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John Wald

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Arthur Q. Bryan

B

Bill Thompson

Jim Jordan

Marian Jordan

M

Mary Lou Harrington

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Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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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

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

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

An Evening With Groucho

London Stories - Churchill & 2nd World War

Groucho Marx shares humorous anecdotes about Winston Churchill during World War II, highlighting the lighter side of a serious historical figure.

Ep 16 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 2:05

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

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

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

McGee's Belongings

Molly wants Fibber his stuff away.

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

Fibber McGee and Molly

Nasty Letter to Fred Nitney

Fibber had dipped his pen in poison and is writing to Fred Nitney. "Dear Fred, you rat!"

Ep 648 · Tuesday, February 13, 1951 · 29:20

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

The Snapshot Contest

Fibber takes out his "Anthrax" camera to take the prize winning news photo in the Gazette contest. The closet is heard.

Ep 631 · Tuesday, October 17, 1950 · 23:05

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FMM 1954-03-08 (851) The Envelope Swindle.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 850

The Envelope Swindle

Monday, March 8, 1954 · 13:58

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 850

The Envelope Swindle

Monday, March 8, 1954 · 13:58

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Beware the vacuum cleaner repair racket! But what about the envelope swindle?

Fifties Fade

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

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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

Victor Borge Collection

Sweetheart

Victor Borge entertains the audience with humor and music while reflecting on his time in America and the joy of performing.

Ep 5831 · Wednesday, December 23, 1953 · 10:07

Fibber McGee and Molly

Who Is Mary Strongheart

O.K., just who is Mary Strongheart?

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

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

That night in history

On the air that night›

  1. Fibber McGee and MollyThe Envelope SwindleCurrently listeningEpisode 850
  2. Lux Radio TheatreThe Glass MenagerieEpisode 871
  3. SuspenseCircumstantial TerrorEpisode 542
  4. The Lone RangerFortune in a HatEpisode 3300