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Cliff Arquette

Elvia Allman

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Gale Gordon

Harlow Wilcox

Jim Jordan

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Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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1950

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Alice in Wonderland

Alice's adventures are based on the 1951 Disney version of the famous children's story. William Keighley is not heard in this rehearsal; his part is read by the announcer, John Mi

Ep 770 · Monday, December 24, 1951 · 56:36

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

Bright Star

George's Old Girlfriend, Betty Lou, Comes for a Visit

Betty Lou visits George, believing he is the editor of the newspaper, which leads to humorous complications when her husband Beauregard unexpectedly arrives. A local gangster adds to the chaos as George tries to maintain the ruse.

Ep 51 · Thursday, October 8, 1953 · 27:32

The Mel Blanc Show

Society Party

Mel Blank is determined to crash a high-society party after being snubbed by his girlfriend's father, who deems him unworthy. He devises a plan to impress the elite guests and prove his worth.

Ep 33 · Tuesday, April 15, 1947 · 24:53

Broadway Is My Beat

The Blanche Dermit Murder Case

Detective Danny Clover investigates a sniper targeting women in New York City, leading to the tragic murder of Blanche Dermit. As he delves deeper, he uncovers the complexities of the shooter’s motives and the impact on the victims.

Ep 142 · Saturday, December 6, 1952 · 27:53

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Picnic in the Orchard

Fibber and Molly decide to go on a picnic...on a golf course!

Ep 625 · Tuesday, May 16, 1950 · 29:43

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Dog Bites Mailman

Fibber's dog has attacked the mailman...but Fibber doesn't have a dog!

Ep 613 · Tuesday, February 21, 1950 · 29:06

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Trimming the Shade Tree

Fibber is determined to prune his shade tree, despite the objections of a woodpecker.

Ep 617 · Tuesday, March 21, 1950 · 30:03

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Man-Of-The-Year Book

Fibber has been named "Man Of The Year"...for a price!

Ep 603 · Tuesday, December 13, 1949 · 30:16

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One Hundred Nineteen Dollar Inner tube

Fibber "patches up" his relations with a bargain priced inner tube.

Ep 601 · Tuesday, November 29, 1949 · 30:09

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Fibber the Census Taker

Fibber the census taker!

Ep 619 · Tuesday, April 4, 1950 · 29:33

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Fix Cookoo Clock

Fibber is determined to fix Teeny's cuckoo clock. Bill Thompson appears as "Bessie," a Southern Belle. Cliff Arquette's first appearance on the program.

Ep 598 · Tuesday, November 8, 1949 · 28:16

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FMM 1950-04-18 (621) Manhole Cover.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 621

Manhole Cover

Tuesday, April 18, 1950 · 25:11

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 621

Manhole Cover

Tuesday, April 18, 1950 · 25:11

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A part seems to have fallen off the McGees' car...but it turns out to be a manhole cover! The script was used on the program again on March 10, 1953 (see cat. #63109).

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The Big Paper

Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a forgery case involving stolen checks from a grocery store, only to discover that the forger is supposedly dead. As they dig deeper, they must unravel the mystery of how the checks are being passed.

Ep 165 · Thursday, August 21, 1952 · 29:38

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

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Selling Fibber a Suit

McGee tries to buy a new suit, which turns out to be a "trying experience" for the salesman.

Ep 609 · Tuesday, January 24, 1950 · 29:41

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The Real Estate Deal

Fibber's working on an iron-clad contract with the bank...for a really big deal!

Ep 632 · Tuesday, October 24, 1950 · 23:20

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1950 — The Nainital wedding massacre occurs, killing 22 members of the Harijan caste.

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  4. Yours Truly, Johnny DollarThe Story of the Ten-O-Eight (Unedited Drama Portions)Episode 45