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Harlow Wilcox

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Charlie Wilson

Jim Jordan

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Lynn Martin

Marian Jordan

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Martha Tilton

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Ep 258 · Monday, April 8, 1940 · 62:13

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The Lone Ranger and Tonto confront the boastful outlaw Pedro Jiménez, who has been robbing towns with his gang and bragging about his exploits. The stakes rise as they attempt to stop Jiménez and restore order to the region.

Ep 2620 · Wednesday, November 2, 1949 · 29:25

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A couple's night out takes a terrifying turn when a killer hijacks their car. As they navigate the dark streets, their lives hang in the balance.

Ep 326 · Thursday, February 3, 1949 · 30:03

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Our Miss Brooks

Stretch Has A Problem (repeat of #30)

The story of Stretch Snodgrass' secret love and Miss Brooks' bath. The script was previously used on "Our Miss Brooks" on February 27, 1949 (see cat. #46328) and on February 14, 1

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

Victor Borge Collection

Sweetheart

Victor Borge entertains the audience with humor and music while reflecting on his time in America and the joy of performing.

Ep 5831 · Wednesday, December 23, 1953 · 10:07

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Bergen and McCarthy Come to Movie Premiere

Guests Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy arrive in Wistful Vista for the premier of "Look Who's Talking." The picture's actual opening took place the next day in San Francisco. E

Ep 300 · Tuesday, November 11, 1941 · 57:19

Fibber McGee and Molly

Fall House Cleaning

Molly starts reading her old love letters.

Ep 297 · Tuesday, October 21, 1941 · 30:28

Fibber McGee and Molly

A Swim in the Ocean

Fibber goes swimming...in the ocean! The first tune is, "About A Quarter To Nine." The program originates from Chicago.

Ep 14 · Monday, July 15, 1935 · 29:18

Fibber McGee and Molly

Back from Vacation - Gildy Says Goodbye

The first show of the season. Martha Tilton sings, Gildersleeve announces he's moving to Summerfield, it's his last appearance on the show as a regular. Fibber's trip to Alaska.

Ep 294 · Tuesday, September 30, 1941 · 30:45

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New Furniture

The McGees go shopping for a new davenport, and wind up with a room full of new furniture.

Ep 299 · Tuesday, November 4, 1941 · 30:27

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The Mayor Overstays His Welcome

The closet is heard. How to convince Mayor La Trivia to go home.

Ep 301 · Tuesday, November 18, 1941 · 30:31

Fibber McGee and Molly

Investment in Cosmetic Clay

A con-man has sold most of Wistful Vista a half-interest in a "beauty-clay" mine.

Ep 302 · Tuesday, November 25, 1941 · 29:06

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FMM 1935-09-23 (24) Anything to Get out of Scrubbing the Back Porch.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 24

Anything to Get out of Scrubbing the Back Porch

Monday, September 23, 1935 · 29:42

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 24

Anything to Get out of Scrubbing the Back Porch

Monday, September 23, 1935 · 29:42

Ronald Mansefield

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The back porch needs scrubbing and Fibber really doesn't want the job. The recording begins as WENR signs off the air and WLS signs on. Both were NBC Chicago affiliates and were sharing the same frequency at this time. The first tune is, "The Weatherman."

Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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Thirties Echo

1930s nights — earlier golden age glow.

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Susan's Cousin, Emily, Comes for a Visit

Susan's cousin Emily arrives in Hillsdale, determined to maintain her romance with Peter Andrews, despite her family's wishes. As tensions rise, Susan and George scramble to keep the couple apart.

Ep 52 · Thursday, October 15, 1953 · 27:28

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Ep 850 · Sunday, June 7, 1953 · 29:30

Fibber McGee and Molly

The McGee's Win 79 Wistful Vista

Fibber and Molly invest $2 in a lottery ticket and win their home at 79 Wistful Vista. WENR (Chicago) is heard leaving the air for WLS, apparently a shared frequency. The first t

Ep 20 · Monday, August 26, 1935 · 30:05

Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber Cuts His Own Christmas Tree

Fibber has chopped down his own Christmas tree and "trims-it-to-size" himself.

Ep 305 · Tuesday, December 16, 1941 · 29:27

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