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Yeah, thank you, my dear. Even Bronco's in no hurry to get to work this morning. Well, it isn't a very good day to show real estate, Marge, but the prospects might be a little cold towards it. I call it. Oh, Bronco. Oh, brother. Leroy, don't you think you should be shoving off for school? I'm in no hurry either. Well, look at these cars buried in the snow back in New York. Think I'll turn to the local news. Vital statistics. Just think, kiddies, you'll soon have your name in here. That's right, Mr. Gilder Sleeve. In about two weeks, we'll have a little vital statistic. Oh, Bronco, you're so clever early in the morning. Oh, Marge. Mr. and Mrs. Bronco Thompson announced the arrival of a lovely baby girl. No, wait. It's a boy. What's a girl? It's a boy. Now, wait a minute. It's a boy. It's a girl. It's Superman. Boy, get ready for school. Okay, I had a boy or girl. We'll be happy. Won't we, Bronco darling? Oh, sure will. We'll all be happy. Say, I wasn't aware of this. What is it, Anki? You know, I was just reading this column. Thirty years ago today. Oh? It says, 30 years ago today, Mr. Richard Peebe established Peebe's Pharmacy at his present location. Oh, who do you know? Mr. Peebe migrated here from near Chestnut Ridge, Indiana. Isn't that sweet. Thirty years in the same place. Yeah, it hasn't changed much, I guess. What hasn't changed much? Leroy. I'm ready for school. What hasn't changed much? Mr. Peebe's drugstore. He's been there 30 years today. Gee, Anki, that's longer than you've been a water commissioner. Why alongside my boy? Gosh, 30 years in the same little building. He ought to own a fork at drugstores by now. Well, Peebe's content to stay put. He's not the driving type. He's not like you, is he, Anki? Yeah, no. Gosh, look how you've spread out. Hey. Leroy, what do you mean, Leroy? Well, since you've been water commissioner, you've put pipes all over town. Oh, really? You know, Mr. Gillers-Leave, it'd be interesting to see what a man like you could have done with a business like Mr. Peebe's. Well, I'd have branched out, believe me. I'll say. Why not awkward town? Maybe all of them in the... What a fine little boy. Leroy, don't you think you should run on to school? Run? After all that, I thought I'd get a ride. All right, George. I think I'll stop in and congratulate Peebe before going to the office. Look at that little drug store. What a sign over the front. Sparrows have built a nest in his mortar and pestle. Well, I, in 30 years, I'd have had a drug store a block along. Yet, I guess this is a red-letter day in Peebe's life. Yeah, I'll bet he's celebrating. Yeah, good morning, Peebe. Oh, no, Mr. Gillers-Leave. What can I do for you today? I just dropped in to congratulate you, Peebe. Oh, yeah? Yeah, I want to congratulate you. I'm your 30 years in the drug business. My, my, has it been 30 years? You will lose in the paper this morning. Don't you? You mean you haven't read it? Well, if I'd read it, I guess I'd have known it. Peebe, I'm surprised at you. I thought you'd be celebrating. Oh, well, I didn't care for a coke on the house. That's not celebrating, Peebe. If I were running this drug store, I'd have an ad in the paper and flowers around. Well, a drug store sells a lot of things, but I never heard of them selling flowers. Now, my idea of celebrating would be to close up and go home. Say, that's an idea. You deserve a day off, Peebe. Why don't you? Oh, Mr. Gillers-Leave. My doors haven't been closed during business hours, but once in 30 years. Yeah? That was shortly after Mrs. Peebe and I married. She phoned the farmers one afternoon and she was crying, and I locked up and went home. What was the matter, Peebe? She burned the biscuits. My goodness. Peebe, I think you should go home again. Well, I... No, I can't afford it, Mr. Gillers-Leave. I have to keep things humming. Humming, he says. Peebe, would you feel more like taking the day off if I stay here and run your drug store? You? Sure, me. Well, the drug store's a little out of your line, Mr. Gillers-Leave. What if somebody wanted a prescription, Phil? Well, if that happens, I can always phone you, Peebe. Yeah, I can run the rest of the store. Like I run the water department. Well, you run that on the taxpayers' money. This is my money. Well, he wouldn't keep me there if I didn't do a good job, Peebe. Oh, I hadn't thought of that. Say, here comes the customer. Let me handle him, Peebe. No customer. That's your son-in-law. Trump is kind of customer. Well, hello, Bronco. Oh, hello, Mr. Gillers-Leave. Hi, Mr. Peebe. Hello, Bronco. What can I do for you? You stand aside, Peebe. Bronco, I'm helping Mr. Peebe on his 30th anniversary. Oh? Oh, boy for you, Mr. Gillers-Leave. Yeah, with me behind the counter, it'll be the biggest day he's ever had. What can I tell you? A package of gum. Big day. Yeah, oh, wait a minute, Peebe. Bronco, how are you fixed on the razor blade? Oh, I've got plenty, Mr. Gillers-Leave. You never have enough razor blades. Take this package along. Well, I... Now, how about this shaving brush? Genuine badger tape. I've got one. Yeah, but it's worn out. I saw it in the bathroom. And you should buy this gentleman's toilet set, too. Mr. Gillers-Leave, I don't need it. Men's talcum, toilet water, soap? Mr. Gillers-Leave. Oh, Bronco, take it. Yeah, but I don't... All right, I'll take it. Come on, man. Now, let's see. How about this nice cigarette lighter? I don't smoke. Well, you can hold the light for your real estate customers. Take it with you. All right, all right. But how much is all this going to cost me? I'll total it up and tell you tonight. Call again. Yeah, sure. Well, Peebe? Mr. Gillers-Leave, you're quite... Yo, I was easy on him. He's a relative. George, I'll get things going around here. Peebe won't know the place. Hello, Judge. Gillers-Leave. Come over to Peebe's drug store right away. What's the matter? Yeah, not yet, but things are getting hot. It's Peebe's 30th anniversary, and I'm running the store for him. I'm calling a meeting. What? Get off your rowing machine and come on over. All right, I'll be there. Yeah, that's the stuff, Horace. Hurry up. Yes, sir, the atmosphere in this drug store is changing already. There's electricity in the air. There's dynamo at work. Yeah, I'll open Peebe's eyes. Let him see what a real business organizer can do with this drug store. Floyd's barbershop months and speaking. Yeah, I was lying. Gillers-Leave. Hi, Comed. Floyd, close up your shop and come over to Peebe's. It's very important. What's the matter? You're stuck in the phone booth again? No, Floyd. This is Peebe's 30th anniversary in the store. Yeah, I sent him home. I'm running the place for him all day. No, Peebe, out of the store. Well, I practically had to push him. But the day off, we'll do him good. Me and Charles will do his pocketbook good, too. Yeah, I soon can you come over. Well, I've got some great merchandising ideas, Floyd. I'm counting on you and the judge to help me put them over. Oh. Yeah, fine. I'll be looking for you. Well, I'm going to run the drug store. I may as well slip on one of Peebe's white jackets here, I guess. He is going to be a little tight in spots. You ripped. Well, I can fix that with an adhesive tape. Yeah, let's see how I look in front of the mirror. Not bad. Here's that. Well, this is Peebe's 30th anniversary. Here's that. Well, the judge. Good morning, Peebe. Yeah, I'm not Peebe. Oh, you're the new delivery boy. Yes, yes. I just had to have him a little joke, Gildy. Yeah, well, you had. This is a splendid thing you're doing, making Peebe take a day off on his 30th anniversary. Well, it'd be good for Peebe in more ways than one. Well, you hear what I have in mind, judge? I'll double his sales. Oh, what's the plan? Well, now wait a minute. Here comes Floyd. Hi, Judge. Hello, Floyd. Hi, Floyd. Hi, Cavish. Hey, it's a nice thing you're doing for the Peebe. Well, it's nothing, Floyd. I figure the day out of the drug store will do him good. Yeah, he ain't breathed nothing, but sanitation in the last 30 years. I remember the day Peebe opened, and the pharmacy hasn't changed much since. Yeah, well, you'd hardly call Peebe a go-getter. He's content to sit here and wait for business. You're not me. I'm going out after it. That's the spirit. Anything for Peebe. Yep. I'll take over the prescription department. Always wanted to roll a few pills. No, wait a minute, Floyd. A barber can't fill prescriptions. Oh, yeah? I'm no amateur around drugs. At the shop, I mix my own tonics. I thought my hair was getting a little thin. No, fellows, fellows, we aren't going to mucky with drugs. We'll call Peebe for that. And I'll run the soda fountain. I always wanted to squirt soda. I'll run the cigar counter. Well, fellows, wait. I'll run the store. Let's not forget this was my idea. Wow. Then why did you call us, Gilday? Well, I thought you and Floyd could be the outside men. Outside men? Of course. Yeah, I doubt if anybody saw that little item buried in the paper. Nobody knows it's the 30th anniversary of Peebe's drug store. We have to do a selling job. You fellows can go out and tell people about it. Send the customers in. Let me get this straight, Commiss. You mean you sit here while we go out and beat the brush? That's the idea, Floyd. Uh-uh. Good Floyd. Little Floyd Emerson is going back to his shop. Come to think of it, Gilday. I should be in court today. And I know somebody who ought to be at the water department. Yes, Gilday. Who's running your business while you stick your nose in somebody else's? You watch it, Horace. I have the water department so well-organized that it runs itself. And I'll do the same for Peebe, whether you help me or not. Oh, yeah? I bet you haven't sold a dime's worth. You don't know? Well, what have you sold, Gilday? Plenty. A fellow came in for a package of gum. And before he got out, I sold him a razor blade, a shaving brush, a gentleman's toilet set, and a cigarette lighter. And he doesn't even smoke. No kidding. Really kidding? You bet. And if that isn't selling, I'll eat your hat. Mr. Gildersleeve. Oh, Bronco. Hi, Bronco. Hello, Bronco. Hello, man. Mr. Gildersleeve, I've been thinking it over, and I'm bringing these things back. Mr. Gildersleeve. I don't need them. What's this? Let's see what we have here. The over. Razor blade, shaving brush, toilet set, cigarette lighter. Yeah, and I don't even smoke. Some salesman. Here, Gilday, you may eat my hat. Well, eat it yourself, you old goat. Buck up, Gildersleeve. The day is just beginning. Great Gildersleeve returns in a moment. If a touch of the summer sun is just what you'd like these cold days, jot down this wonderful salad idea for a sunnier menu. 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They'll taste better than ever when you make them with America's favorite salad dressing. Smooth, delicious Miracle Whip. Let's get back to the great Gilderslee. When he found out today was Mr. P.D.'s 30th anniversary at the same old stand, he persuaded our friendly neighborhood druggist to take the day off. And who's taking care of the store's business? Well, the great Gilderslee was taking care of the store, but where's the business? That's what Leroy would like to know. Gosh, Uncle, you're in charge. I thought the place should be jumping. Well, Leroy, it has been a little slow. It did sell a package of gum. Oh, brother. Here, Uncle, I got a nickel. I'll buy something. Yeah, Leroy, I don't want money from relatives. That doesn't work out. Hey, I just had a horrible forth. What's that? Maybe you're not a businessman. Oh, Leroy, I know what I'm doing. I had a plan. Just isn't working, that's all. Nobody's cooperating. Floyd and the judge aren't sending anybody in. Well, how about me walking up and down the street for advertising? I found Mr. P.D.'s overalls in back. They got a sign on them. Yeah, we can change it to go to P.D.'s bagache. No, that won't work, Leroy. Yeah, I might go outside, though, and pull somebody in. Yeah, stand back, Leroy. I'll handle this. Maybe I can sell her some cosmetics. Hey, did you... Hey, lady, did you do anything? No, she's going on by. Pull her out and get her way out. Leroy. It wasn't me, madam. It was him. A 12-year-old boy. You wee-hawse. Draggers. Let's get inside, Leroy. That won't be necessary. Hey, the telephone! How about it's a customer? I'll get it. No, I'll get it, Leroy. All right, George, I hope it's a big order. Hello? P.D.'s pharmacy? I thought you were a customer. No, I'm Mr. P.D.'s. You're fine, P.D., just fine. I even have little Leroy here helping me. Things in that department are a little slow. Either fountain. Tell them a guy's eating an ice cream cone right now. Leroy, say out of that ice cream. Uh, what about the ice cream? Mr. Gelder, please. Well, it's going fast. Leroy. Okay. Now, P.D., this is your day off. Enjoy it. Don't worry about things here. We're on the ball. Listen to this. Quick, Leroy, points the cash register. Sure. Did you hear that, P.D.? Well, one of the biggest of the day. Hey, the drawer's stuck. Excuse me, P.D., I have to go help Leroy. Goodbye, Mr. Gelder, please, and good luck. Yeah, I need it. I hate to let P.D. down like this. Oh, it's not your fault, huh? Yeah, well, let's see what's wrong with the cash drawer. Yeah. Yeah, P.D.'s bankbook is stuck in it. Yeah. Yeah. Drop P.D.'s savings bonds. Yeah, here they are. Yeah, thanks. Here, what's this? $118. How does P.D. do it? Yeah, I think I'll buy some. Hey, Elk, two people. Well, come in. What can I do for you? Well, I'd like a bottle of hand lotion and some cold cream. Oh, hi. Great. Step this way. Henrietta, why don't we have lunch while we're here? Hey, Elk, more people. You order for me, dear, and don't forget you need razor blades. Yeah, and shaving lotion. Say, we hit pay dirt. Hey. Is this what you had in mind, Madam? Yes, I'll take two jars of the cold cream. Here it is. Bone for birding. Yes, indeed. Which of these do you recommend? Do you wish I recommend? Well, they all get hot. I like the color of this one. Nice. Shocking pink. You're doing a wonderful business on your 30th anniversary. Yes. How'd you know it was the 30th anniversary? Oh, the nice man in front of the post office told me about it. Yeah, good. Yeah, I couldn't understand where all the people came from. The man in front of Hogan Brothers sent me over. Well, a judge in Florida helping me out. My scheme is working. Your scheme? Nothing, Madam. Just pay the young man at the cash register for the heating van. And call again. Birdie, how are you coming along? Oh, I'm swamped, Mr. Guilty. But it sure is fun. Yeah, you bet. I'm chicken fat, Guilty. If you ever saw two busy hands, these are both. Well, we've all got our hands full, Birdie. I guess this will open PB's eyes. Yes, sir. You know, Birdie, there were some people who didn't think the water commissioner could run the drug store. Yes, sir. But you know what I think, Mr. Guilty? Yeah, what, Birdie? As a water commissioner, you run a fine drug store. Well, I do, at that. 45 and a half. 246. I guess we're all through, Mr. Guilty, and I'm going home now. All right, Birdie. Thanks a lot. You were a big help. Thank you, sir. Hey, Aunt. Well, I put all this paper I swept up. Well, there's a box out back, Leroy. And when you finish, come and have a dish of ice cream. Oh, boy! You are a fine, industrious boy. Takes after his uncle. Good evening, gal, there. Well, judge. What, commission? We thought we'd come over and see how you're done. Business was wonderful, Clyde. I'm just counting up the day's receipts. $254. $54.25. I let out a lot of money. Yeah, I ain't seen so much money since my wife padlocked the mattress. Well, that's it, fellows. $254.75. Excellent. Hey, it's the peeve. Come and see what you have, peeve. Well, hello, gentlemen. Peeve, it gives me great pleasure to turn over the day's receipts. $254.75. My, my. Now, aren't you glad I made you take the day off? I guess this is the biggest day the pharmacy ever had, Mr. Gillickly. Well, it just goes to show what organization will do. That's all. Of course, I don't want to take all the credit. Floyd and the judge helped, too. That's all? Yeah, I had them out telling everybody about the business. They sent in a lot of customers. I'm sorry, Gelday. I can't take the credit. I was in court all day. You were? Well, Floyd, you certainly did a good job. I was cutting hair all day. I told a traveling salesman about it, but he had to make a train. Well, I don't understand it. A lot of people told me they heard about the 30th anniversary from a man in front of Hogan Brothers. Another one mentioned a man in front of the post office. Somebody was spreading out the word. Maybe. It couldn't have been you. No, no, I wouldn't say that. Maybe you're a smooth operant. No wonder this drugster has been running for 30 years. The great Gelday Sleeve will be right back. If you'd like to surprise your guests with a mighty tempting appetizer that's just a little bit different, try this. Make deviled eggs. And for that special touch, add chopped broiled bacon to the egg yolk stuffing. And to be sure, that stuffing is the best you ever made. Make it with Miracle Whip salad dressing. Miracle Whip has such a wonderfully appealing flavor, a lively, teasing taste that's made it the most popular salad dressing ever created. Try Miracle Whip tomorrow. One taste will tell you why it's the favorite of millions. Delicious, distinctive Miracle Whip. Well, folks, maybe I didn't surprise P.V. with the way I managed his drug store. But by George, we have something here that'll surprise him. P.V.? Yo, P.V. Something I can do for you, Mr. Gelday Sleeve? Yes, there is P.V. I have a very distinguished gentleman here who wants to meet you. You're going to? Yes, indeed. The executive secretary of the Southern California Association of Retail Drugists, Mr. George Q. Baer. Thank you. How do you do, Mr. P.V.? How do you do? Ladies and gentlemen, outside of Summerfield, Mr. P.V. is known as a fine character actor, Mr. Dick Legrand. Tonight marks an important milestone in Mr. Legrand's theatrical career. 50 years in the show business. Dick, for a half a century in the theater, for your truly wonderful portrayal of Mr. P.V., and in behalf of the National Association of Retail Drugists, I present you with this scroll, signed by 60,000 drugists all over the country, conferring upon you the official title of America's favorite neighborhood drugists. Thank you, Mr. Baird. And please convey my thanks in regards to all those 60,000 drugists. Well, what do you think of that, P.V.? My, my. We really surprised you that time, didn't we? No, no, I guess you did. Congratulations, Dick. Good night, folks. Played by Willard Waterman. The show is written by Paul West, John Ellen, and Landy White, with music by Robert Armbruster. Included in the cast are Walter Tetley, Mary Lee Robb, Lillian Randolph, Dick Crenna, Arthur Q. Bryan, Earl Ross, and Dick Legrand. This is John Easton saying goodnight for the Kraft Foods Company, makers of those famous Kraft quality food products. Be sure to listen in next Wednesday and every Wednesday for the further adventures of The Great Gildersleeve. What's your heart's desire? A home of your own someday? A college education for the children? A trip abroad with all the trimmings? Well, the first sure step to make your dream come true is regular savings. And the way to save is by regular purchase of United States savings bonds. 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