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Host

J

John Wald

Cast›

B

Bill Thompson

J

Jess Kirkpatrick

Jim Jordan

Marian Jordan

M

Mary Lou Harrington

R

Robert Easton

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Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

24 episodes

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Lux Radio Theatre

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

Have Gun — Will Travel

Trouble in North Fork

Paladin protects the Mennonite community in North Fork from a town determined to drive them out. See cat. #46808 for a network, sponsored version of this broadcast. The script wa

Ep 31 · Sunday, June 21, 1959 · 24:28

Gunsmoke

Dowager's Visit

Mrs. Chamberlain arrives in Dodge City searching for her grandson Junius, who has gotten into trouble. She demands U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon's help to bring him back home.

Ep 370 · Sunday, May 10, 1959 · 30:17

Fort Laramie

A Small Beginning

Captain Lee Quince and his troop embark on a challenging mission to locate Sitting Bull in the Black Hills, facing uncertain terrain and potential conflicts with Native Americans. The stakes are high as they aim to establish a parley before winter sets in.

Ep 36 · Sunday, September 30, 1956 · 29:39

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Fibber McGee and Molly

Sleigh Ride and Weiner Roast

The McGees are at last sleigh-bound for a frigid picnic at Dugan's Lake. Unfortunately, they run out of snow!

Ep 1079 · Sunday, January 23, 1955 · 14:26

Fibber McGee and Molly

Case Solved

The solution to, "The Great Garbage Can Mystery." There's hot buttered root beer for all.

Ep 1087 · Wednesday, February 2, 1955 · 14:20

Fibber McGee and Molly

Sleepwalking McGee

Fibber has been sleepwalking and tree climbing!

Ep 872 · Wednesday, April 7, 1954 · 14:01

Fibber McGee and Molly

Car Crash into Kremer's

The car crashes into Kramer's drugstore.

Ep 1113 · Thursday, March 10, 1955 · 14:21

Fibber McGee and Molly

Planning a Good Deed

Fibber plans to do a good deed...until he finds out it means painting a house!

Ep 1096 · Tuesday, February 15, 1955 · 14:18

Fibber McGee and Molly

Finding Wimple's Dog a Home

Fibber tries to find a home for Wallace Wimple's dog.

Ep 1118 · Thursday, March 17, 1955 · 14:19

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FMM 1954-02-23 (842) Tall Tale McGee.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 842

Tall Tale McGee

Tuesday, February 23, 1954 · 14:43

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 842

Tall Tale McGee

Tuesday, February 23, 1954 · 14:43

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Fibber remains a fast draw with a tall tale. Fibber is indeed a fibber!

Fifties Fade

When TV took the living room (1950 and after).

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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Gravedigger's Spades (Mr & Mrs Arbuthnel Trump)

Mr. and Mrs. Arbuthnel Trump in North Dakota are threatening to commit suicide. "How the gravedigger's spades came close to being Trumps."

Ep 36 · Friday, February 17, 1950 · 30:05

Let George Do It

The Wolf Pack

George Valentine takes on the case of Eddie, a teenager recently released from reform school, who is determined to seek revenge instead of starting anew. With the help of Emily, a friend who believes in him, George must save Eddie from a path of self-destruction.

Ep 85 · Monday, April 26, 1948 · 29:39

Fibber McGee and Molly

McGee's Boomerang

Fibber has a boomerang...many happy returns!

Ep 1378 · Monday, March 19, 1956 · 7:57

Fibber McGee and Molly

Who Is Mary Strongheart

O.K., just who is Mary Strongheart?

Ep 1305 · Tuesday, December 6, 1955 · 14:29

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1954 — The first mass inoculation of children against polio with the Salk vaccine begins in Pittsburgh.

On the air that night›

  1. DragnetThe Big PipeEpisode 236
  2. Fibber McGee and MollyTall Tale McGeeCurrently listeningEpisode 842
  3. Mr. and Mrs. NorthWinter HoneymoonEpisode 541
  4. Yours Truly, Johnny DollarThe Classified Killer Matter [AFRTS]Episode 203