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Yes, thank you, Bernie. Where is that kid? Playing football, I suppose. I'll never understand it. He can play for hours. There's no work to be done around here. He gets worn out in 15 minutes. Uncle Mark, isn't dinner ready yet? Yes, my dear, but we're waiting for Leeroy. Oh, Uncle, why can't we start? He'll catch up with us when he gets here. He eats twice as fast as we do. You heard me, Marjorie. We're all going to sit down together like any ordinary family. This isn't a boarding house, you know. We don't eat in shifts. If I don't eat pretty soon, I'll faint. Faint? I don't think there's any danger of that, my dear, healthy girl like you. Well, I... Leeroy? Yeah, Uncle. Come in here, young man. It's about time you got home. We've been waiting for you. I will handle this, Marjorie. Leeroy? Yeah, Uncle. Why are you so late getting home? I want a full explanation. I couldn't help it, Uncle. I was... You think that's right, Leeroy? Keeping your family waiting this way? While you're out kicking a football around? I wasn't playing football, Uncle. Then what were you doing? I was at school rehearsing. Rehearsing? Rehearsing what? I'm... What are you talking about, Leeroy? We don't refer to our teachers as old ladies, Leeroy. In the school play, I'm Paul Revere. Can't we eat now, Uncle? Just a moment. Well, so we have a little actor in the family. Leeroy, huh? Never mind, my dear. Being in a school play is a great honor. They don't just pick anybody, you know. What kind of a play is it, my boy? Oh, it's a kind of a pageant. George Washington, Patrick Henry, and all those guys. I'm Paul Revere. Well, sounds like a wonderful play. Only they have to be a role to themselves. It stinks. Leeroy? Well, it does. I wish I didn't have to be in it. It's a wrong attitude. It's a wonderful experience for you. Getting up before a lot of people gives you poise. Self-confidence. Very valuable in later life. Who cares? Miss Guelph, please. Oh, Leeroy's here. Shall I put it on the table? Just a minute, buddy. You said you were waiting for Leeroy, and he's here. In a minute, buddy. Okay, then it's getting cold. Yes, sir. I'm mighty proud of you, my boy. Who wants to be an actor? That's sissy stuff. Put powder on your face, kiss girls. There's nothing wrong in learning how to kiss girls. That'll be very valuable in later life, too. Little hammer-swag. Won't see where I had to make her a Mrs. Paul Revere. Now, you mustn't be bashful, my boy. I'll tell you what. We can rehearse that kissing scene right here at home. You can practice on Marjorie. What? Kiss my sister? What a repulsive idea. No, children. Let's eat. Tell me, Leeroy, do you have a big part in the play? I guess so. I have to say a lot of corny stuff. One, if I land them to a fight scene, then I have to run around knocking on doors, hollering, wake up, wake up, the British are coming. I hope you're not going to say it like that. That wouldn't wake anybody up. Put some fire into it. Bring it up from the stomach, Leeroy. Like this. Wake up! Wake up! The British are coming! Did you find him a cutie? No, buddy. You see, Leeroy? The British are coming. Mr. Gell-Sleeve, I don't care who's coming. I'm going to put you on the table right now. Oh, Mr. Gell-Sleeve. Ah, good morning, Pee-Pee. Good morning. Good morning. What can I do for you? Oh, nothing, Pee-Pee. Just came in to say hello. Oh, and if you don't mind, Mr. Gell-Sleeve, I'll just go right on working here. I'm preparing a display of tar and honey cough syrup. It's always a good winter item. Go right ahead. I suppose you've heard about Leeroy. Something happened to Leeroy? I hope it's nothing serious. Oh, no, Pee-Pee. Just thought you might be interested to know that he's going to be in the school play. Oh, that's so nice. Well, it isn't much. He's just got one of the leading parts, that's all. Well, frankly, Mr. Gell-Sleeve, I never thought of Leeroy as an actor. He seems to be more the outdoor type. Well, I was a little surprised myself, but I guess the boy must have talent all right. What's the play about? It's sort of historical. The history teacher wrote it. Oh, one of those things. Oh, no. Very good, Pee-Pee. I read part of it. George Washington's in it, and Patrick Henry, Nathan Hale. Sounds like an all-star cat. And Leeroy is Paul Revere. That's true. Of course, it's just a school play, but there's no telling where a thing like this might lead to. But Leeroy might turn out to be another Mickey Rudy. Yes. What's wrong with being an actor? Well, I was introduced to a child actor in Chicago years ago, as I remember, and he was an obnoxious little fellow. He was? War checkers, suits, carry the canes. And he was smoking a Q-Bab. I wouldn't want to see that happen to Leeroy. Don't worry, Pee-Pee. He won't. Oh, by the way, they just got the tickets printed up for the play. Would you like to buy a couple? I know you'll want to see Leeroy. Well, how much are they? 40 cents a piece. Two will be 80 cents. You see, Mr. Gellersleeve, I was just thinking, it'd be awful if Leeroy caught a cold and couldn't be in the play. What do you mean? Well, it's been known to happen to actors that I thought you're very sensitive. They are? Now, a bottle of this tar and honey cough syrup. That's a good idea, Pee-Pee. I'll take it. How much is it? 80 cents. Name is the tickets. We'll call it an even trade. Pee-Pee, do you know what you are? You're an old man. Yeah, no, I wouldn't share that. Oh, good morning, Commish. Hello, Floyd. Your next Commish, what'll it be? A haircut? I don't need one, Floyd. Just dropped in to sell you some tickets. What are they for? The Irish sweepstakes? No, for school play. Oh, count me out, Commish. I don't go for them plan bakes. This happens to be a play about American history. Very educational. They may interest you to know that Leeroy is playing one of the leading parts. The tickets are only 40 cents. Certainly worth 40 cents to see Leeroy. Well, isn't it? Well... All right, Floyd, it's up to you. I don't intend to force these tickets on you. I'm sure I can dispose of a few at the Summerfield Hotel, Barbershop. And I understand they do a pretty good job of cutting hair, too. Just kidding, Commish. I wouldn't miss a school play for anything. Now, with Leeroy in it, give me two tickets. Here's the 80 cents. Thanks, Floyd. Well, see you later. Say, um, if you don't mind my saying so, you could stand a little trim in the back. Huh? That's all? And the massage wouldn't hurt. Stand a shampoo. I could? Well, sure. You ought to keep up appearances with a star actor in the family. Yeah, I guess you're right, Floyd. Give me the works. Okay. Here's where I get my money back. What's that, Floyd? Nothing, Commish. Clippers on the side. Why, of course, Gildy. I'd be glad to buy two tickets. You would, Jack? Certainly, I consider it a privilege to be able to see Leeroy perform. Well, thank you, Horace. Here are the tickets. That'll be 80 cents, please. Oh, um, by the way, Gildy. Yeah? I'd like to sell you some tickets. Huh? Yes, for our turkey raffle. And two tickets will be just a dollar. What? So, you owe me 20 cents. Thank you. Hmm. Oh, no, Leeroy. Now, try it again. Oh, gee. How do I have to... Certainly, everybody in this town is coming to see this play. Don't let your public down, Leeroy. Oh, for corn's sake. Come on now. Go out and come in again. And put some life into it. Okay. Remember, you're Paul Revere and you're saving the nation. Okay. Don't have to defend yourselves. Take down your flintlocks. The British are coming. Ega! Take it that way, Leeroy. And don't stand with your back to the audience. Well, that's where the door is. Ms. Hatfield. I don't care what Ms. Hatfield said. You turn nervous. When you listen to me, I'm your uncle. I didn't play. But you're going to be in it. It'll be good for you. Now, try it again, Leeroy. This time, boom it out. You've got a good pair of lungs. The British are coming. Did you card in the guilty? Let's take it again. All right, Dr. Needham. Two tickets for the play. And I know you're going to enjoy Leeroy's performance. Thank you, Mrs. Pettibone. Next Friday night now, school auditorium. And when you see Leeroy, he's practically the lead. Oh, yes, indeed, Mayor Telegra. I'm sure you'll be proud of Leeroy when you see him. But he's the star of the whole show. Well, Bertie, tomorrow night's the big night. Oh, here's two tickets for you. Thank you. Leeroy, better be good. I've got the whole town coming to see him. Yes, sir. Funny thing, Bertie. I'm getting stage fright myself. Yes. Bet I'm more nervous than Leeroy. Yes, sir. What's the matter, Bertie? Something wrong? Well, Mr. Gilfield, I've got bad news for you. What's the matter? Well, it's bad news. Tell me, Bertie, what is it? It's bad news. Well, what is it? You better ask Mrs. Marjory. She'll tell you all about it, Mr. Gilfield. Oh, for heaven's sake. Marjory? Yes, Uncle Morris. What's going on around here? What's Bertie talking about? Bad news. Well, you better ask Leeroy, Yankee. Mike George, I'll get to the bottom of this. Leeroy? Did you call me, Yankee? Come down here, young man. Leeroy, what's it all about? Bad news. Bad news? I don't know. It's a play. It's a play? What about the play? I'll be honest. Oh! Leeroy, when did this happen? This afternoon. This Hatfield took me out of it. Took you out of it? Why? She said she couldn't stand another day of me. Guess I'm just a lousy actor. You can say that again. He is not. Well, it's too late to do anything about it, Uncle. The dress rehearsal is tonight. The play goes on tomorrow. Too bad, isn't it? Leeroy? Why, George, she's not going to get away with this. Don't forget, I'm on the school board. And I'm a taxpayer. Besides that, I bought $12 worth of tickets. The Great Gilder Slave will be right back. 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Just look for the big 10-pound bar marked K Brand Natural. K Brand Natural, all down the top and sides. Then, have your dealer cut a portion for you. A good big portion, I might suggest, for K Brand is downright delicious eating. Put K Brand on your shopping list for tomorrow. Remember, it's the natural cheddar made from pasteurized milk. The Great Gilder Slave is a patient man, but when his loved ones are attacked, he has all the fury of a grisly bear protecting its cubs. We find him now storming down the corridor of the Summerfield Grammar School, dragging his cub behind him. Come on, Leroy, and stop dragging your feet. Please, I kind of want to go in there. You don't have to be ashamed. I know my rights. We're going to have it out with Miss Hatfield right now. The right in the middle of dress rehearsal. All the kids will be in there. They'll carry you. Never mind. Well, there's the auditorium. There she is in the front row. Donald, tell your stage crew to take that robot... Listen to her bossing everybody around. Come on, Leroy. And will the orchestra please be quiet? I can't shout over all that noise. Miss Hatfield? Donald, do we have only one tree? This is supposed to be a forest. Yes? Oh, Leroy, what are you doing here? Oh, Miss Hatfield. I'm Mr. Gillersley. Mrs. Hatfield, does this costume look all right? Oh! Hi, Leroy. Hi, Ethel. Miss Hatfield, I'm Mr. Gillersley. Ethel, where did you get that costume? You're supposed to be Betsy Ross, not some ragamuffin. Don't I get any cooperation from the art department? Miss Hatfield, I'm Mr. Gillersley. Just a moment, please. What? Ethel, don't just stand there. You go back to Miss Fraser and tell her you're Betsy Ross. Miss Hatfield? Yes? What is it? I'm Betsy Ross. I'm Mr. Gillersley. Yes? And Leroy was Paul Revere this afternoon. Yes, I know that. Well, what I wanted to know is, that is, why did you take him out? Mr. Gillersley, Leroy is a fine boy. I like him very much, but he'll never be an actor. Not in one million years. That's what I told you, Aunt. You keep out of this, Leroy. Miss Hatfield? Mr. Gillersley, please. I can't have any more interruptions. Well, I don't care. This play goes on tomorrow night, and everything's going wrong. Half the scenery isn't ready. The costumes don't fit, and I'm on the verge of a breakdown. I'm sorry. That's not my worry. But why can't Leroy... Mr. Gillersley, putting on a play with children isn't easy. It isn't easy at all. But when I have to contend with the parents, well, some of them are worse than the children. Miss Hatfield may interest you to know, that I am not only Leroy's uncle, but I also happen to be a member of the schoolboy. Well, I didn't mean it. Here's my handkerchief. Who did you do that for? Shut up, Miss Hatfield. Everybody's looking at us. What's the matter here? Hey, it's the principal. Dr. Moten. What's the matter, Miss Hatfield? He can fire me if he wants to. I don't care. No, no, no. Nobody's going to fire you. No, of course not. I didn't mean anything at all. I was just asking Miss Hatfield about Leroy. Oh. It's all right, Miss Hatfield. Dr. Moten. Yes? Miss Hatfield has been under quite a strain these last few weeks. She teaches all day. And then she's been rehearsing this play after school hours on her own time. Yes. I'm sorry that Leroy had to be taken out of the play, but I think that can be remedied. Miss Hatfield. Yes, Miss Goodwin. George Washington has only one aide to camp in the play. Do you think he might have two? I suppose so. Well, that could be Leroy. And you might give him just one line. Well, just one. Thank you, Miss Hatfield. Yes, thank you, Miss Hatfield. Yes, thank you, Miss Hatfield. The school's all lit up. Yeah. Can't you walk a little faster? We're going to be late. What's the matter? What are you stopping for? Marjorie, I don't think I'll go to the play. Uncle Morse. Turn around and go back home. You just run along by yourself. You can tell them I'm sick. Uncle, you're acting like a child. You know you're not sick. Well, I will be. You can just see the judge and the rest of them when they find out about Leroy's part. Aide to camp. One line. Oh, you didn't have to tell everybody Leroy was going to be the star. I know. Sometimes, Marjorie, I think your old uncle isn't very smart. Well, he's a very nice uncle. Now come on. Yeah. All right. I guess they might as well piece the music. Well, look at the crowd going up the steps. Everybody in town must be here. Yes. Marjorie, maybe we could wait till they all go in. We'll kind of sneak in in the dark after they get... Hi, Commiss. Oh, Floyd. Hi. Hello, Marjorie. Hello. Well, me and the Mrs. got here all right. Big night for Leroy. Hi, Commiss. Bet you're pretty happy. Yes, I'm happy. Say you think Leroy'll give me his autograph? Oh, Marjorie. Oh, hello. Mr. Gillies, please. Marjorie. Hello, Mr. Peavey. Well, I suppose you're both feeling pretty proud on this night of nights. Hey, pipe the judge over there. Why are you wearing a full dress suit? Hey, judge! Why don't they go away? Well, this is quite a distinguished gathering. Where'd you get the monkey suit? Don't be crude, Floyd. You look wonderful, Judge Hoker. Thank you, my dear. I thought I'd dressed to suit the occasion in honor of Summerfield's rising young pest spin. I hear the strains of the orature. Shall we enter the auditorium? Me and the Peaves got our wives waiting. See you inside. Come, Gillies. Let the play begin. Let joy be unconfined. Oh, brother. The curtain, Gillies. The play is on. Yes. Indians. Aren't those wigwams cute? Me. He's big Indian chief. Father of Indian maiden Pocahontas. Say, isn't that Leroy's friend, Piggy? Captain John Smith. Oh, we chop him off Pay-O-Face's head. Hey, Commissioner. When does Leroy come on? That Floyd. He should have gone home. Hey, Commissioner. Huh? Shh. Big kids spare life of Pay-O-Face. Come. We smoke pipe of peace and wigwam. There's three women for everybody. But you said he was the star. Oh, dear. Gildy. You better tell him, Mommy. You see, Judge, Leroy isn't there. Shh. Wonder if I could sneak out of here. Well, Leroy was, but they decided... Wigwam! Hey, where's Leroy? I want me 80 cents back. Hmm. Doesn't look like a leading part to me, Gildy. Well, there was a slight change, Judge. General, what? You can't get the wig back on. Oh, it's on now. Hey! Let's get away from here. Don't go so fast, Donkey. Aren't we going to wait until Leroy gets dressed? I'll dress him at home. Disgracing me like that. Come on. Let's get out of here before those... Gildy, wait a minute. Hooker. What'd you run away for? And I'm in the hurry, Horace. Why, Gildy? Aren't you going backstage to congratulate Leroy? Huh? Why, he was the hit of the show. The hit? He was? Certainly, certainly. Everybody's talking about it. That was very clever the way he kept making his wig fall off. Yeah! There he is. Hey, hey, come here. You were right. The kids are screened. Oh, well, thank you, Floyd. I thought he was rather good. When the Mrs. lay up so hard, she almost swallowed a bridge wig. Yeah, Leroy's pretty talented, all right. The course I coached him a little. May I add my congratulations, Mr. Gildy? Of course, Pee-Vee. And may I suggest a little celebration at my drug store? The sodas are on me. Oh, geez. Well, excellent idea. I'll be right with you. I'm going backstage and get the star of the show. Leroy. More from the great Gilder Sleeve in just a minute. If you have a family that likes snacks at bedtime, here's a tip on how to keep them happy. Have plenty of Kraft's newest cheese on hand. It's a natural cheddar cheese with that good old mellow flavor, but made from pasteurized milk. Yes, Kraft's K-brand natural is made from carefully, thoroughly pasteurized milk. And K-brand is aged right in its own spick and span wrapper, so it has no rind. 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