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Harlow Wilcox

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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

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The Four Is a Crowd Matter

A man is convinced that one of his brother's three daughters is going to kill him.

Ep 800 · Sunday, July 29, 1962 · 24:45

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

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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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Fibber Gets a Broken Rib from Housecleaning

Ep 415 · Tuesday, November 21, 1944 · 29:04

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McGee Controls His Temper

Fibber is trying to control his uncontrollable temper!

Ep 420 · Tuesday, December 26, 1944 · 29:13

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Bank Statement Error - Mining Stock

An honest stranger returns Fibber's $4 from six years ago...and sells him stock in a tungsten mine! The first appearance of Ken Christy as "Chief Gates" on the program.

Ep 412 · Tuesday, October 24, 1944 · 24:55

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Night School

Fibber is about to start his first class at night school.

Ep 414 · Tuesday, November 14, 1944 · 29:09

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Fibber Puts Ironing Board and Presses Pants

Fibber decides to iron his own pants with disastrous results. Beulah appears to help at the end.

Ep 417 · Tuesday, December 5, 1944 · 29:39

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Early Christmas Presents

Fibber gets a preview of his Christmas presents...from out of the closet! Molly sings "Twas The Night Before Christmas" (in Teeny's voice).

Ep 419 · Tuesday, December 19, 1944 · 29:11

Fibber McGee and Molly

No Maple Syrup

Fibber plans to tap a tree in his front yard for the maple syrup.

Ep 411 · Tuesday, October 17, 1944 · 29:34

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FMM 1944-02-22 (392) Bill Smith Old School Chum From Peoria.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 392

Old School Chum, Bill Smith from Peoria

Tuesday, February 22, 1944 · 30:04

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 392

Old School Chum, Bill Smith from Peoria

Tuesday, February 22, 1944 · 30:04

Shirley Mitchell

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NBC

Network

Molly's old pal Bill Smith is in town, or is he Fibber's old pal? Beulah also appears.

Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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1944

The long stretch — grit and glitter mixed.

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No Contact

In 1987, the crew of the exploratory ship Star Cloud prepares to breach the mysterious Galactic Barrier, but a stowaway complicates their mission. As they face the unknown, they must contend with a potential mutiny from within.

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The Adventures of Sam Spade

Civic Pride Caper

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

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Power Lawn Mower

Trying to get Mrs. Carstairs' lawnmower started.

Ep 442 · Tuesday, May 29, 1945 · 29:00

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Fibber Is in Charge of War Bond Concert

Fibber writes a musical (?) arrangement for a 7th War Loan Drive Rally.

Ep 441 · Tuesday, May 22, 1945 · 30:04

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The Diamond Stick Pin

Aunt Sarah has sent the McGee's a $20,000 diamond stick pin!

Ep 421 · Tuesday, January 2, 1945 · 28:47

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