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G

Gale Gordon

Harlow Wilcox

H

Harold Peary

Jim Jordan

J

Jimmy Shields

Marian Jordan

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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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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

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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

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The Beast of Darrow House

A thirty-year-old elkhound defends the mansion of his dead master, and the money hidden somewhere inside the house! The villain sounds like Gale Gordon.

Ep 438 · Sunday, March 7, 1948 · 29:26

Sherlock Holmes

The Singular Affair of the Baconian Cipher

The last show of the season, the last Sherlock Holmes broadcast with Basil Rathbone. The story is based on, "The Sign Of Four" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A notice in an "agony co

Ep 220 · Monday, May 27, 1946 · 28:46

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

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McGee Builds a Dog House

"Friend" Gildersleeve helps Fibber build a doghouse with his new tools, and winds up trapping him inside!

Ep 229 · Tuesday, January 2, 1940 · 28:46

Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber Tries to Get Rid of an Old Suit

Fibber finds that it's not so easy to dispose of his old blue suit. The last appearance of Jimmy Shields on the program.

Ep 233 · Tuesday, January 30, 1940 · 58:06

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Finance Company Is After the Car

Fibber and Molly are having a hard time dodging the finance company.

Ep 224 · Tuesday, November 28, 1939 · 29:03

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Gone with the Wind

Who has given the McGees two free tickets to the opening of "Gone With The Wind?"

Ep 230 · Tuesday, January 9, 1940 · 28:57

Fibber McGee and Molly

New License Plates - Stolen Car

Fibber McGee's car has been stolen...by Fibber McGee!

Ep 231 · Tuesday, January 16, 1940 · 28:57

Fibber McGee and Molly

Traffic Ticket

The first appearance of Jimmy Shields as the singer on the program. Fibber gets a ticket and Judge Gildersleeve sentences.

Ep 222 · Tuesday, November 14, 1939 · 28:50

Fibber McGee and Molly

Overdue Library Book

Fibber's book is overdue at the library, but which book...and where is it?

Ep 223 · Tuesday, November 21, 1939 · 29:13

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FMM 1939-12-26 (228) Butler Gildersleeves.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 228

Butler Gildersleeve

Tuesday, December 26, 1939 · 56:57

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 228

Butler Gildersleeve

Tuesday, December 26, 1939 · 56:57

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When Molly's wealthy ex-beau comes to town, the McGees invite him to dinner and put on the dog. Gildersleeve becomes the butler! Possibly the first appearance of Gale Gordon on the program.

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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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Gildy's Ladder - Fibber Makes a Record

After pushing him off a ladder, Fibber visits a recording studio to make an apology record for neighbor Gildersleeve, who lives at #83 Wistful Vista. The manager of the recording

Ep 289 · Tuesday, May 27, 1941 · 55:37

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