Piggie's birthday. Oh, you did? I got off on the wrong foot when I told her, told somebody that Mrs. Piggie was five years older than she said she was. Well, that could lead to trouble. That's what I see. And then I got in deeper and I couldn't remember which day in July was her birthday. So I did what I thought was the smart thing. What was that, Piggie? I brought home a present every night. Yo. How long did that go on? Well, it developed that Mrs. Piggie's birthday wasn't until late August. Oh, my goodness. I'm glad Bronco doesn't have any such problem as that. Hello, Mr. Piggie. Hi, Mr. Gildersleeve. Hello, Bronco. Bronco, I've been looking for you. Again? Mr. Gildersleeve was just telling me about your anniversary. Oh, yeah, I got the charm bracelet. Yo, that's fine. I want to do this up big, so I thought I'd stop in here and get a box of candy to take to March tonight. Not tonight, Bronco. No? Tonight isn't the anniversary after all. As you remember, it was a dance on Friday night. Miss Milford and I went with you. Say you're right. It was a college dance on Friday night. Oh, that was close. Thanks for putting me straight. Yo, that's all right. I'm glad to do it. Well, this gives me plenty of time to arrange a little celebration. I know, but go dancing again. Mmm, that'd be nice. Well, Bronco, whatever you do, don't let it go until the last minute. That's what upset Marjorie this morning. You hadn't mentioned the anniversary. Well, don't worry. I'll let Marjorie know I'm not forgetting our big Friday night the minute I get home. What kind of candy would you suggest, Mr. Piggie? Well, a bonbon should do the trick. That's what kept Mr. Piggie happy through July and most of all this. I'll be fine. Wrap up a box for me. Very well. You're clicking, Bronco. Mr. Piggie, I want to buy a good cigar for the man who understands the feminine mind better than anybody else. Well, thank you, Bronco, but I don't smoke. Piggie! He's talking about me. Did you tell Mr. Bronco, Mr. Killsleeve? Yes, I got him all straightened out on the date, Bertie. Yes, sir. Then we'll have the big dinner Friday night. You bet. This Marjorie sure was upset thinking he might forget the date. Well, I've covered every base, Bertie. I told him to let Marjorie know he's planning for Friday night the minute he gets home. He's loaded with gifts, and he's taking your dancing. Oh, Marjorie? Yeah, Marjorie. What's this about dancing? Dancing? Who said anything about dancing? You're talking about Bertie's cousin in Lansing. Who? Yeah, Bertie, let's not pretend you don't know him. No, sir. Dancing Lansing. I ain't got no cousin in Lansing. Well, Marjorie, have you been feeling better this afternoon? Oh, wonderful, auntie. Of course, I still feel a little guilty about doubting Bronco. Believe me, my dear, that boy isn't forgetting anything. Oh, I know he isn't. Uncle Mort, am I being silly placing so much importance on our first date? You're just in love. Well, silly or not, I'm so excited I can hardly wait until Sunday night. Yeah, Sunday night? Well, not like you said Friday night. Oh, no, our first date was on October 21st. It just happened to be on a Friday night. We went dancing. You bet, Marjorie. The day to remember is October 21st. And that's next Sunday. Our day. Excuse me, Marjorie, I have to run downtown again. Too late. Hello, Bronco. Hi, Marjorie. Say, do I have a lot to talk to you about? Oh, you do? How can I make him keep his mouth shut? I've spent the whole day making a few plans for you and me in the very near future. Eh, Bronco? No, Mr. Gildersley, let me have a word with my little wife. You bet. Marge, remember back a couple of years ago before you were a blushing bride and I was just a blushing college boy? Boy, is his face gonna be red? Oh, I'll never forget, Bronco. For a whole semester, I'd been sitting across the aisle from you in biology class. Of course, at that time, you didn't know I had my eye on you. Oh, yes, I did. Pardon me, Bronco. That's all right, Mr. Gildersley. We'll excuse you. Yeah, I don't want to be excused. Marge, I finally worked up enough courage to ask you for a date. Oh, and I couldn't refuse to go out with such a handsome boy. Oh, Marge. Bronco, why don't you ask her for another date, such as Sunday night? Mr. Gildersley, don't try to confuse me. Yes, but... Marge, would you be interested in having a date with a fellow biology student? Well, my uncle is very particular about my boyfriends, but what do you have in mind? Bronco... I want to take you out on Friday night. Zeke. Friday night? That's right. To celebrate the anniversary of our first date. Oh, my goodness. Marge? Marge, what's wrong? Oh, I get it. You're happy because I remembered. Well, I do, so it was on a Friday. Wasn't it, Mr. Gildersley? Well, yes, I thought so. But Marge, you brought up a very interesting point. If you remember that our first date was October 21st. Marge, it so happens that I distinctly remember it was a Friday night. Oh, Friday night doesn't mean anything. You don't celebrate Christmas on the same day of the week every year. It always comes on December 25th. You're right, Bronco. Mr. Gildersley, don't you have to go turn off somebody's water? Oh, Bronco. But the twins want to see their mom and papa. Hello, kids. Margery, believe me. Why didn't you do it? It's all they wanted just to be with their mom and papa. Look at that. They don't care what day you met. The important thing is that you met. Yeah. I think you. I never saw a girl look more like her mother. And a boy look more like his father. Two fine children. We make much difference when we had our first date, does it, Bronco? Well, there's one date I'll never get mixed up on. The day these little rascals were born. Huh? Huh, baby? Yes, sir? Washington's birthday. What did you say? I said they were born on Washington's birthday. No, they weren't. They were born the day before, weren't they, Yankee? Pardon me. I have to go turn off somebody's water. The great Gildersley will be with us again in just 30 seconds. 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