Lum is very much relieved once the judge in the county seat has exonerated him of all charges. The friends resume their friendship, and settle back into a routine at…Keith Heltsley

Like every other town in the World War 2 era, Summerfield is in a big war bond drive. Gildersleeve and the whole family are doing all they can in support of the war effort. Marjorie is taking part in a theatrical group, Gildy is on the war bond committee, and he questions her about her play. She is a little star struck after her director has been p…

There’s a slight lull in the action in the little community of Pine Ridge. The emergency of Lum’s recent legal troubles is past, and the next story line is yet…Keith Heltsley

While the McGees wait for the bus, Wallace Wimple comes along. He tells about a mishap his big fat wife, Sweetie Face had with a bus. Just as Molly is…Keith Heltsley

Lum’s legal troubles aren’t quite over, and today we find him practicing his speech for the jury. Is that letter he wrote to sign over his part of the Jot…Keith Heltsley

Always striving for a serious career as a serious actor, Jack wants to change his name from Jack to John. How will Mary, Don, and Dennis handle the request? Maybe…Keith Heltsley

The courtroom drama is about to begin. Lum calls the court into session, and faces the unusual instance of trying himself. Mousey Gray is called as a witness for Squire…Keith Heltsley

Or: Eve and Gildy Get Together. Leroy has been a sweet little angel around the house lately. Very helpful, and on his best behavior. The reason is soon learned when…Keith Heltsley

As the McGee’s discuss the name of a good architect, Wallace Wimple visits. Who designed his house? He has a special room to keep his bird books in. Why does…Keith Heltsley

Lum has been arrested after being caught breaking into the Jot ‘Em Down store. Today we find him still being held under Marshal Henry Lunsford’s care. The ever watchful, and…Keith Heltsley

In Jack’s house, he has a complaint about Phil’s band. Will Phil get the point after Jack reads him a few letters from annoyed fans? Mary arrives with wacky word…Keith Heltsley

After his botched robbery, Lum finds himself in jail. Will he let Abner explain his side of the story? Lum complains about the hard labor that he has been forced…Keith Heltsley

It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.Keith Heltsley

Differences between Lum and Abner were almost patched up. A last-minute argument has found Lum storming off with a library book where grandpap hid the letter that dissolved the longstanding…Keith Heltsley

On a cold, blustery, winter day, Fibber and Molly take comfort cuddled up next to the fireplace. It’s the kind of storm that makes polar bears look for warm ice.…Keith Heltsley

Lum has been trying to get Abner to cave in and hire him back, but at the same time Abner is trying to maintain his firm stance to hold Lum…Keith Heltsley

Tired of always setting the scene in Jack’s house, Don takes us to the home of George Burns and Gracie Allen instead. Gracie wouldn’t miss Jack’s program for the world,…Keith Heltsley

On the first day of his job working for Abner, Mousey learns that he was only hired to teach a Lum a lesson. Abner is ready to be charitable to…Keith Heltsley

It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.Keith Heltsley

After several discouraging days of selling pencils and magazines, Lum is determined to get his partnership back with Abner. You know he’s desperate when he feels that Squire Skimp as…Keith Heltsley

Word comes in that a criminal is on the loose in Wistful Vista, and Fibber is torn between joining the posse, or staying home to protect his lovely bride. Wallace…Keith Heltsley

Abner complains to grandpap over Lum’s trick to get his partnership back. Just then, Lum enters with his new job of selling magazine subscriptions. If he does well, Lum might…Keith Heltsley

Don and Jack talk about the strings that had to be pulled to get tickets to the Rosebowl game. Phil arrives and is teased about his drinking, and the members…Keith Heltsley

After the lost boxing match, and signing over his ownership in the Jot ‘Em Down store to Abner, Lum is destitute and selling pencils on the street. Grandpap and Abner…Keith Heltsley

In Summerfield, it’s Winter and Gildersleeve argues with Leroy about shoveling the walk. When he spots a cute woman out front, and recognizes her as Ann Tuttle, a visitor to…Keith Heltsley

As we look in on the little community of Pine Ridge, we find grandpap and Abner talking about the big fight that Lum left the store over. A lot rides…Keith Heltsley

OK, it’s not really Fibber and Molly, but as promised in last week’s episode, this is the replacement program featuring Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, while Fibber and Molly take…Keith Heltsley

Getting ready for the big New Year's Eve party, Andhy has trouble finding a tuxedo, and Amos shares some of the cut backs he has had to make at home. Kingfish has his own family troubles to gripe about. Might he have a lead on a tux to rent? The slow moving, slow talking, Lightening, might be able to get the tux back early enough to keep from being…

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Rolling back the clock a little bit, we join Rochester singing in his sleep as Jack wakes him to talk about party preparations. Mary Livingston arrives and talks to Jack…Keith Heltsley

It’s that time of year for the Christmas festivities and the Gildersleeve home is decked out in all the trimmings. The family gather to hint at their Christmas surprises. when…Keith Heltsley

Connie trims her Friendship Tree with Christmas cards. Friendship tree? Wow, I didn’t think they had that much trouble with the political correctness police back then. Mrs. Davis has to…Keith Heltsley

The scene opens with three old gents looking for a farm that lays East of town. With a little help from a star, they get their bearings. Doc Miller has…Keith Heltsley

Recently, Riley had been going through the monthly bills and was beset with troubles. Where might Riley cut corners? Where might he get extra cash to help out? He is…Keith Heltsley

As Fibber repairs toys for needy children, Wallace Wimple visits. He has his bird book with him, but he’s not happy with the publisher. Could he write a better bird…Keith Heltsley

Bob “Christmas Tree” Hope jokes about wrapping Christmas gifts, mailing packages, post office lines, and mishaps. Topics also include horse tracks, Finding the perfect Christmas tree, traffic, and Christmas toys.…Keith Heltsley

Robert Young, Rita Johnson, Meredeth Willson, Tony Martin, Hanley Stafford, Fanny Brice. I Won’t Go Wrong with Honolulu (Meredeth Willson and his singers). Christmas Night in Harlem (Tony Martin). Baby…Keith Heltsley

Audio is staticky, but generally OK. Rochester helps Jack plan on how to make his tiny Christmas tree appear bigger than it is. Afterward, Mary Livingston pops in, and talks…Keith Heltsley

In the Jot ‘Em Down store today, Abner and grandpap review the events of the past few days. Lum has signed over the store to Abner, but though he did…Keith Heltsley

Jack and Don talk about the hotels they’re staying in while at Palm Springs. Don has taken on a side line job as a life guard. Bob Crosby interrupts to…Keith Heltsley

With Christmas over, Birdie shares with Gildy and Marjorie about her boyfriend, and gifts that she has received. Leroy comes in with the prospect of getting a new dog, but…Keith Heltsley

Abner tells grandpap about Lum resuming his promotion of Mousey, despite the success of the Lucky Loaf bread sales. Lum is the only one who knows the bread recipe, but…Keith Heltsley

What’s the latest fashion statement that Fibber wants to make? He shows off his new sun lamp to Molly. Heavenly day! While lounging around scantily dressed, Fibber has to keep…Keith Heltsley

After the failed fight between Mousey and Iron Ike, Lum turns from his short-lived career as boxing promoter to the bakery. He tells Abner about the new idea of putting…Keith Heltsley

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Today is the day that Mousey is to fight Iron Ike, but he’s at home, and is sick with the mumps. As Lum pouts over it, Cedric enters to show…Keith Heltsley

After his date with Eve Goodwin, Gildy is on cloud 9. At home, he is getting cleaned up in the tub when LeRoy needs to talk with him. As morning…Keith Heltsley

Mousey has signed on to fight, but with Squire as his manager. Lum laments over his loss, then Abner gets confused at a figure of speech. He can’t understand Lum…Keith Heltsley

On the way to get packages in the mail early, Fibber and Molly take stock of their gifts. First, a phone call to the operator, Mirt, reveals a young relative…Keith Heltsley

Squire Skimp enters the Jot ‘Em Down store, but finds only Cedric. Squire learns that Lum is trying to get Mousey to sign up to fight Iron Ike. Squire seems…Keith Heltsley