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