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It takes a little time to get the furnace fired up on a cold morning like this. Well, we're having a keen time up in the kitchen. Old Marge and Bronco and me all standing around in front of the stove. I got broiled. Oh, he's coming up yet. Yeah, it's coming, Bertie. Why don't we get an oil furnace, huh? Why don't you got to do us turn it on and bang, it goes. Bang. The oil furnaces cost money, my boy. Besides, what will we do with this one? We could use it for a deep freeze. I'm afraid an oil furnace is a little beyond our means right now. Well, you can promote one. You know, tell the guy you want to try it out. Then we could try it out for three or four years. Oh, my goodness. That isn't honest, Leroy. You're all right, Bertie. What's the honest about it? I give you a free trial. You just don't say how long, Uncle Mort. Leroy, they wouldn't do that. Besides, I wouldn't do such a thing. I'm the water commissioner. The city official. Whatever I do has to be absolutely on the up and up. Yeah, I guess so. That's something for you to remember too, my boy. Never let yourself get mixed up in anything that isn't open and aboveboard. Honesty is the best policy every time. Uncle Mort. Yes, Marjorie. Judge Hooker is here. Be right there. Come on, B-Roy. It's such a cold morning. I thought I'd stop by and drive you downtown in my new car. I have a heater. Well, thank you, Harps. Good morning, Judge. Morning, Marjorie, Leroy. Hi, won't you have some breakfast with us? No, thanks, Marjorie. Oh, brother, you judge on a day like this. How can you operate on K-like water? Maybe he mixes it with Addy Freeze. Very amusing, Leroy. But if you don't mind, I won't eat. I'm not hungry. I'm a little worried. You worried, Judge? I suppose you read of the mayor's plans for a shake-up at City Hall. No, I haven't seen the morning paper. Well, the paper doesn't mention names, Gilly, but I happen to know who the mayor intends to let out. It can't be me. No, but I know who it is. Who, Harps? So don't rush me. Let me tell you how I came by the information. Judge, just tell me who it is. I went to a movie last evening with Miss Matterhorn. She's in the Hall of Records, you know. Yes, Judge. On the way home after we discussed the picture, which, by the way, was excellent, but that's beside the point. Yeah, I'll say it is. Who's being let out? I'm coming to that. Windy old goat. It seems that Miss Matterhorn was lunching at the cafeteria with the mayor's secretary. They lunched together on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Judge, who's getting the axe? Well, make a long story short. Chief of police, Gates. The Chief? Not Chief Gates. Gosh, good old Chief Gates. You can see why I'm worried, Gilly. Our old friend and fellow jolly boy is facing a catastrophe. This is terrible. He's such a gentle, kind man. That seems to be the trouble, my dear. He hasn't made a major arrest all year. He returns a lot of lost dogs. Can't you do something about it? Well, I'm sure if anybody can do something about it, I can. Yeah, I'll say it's solid with the mayor. You bet. If I may say so, Gilly, I don't think the Chief's future should be entrusted to you alone. Oh, why not? I propose we form a committee of influential citizens with me at the head. Yeah, I knew it. Publicity hound. What? Judge, we don't need a committee. We don't need a head. I'll handle it. Good for you, Wonky. I'll talk to the mayor first thing this morning. Well, if you think you can do it, Gelday. Sure. Good. And at the jolly boys meeting this evening, we can tell Chief Gates the glad tidings. You're a good idea, Judge. My, it'll be like an early Christmas present for my friend and dear friend. Well, don't worry about a thing. I won't, Gelday. I'm so relieved I could just burst out at the song. Ta-ra-ra-boom-dee-ay. Ta-ra-ra-boom-dee-ay. He's singing old goat. Judge is a well-meaning old fella. There's no use organizing a committee to do what one good man can do. If the mayor gives me any trouble, I'll just diplomatically remind him that I got him reelected. Yeah, give this to you, you're smooth. You Mr. Mayor? Yes, who is it? It's I, Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve. Oh, come in, Gildersleeve. Thank you. Well, what's on the water commissioner's mind? Well, the water commissioner would like to put on a little pressure. Yeah. Yes, well, we could have used some pressure this morning, Gildersleeve. All I got out of my faucet was a drip. I thought about you. Oh. I wonder what he meant by that. Well, Gildersleeve, what's on your mind? I'm busy reading about myself in the paper. Oh, yes. That's what I want to talk to you about, Mr. Mayor. The grapevine tells me you're going to dismiss police chief Gates. You heard correctly. Now, Mr. Mayor, if I were you, I'd go easy on this shake-up business. Gildersleeve, you're not me. Are you presuming to tell me how to run my office? You don't know. It's certainly not, Mr. Mayor. I'm not aware of the trend. The trend? Since elections, they're talking shake-up throughout the country. It's an extremely popular movement, and my administration isn't going to be behind the times. But getting rid of the chief might not be popular in summer. Why not? He never arrests anybody. That's the chief reason he isn't going to be chief any longer. But, Mr. Mayor, you wouldn't do that to a friend of mine. Oh, wouldn't I? You can't fire me. You don't have a reason. Well, I can find a reason. Oh, yeah, don't forget, old man, that it was I who got you re-elected. Gildersleeve, that's an insult. Get out of my office. You didn't elect me. You just planned on my bandwagon. That was no bandwagon. That was a dump truck. Doesn't pay to be diplomatic with the mayor. Now, what'll I tell the jolly boys tonight? I didn't come to the meeting tonight. I hate to face the chief. Hi, Commissioner Powell. Hello, Floyd. We've been waiting for you, Gilder. Have you judged? Hello, Pee-Vee. Hello, Mr. Gildersleeve. Gilder, the chief was so downcast, I had to tell him what you're doing for it. Oh, sure. Hello, Mr. Gildersleeve. I knew everything was going to be all right when they told me you were interceding with the mayor. Well, she's a great guy. Any Pee-Vee. We're all proud of you, Gilder. I have a little statement to make. Now, Commissioner, why don't we just sing a song and let it go with that? But... No, no, no, Pee-Vee. How about when good fellows get together? That's the idea. Something would set them up. No, wait a minute, Floyd. Good fellows. I'd like to sing, then. Okay, here we go. We need you. Oh, well. What the heck? I was singing that from the heart and looking right at the water, Commissioner. You well. As I started to say, when you fellas insisted on singing. Yeah, yeah, the commissioner had a speech to make. Before you make your speech, Commissioner, I want you to know I phoned my mother in Salinas. You did? She wants to bake you a cake. Commissioner. Bless her heart. Bless you, too, Gilday. Oh, my goodness. Look, fellas, I didn't save the chief. You didn't? That's what I've been trying to tell you. What happened, Gilday? Well, I went to bat for the chief, but the mayor wouldn't hear of it. He even threatened to fire me. Sorry, chief. That's all right, Commissioner. I know you did your best. I think I'll go home. I'll drive you home, chief. I should get home early anyway. Mrs. Beebe has the sniffles. Good night, fellas. Good night. Poor guy. Fellows, I couldn't help it. Do you know I do anything for the chief? Anything. And I try. What did the mayor say? Well, he says the chief never does anything. He never arrests anybody. True. Yeah, he's a good guy. He is true blue. But the mayor wants some action. Too bad there ain't somebody the chief can arrest. This town can't even support a good burglar. Yeah, that's right. Nothing's happened here since Rolly Jones broke into the jail. Oh, Rolly has very fond of the chief and the jail. Hey, I got a flash, fellas. If the mayor wants action, why don't we get Rolly Jones to pull a job and let the chief arrest him? No, just a minute, Floyd. Partially disapprove, Floyd, and I'm sure the chief would, too. Ah, the chief will know nothing about it. We'd only do it to save his job. Well, you can count me out. You said you'd do anything to help the chief. Well... What about poor Rolly Jones? He'll love it. We're doing the nice, warm jail, playing peanut with the chief. Well, I don't like it. I guess I'm stuck. He don't have to steal anything. Just get caught breaking in someplace. What did he break into, the water department? Nothing to it. What about your law office, Jones? No, no, indeed. Don't count me a part of this. Floyd, what about your barber shop? Uh-uh. Let's pick on somebody who ain't here. Well... Phoebe isn't here. No, he isn't, is he? His drug store is just the spot. You bet. He... What a sneaky way to save the chief's job. 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And it's as digestible as milk itself. So make Velvita your handy helper. Melt it for fine hot dishes, and slice it or spread it for those wholesome, good-eating snacks and sandwiches you need so often. Just be sure you get genuine Velvita when you buy it. Remember, there's only one Velvita, and it's made only by Kraft. Well, let's get back to the great Gildersleeve. Last night at the Jolly Boys meeting, the great man promised to do anything to help Chief Gates keep his job, and Floyd Munson is holding him to his word. Right now, the water commissioner is on his way to the drugstore with a little surprise for Mr. Peavey. Yeah, I wonder if this isn't going a little too far. Well, if the Chief doesn't make an arrest soon, the mayor will fire him. Hey, George, you can't blame a guy for going to bat for a friend. In Peavey, you'll be glad to help. All he has to do is let Rolly Jones break into his store. Oh, Mr. Jones, will you? What can I do for you this morning? Peavey, I've got news for you. Yep, last night after you left, Floyd thought of a sure-fire plan to save the Chief's job. Yeah, sure. He's a very confidential peep, but I think you should be enough. Yeah, well... Now, it stands to reason the mayor won't fire Chief Gates. He makes a spectacular arrest, doesn't it? Well, yes. The Chief doesn't know it yet, but he's going to catch old Rolly Jones breaking into his store. This is Floyd's idea, you say? Yep. I didn't think it was Rolly. Oh, yeah. Shrewd plan, eh, Peavey? Yes, very amusing. Whose store are they breaking into? Yours. Oh, yeah. Now, Peavey, all you have to do is leave your alley window unlocked. We'll take care of everything else. That's what I'm afraid of. Oh, my goodness. We agree that something has to be done for the Chief, don't we? Yes, but can't we do it someplace else? Peavey, Rolly won't steal anything. You know that with Floyd and me there, you've got nothing to worry about. No, no, I wouldn't say that. Yes. These overshoes will come in handy on a night like this. If I can just get them on. Yeah, where's my stocking cap? Well, Floyd's right on time. Come in out of the coal farm. Did you fix things up with the Peave? Yeah, he's leaving the window open. What about Rolly? He's delighted. We're picking him up at the pool hall. Great. I had a little trouble getting out tonight, Commissioner. Oh? Yeah, my wife wanted to know what I was up to. That's where I've got it on you married men, Floyd. I come and go as I please. There's nobody to ask a lot of embarrassing questions. Yeah. Did I hear the doorbell, Anki? Hi, Marjorie. Anki, are you going out on a night like this? Well, Marjorie. Hey, what's going on? Hi, Mr. Monson. Hi, kid. Where are you going, Anki? Leroy, this doesn't concern you. Who does it concern? Leroy, this isn't your business. Whose business is it? No questions, Commissioner. All right, Floyd. It's awfully cold out, Anki. You have to go. No, I'll see here. Mr. Monson and I have an appointment downtown. It's a purely personal affair. Is that understood, Leroy? Sure. Marjorie? Of course, Anki. Good, and there'll be no more questions about it. Excuse me, why are you going? Oh, my goodness. Make a break for the car, Floyd. Watch where you're going, Floyd. Relax, Commissioner. I'm following that truck. Are you a local driver? Yes, they are. Not crowding you, are we, Rolly? Three of us in the front seat? No, I'm very comfortable, I guess. You hope we're not putting you out tonight? No, you might say you're putting me in. Very good, Rolly, very good. Yeah, it won't be long until you be in that nice, warm jail playing pinocchio with the Chief. I'm looking forward to it. I always like to be in jail by Christmas. Do you do? The Chief always serves stuffed goose, pineapple, potatoes, and plum pudding. Very kind man, the Chief. Your life's the way we feel about it. You said it. I tried to get in for Thanksgiving turkey, but he wouldn't arrest me. Ah, that's the Chief. Well, I guess I'd better park the car in the alley. Yes, Floyd, hide it between the buildings. Floyd. Okay, okay. I hope this snowstorm doesn't last too long. I feel kind of sorry for you gents on the outside. Yeah, snow's deep all right. Dark too. Now, how do we handle this? Commiss. Yes, Floyd? Why don't you boost Rolly in the window while I go phone the Chief that somebody's breaking in? Yeah, all right. Wait a minute, why don't you boost Rolly in and I'll do the phone? You're taller than I am. Besides, I already got my nickel out. All right, you come on, Rolly. The window's around this corner. Stay in the shadow, Commissioner. We don't want anybody to see us too soon. Good idea. Stay close behind me. I'm practically in your hip pocket. Watch it. Yeah, I don't know why. I'm a little nervous. If the mayor ever caught me doing a thing like this, he really would fire me. Well, come on, come on. Let's break in, Commissioner. It's getting cold out here. Yeah, well, I'll try the window. Here, here's my foot. Give me a boost, Doc. You all right? Yeah. You all right, Rolly? Fine. Say, the coffee pot's still hot and I had your cup with me. No, thanks, Rolly. Dark. Can't see a thing. Yeah, I'll sneak back. Hi, Commissioner. Don't do that. Did you get him in all right? The chief's on his way down. Yeah, that must be his car now. Well, he couldn't make it this fast. Well, then, who is it? Oh, I'm getting out of here. You're flying away. He's shining his spotlight on me. Who's there? Uh-oh, it's the mayor. Is that you, little sleep? Hello, Mr. Mayor. I was out checking up. I thought I saw somebody sneaking into this alley. Yeah, well, I was just taking a little walk. Uh, taking a walk. Who opened this window? Gilda Sleeve, you were breaking into Peavey's store. Yeah, Mr. Mayor, it isn't me. Somebody else broke it. Oh, and you're the lookout. Yeah, you know. Well, I'm a witness. There's a man in there. I pushed him. I mean, I saw him go in. Gilda Sleeve. Oh, Mr. Mayor, you know I'm not a problem. Yes, but it would look awfully good in tomorrow's paper. Oh, brother. Well, I'll prove there's somebody in there. Bye, George, I'll go in and get him. All right, go ahead, Gilda Sleeve. Go and get him. I dare you. All right, I will. I'll stay right here. Lloyd would run away, that coward. I wish I'd run too. Well, Gilda Sleeve, where's your parlor? I'm looking for it. He was getting a cup of coffee a moment ago. What's that, Gilda Sleeve? Never mind, you wouldn't understand. Oh, darn coke cases. Yeah, I mean, Rowley? Rowley? Why doesn't he answer? Who? Say, the front door is closed. No. No, it's open there and he's gone. My goodness, he's gone. Oh, my goose is cooked. Well, I may go out as well. Go out in PB's front door and go round to the alley. Oh, how would I ever explain this to the mayor? Who were that darn Rowley Goten? Without a witness, I'm a dead bitch. The man knows I'm honest, but he'll ruin me for this. Is that you, Mr. Gilda Sleeve? Chief! Gilda Sleeve, explain this to Chief Gates. Commissioner, I got an anonymous phone call. It's somebody was breaking into the drugstore. You, you dead? And who do I find climbing in an open window, but he's honored. The mayor. Gilda Sleeve, explain to this child ahead. I was coming in after you. Tell him. Me? Gilda Sleeve! This will look pretty good in the papers tomorrow. Imagine, our mayor, a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Of course, he couldn't be that. When this is over, you won't have any Hyde. Now, Commissioner, I think you're being a little too hard on the mayor. What did you say, Chief? I can't believe you do anything dishonest. Why, of course not. I'm sure you had a good reason for climbing in that window. You're an honorable man. Well, maybe you're right, Chief. Isn't he a fine fellow, Mr. Mayor? Gates, you're a prince, the salt of the earth. As long as I'm mayor of some appeal, you will be the chief of police. Isn't that nice? Thank you, Mr. Mayor. You'll always be my friend. And you, too. Shut it out. I'm getting an icicle on my nose. The Great Gilded Sleeve will be right back. When you shop for food for your family, I know you want to be sure you're getting the best. That's why when it comes to a cheese food, always be sure to get Velvita, Kraft's delicious pasteurized processed cheese food. For you can depend on Velvita, not only to taste good, but to be really good for your family, too. That's because it's so rich in important food values from milk, and Velvita is as digestible as milk itself. So you can depend on it for wholesome, delicious snacks and sandwiches any time. No wonder more Velvita is sold than all other brands of cheese food combined. Make it your handy helper, mother. Velvita, the quality cheese food that's made only by Kraft. Nice, Velvita, come down to this table, and I'm going to show you how to make it. I'm going to show you how to make it. I'm going to show you how to make it. I'm going to show you how to make it. Do you want me to tell you how to make it? Well, it's a comfortable little spot, Chief. It's rather lonely down here, though, just me and all the empty sales. Yeah, I can imagine. I wonder what happened to Rony. What happened to who? Nothing, Chief. I just said, I wonder what happened? Who's knocking on the jail door? Yes? What are you doing, Chief Gates? Well, Rony, what are you doing out on a night like this? I'm the best to get in. Arrest me, Chief. Rolly, I've explained. I can't do it. I broke into PB's drugstore. Oh, then it was you. Sure. The car stopped in front, and it wasn't yours, so I ran. But I was in there. Are you sure? I promise. Wasn't I commissioner? Well, now you mention it. I recognize him, Chief. Come on in, Rolly. Oh, thanks, Chief. Put the coffee pot on. You know where it is. Yes, sir. Yeah, he's nice. The Chief won't be loathing me anymore. Good night, folks. The Great Gilded Sleeve is played by Willard Waterman. 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