Gildersleeve Learns A Lesson During American Education Week

Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeve, every Wednesday night over 97.9 WHAV FM.

Willard Waterman took on the role as the water commissioner from Summerfield during the radio series’ 1950 season.

As it was when the Great Gildersleeve aired in 1952, it is American Education Week. Click the image to learn more.

On Wednesday night’s Great Gildersleeve, it’s American Education Week, but it’s Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve who learns a lesson.

Gildersleeve, played by Willard Waterman, becomes smitten with nephew Leroy’s teacher, Miss Grace Tuttle, played by Mary Shipp. Laughter ensues when the water commissioner intervenes when Leroy complains about his history grade.

Recurring character for the fall, 1952 season, Egg delivery man Cooley continues to pop in at the most inopportune times.

In real life, this week marks the 97th annual American Education Week, designed “to demonstrate how much we appreciate the educators who nurture and support each and every student in our schools,” according to the National Education Association.

The Great Gildersleeve airs at 10 p.m., Wednesday, with an encore performance at 1 a.m., over 97.9 WHAV FM.

Radio Drama This Week

Sunday, Nov. 11

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: “Deep Down Matter,” Part 2, Box 13: “The Great Torino,” Sunday, 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Monday

Suspense (modern): “Girl in the Snow;” Suspense (classic): “Waiting,” 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Tuesday

Dimension X: “Beyond Infinity;” Suspense (classic): “The Digger,” 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Wednesday

Great Gildersleeve: Problems with Leroy’s Teacher; Suspense (classic), “Prophecy of Bertha Abbott,” 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Thursday

Our Miss Brooks: Mr. Boynton’s Moustache; Suspense (classic): “The Doll,” directed by six-time Peabody Award winner William N. Robson, who would take over the series for most of its remaining run, 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Friday

Couple Next Door: Birth Certificate Found; Suspense (classic): “Red Cloud Mesa,” 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Saturday

Gunsmoke: “Absalom;” Haunting Hour: “Two Mr. Brandts,” Saturday, 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Sunday, Nov. 18

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: “Saturday Night Matter;” Box 13: “Suicide or Murder,” Sunday, 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.