+ Harold (Hal) Peary (July 25, 1908 – March 30, 1985) was an American actor, comedian and singer in radio, film, television and animation remembered best as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, a supporting character on radio's Fibber McGee & Molly that moved to its own radio hit, The Great Gildersleeve, the first known spinoff hit in American broadcasting history. In 1950, at CBS, Peary began a new situation comedy, The Harold Peary Show, sometimes known as Honest Harold, a title that was actually the name of the fictitious radio show the new character hosted. Radio veteran Joseph Kearns (later familiar as Mr. Wilson on television's Dennis the Menace, played veterinarian Dr. Yancey, known better as Doc Yak-Yak and resembling former foil Judge Hooker. The new show also borrowed a few Gildersleeve plot devices, such as running for mayor and engagements to two women. In what was possibly a desperate attempt to recreate the Gildersleeve magic, it even brought in actress Shirley Mitchell, virtually recreating her Gildersleeve role of Leila Ransom, under the name of Florabelle Breckenridge. Additionally, Honest Harold's secretary at the radio station, Glory, bears a more than passing resemblance to Gildersleeve's Water Department secretary, Bessie: both are stereotypical giggly blondes. Despite these efforts to recreate the power and ratings of "The Great Gildersleeve", The Harold Peary Show lasted only one season of 38 episodes-WikiPedia Click here to read more about Honest Harold (The Harold Peary Show)
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Please enjoy these 37 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.23.1950 | audition |
+ An audition recording. "Honest Harold, The Home Maker" tells his radio listeners that his new spon... | |
| 10.25.1950 | campaign speech |
+ There’s a lot of excitement in Melrose Springs for it’s almost election time. The talk of the ... | |
| 12.20.1950 | childrens christmas party |
+ A heartwarming Christmas show as Honest Hal trusts an old bank robber with the job of playing Sa... | |
| 04.25.1951 | circus day |
+ The circus is in town. Harold sings, "If I Could Lay Beside A Babbling Brook." | |
| 01.31.1951 | civic achievement award |
+ Harold is annoyed by a slow-moving tractor. Will he win the "Oswald Award" for civic improvement... | |
| 04.18.1951 | cleaning the cellar |
+ Harold decides to clean out the cellar but winds up at Big Bear Lake for a picnic with his frien... | |
| 03.21.1951 | cousin marvin |
+ Cousin Natalie visits, along with little Marvin, a perfect monster. Harold takes little Marvin c... | |
| 11.08.1950 | cousin raymond visits |
+ Cousin Raymond is in love with Gloria O'Day. There’s a lot of hustle and bustle in the honest ... | |
| 11.01.1950 | election plans |
+ It’s a big day in the little town of Melrose Springs. Yes this is the day when the voters go to ... | |
| 01.24.1951 | engaged twice |
+ Harold gets engaged...twice, as a matter of fact! Harold and Theodora have been going together s... | |
| 03.28.1951 | first day of school |
+ "Honest Harold" brings little Marvin to his first day at school and Marvin has quite a day. Haro... | |
| 02.21.1951 | florabelle returns |
+ Sponsored by: Army/Air Force recruiting. Theodora is gone, Florabella is going. Harold hears abou... | |
| 05.16.1951 | florabelles new lover |
+ Harold acts nonchalant with Florabelle, but she has a date with someone else. The "Honest Deed"... | |
| 11.15.1950 | getting a job |
+ Honest Harold the homemaker has a new problem on his hands these days, his lazy young cousin Raymo... | |
| 01.17.1951 | going to new york |
+ Sponsored by: Plymouth. "Honest Harold, The Homemaker" is going to be in charge of the radio stat... | |
| 09.17.1950 | harold loses his job |
+ "Honest Harold" thinks about leaving the Melrose Springs radio station and try his luck in New ... | |
| 03.14.1951 | income tax |
+ It's income tax time once again. Harold's waited until the last minute once again. | |
| 01.10.1951 | lost sponsor |
+ Sponsored by: Plymouth. "Honest Harold, The Homemaker" is going to be in charge of the radio stat... | |
| 05.30.1951 | marshall for a day |
+ Harold is appointed Marshal for a day. Honest Harold offers to stand in for his friend Pete and... | |
| 06.13.1951 | marvin decides to stay |
+ Little Marvin is staying with Harold. The winners of the "Honesty" contest are announced and pra... | |
| 05.02.1951 | marvins gang |
+ A pile of lumber has disappeared. The clues lead to little Marvin and his friends. | |
| 02.14.1951 | mistaken valentines |
+ Harold sings, "Love's Old Story." There's been a mixup in Valentines, Florabelle is quite upset.... | |
| 04.04.1951 | modernizing docs office |
+ Harold tries to modernize Doctor Yak-Yak's office. | |
| 02.07.1951 | mothers suitor |
+ Is Harold's mother in love? "The Sunny Side Of Seventy Club's" leading man certainly seems inter... | |
| 12.27.1950 | new years dance |
+ Harold is planning to ask Theodora to go to the barn dance. Harold sings, "Auld Lang Syne." Let�... |
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