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J

John Wald

Cast›

Arthur Q. Bryan

B

Bill Thompson

Hy Averback

Jim Jordan

Marian Jordan

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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

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A UFO lands in the backyard of the Doyle family, disrupting their ordinary lives and raising questions about the unknown.

Ep 619 · Tuesday, October 11, 1955 · 27:38

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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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Out in Nebraska, Paladin meets young Jim Buford, who's tired of farm life and is looking for action. He starts by shooting Paladin! The system cue is added live.

Ep 103 · Sunday, November 6, 1960 · 24:29

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Hattie Grimes accuses Kitty of stealing her diamond pin, creating tension in Dodge City. With Hattie's husband Arnie showing interest in Kitty, the stakes rise as accusations fly.

Ep 427 · Sunday, June 12, 1960 · 29:19

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The Jimmy Carter Matter

Johnny gets a call from a young boy in rural Massachusetts...to report a murder! By the time Johnny arrives in town, young Jimmy has disappeared!

Ep 630 · Sunday, March 29, 1959 · 24:27

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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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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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McGee's Belongings

Molly wants Fibber his stuff away.

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

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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

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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

Elks' Club Dance

Fibber is in charge of the dance at the Elk's Club.

Ep 622 · Tuesday, April 25, 1950 · 29:19

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  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

FMM 1954-09-28 (998) Golden Gov.mp3

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 998

A Soft, Well-Paid Job

Wednesday, September 29, 1954 · 14:20

Fibber McGee and Molly, Episode 998

A Soft, Well-Paid Job

Wednesday, September 29, 1954 · 14:20

Richard Beals

Sponsors & network›

P

Prudential Insurance

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NBC

Network

Jim and Marian Jordan do the Prudential commercial. The governor offers Fibber a "soft, well-paid" job.

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Detective Danny Clover investigates the suspicious death of Nancy Lee, who dies just days after a car accident. The case reveals a web of deceit involving her beneficiaries, including Joey Pell and Herb Morrie.

Ep 179 · Saturday, August 22, 1953 · 29:46

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

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Indian Scout McGee

Fibber tells Teeny and her friends about his days as a scout with the Kickapoo Indians.

Ep 880 · Monday, April 19, 1954 · 13:32

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Packing for Aunt Sarah

After borrowing luggage from Doc Gamble, it's time to pack for the visit to Aunt Sarah.

Ep 754 · Thursday, October 22, 1953 · 14:50

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1954 — The convention establishing CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) is signed.
  • 1954 — The U.S. Navy submarine USS Nautilus is commissioned as the world's first nuclear-powered vessel.
  • 1954 — The Japanese rail ferry Tōya Maru sinks during a typhoon in the Tsugaru Strait, Japan, killing 1,172.

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  2. Fibber McGee and MollyA Soft, Well-Paid JobCurrently listeningEpisode 998