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Host

Harlow Wilcox

Cast›

B

Bill Thompson

E

Elmo Tanner

H

Harold Peary

Jim Jordan

Marian Jordan

P

Perry Como

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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

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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

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

An Evening With Groucho

Oh, How That Woman Could Cook

Groucho Marx humorously reflects on a woman's remarkable cooking skills despite her unappealing appearance and lack of musical talent. His comedic storytelling highlights the contrast between her looks and her culinary prowess.

Ep 13 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 2:26

Our Miss Brooks

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

Victor Borge Collection

Sweetheart

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 Bucking Bronco Contest

The orchestra starts the show with, "It's My Red Letter Day." Fibber finds himself entered in the Wistful Vista bucking bronco contest. The winner gets $100 in cash and a silver

Ep 88 · Monday, December 14, 1936 · 30:08

Fibber McGee and Molly

An Officer of the Bank

The orchestra starts the show with, "Jamboree." Fibber becomes an officer of the Wistful Vista bank.

Ep 106 · Monday, April 19, 1937 · 29:42

Fibber McGee and Molly

The Employment Agency

Fibber and Molly are running an employment agency. Perry Como sings, "Twilight On The Trail," Elmo Tanner whistles part of the opening theme. Don't miss the band swinging out to,

Ep 63 · Monday, June 22, 1936 · 27:11

Fibber McGee and Molly

Eighteenth Wedding Anniversary

The orchestra starts the show with, "Sing, Baby, Sing." Fibber and Molly celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary.

Ep 73 · Monday, August 31, 1936 · 29:52

Fibber McGee and Molly

Interviewing Theatrical Talent

The orchestra starts the dy with, "This Is My Red Letter Day." Fibber and Molly find themselves theatrical talent agents for a talent show.

Ep 102 · Monday, March 22, 1937 · 29:42

Fibber McGee and Molly

Gardening

The orchestra starts the show with, "This Year's Crop Of Kisses." Fibber and Molly take up gardening.

Ep 104 · Monday, April 5, 1937 · 29:53

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 1937-10-11 (131) Wistful Vista Auto Show.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 131

Shopping for a New Car

Monday, October 11, 1937 · 28:55

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 131

Shopping for a New Car

Monday, October 11, 1937 · 28:55

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Johnson's Wax

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NBC

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Chicago origination. A fun visit to the Wistful Vista auto show. Possibly Harold Peary's first appearance on the program.

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Susan's cousin Emily arrives in Hillsdale, determined to maintain her romance with Peter Andrews, despite her family's wishes. As tensions rise, Susan and George scramble to keep the couple apart.

Ep 52 · Thursday, October 15, 1953 · 27:28

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Ep 850 · Sunday, June 7, 1953 · 29:30

Fibber McGee and Molly

Trimming a Store Window

The orchestra starts the show with, "San Francisco." Fibber is unhappy with the display in the window of Kramer's Drug Store at the corner of 14th and Oak Streets. He's sure he c

Ep 134 · Monday, November 1, 1937 · 30:05

Fibber McGee and Molly

The Man on the Street Broadcast

The orchestra starts the show with, "Laugh Your Way Through Life." Fibber is conducting a, "Man-On-The-Street" radio program.

Ep 132 · Monday, October 18, 1937 · 29:29

Fibber McGee and Molly

The Take off for Hollywood

Fibber and Molly are leaving for Hollywood, from where the program will originate for the next twn weeks. They're going to be making a picture, to be called, "This Way Please." "

Ep 107 · Monday, April 26, 1937 · 28:10

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