Gale Gordon
Harlow Wilcox
Isabel Randolph
Jim Jordan
Marian Jordan
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Goldie Originals that include this night
Wartime Weeknights
Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.
24 episodes
Shared stars, moods, and themes across the catalog
Lux Radio Theatre
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 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
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
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
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 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
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Fibber McGee and Molly
The closet is heard. It's worth $50,000 to Fibber if he can get a shorthand message translated. The first appearance of Gale Gordon on the program.
Ep 295 · Tuesday, October 7, 1941 · 30:31
Fibber has started to get out his tools to build a footstool.
Ep 317 · Tuesday, March 10, 1942 · 29:07
Fibber tries to trace his family tree.
Ep 335 · Tuesday, October 20, 1942 · 29:32
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
Fibber gets a notice that he must buy a dog license, but he has no dog!
Ep 240 · Tuesday, March 19, 1940 · 30:09
The closet is heard. How to convince Mayor La Trivia to go home.
Ep 301 · Tuesday, November 18, 1941 · 30:31
Fibber has "fixed" the door chime and is working on a secret project in the living room. Regular performer Bill Thompson does not appear.
Ep 307 · Tuesday, December 30, 1941 · 51:28
Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 336
Old Timer on the Lam
Tuesday, October 27, 1942 · 29:52
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Network
Why is the FBI after the "Old-Timer?" The closet is heard.
Drama Desk
Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.
1942
The year the home front found its voice.
Early Forties
1940–1942: the hinge years.
The Forties
A whole decade on the dial.
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An Evening With Groucho
Ep 1 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 3:08
Victor Borge Collection
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
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 finds $20,000 in the horse hair sofa!
Ep 339 · Tuesday, November 17, 1942 · 29:48