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G

Gale Gordon

Harlow Wilcox

H

Harold Peary

I

Isabel Randolph

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

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

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

The Shadow

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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The Radio-Phonograph

An hostile phonograph is received on Christmas Eve from Gildersleeve. Bill Thompson does not appear, the closet is heard.

Ep 267 · Tuesday, December 24, 1940 · 29:25

Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber Finds a Watch at 14th and Oak

Fibber finds a gold watch at the corner of 14th and Oak. Who lost it? Bill Thompson does not appear.

Ep 268 · Tuesday, December 31, 1940 · 29:42

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

Fibber Getting in Condition

When Fibber decides to get some exercise, Wallace Wimple volunteers his big old wife "Sweetie Face" to help him out.

Ep 340 · Tuesday, November 24, 1942 · 28:58

Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber Builds a Footstool

Fibber has started to get out his tools to build a footstool.

Ep 317 · Tuesday, March 10, 1942 · 29:07

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

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  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

FMM 1940-10-08 (256) Fibber Gives Up Cigars.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 256

Fibber Quits Smoking

Tuesday, October 8, 1940 · 29:16

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 256

Fibber Quits Smoking

Tuesday, October 8, 1940 · 29:16

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Fibber tries to give up his beloved cigars. The first appearance of Doc Gamble, but the part is played by Gale Gordon, not Arthur Q. Bryan.

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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

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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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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