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Bill Thompson

Harlow Wilcox

Jim Jordan

Marian Jordan

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Johnson's Wax

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

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The Boastful Bandit

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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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

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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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The Hardware Dealer

The orchestra starts the show with, "Goodnight My, Lucky Day." Fibber visits the Wistful Vista Hardware store and becomes the temporary manager.

Ep 101 · Monday, March 15, 1937 · 30:24

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The Sport Reporter

The orchestra starts the show with, "This Way, Please." There's going to be a big fight tonight in Wistful Vista. The Picadilly Panther is going to fight The Harlem Hammer; and F

Ep 125 · Monday, August 30, 1937 · 29:57

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

Fibber McGee and Molly

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

Fibber McGee and Molly

Night Club Owner McGee

The orchestra starts the show with, "Boo Hoo." McGee is running a Wistful Vista nightclub called, "The Club McGee."

Ep 105 · Monday, April 12, 1937 · 29:51

Fibber McGee and Molly

Homecoming Program

The orchestra starts the show with, "The Camera Doesn't Lie." The McGees have returned to Chicago.

Ep 119 · Monday, July 19, 1937 · 30:04

Fibber McGee and Molly

At a Public Dance Hall

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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FMM 1936-03-02 (47) Encyclopedia Salesman.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 47

Encyclopedia Salesman

Monday, March 2, 1936 · 28:50

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 47

Encyclopedia Salesman

Monday, March 2, 1936 · 28:50

Network

The first tune is, "Who's Honey Are You?" Fibber and Molly are selling encyclopedias from door to door.

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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

Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly's Date with Al Bennington

Molly makes a date with her old friend Al Bennington, which doesn't please Fibber at all!

Ep 738 · Tuesday, June 16, 1953 · 28:50

Fibber McGee and Molly

Advice Column - Aunt Molly

Aunt Molly and Uncle Fibber and writing an "Advice To The World-Weary" column in the paper.

Ep 209 · Tuesday, June 13, 1939 · 29:38

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