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John Wald

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Arthur Q. Bryan

Barney Phillips

Herb Vigran

Jim Jordan

Marian Jordan

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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

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Recompense Matter [AFRTS]

A dying man confesses to a murder, but then recovers! Johnny is hired to investigate the deathbed confession. Was Bill Trasker really a nice guy or a heartless swindler?

Ep 707 · Sunday, October 9, 1960 · 24:47

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Christmas Show

In the Christmas Show of Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Richard Diamond presents a unique rendition of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol featuring characters from his detective agency. The stakes revolve around the spirit of Christmas as Diamond aims to bring joy and laughter during the holiday season.

Ep 114 · Friday, December 21, 1951 · 29:30

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

Gunsmoke

The Sod-Buster

Chester Proudfoot mistakenly becomes the center of attention when Bessie Mae Walker and her father arrive in Dodge City, believing him to be the Marshal. As romance blooms, a bank robbery unfolds, raising questions about the connection between the two events.

Ep 477 · Sunday, May 28, 1961 · 23:54

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Charity League Dinner Dance

The Wistful Vista Charity League is holding a dinner-dance.

Ep 1257 · Thursday, September 29, 1955 · 14:20

Fibber McGee and Molly

Car Crash into Kremer's

The car crashes into Kramer's drugstore.

Ep 1113 · Thursday, March 10, 1955 · 14:21

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Telephone Mystery

There's a mystery on the telephone.

Ep 1137 · Wednesday, April 13, 1955 · 14:23

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Molly Locks Keys in Car

Fibber pulls a fast one! Fibber and Molly are locked out of their car.

Ep 1036 · Tuesday, November 23, 1954 · 14:18

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Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving dinner at the McGees.

Ep 1038 · Thursday, November 25, 1954 · 14:17

Fibber McGee and Molly

Wild, Fruitless Cab Ride

Fibber takes a wild ride in a taxi to bring a ticket to Doc Gamble.

Ep 1124 · Sunday, March 27, 1955 · 14:31

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FMM 1955-01-27 (1085) McGee's Old C.O. Visits.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 1085

Mystery of the Missing Garbage Can

Monday, January 31, 1955 · 14:17

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 1085

Mystery of the Missing Garbage Can

Monday, January 31, 1955 · 14:17

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Robert Easton

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Fibber tries to solve, "The Mystery Of The Missing Garbage Can."

Fifties Fade

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

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Have Gun — Will Travel

The Odds

Out in Nebraska, Paladin meets young Jim Buford, who's tired of farm life and is looking for action. He starts by shooting Paladin! The system cue is added live.

Ep 103 · Sunday, November 6, 1960 · 24:29

Fort Laramie

The Buffalo Hunters

Captain Quince investigates the slaughter of buffalo on Indian land, suspecting white hunters are responsible for the wasteful killings. The stakes rise as he realizes this could lead to conflict with the local tribes.

Ep 33 · Sunday, September 9, 1956 · 29:46

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Doc Wins by One Stroke

Doc Gamble is known as, "The Surgical Slicer" on the golf course. Fibber is known as, "The Hammering Hooker." And the winner is...Doc!

Ep 1148 · Thursday, April 28, 1955 · 14:22

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Beauty Contest Judge

Fibber is going to be the judge at a beauty contest, but the contestants are younger than he expects.

Ep 1144 · Sunday, April 24, 1955 · 14:17

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