Anatomy of a Gildy Episode: The Who's Who of Gg470129 Marjorie's Hotrod Boyfriend: The Great Gildersleeve; John Whedon and Beyond

By Peggy Adler

Gildy: A Legacy in Laughter

In Anatomy of a Gildy Episode, author Peggy Adler offers a compelling, behind-the-scenes look at The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio's most iconic comedies. Through a single 1947 episode, Adler explores the artistry of Emmy-nominated scriptwriter John Ogden Whedon--tracing his impact from radio's Golden Age to the birth of the television sitcom. With a full transcript, historical context, and insights into Whedon's multigenerational writing legacy, this book is a must-read for fans of classic media and pop culture historians alike.

This book features the complete episode of The Great Gildersleeve: "Marjorie's Hotrod Boyfriend," with Peggy Adler's Anatomy of a Gildy Episode included as a downloadable PDF.

• Format: Audio CD
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FBBNYNX3
• ISBN13: 9798228588103
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Peggy Adler
• Length: 1 Pages