The Great Gildersleeve

Aunt Hattie Interferes

English · Radio

Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, the pompous but good-hearted head of the household in Summerfield, is at the center of this radio comedy. A former character from Fibber McGee and Molly, Gildersleeve became the star of his own series, where family life and small-town affairs regularly test his confidence and composure.

The program follows Gildersleeve’s domestic and civic entanglements, with his niece Marjorie and nephew Leroy among the family members who keep him busy. His relationships with neighbors and fellow townspeople add another layer of comic complications, while his booming voice and self-important manner make even ordinary disagreements entertaining.

Warm and character-driven, The Great Gildersleeve blends household comedy with the rhythms of a close-knit community. Its humor comes from Gildersleeve’s bluster, the lively exchanges around him, and the contrast between his grand ideas and everyday realities.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.