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Ely Culbertson

Harlow Wilcox

Jim Jordan

K

Kathleen Wells

Marian Jordan

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Johnson's Wax

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Ep 357 · Sunday, February 24, 1957 · 28:05

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The Paper Hanger

The recording starts with WENR signing off and WLS signing on. The orchestra starts the show with a medley from, "Shipmates Forever." Fibber, the paper hanger, is tackling the di

Ep 30 · Monday, November 4, 1935 · 29:17

Fibber McGee and Molly

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The orchestra starts the show with, "Linger Awhile." Fibber and Molly go to the Wistful Vista dance hall, "Le Palais de Hoof."

Ep 75 · Monday, September 14, 1936 · 29:51

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The orchestra starts the show with, "I'm Shooting High." The visiting fireman.

Ep 45 · Monday, February 17, 1936 · 29:30

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The orchestra starts the show with, "We Saw The Sea." Fibber McGee and Molly are check room attendants at the Wistful Wistful railroad station.

Ep 49 · Monday, March 16, 1936 · 29:55

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In a Trailer Camp

The orchestra starts the show with, "Cross Patch." Fibber and Molly visit a trailer camp.

Ep 67 · Monday, July 20, 1936 · 29:22

Fibber McGee and Molly

Crime Expert McGee

The orchestra starts the show with, "Alexander's Ragtime Band." Fibber claims to be a crime expert.

Ep 43 · Monday, February 3, 1936 · 29:59

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Man On The Street Radio Interview

The orchestra starts the program with a march. Fibber and Molly start the program by broadcasting from the corner of 14th and Oak Streets.

Ep 34 · Monday, December 2, 1935 · 29:10

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FMM 1935-05-07 (4) Out of Gas at 42nd and Broadway.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 4

Out of Gas at 42nd and Broadway

Tuesday, May 7, 1935 · 30:05

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 4

Out of Gas at 42nd and Broadway

Tuesday, May 7, 1935 · 30:05

Blue Network

Network

The first tune is, "Strike Up The Band." Fibber runs out of gas at 42nd Street and Broadway. The orchestra plays a bouncey, "Fare Thee Well, Annabelle." Bridge expert Ely Culbertson is heard during the final commercial. He praises Johnson's Wax for its new process for making longer-lasting playing cards. He mentions that he is appearing, "voluntarily and without compensation."

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Hot Dogs and a Blowout

The first tune is, "March Winds and April Showers." Fibber recalls his friend, the elephant. Fibber has to change a flat tire. Fibber and Molly sing, "I Feel Like Sweet Sixteen.

Ep 3 · Tuesday, April 30, 1935 · 29:00

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Fishing Trip to Dugan's Lake

The last show of the season, the last show sponsored by Reynolds Aluminum, the last show of the series in a half hour format. Fibber and the gang go fishing at Dugan's Lake, and c

Ep 740 · Tuesday, June 30, 1953 · 28:38

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