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Harlow Wilcox

Jim Jordan

Marian Jordan

Shirley Mitchell

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Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.

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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

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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

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Wholly Unexpected Matter [AFRTS]

Johnny and Pat McCracken fly out to fish at the Lake Mojave Resort, but find themselves the target of an escaped convict who has sworn to kill Johnny! Really? One public service

Ep 694 · Sunday, June 26, 1960 · 24:53

Have Gun — Will Travel

Doctor from Vienna

Paladin has suspicions about the unusual Doctor Dreckle from Vienna. He has a parlor right in the Carlton Hotel! The system cue is added live.

Ep 84 · Sunday, June 26, 1960 · 24:28

Fort Laramie

Nature Boy

The Quiring family arrives at Fort Laramie, bringing their eccentric interests in Indian culture and nature. As Captain Quince tries to escort them, he discovers their adventurous spirit leads to unexpected complications.

Ep 27 · Sunday, July 29, 1956 · 29:26

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

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Women Taking over - Vacuum Cleaner

Fibber is dismayed to see women taking over all the men's jobs in Wistful Vista. The first appearance of Shirley Mitchell.

Ep 342 · Tuesday, December 8, 1942 · 29:14

Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber the Author

Fibber the author meets a literary agent. He uses a "nom de prune" to teach people a new wrinkle about writing.

Ep 349 · Tuesday, January 26, 1943 · 29:17

Fibber McGee and Molly

Night Club Owner McGee

The orchestra starts the show with, "Boo Hoo." McGee is running a Wistful Vista nightclub called, "The Club McGee."

Ep 105 · Monday, April 12, 1937 · 29:51

Fibber McGee and Molly

Homecoming Program

The orchestra starts the show with, "The Camera Doesn't Lie." The McGees have returned to Chicago.

Ep 119 · Monday, July 19, 1937 · 30:04

Fibber McGee and Molly

The Sport Reporter

The orchestra starts the show with, "This Way, Please." There's going to be a big fight tonight in Wistful Vista. The Picadilly Panther is going to fight The Harlem Hammer; and F

Ep 125 · Monday, August 30, 1937 · 29:57

Fibber McGee and Molly

Man On The Street Radio Interview

The orchestra starts the program with a march. Fibber and Molly start the program by broadcasting from the corner of 14th and Oak Streets.

Ep 34 · Monday, December 2, 1935 · 29:10

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FMM 1943-02-02 (350) Cleaning Hall Closet.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 350

Cleaning the Closet

Tuesday, February 2, 1943 · 28:26

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 350

Cleaning the Closet

Tuesday, February 2, 1943 · 28:26

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Cleaning out the hall closet...at last!

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After an auditorium collapses, Garrett Welsh, the architect, hires Spade to find out why it happened. The town's building inspector is shot in the back four times! Radio-Televisi

Ep 243 · Friday, April 13, 1951 · 29:42

Let George Do It

Christmas in January

George Valentine investigates a suspicious Christmas gift from a glamorous movie star, Charity de Frane, to a critic in a Santa Claus suit, Mr. Francis Xavier Wick. Tensions rise as secrets unfold under the guise of holiday cheer.

Ep 229 · Monday, January 29, 1951 · 31:01

Fibber McGee and Molly

Poker Game

Fibber's planning on an evening of poker at the Elk's Club, but it's a big secret from Molly!

Ep 353 · Tuesday, February 23, 1943 · 28:26

Fibber McGee and Molly

Looking for Skilled War Workers

Fibber tries to help the government find skilled workers...like tack welders. Gale Gordon visits the show (while in the Coast Guard).

Ep 352 · Tuesday, February 16, 1943 · 28:24

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1943 — World War II: The Battle of Stalingrad comes to an end when Soviet troops accept the surrender of the last organized German troops in the city.
  • 1943 — The SS Dorchester is sunk by a German U-boat. Only 230 of 902 men aboard survive.

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