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Host

J

John Wald

Cast›

G

Gene Conklin

Jim Jordan

Marian Jordan

M

Mary Lou Harrington

R

Robert Easton

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Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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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

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

Let George Do It

The Wolf Pack

George Valentine takes on the case of Eddie, a teenager recently released from reform school, who is determined to seek revenge instead of starting anew. With the help of Emily, a friend who believes in him, George must save Eddie from a path of self-destruction.

Ep 85 · Monday, April 26, 1948 · 29:39

Gunsmoke

Target

Danny Leeds struggles against his father's oppressive nature as he falls in love with a gypsy named Naomi, leading to tensions and potential violence.

Ep 324 · Sunday, June 22, 1958 · 25:28

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Silver Blue Matter - Ep 5

Conclusion of story. A cautious search, an ambush, bullets and tears, and the end is violence. System cue deleted, apparently otherwise complete.

Ep 390 · Friday, May 11, 1956 · 14:35

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Home Workshop Equipment Sale

Fibber's home workshop equipment scale.

Ep 1117 · Wednesday, March 16, 1955 · 14:24

Fibber McGee and Molly

He Said, She Said

Fibber has advice for a young husband. Molly has advice for a young wife.

Ep 1012 · Tuesday, October 19, 1954 · 14:23

Fibber McGee and Molly

Sleigh Ride and Weiner Roast

The McGees are at last sleigh-bound for a frigid picnic at Dugan's Lake. Unfortunately, they run out of snow!

Ep 1079 · Sunday, January 23, 1955 · 14:26

Fibber McGee and Molly

Case Solved

The solution to, "The Great Garbage Can Mystery." There's hot buttered root beer for all.

Ep 1087 · Wednesday, February 2, 1955 · 14:20

Fibber McGee and Molly

Les Auditions

Fibber brings Les to the recording studios at Victor records.

Ep 1132 · Wednesday, April 6, 1955 · 14:26

Fibber McGee and Molly

Who Is Mary Strongheart

O.K., just who is Mary Strongheart?

Ep 1305 · Tuesday, December 6, 1955 · 14:29

← PreviousLocating His RaincoatNext →Les Auditions

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  • 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 1131

Les, the Whistling Protege

Tuesday, April 5, 1955 · 14:26

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 1131

Les, the Whistling Protege

Tuesday, April 5, 1955 · 14:26

Tommy Cook

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Fibber decides to be Les' manager. Boy, can he whistle!

Fifties Fade

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

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The Adventures of Sam Spade

Prodigal Panda Caper

An eight-year old boy hires Sam to track down his Panda-napper, and a poisoner too!

Ep 228 · Friday, December 29, 1950 · 29:49

An Evening With Groucho

Will Rogers, Baseball in Baltimore

Groucho shares a humorous anecdote about playing baseball with Will Rogers in Baltimore, highlighting the comedic misunderstandings of the game.

Ep 35 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 0:56

Fibber McGee and Molly

Les Can't Whistle

The recording session goes poorly because Les can't whistle. He's gotten his teeth fixed!

Ep 1133 · Thursday, April 7, 1955 · 14:24

Fibber McGee and Molly

McGee's Boomerang

Fibber has a boomerang...many happy returns!

Ep 1378 · Monday, March 19, 1956 · 7:57

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1955 — The American Civil Liberties Union announces it will defend Allen Ginsberg's book Howl against obscenity charges.

On the air that night›

  1. DragnetThe Big No ToothEpisode 294
  2. Fibber McGee and MollyLes, the Whistling ProtegeCurrently listeningEpisode 1131
  3. SuspenseZero HourEpisode 592