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

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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

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Ep 326 · Thursday, February 3, 1949 · 30:03

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Ep 823 · Sunday, November 30, 1952 · 29:30

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Mel and Betty decide to try a separation, prompting Mel to seek out other women. As he navigates his new dating life, he realizes the challenges of being without Betty.

Ep 38 · Tuesday, May 20, 1947 · 25:22

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Everybody Works but Father

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Escaped Convicts

Fibber hears that Molly is being held prisoner by four escaped convicts, and must act fast.

Ep 207 · Tuesday, May 30, 1939 · 28:57

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Fibber Fakes Illness To Avoid Fixing Screens

Fibber is stricken with a strange disease while taking down the screens.

Ep 215 · Tuesday, September 26, 1939 · 28:24

Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly Returns - Sets up Budget

Molly returns after an absence of eighteen months. The program is renamed, "Fibber McGee and Molly." Fibber decides to stick to a budget.

Ep 201 · Tuesday, April 18, 1939 · 28:01

Fibber McGee and Molly

Zither Lessons and Buried Treasure

Fibber has taken up the zither and hopes to take up some buried treasure as well.

Ep 205 · Tuesday, May 16, 1939 · 28:47

Fibber McGee and Molly

Toothache - Doctor Gildersleeve

Fibber takes his bad toothache to Dentist Gildersleeve. He also takes along some memories of childhood.

Ep 210 · Tuesday, June 20, 1939 · 28:56

Fibber McGee and Molly

Advice Column - Aunt Molly

Aunt Molly and Uncle Fibber and writing an "Advice To The World-Weary" column in the paper.

Ep 209 · Tuesday, June 13, 1939 · 29:38

Fibber McGee and Molly

Killer Canova's Autograph

There's $500 at stake as Fibber and Molly try to get Killer Canova's autograph. Marian Jordan as "Teeny" sings for the first time on the air, the name Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve

Ep 216 · Tuesday, October 3, 1939 · 29:36

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FMM 1939-04-25 (202) McGee Gets Glasses.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 202

McGee Gets Glasses

Tuesday, April 25, 1939 · 29:36

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 202

McGee Gets Glasses

Tuesday, April 25, 1939 · 29:36

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Fibber sees the newspaper type blur and goes to see eye doctor Gildersleeve.

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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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Fibber Misplaces Christmas Money

Fibber is trying to find $15 in missing Christmas money.

Ep 343 · Tuesday, December 15, 1942 · 29:50

Fibber McGee and Molly

Christmas Presents

Who sent the McGees a gift door chime? A visit from ex-neighbor Gildersleeve, the last appearance by Martha Tilton. Very brief portions are missing from one of the commercials an

Ep 306 · Tuesday, December 23, 1941 · 30:15

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