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Arthur Q. Bryan

Bea Benaderet

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Bill Thompson

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

Suspense

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

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

The Adventures of Sam Spade

Apple Of Eve Caper

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

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

More from Fibber McGee and Molly

Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Fibber McGee and Molly

Building a Kite

Fibber and Doc Gamble bet each other that they can build a better kite. The closet is heard.

Ep 470 · Tuesday, March 12, 1946 · 29:17

Fibber McGee and Molly

Red Cross Drive

Fibber's in charge of the Wistful Vista Red Cross Drive.

Ep 471 · Tuesday, March 19, 1946 · 22:58

Fibber McGee and Molly

Protecto-Rejecto Ignition Lock

Fibber is working on his "McGee Protecto Rejecto Ignition Lock."

Ep 473 · Tuesday, April 2, 1946 · 28:33

Fibber McGee and Molly

McGee's Belongings

Molly wants Fibber his stuff away.

Ep 645 · Tuesday, January 23, 1951 · 27:37

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

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 1946-05-21 (480) The Old Ball Game.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 480

The Old Ball Game

Tuesday, May 21, 1946 · 30:08

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 480

The Old Ball Game

Tuesday, May 21, 1946 · 30:08

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Sub-Basement (Going Down)

A good story about the basement of a department store infested with dinosaurs. Syndicated program name: "The Devil and Mr. O." The story is also known as, "Going Down." See cat.

Ep 19430824 · Tuesday, August 24, 1943 · 27:27

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Fibber McGee and Molly

Political Campaign

Fibber decides to help Clay Morgan get elected to the Wistful Vista City Council. Jim Jordan blows several lines during the show.

Ep 479 · Tuesday, May 14, 1946 · 29:19

Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber Caught Old Muley - Out of Season

Fibber's finally caught "Old Muley," the terror bass of Dugan's Lake. But he's caught it out of season! The King's Men sing two songs!

Ep 478 · Tuesday, May 7, 1946 · 29:01

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