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The Harold Peary Show 38 Episodes
The Harold Peary Show was a light-hearted comedy program built around the talents of Harold Peary, best known for his iconic role as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve in The Great Gildersleeve. Premiering in 1950, the series aimed to showcase Peary in a new role while retaining the charm and comic tone that had made him a household name. The show combined gentle humor, music, and slice-of-life situations, centering around a character named Honest Harold, “The Homemaker,” a small-town radio host with big ambitions.
Although short-lived, the show offered a pleasant blend of laughs and warmth, spotlighting Peary’s distinctive voice and comedic flair.
The Stars
Harold Peary starred as Harold Hemp, a kind, slightly bumbling radio personality working at a small station in the town of Melrose Springs. As “Honest Harold,” he dispensed domestic tips on his radio program while dealing with eccentric townsfolk and humorous complications in his personal and professional life.
Supporting characters included his boss Stanley Peabody, the station's pompous manager; Harold’s mother; and his romantic interest, Gloria. The show also featured musical interludes, often performed by Peary himself, drawing on his background as a trained singer.
Key Dates
• The Harold Peary Show premiered on CBS Radio on September 17, 1950.
• It aired weekly for one season, ending on June 10, 1951.
• It marked Harold Peary’s return to radio comedy after leaving The Great Gildersleeve the previous year.
Other Information
The Harold Peary Show was developed as a vehicle for Peary after he chose not to continue playing Gildersleeve when the production of that show moved from NBC to CBS without him. Although the new series retained a similar tone — with small-town settings, quirky supporting characters, and a likable lead — it struggled to recapture the success and audience of his earlier hit.
Nevertheless, the show demonstrated Peary’s versatile talent as both a comedic actor and vocalist, and it provided a platform for more personal creative expression. Episodes often focused on Harold’s romantic misadventures, local mishaps, and attempts to improve his show, all told with light humor and a touch of sentimentality.
Today, The Harold Peary Show is remembered as a charming, if short-lived, continuation of Peary’s legacy in radio comedy. Though it never reached the heights of The Great Gildersleeve, it remains a pleasant and nostalgic example of mid-century American radio entertainment.
This collection comes preloaded on a USB stick, allowing you to easily transfer all episodes to the device of your choice. Enjoy seamless playback a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience.
Suggested Retail Price: $14.99
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Length: 15
Width: 38
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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