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Frank Nelson

Harlow Wilcox

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Isabel Randolph

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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

Mr Travis' Three Acre Lot

Mrs. Davis hasn't enough money to make a payment of her mortgage. Greedy Mr. Travis also refuses to sell an empty lot next to Madison High.

Ep 274 · Sunday, January 30, 1955 · 25:33

The Jack Benny Program

Fourth TV Show of the Season

George and Gracie are the program's guests, but Gracie hasn't arrived at the studio. Jack gets into a dress to appear as Gracie. He and George do a "Burns and Allen" routine. A

Ep 799 · Sunday, March 9, 1952 · 29:30

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The False Alarm Matter

Johnny investigates the Florida murder of the owner of a chemical plant and her husband...with a deadly poisoned crystal! The first part of the opening has been deleted.

Ep 682 · Sunday, March 27, 1960 · 24:29

More from Fibber McGee and Molly

Same series — shared cast and standout nights

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Mrs Uppington's Window Part 2

The mysterious case of Mrs. Uppington's window. Part two of a two part story.

Ep 310 · Tuesday, January 20, 1942 · 29:49

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

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

Fall House Cleaning

Molly starts reading her old love letters.

Ep 297 · Tuesday, October 21, 1941 · 30:28

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

Family Tree

Fibber tries to trace his family tree.

Ep 335 · Tuesday, October 20, 1942 · 29:32

Fibber McGee and Molly

The Hardware Dealer

The orchestra starts the show with, "Goodnight My, Lucky Day." Fibber visits the Wistful Vista Hardware store and becomes the temporary manager.

Ep 101 · Monday, March 15, 1937 · 30:24

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

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FMM 1941-10-14 (296) Temporary Fire Commissioner.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 296

Acting Fire Commissioner McGee

Tuesday, October 14, 1941 · 30:10

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 296

Acting Fire Commissioner McGee

Tuesday, October 14, 1941 · 30:10

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Fibber McGee, the Fire Commissioner of Wistful Vista. The first appearance of "Mayor La Trivia" (a satire on the name of "Mayor La Guardia" of New York), played by Gale Gordon.

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Groucho Marx celebrates Lydia, a remarkable tattooed lady, through a lively musical performance that highlights her unique attributes and adventures. The audience is invited to marvel at her tattoos and the stories they tell.

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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

Fibber McGee and Molly

Getting Ready for Camping Trip

Fibber and Molly are making plans to spend the summer at Dugan's Lake. Mayor La Trivia pays a visit to Fibber and Molly while Gale Gordon is home on leave from the Coast Guard. T

Ep 370 · Tuesday, June 22, 1943 · 28:05

Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber Looks Happy

Fibber is unusually happy and cheerful today.

Ep 368 · Tuesday, June 8, 1943 · 29:53

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