 The Kraft Foods Company presents Willard Waterman as the Great Gilded Sleeve. The Great Gilded Sleeve is brought to you by the Kraft Foods Company. Kraft makers of Belvita, the famous pasteurized processed cheese food that tastes so good and is so good for you. Yes, Belvita is another of the Kraft family of fine foods. The foods you can depend on for delicious eating, for wholesome, healthy eating. So remember, to get the cheese food of quality, get Belvita, the cheese food that's made by Kraft. Well, in the town of Summerfield, it's the day before Easter, and the Great Gilded Sleeve's family is making elaborate preparations for the occasion. Marjorie has selected a new Easter outfit, Leroy has a new suit, and they've resolved to do something different this year. And the Easter Sunrise service. Of course, the Great Gilded Sleeve hasn't heard about these early morning plans. It's something I've always wanted to do, Leroy. Yeah, it'll be keen. Boy, I can't wait to get up at four o'clock in the morning. Let's go talk to Anki. Anki? Hey, where are you? In the dance, gentlemen. Are we interrupting anything? No, not at all. Just glancing through the paper, looking for an Easter gift for Paula. Oh? Yes, I could get her one of these two-pound chocolate Easter eggs. They're not too expensive. Well, if you want to be cheap, why don't you get her an Easter rabbit and let him lay the eggs? Leroy, I'm not trying to be cheap. I'm just trying to hold down the expenses. Easter's getting beginning to cost as much as Christmas. Speaking of Christmas, do you know what I want next time? Leroy, please. Now then, what's the purpose of this delegation? We have the most marvelous idea. Tomorrow we're going to Sunrise service. Yeah, we've got nothing. Four o'clock in the morning. Four o'clock. We'll have a good time. Anki? Just leave quietly and come home quietly. Anki? No. But Anki, the sunrise will be beautiful. Anki, I've seen the sunrise. I worked my way through college delivering milk. I'm going to the eleven o'clock service the way I always do. I'll eat my sleep, so I'll be alert when I pass the collection plate. I don't want to drop it again. Well, of course I can drive Leroy and Birdie to the service, but I wish you'd come along. Is Birdie going? She's singing in the choir. A hundred voices, Anki. Well, I would like to hear Birdie sing. If there are ninety-nine other voices, I wouldn't hear much of Birdie anyway. No, no, it isn't that Birdie. I intend going to the eleven o'clock service tomorrow. I have my day all planned, a very busy day. We all have a busy day ahead, Anki. Yeah. I know Birdie's going to be busy. Birdie's going to sing like an angel at sunrise, and she's going to fly home and bake the ham. You ought to see Birdie's choir, Roba. Really? Oh, it'll be a beautiful spectacle, Anki. See, there he'll be banked with flowers. Yes, I read about that. Well, I've been there every year that's worth it, just to hear those trumpets when the sun comes up. It is, Birdie. Oh, Easter's such a thrilling day. And Anki, you'll see all the beautiful women in their new spring dresses. Hey. Well, a few children in six. Oh, boy, I'm glad you changed your mind, Miss Kilsie. Well, I didn't exactly change my mind. I've been considering going for some time, but I wanted to be sure all of you were willing to get up at four o'clock as I am. Oh, brother. Look at Birdie's window. They're all decorated for Easter. See, that rabbit holding the talcum potter looks just like Judge Hooker. You know, I think I'll go in. I still don't have a gift for Paula. Hello, Pee-Vee. Hello, Miss Kilsie. What can I do for you this morning? Pee-Vee, what would make a nice Easter gift for Paula Winthrop? Well, Easter's usually a little chilly. How about a hot water bottle? Oh, Pee-Vee. How about some perfume? Women like to dress up for Easter, and a good perfume like this is the crowning touch. How much is it, Pee-Vee? Twelve dollars an ounce. That's the crowning touch. Well, what the heck? Wrap it up. It's Easter. Very well. Planning a big day, are you? Yes, indeed. Pee-Vee, guess what important official is getting up at four o'clock in the morning for the sunrise service? Reverend McNair? Well, he's got to be there. I'm thinking about a fellow who's just volunteering. Yep, I'm thinking a little family. And then I'm fashioning the collection play to the eleven o'clock service, too. Good for you. I went to both services one Easter. Is that so? I didn't sleep the night before, not wanting to miss the sunrise service, and by an eleven o'clock my eyes were so red I wore dark glasses to church. You did? You know what the minister did? He lectured me for staying out all night. Oh, my goodness. But Mrs. Pee-Vee and I always enjoyed the sunrise services. Of course, it's usually a little foggy at that hour, but... Well, I haven't been up at that hour since I was an air raid warden. Well, you'd better take a flashlight. There's a tendency to bump into trees. Oh, and if you're showing off a new suit, you, well, take a cushion along. Pee-Vee, I'm not the sort of person who just goes somewhere to show off. I'm wearing my old blue search. Well, you can't hurt that. Yes, yes. It's quite a climb up Cedar Hill, Mississippi. Are you trying to discourage me, Pee-Vee? Oh, my no. I consider it quite a rewarding experience. In fact, Mrs. Pee-Vee and I would be going again this year if she could stand the track again. Settling for the eleven o'clock service, are you, Pee-Vee? Yes, but between you and me in the gatepost, I'd rather get up at four o'clock with you than go to the eleven o'clock with Mrs. Pee-Vee. Well, I don't follow you. Miss, she insists on wearing her new Easter bonnet. What's the matter with her, Pee-Vee? Well, that bad, huh? She worries. It's one of those dove-on-the-nest affairs. Oh, Mr. Gildish, I don't mind having people pointed at Mrs. Pee-Vee's hat, but when bird dogs start pointing... Pee-Vee, it can't be that bad. No, no, I wouldn't say that. Pee-Vee, you're ready for the sunrise service. I wonder if I will need this flashlight Pee-Vee sold me. Who's that? Oh, the judge. Judge, what do you mean, diogenes? With that flashlight, you must be looking for an honest man. Here I am. You all right, Judge. Hop in. I'll take you home. Thanks, Horace. That's where I'm headed. Gildy, why are you carrying a flashlight in the middle of the day? Well, I need it in the morning. I'm getting up at four o'clock. You're going to the sunrise service? You bet. Then I'm going to the 11 o'clock service. Well, you must have a new suit you want to display. Judge, you're as bad as Pee-Vee. I'm not going to church just to show off my clothes. Besides, I don't have a new suit to show off. I see. Here's the bump, Gildy. What buck me in the back of the head? That's my canteen. Canteen? What is all this junk in the back of your car? There must be bottles, blankets, folding chairs, and a buffalo room. Judge, where are you going? On a safari? I'm taking Miss Matterhorn to the sunrise service. Do you need all this equipment? Well, you have to prepare for it. You're not just taking a flashlight, are you? Well, I... Besides what I have in the car, Miss Matterhorn is packing a lunch basket. Lunch basket? The road to Cedar Hill is narrow, Gildy, and with several hundred cars up there, it takes hours to get home. Miss Matterhorn and I enjoy the service, then spread our lunch and listen to the singing birds and the clash of bumpers. That eleven o'clock service looks better and better. I thought it was all settled that you'd go. Now, mind you, they can conduct the sunrise service without me. You, Leroy and Bertie, go and enjoy yourselves. I don't know why you don't go. My dear, I might not get back in time to pass the plate at the regular service. Judge says traffic is pretty heavy out there. Auntie, you've just cooled off on the idea. Well, I'll admit I'm not as keen about it as I was this morning. Why? Well, PB and the judge nettled me. They accused me of going just to show off my new Easter suit. But you don't have a new Easter suit. You just don't want to miss out on your sleep, that's all. That has nothing to do with it. I'm staying home as a matter of principle. All right, Auntie, if that's your final decision. That's my final decision. All right, Bertie. Well, it's Paula. Hello, Dr. Morton. Marjorie. Hello, Mrs. Winthrop. Paula, I was about to come over and pay you a visit. Oh, really? I have a little Easter gift for you. Well, that's very thoughtful of you. But why don't you give it to me early tomorrow morning? Early tomorrow morning? Uh-huh. Leroy told me you're all going to Sunrise Service. You did? Well... Would it be terrible of me if I invited myself to go along? Oh, Leroy, Bertie, and I'll be delighted to have you go with us. Well, I had no idea you planned to go to the service. Oh, I wouldn't miss it. Marjorie, you should see my Easter suit. Oh, I want to. It's blue pastel file with PK collar, cups and gloves to match. Oh, it must be darling. Sounds great. What the heck is file? And that is all. I have matching PK shoes and hat with file trim. Oh, how wonderful. He's just thrilling. What are you wearing, Marjorie? Well, I have the cutest linen dress with a full skirt and fitted top, and it has eyelet trim. Very smart. I can see there's no conversation for a man. Oh, it's about, Morton. Here we are talking about our new outfits and not letting you get a word in. Well... I know you're going to be so handsome in your new Easter suit. Handsome? Well, thank you. I like to see men dress up. You know, people don't just look at the pretty girl. Yeah. I hope you've got a powder blue pinstripe. I just love them. Well, I must go. See you bright and early in the morning, Frot Morton. Yes, indeed, Paula. Bright and early. Bye-bye, Marjorie. Goodbye, Paula. Honky, I thought you decided not to go to service. You're going after all the skills, please? And why shouldn't I go? Ms. Wentrup talking into it, Miss Marjorie. She had nothing to do with it. No, sir. I thought you weren't going because of what the judge and Mr. Peabee thought. Why should I worry about what the judge and Peabee think? I'll put on my new suit and go. You don't have a new suit. Well, I'll get one. A powder blue pinstripe. Well, I had that in mind anyway before Paula mentioned it. Yes, sir. The Great Gilder Sleeve will be back in just a minute. Keeping the food budget in line is a mighty good trick these days if you can do it. And if you've been having difficulty, here's an idea to help you out. 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Get velvita tomorrow in the two-pound loaf so you'll have plenty for snacks and sandwiches, as well as hearty, good-to-eat main dishes that'll help stretch your food budget. Just be sure you see the name velvita on the package you buy. Remember, velvita is the cheese food of top quality made only by crab. Well, the great yoghurt sleeve had decided not to attend the Easter sunrise service with his little family when his girlfriend Paula Winthrop came over and mentioned how handsome he'd look in his new suit. Of course, the great man didn't have a new suit, but that was two hours ago. Isn't Auntie home yet, Bertie? Not yet, Miss Marjorie. He's probably having trouble finding the suit. Well, he shouldn't have waited till the afternoon before Easter. No, ma'am. I never saw a man change his mind so fast. He needed to die, Bertie. Then he said he wasn't going. Then he said he was. Then he said he wasn't because he was afraid somebody think he was showing off a new suit he bought, which he wasn't, because he didn't. That's right, Auntie. Then he said he was, because Miss Winthrop thought he'd look handsome in a new suit which he didn't have, but which he would if he had it. So I hope he gets it. So do I, Bertie. I don't want to be seen like this. Mr. Barkman, would you like a new suit? Yeah. Auntie, why'd you ring the doorbell? Well, it seems that when I tried on my new suit, I left my keys in it. I was excited, I guess. Open the box, Auntie. Let's see what you picked out. All right. I'll get rid of some of this rapping twine. Hey, what's going on? Hello, Leroy. Hi. Well, maybe I can help you, Auntie. What's going on? I sure am there just to see that. It's all mine, but what am I anxious to see? What's in there? Leroy, keep your shirt on. Did you get the one with the stripe? Yeah, white stripe. What's in there? A pole cast? Leroy, don't be silly. I'm just trying to find out something. I can't untie this knot. Where's my pen knife? Miss Guilty, how'd you get it so fast? I practically had to grab it and run. Run with what? It still has to be let out, Bertie. Well, take the lid off and let it out. There, there it is. Isn't that a beauty? Oh, it's beautiful, Auntie. Ain't that for a sake, nothing but a suit. My Easter suit, Leroy. I thought you weren't going to buy an Easter suit. Well, I... Reminds me, how do you like this neck tie I bought to go with it? Well, it's very striking, Auntie. It should be with those baseball bats on it. Leroy, they're not baseball bats. It's just a modern design. And he got the powder blue suit. You don't think he'd come home with anything else after what Mrs. Winthrop said, do you? Ah, so that's why you bought a suit. You want Mrs. Winthrop to see you in it. Leroy, that isn't it at all. There'll be hundreds of other people who'll see me in it, too. Yeah, I mean, Bertie, you suppose you can give me a hand with a few alterations? The tailor couldn't get it ready today. Yes, of course it's a little late, and I got to take him in my choir room. Well, I guess I am upsetting things a little. Well, if we're going to get up at four o'clock, we should be getting to bed soon. Yeah, I've got a lot of things to do, so have I. But I'll help you with Auntie's suit, Bertie. Yes, ma'am. Well, now, let's not make a big thing of this. What we need is a little organization. And I'll be the organizer. Sure. We all have things to do, so let's do them. Bertie, you go do the things you have to do. Yes, sir. Marjorie, you and Leroy get the things done that you have to do. All right, Auntie, what are you going to do? I'm going to set the alarm for four o'clock and go to bed. What a character. Leroy, there'll be a lot of things to do in the morning. And I'll be up bright and early doing them. I'll put this alarm and go back to sleep. Where is the darn thing? Look out, you! Oh, my goodness. Make it stop. Step on the thing, Leroy. Do something. Oh, thank you, my boy. Good night. Good night. It's eight o'clock in the morning. We're going to the sunrise service, remember? Sunrise? Oh, yes. Up, everybody! Rise and shine! Marjorie, Bertie, Leroy! You're slowing down, Leroy. Such a winding road. A little rough, too. Paula, I hope your Easter outfit isn't getting rumbled. It's so beautiful. I'm fine. You look lovely. How can you tell it's dark? Marjorie, how are you and Bertie doing? All right, auntie. I just hope Bertie isn't going to be late to join the choir. Oh, don't worry about Bertie. We will make it. We'd be there now if Leroy hadn't spent ten minutes tying his tie. Well, Leroy had to get it right. This is Easter, you know. Are you stopping, auntie? As far as we can go, Marjorie. Cars are all parked ahead of us. You start hiking. Auntie, aren't we awfully far away? No, my dear, I'll get you there. Just follow me. I know a shortcut. We've got plenty of time. There's no sign of a sunrise yet. I can't see a thing in this fog. Hey, Aunt, where's your flashlight? Flashlight? Last night, I put it right where I could lay my hands on it this morning. And you don't know where you put it? Yes, I do. It's right in the dresser at home. Come on, everybody. Follow me, if any people know about this shortcut, I guess. Auntie. Of course I do. I think this is the top of the hill, right here. This is a stone-look-like-seed-a-hill to me. And we came up the back way, Birdie. Oh, he certainly did. Oh, what a climb. Where is everybody, Auntie? Well... Hey, the fog's lifting a little. I'll hide you can see up here. There's the choir and everybody. Where? Across the ravine on the other hill. Short cut. Oh, I'm afraid Birdie will never make it in time to sing in the choir. I'm sorry, Birdie. Very sorry. Oh, they'll get along without Birdie. We'll just have to watch things from up here. Hey, there's a lot of moving around. What are they getting ready to do? They're gonna have a pageant, Leroy, telling the story of Easter. Yeah? Here we are all dressed up and we can't be with a crowd. What an Easter. Well, Mr. Giltley, there was only a few on hand the first teacher when they saw the rock was rolled away. Well, that's right, Birdie. We shouldn't forget that. I guess nobody there put much importance on fine clothes. I guess they didn't. Listen. They're playing music. They're getting ready to sing about the crucifixion. Oh, Birdie, you were going to sing that. Yes, ma'am. Will you sing it for us, Birdie? We'd like to hear it, Birdie. Would you? I'd like to. Where you play when they crucify my Lord? Sun's rising. It's a new day. That's the meaning of Easter. A new day and new hope for the world. For this again in just 30 seconds, what do you look for in a snack food? Good pleasing flavor? Of course. 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