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Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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Lux Radio Theatre

Mama Loves Papa

A simple chap becomes Parks Commissioner, and then his trouble begins! A story featuring Fibber McGee and Molly.

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

The Lone Ranger

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

Suspense

Backseat Driver

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

Have Gun — Will Travel

Trouble in North Fork

Paladin protects the Mennonite community in North Fork from a town determined to drive them out. See cat. #46808 for a network, sponsored version of this broadcast. The script wa

Ep 31 · Sunday, June 21, 1959 · 24:28

Gunsmoke

Dowager's Visit

Mrs. Chamberlain arrives in Dodge City searching for her grandson Junius, who has gotten into trouble. She demands U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon's help to bring him back home.

Ep 370 · Sunday, May 10, 1959 · 30:17

Fort Laramie

A Small Beginning

Captain Lee Quince and his troop embark on a challenging mission to locate Sitting Bull in the Black Hills, facing uncertain terrain and potential conflicts with Native Americans. The stakes are high as they aim to establish a parley before winter sets in.

Ep 36 · Sunday, September 30, 1956 · 29:39

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Fibber McGee and Molly

Fixing the Back Step

Fibber has finally decided to fix the back step...which is not as easy as it sounds!

Ep 688 · Tuesday, March 4, 1952 · 29:00

Fibber McGee and Molly

Les Trips over Ash Can

McGee's neighbor tripped over an ash can while coming to visit the McGees. Fibber advises him to sue!

Ep 1056 · Tuesday, December 21, 1954 · 14:28

Fibber McGee and Molly

Redecorating Woman's Club Servicemen's Center

Molly is in charge of redecorating the Women's Club Servicemen's Center.

Ep 827 · Tuesday, February 2, 1954 · 14:35

Fibber McGee and Molly

Gregory the Cat

Fibber, Doc Gamble and the Old Timer go bass fishing. They become strnded on a deserted island.

Ep 976 · Monday, August 30, 1954 · 14:23

Fibber McGee and Molly

Elks' Club Dance

Fibber is in charge of the dance at the Elk's Club.

Ep 622 · Tuesday, April 25, 1950 · 29:19

Fibber McGee and Molly

Bus Suggestion

Fibber and Molly ride the trolleys all day to win a prize for the best suggestion.

Ep 597 · Tuesday, November 1, 1949 · 29:53

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (fibber-mc-gee-and-molly). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 1013

The Face is Familiar

Wednesday, October 20, 1954 · 14:20

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 1013

The Face is Familiar

Wednesday, October 20, 1954 · 14:20

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Fibber and Molly meet...just a minute, just who did they meet? He had a familiar face that they see every day!

Fifties Fade

When TV took the living room (1950 and after).

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Eight O'Clock Killer(Repeat of 50-11-22)

A madman threatens to kill at 8 o'clock, and Richard Diamond races against time to prevent the murder. The stakes rise as a victim is found dead at the exact hour.

Ep 143 · Sunday, June 7, 1953 · 29:26

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Gravedigger's Spades (Mr & Mrs Arbuthnel Trump)

Mr. and Mrs. Arbuthnel Trump in North Dakota are threatening to commit suicide. "How the gravedigger's spades came close to being Trumps."

Ep 36 · Friday, February 17, 1950 · 30:05

Fibber McGee and Molly

Mulligan the Milkman

Fibber meets ...who is it? It's Mulligan the milkman.

Ep 1272 · Thursday, October 20, 1955 · 14:26

Fibber McGee and Molly

Identifying the Stranger (Rebroadcast of 10_20_54)

Fibber meets ...who is it? It's Mulligan the milkman.

Ep 1209 · Thursday, October 20, 1955 · 14:26

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1954 — Texas Instruments announces the Regency TR-1, the first mass-produced transistor radio.

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