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Harlow Wilcox

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Hugh Studebaker

Jim Jordan

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The orchestra starts the show with a hot, "Bugle Call Rag" and later with a swinging, "Let Yourself Go." It's Spring cleaning time at 79 Wistful Vista. Molly is not heard; she has a case of laryngitis.

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

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Ep 89 · Monday, December 21, 1936 · 30:10

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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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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

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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

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FMM 1936-03-23 (50) Spring Cleaning.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 50

Spring Cleaning

Monday, March 23, 1936 · 29:57

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 50

Spring Cleaning

Monday, March 23, 1936 · 29:57

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