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Arthur Q. Bryan

Bea Benaderet

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Gale Gordon

Harlow Wilcox

Jim Jordan

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

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Three Lethal Words

A former screenwriter shares a dark story about a woman who throws acid at her younger boyfriend, exploring themes of love and insanity in Hollywood.

Ep 421 · Thursday, March 22, 1951 · 29:26

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

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

The Mel Blanc Show

Efficiency Expert

An efficiency expert disrupts Mel Blanc's Fix-It Shop, creating chaos as he attempts to streamline operations. Meanwhile, a burlesque dancer's unique zipper becomes a pressing issue amidst the turmoil.

Ep 2 · Tuesday, September 10, 1946 · 25:25

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

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Fibber McGee and Molly

Hole in One

It's that time of year again and Fibber has brought his golf clubs down from the attic. Molly gets a hole in one!

Ep 661 · Tuesday, May 15, 1951 · 28:38

Fibber McGee and Molly

Elks' Club Dance

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

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

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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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Grocery Budget

The McGee's have only a $20 weekly budget for groceries.

Ep 657 · Tuesday, April 17, 1951 · 22:03

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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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FMM 1946-01-08 (461) Bean Contest.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 461

Guess the Number of Beans Contest

Tuesday, January 8, 1946 · 28:59

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 461

Guess the Number of Beans Contest

Tuesday, January 8, 1946 · 28:59

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Fibber is determined to win the "Count The Beans" contest at Kramer's drugstore...even if he has to count every bean!

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Eve Adams has been killed, the prime suspect is "Dreama Love." A good violent whodunit.

Ep 156 · Sunday, June 19, 1949 · 28:24

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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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The Old Oak Tree

It's time to chop down the old oak tree.

Ep 455 · Tuesday, November 27, 1945 · 30:26

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Fibber's Influence

Fibber tries to get railroad tickets for Mrs. Carstairs.

Ep 449 · Tuesday, October 16, 1945 · 30:17

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