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Arthur Q. Bryan

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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

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

Suspense

Backseat Driver

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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Fibber McGee and Molly

Grocery Budget

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

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

Fibber McGee and Molly

The Businessmen's Symphony

"The Businessman's Symphony Orchestra" debuts tonight, and Fibber's writing special music. He's going to conduct! The last show of the season.

Ep 665 · Tuesday, June 12, 1951 · 29:54

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

Fibber McGee and Molly

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

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

Fibber McGee and Molly

New Year's Day Visiting

Fibber and Molly go visiting on New Year's Day. Fibber generously samples the New Year's hospitality. Unedited tape or rehearsal.

Ep 679 · Tuesday, January 1, 1952 · 28:21

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FMM 1951-05-29 (663) Birds Nest In The Mailbox.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 663

Birds Nest in the Mailbox

Tuesday, May 29, 1951 · 22:42

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 663

Birds Nest in the Mailbox

Tuesday, May 29, 1951 · 22:42

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Fibber tries to mail a letter, but there's a bird's nest blocking the mailbox. The last program on which Don Quinn receives writing credit.

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Sherlock Holmes

The Singular Affair of the Baconian Cipher

The last show of the season, the last Sherlock Holmes broadcast with Basil Rathbone. The story is based on, "The Sign Of Four" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A notice in an "agony co

Ep 220 · Monday, May 27, 1946 · 28:46

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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

Fibber McGee and Molly

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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