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  1. Harold " Hal " Peary (July 25, 1908 – March 30, 1985) was an American actor, comedian and singer in radio, films, television, and animation. His most memorable role is as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, which began as a supporting character on radio's "Fibber McGee and Molly" in 1938.

  2. Apr 1, 1985 · Harold Peary, who rose to stardom during radio’s Golden Age as the pompous but lovable “The Great Gildersleeve,” died Saturday of a heart attack in a Torrance hospital. He was 76.

  3. Jul 21, 2024 · Harold Peary (born July 25, 1908, San Leandro, California, U.S.—died March 30, 1985, Torrance, California) was an American actor. He created the colourful, arrogant character Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve on the hit radio comedy series Fibber McGee and Molly in 1937.

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  4. Apr 1, 1985 · TORRANCE, Calif. -- Harold Peary, best known as the pompous but endearing 'Great Gildersleeve' of radio's Golden Age, died of a heart attack during the weekend at the age of 76.

  5. Apr 2, 1985 · Harold Peary, who played the Great Gildersleeve during radio's golden age and helped make ''You're a hard man, McGee'' a national catch phrase, died Saturday at Torrance Memorial Hospital...

  6. Jul 15, 2021 · Harold Peary, 76, who played “The Great Gildersleeve” during radio’s golden age and helped make “You’re a hard man, McGee” a national catch phrase, died Saturday.

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  8. Jan 28, 2015 · Peary died at the Torrance Memorial Hospital on March 30, 1985, and then his ashes were received by the sea; he was survived by his son Page. [35] Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve immortalized Peary, a voice distinct in entertainment history an unusual talent.

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