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Arthur Q. Bryan

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Gale Gordon

Harlow Wilcox

Jim Jordan

Marian Jordan

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Ransom Sherman

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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

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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

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

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Eight O'Clock Killer(Repeat of 50-11-22)

A madman threatens to kill at 8 o'clock, and Richard Diamond races against time to prevent the murder. The stakes rise as a victim is found dead at the exact hour.

Ep 143 · Sunday, June 7, 1953 · 29:26

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

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Elks' Club Dance

Fibber is in charge of the dance at the Elk's Club.

Ep 622 · Tuesday, April 25, 1950 · 29:19

Fibber McGee and Molly

Fixing Teeny's Sled

Fibber has the urge to fix something. How about "Teeny's" sled?

Ep 642 · Tuesday, January 2, 1951 · 20:22

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Lost Key Ring

Fibber is outside shoveling snow, trying to find his lost key ring. Molly sings, "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" with The King's Men.

Ep 533 · Tuesday, December 23, 1947 · 27:46

Fibber McGee and Molly

Bus Suggestion

Fibber and Molly ride the trolleys all day to win a prize for the best suggestion.

Ep 597 · Tuesday, November 1, 1949 · 29:53

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Etiquette

Fibber finds a book of etiquette printed in 1877. Ransom Sherman appears as Uncle Dennis.

Ep 379 · Tuesday, November 23, 1943 · 29:02

Fibber McGee and Molly

Commission for Nitney's Daughter

Fibber tries to get a commission in the WAACs for Anita Nitney. Uncle Dennis appears.

Ep 373 · Tuesday, October 12, 1943 · 29:23

Fibber McGee and Molly

Looking for a Christmas Tree

The orchestra starts the show, "Oklahoma." Fibber and Molly are looking for a christmas tree. They seem to be having trouble. "Teeny" sings with The King's Men."

Ep 383 · Tuesday, December 21, 1943 · 29:17

Fibber McGee and Molly

McGee Declared Well

Fibber is back from the hospital, at home, and "enjoying his ill health."

Ep 655 · Tuesday, April 3, 1951 · 29:39

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FMM 1943-10-05 (372) Renting The Spare Room.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 372

Rent the Spare Room to a War Worker

Tuesday, October 5, 1943 · 29:19

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 372

Rent the Spare Room to a War Worker

Tuesday, October 5, 1943 · 29:19

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Fibber McGee and Molly

Breakfast in Bed for Molly (Repeat of 02-06-51)

Fibber is determined to serve Molly breakfast in bed. The script was previously used on the program February 6, 1951.

Ep 723 · Tuesday, March 3, 1953 · 29:27

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McGee, the Artist (Repeat of 05-08-51)

McGee is going to be an artist...using a live model! The script was previously used on the program May 8, 1951.

Ep 722 · Tuesday, February 24, 1953 · 29:18

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