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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Wimple Helps with Barbecue,” originally broadcast on NBC on April 5, 1954. This local archival recording is identified as episode 871.

Fibber’s backyard barbecue project continues as Wallace Wimple stops by to lend a hand. Jim Jordan and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Bill Thompson as the soft-spoken Wimple, in a domestic comedy set around the McGee home and its increasingly troublesome construction project.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:50 Original Broadcast
10:44 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Over $30 for Molly’s Womens Club,” episode 794 of the classic comedy series, originally broadcast on December 17, 1953. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee in this 15-minute NBC program, written by Phil Leslie and sponsored by Nescafé.

As Christmas approaches, Fibber’s latest money-making notions become wrapped up in a holiday fund for Molly’s ladies’ club. With a modest collection—and a figure reported as $31.90—at stake, the McGees find familiar domestic comedy in seasonal fundraising and financial confusion.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:42 Original Broadcast
14:30 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Trick or Treating with Teeny,” episode 760 of the classic NBC comedy, originally broadcast on October 30, 1953. Sponsored by Tums, this 15-minute Halloween installment stars Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee and Marian Jordan as Molly McGee and Teeny.

When Fibber volunteers to accompany young Teeny on a Halloween trick-or-treat outing, his intentions to keep her out of trouble are put to the test by the temptations of neighborhood mischief. The compact domestic comedy finds the McGees out among the neighbors for a seasonal evening of laughs.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:45 Original Broadcast
16:23 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Skating at Dugan’s Lake,” episode 465 of the classic NBC comedy, originally broadcast February 5, 1946. Sponsored by Johnson’s Wax, the episode features Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Arthur Q. Bryan as Doc Gamble and Gale Gordon as Mayor LaTrivia.

Fibber confidently recalls his ice-skating prowess and tries to persuade Molly to join him for a winter outing at Dugan’s Lake. Doc Gamble, the Old Timer, Mayor LaTrivia, and Wallace Wimple contribute their own comic perspectives, while Billy Mills and the King’s Men provide music, including “Let It Snow.”

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:49 Original Broadcast
29:30 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Letter Writing (Monitor - Complete),” episode 1484, originally broadcast December 21, 1958. This compact NBC Monitor-era sketch stars Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee and Marian Jordan as Molly McGee.

During National Letter Writing Week, Fibber tries to settle down to some correspondence—but finding someone out of town to write to proves more complicated than expected. The familiar domestic comedy centers on Fibber’s increasingly elaborate approach to a simple task.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:39 Original Broadcast
14:54 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Gerry Rigged,” originally broadcast on NBC on November 10, 1954. This archival episode is numbered 1029 and stars Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee and Marian Jordan as Molly.

A ribbon tied around Fibber’s finger is meant to help him remember what “Gerry” rigged—but the little reminder soon becomes the focus of a typically bemused domestic-comedy predicament. The 15-minute broadcast originally aired with sponsorship from Prudential Insurance, RCA Victor, and Dial.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:34 Original Broadcast
14:51 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Traffic Safety Campaign,” episode 737 of the classic NBC comedy series, originally broadcast on June 9, 1953. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee alongside Marian Jordan as Molly, with Harlow Wilcox as announcer.

Wistful Vista launches a traffic-safety campaign designed to reward careful drivers and crack down on unsafe ones. The police commissioner hopes Fibber will stay off the road, but Fibber’s ideas about traffic lights and driving rules soon put him at the center of the town’s strict new enforcement.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:55 Original Broadcast
29:45 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Giving Up Cigars,” originally broadcast November 30, 1955. This local archival recording is identified as episode 1238 of the classic NBC comedy series, starring Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee and Marian Jordan as Molly.

Fibber puts his resolve to the test when he tries to give up smoking cigars, setting up a brisk domestic-comedy predicament for the McGees. The episode is also listed in some collections under the alternate title “Smoking Again.”

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:38 Original Broadcast
15:06 Closing

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From Fibber McGee and Molly comes “McGee Shops for Clothes,” episode 78, originally broadcast October 5, 1936. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee, alongside Marian Jordan as Molly McGee.

Fibber and Molly head to the Bon Ton clothing store to find Fibber a new fall outfit, turning an ordinary shopping trip into a comic domestic expedition. This early 30-minute installment aired on NBC Red and was sponsored by Johnson’s Wax.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:34 Original Broadcast
30:40 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Election Day,” episode 260, originally broadcast November 5, 1940. In this NBC comedy written by Don Quinn, Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee.

When 79 Wistful Vista becomes the Thirteenth Precinct polling place, the McGees take on election-official duties while familiar neighbors arrive to vote. Broadcast on the night of the 1940 U.S. presidential election, the program also weaves NBC election-return bulletins into the comedy, with appearances by performers including Bill Thompson and Harold Peary.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:50 Original Broadcast
30:01 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Quarantined with Measles,” episode 278 of the classic radio comedy, originally broadcast on March 11, 1941. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Harold Peary as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve.

A week after the McGees’ party, 79 Wistful Vista is still feeling the consequences: a measles quarantine has left Fibber and Molly sharing their home with a houseful of reluctant guests. This NBC broadcast, sponsored by Johnson’s Wax, continues the predicament begun in the previous week’s episode.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:40 Original Broadcast
26:31 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Dyeing 12 Dozen Easter Eggs,” episode 880 of the classic comedy series, originally broadcast on April 16, 1954.

With Easter close at hand, Fibber and Molly take on the ambitious task suggested by the title, inviting the domestic complications and comic bustle that follow. Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:32 Original Broadcast
14:12 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Taking Old Timer to Dinner and Movies,” originally broadcast on August 24, 1954. This local archival recording is identified as episode 972.

Fibber and Molly plan a special evening out for the Old Timer, treating their elderly neighbor to dinner and a movie. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly, with Bill Thompson as the Old Timer, in this 15-minute NBC broadcast sponsored by Tums.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:39 Original Broadcast
15:01 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “The Used Car,” originally broadcast October 9, 1945. In episode 448 of the NBC comedy series, Jim Jordan and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee.

With civilian automobiles newly relevant in the early postwar period, the McGees set out to shop for a car—especially a snappy green sedan. Fibber’s enthusiasm and Molly’s levelheaded perspective turn a practical errand into a classic Wistful Vista misadventure.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:34 Original Broadcast
30:28 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “No News Is Bad News,” episode 435 of the classic radio comedy, originally broadcast April 10, 1945. This 30-minute NBC program was sponsored by Johnson’s Wax and stars Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.

A newspaper delivery sets Fibber at odds with the neighborhood paperboy, touching off a domestic-comedy mix-up in Wistful Vista. Also cataloged as “No Newspaper” and “Newspaper Show,” this installment finds the McGees in typically lively form over a very local dispute.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:43 Original Broadcast
30:23 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Parakeet’s Preference,” episode 765 of the classic NBC comedy series, originally broadcast November 6, 1953. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee, with Marian Jordan as Molly McGee.

The McGees face a small but pressing household question: does their pet parakeet prefer sunshine or shade? This brief weekday-era episode finds Fibber and Molly trying to settle the bird’s preference in their own comic fashion.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
15:12 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Paperboy McGee,” episode 1205, originally broadcast on October 14, 1955. This NBC program is a rebroadcast of the November 1, 1954 episode, starring real-life husband-and-wife team Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.

When Fibber tries to help a neighborhood paperboy, his good intentions leave him behind the usual eight-ball in Wistful Vista. Ralph Goodman and Phil Leslie wrote this compact mid-century comedy, sponsored by Alka-Seltzer.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:47 Original Broadcast
15:07 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly, “A Fire in the Fireplace,” originally broadcast November 8, 1955. This local archival recording is episode 1222 of the series.

The surviving source information identifies the episode by its fireplace-fire title but provides no further verified plot details. Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:21 Original Broadcast
14:49 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “McGee Rehearses Teeny for a School Play,” originally broadcast on February 21, 1955. This local archival recording is identified as episode 1102.

In Wistful Vista, Fibber lends a hand as Teeny prepares for a school play tied to George Washington’s Birthday. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee, with Marian Jordan as Molly and the McGees’ young neighbor, Teeny, in this 15-minute NBC weekday-era episode.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:36 Original Broadcast
14:58 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Molly Buys a Coffee Table,” episode 1268 of the classic NBC comedy series, originally broadcast January 11, 1956. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee alongside Marian Jordan as Molly.

In Wistful Vista, Molly’s new coffee-table purchase creates a household predicament—especially when the table proves to be more than the McGees expected. This 15-minute installment comes from the series’ final NBC run.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:39 Original Broadcast
15:00 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Business Is Dull,” originally broadcast on NBC on March 11, 1954. This archival episode is numbered 854 and stars Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee, Marian Jordan as Molly, and Bill Thompson as the Old Timer.

Still working at Quilby’s Variety Store, Fibber finds business painfully slow and sets out to improve sales with an energetic, decidedly forceful approach to customer service. The compact shop-set comedy finds Fibber’s enthusiasm meeting resistance from the Old Timer.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:30 Original Broadcast
15:30 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “It’s National Dog Week (Monitor - Complete),” listed in the supplied archival record as episode 1476, originally broadcast November 23, 1958.

In this brief NBC Monitor sketch, Fibber McGee enthusiastically explains National Dog Week to Teeny, with Marian Jordan heard as Molly and Teeny alongside Jim Jordan’s Fibber. It’s a compact visit to the McGees’ familiar comic world.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:45 Original Broadcast
13:59 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “McGee Controls His Temper,” episode 420, originally broadcast on NBC on December 26, 1944. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee, alongside Marian Jordan as Molly, in the Johnson’s Wax-sponsored comedy series.

At the McGee household, Fibber begins the day in a sour mood and vents to Molly over a string of everyday irritations—including troublesome pajamas, a fountain pen, and the newspaper. Also known in some listings as “Contrary McGee” or “Even-Tempered McGee,” this post-Christmas 1944 broadcast offers a character-driven dose of domestic comedy.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:40 Original Broadcast
29:53 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Golden Wedding Anniversary,” originally broadcast on March 6, 1945. Episode 430 of the classic NBC comedy series stars Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.

After Molly spots a newspaper item about a couple’s golden anniversary, Fibber decides the McGees should celebrate theirs right away instead of waiting. Their plans for dinner and dancing at the Wistful Vista Biltmore bring friends including Harlow Wilcox, Doc Gamble, Alice Darling, and Mrs. Carstairs into the festivities. Written by Don Quinn and Phil Leslie, this Johnson’s Wax-sponsored broadcast also features Billy Mills and His Orchestra and the King’s Men.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:49 Original Broadcast
30:29 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Tall Story Contest,” episode 460 of the classic radio comedy, originally broadcast on January 1, 1946. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee alongside Marian Jordan as Molly, with Harlow Wilcox as announcer.

On New Year’s Day in Wistful Vista, Fibber faces a same-day deadline for the Elks Club’s annual tall-story contest—and its $100 first prize. As Molly and familiar neighbors offer encouragement, Fibber wrestles with a typewriter and the challenge of turning one of his legendary yarns into a contest-winning tale. Written by Don Quinn and Phil Leslie, the NBC broadcast was sponsored by Johnson’s Wax.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:43 Original Broadcast
30:12 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Exchanging Christmas Gift,” originally broadcast December 16, 1952. This is episode 712 of the classic NBC comedy series starring Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.

Amid the Christmas-shopping rush, the McGees arrive home with packages to find an unusually large present from Wallace Wimple. Their curiosity soon leads to a department-store exchange counter, while the Old-Timer faces holiday gift-shopping troubles of his own. Written by Phil Leslie and Keith Fowler, the episode originally aired as part of the Reynolds Aluminum program.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:42 Original Broadcast
29:32 Closing

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From the classic comedy series Fibber McGee and Molly, “Courteous McGee” is episode 720, originally broadcast on February 10, 1953. This archival presentation preserves a local recording of the original program.

In this domestic comedy, Fibber’s efforts to embrace good manners and courtesy create fresh complications at home. The episode showcases the familiar husband-and-wife humor of Fibber McGee and Molly without giving away its later developments.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:38 Original Broadcast
29:16 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Bad Luck with Mirrors,” episode 374 of the classic NBC comedy, originally broadcast on October 19, 1943. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee, in a script by Don Quinn.

When a household mirror breaks at the McGees’ home in Wistful Vista, Fibber and Molly find themselves worrying about the old superstition of seven years’ bad luck. Their anxious reactions turn a small domestic mishap into a lively comic predicament.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:39 Original Broadcast
30:08 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “The Antique Dealer,” episode 91 of the classic radio comedy series, originally broadcast on January 4, 1937. This archival recording preserves an early installment featuring Fibber McGee and Molly.

When an antique dealer enters the McGees’ orbit, Fibber’s enthusiasm and knack for turning ordinary situations into comic confusion set the stage for another domestic misadventure.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:25 Original Broadcast
30:27 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Further Business Promotions,” originally broadcast March 15, 1954. Episode 856 of the NBC comedy stars Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.

Fibber’s temporary work with Quilby’s Variety Store inspires another big promotional idea: a radio advertising campaign. As he tries to drum up business, Molly and the familiar Wistful Vista crowd—including Arthur Q. Bryan, Bill Thompson, and John Wald—are drawn into his latest scheme.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
15:01 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Daredevil Dave Subs for Fibber,” originally broadcast on January 10, 1955. This archival installment is episode 1072 of the NBC comedy series, starring Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.

It is the day of Fibber’s much-anticipated balloon flight, the culmination of his advertising scheme. As launch time nears, the McGees encounter the comic complications surrounding the planned ascent and its substitute daredevil. The 15-minute-era broadcast was sponsored by Prudential Insurance and Dial Soap.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:52 Original Broadcast
15:24 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “The Big Star,” an archival episode originally broadcast on August 5, 1954. Listed as episode 959, this 15-minute NBC comedy stars Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee and Marian Jordan as Molly McGee.

Fibber’s unexpected chance to become a movie star in The Last of Magnolia Manor sets the household buzzing in this installment of the show’s August 1954 film-production storyline. Sponsored by L&M Cigarettes, the episode finds the McGees navigating the comic possibilities of Fibber’s new screen opportunity.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:37 Original Broadcast
15:01 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Molly’s Book End,” originally broadcast on September 8, 1954. Episode 984 finds Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee in a 15-minute NBC Radio Network comedy episode.

In Wistful Vista, Molly’s antique-shop purchase may reunite a long-separated pair of unusual bookends, but a package mix-up soon turns the errand into a hurried adventure. Bill Thompson appears as Old Timer in this episode, written by Phil Leslie and Ralph Goodman and directed by Max Hutto.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:49 Original Broadcast
15:10 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Sued for Alienating Flash’s Affections,” originally broadcast on NBC on May 14, 1954. Episode 900 finds Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee in another brief visit to Wistful Vista.

Fibber faces an especially unusual legal complaint involving Flash, the McGees’ dog, when he is accused of alienating the animal’s affections. Written by Phil Leslie and Len Levinson and directed by Max Hutto, this installment is part of a short Flash-centered storyline.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:48 Original Broadcast
14:41 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “War Surplus Store Auction,” episode 1068 of the classic comedy series, originally broadcast on January 4, 1955.

In this archival episode, Fibber and Molly encounter the possibilities—and pitfalls—of a war-surplus store auction. The story centers on the couple’s comic misadventures as Fibber’s enthusiasm meets an unusual bargain-hunting opportunity.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:17 Original Broadcast
14:48 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “New Years Eve Party with Fred Waring,” episode 497, originally broadcast December 31, 1946. This local archival recording preserves an unusual New Year’s Eve installment from the series’ regular time slot.

Instead of a visit to Wistful Vista, Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians host a festive musical celebration for Johnson’s Wax on NBC. Featuring Bill Bivens, the program takes listeners on a musical tour of Times Square and offers several seasonal takes on “Auld Lang Syne.”

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:55 Original Broadcast
28:50 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “The War Is Not Almost Over,” episode 381 of the classic NBC comedy, originally broadcast on December 7, 1943. Starring Jim Jordan as Fibber and Marian Jordan as Molly, this Johnson’s Wax program was written by Don Quinn.

Two years after Pearl Harbor, a Wistful Vista domestic mix-up gives Fibber a timely wartime reality check. Also cataloged as “Balancing the Check Book,” the episode pairs the McGees’ household comedy with a reminder of the continued importance of home-front support and War Bonds.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:54 Original Broadcast
30:54 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Advice and Content,” episode 1000 of the classic NBC comedy, originally broadcast September 30, 1954. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee alongside Marian Jordan as Molly McGee.

A newspaper columnist offers Fibber advice on how to make Molly happy, inspiring a domestic-comedy tangle in this 15-minute installment from the series’ 1953–1956 weekday run. The program was sponsored by Prudential Insurance and Jell-O.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:40 Original Broadcast
14:57 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “The Hardware Dealer,” episode 101 of the classic radio comedy, originally broadcast March 15, 1937. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee, with Marian Jordan as Molly McGee.

When a local hardware dealer must leave town, Fibber volunteers to mind the store. His confident approach to serving customers turns a routine day behind the counter into a series of comic misunderstandings, with Molly watching closely. This early Chicago-era broadcast aired on the NBC Red Network and was sponsored by Johnson’s Wax.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
31:05 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “The Mystery of the Missing Garbage Can, Part 2,” originally broadcast on NBC on February 1, 1955. This archival episode is identified as episode 1088 and stars Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber McGee and Molly.

In the middle chapter of a three-part comic mystery, Fibber continues his search for the McGees’ missing garbage can. The 15-minute weekday episode carries the household predicament forward without giving away the resolution.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:44 Original Broadcast
15:10 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Identifying the Stranger” (Rebroadcast of 10 20 54), episode 1209, originally broadcast October 20, 1955. This archival recording comes from the long-running radio comedy series Fibber McGee and Molly.

In this episode, a stranger’s identity becomes the subject of neighborhood curiosity and comic confusion. The episode’s premise centers on the efforts to sort out just who the unfamiliar visitor might be, without giving away the outcome.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:21 Original Broadcast
14:47 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Doc’s New Car,” originally broadcast on NBC on May 5, 1955. This local archival recording is episode number 1155 of the long-running Wistful Vista comedy.

When Doc Gamble acquires a new automobile, Fibber and Molly find plenty to discuss in their familiar neighborhood style. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly, with Arthur Q. Bryan as their perpetually sparring neighbor, Doc Gamble.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:43 Original Broadcast
15:11 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Reward for a Noble Deed,” episode 725 of the classic radio comedy, originally broadcast March 17, 1953. This late-era NBC broadcast was sponsored by Reynolds Aluminum.

Fibber receives a message from an unfamiliar man offering to reward him for a supposedly noble deed, leaving him to puzzle over the unexpected recognition. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee, with Arthur Q. Bryan, Bill Thompson, and Harlow Wilcox among the featured performers. Marian Jordan was ill, so Molly does not appear in this broadcast.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:55 Original Broadcast
30:37 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Fibber’s New Suit,” episode 466, originally broadcast on NBC on February 12, 1946. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Harlow Wilcox and familiar Wistful Vista residents joining the fun.

Molly has had enough of Fibber’s worn-out wardrobe and arranges for the town’s new tailor, Mr. Gusset, to pay a visit. When a new suit proves more complicated than Fibber expects, he sets out to solve the problem in his own enthusiastic fashion—while neighbors including Doc Gamble and the Old Timer keep the McGee household lively.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:55 Original Broadcast
29:35 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “A Successful Show,” originally broadcast on NBC on June 18, 1954. Episode 925 stars Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee and Marian Jordan as Molly McGee, with John Wald announcing.

At the Elks Club hobby show in Wistful Vista, Fibber and Molly join their neighbors for the culmination of the community event. This 15-minute episode brings the hobby-show storyline to the show floor, with Fibber’s enthusiasm sure to keep things lively.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:42 Original Broadcast
15:04 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Liars Award,” originally broadcast November 21, 1955. This local archival recording is identified as episode 1231 of the classic NBC Radio Network comedy series, starring Jim Jordan as Fibber and Marian Jordan as Molly.

Fibber’s celebrated talent for stretching the truth puts him at the center of a “Liar’s Award” premise, giving the McGees plenty of room for their familiar domestic-comedy banter. This 15-minute late-run episode was written by Phil Leslie and Ralph Goodman and directed by Max Hutto.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:44 Original Broadcast
15:16 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Sewing Collar Button On,” originally broadcast November 18, 1955. This local archival recording is episode 1230 of the NBC comedy series’ 15-minute weekday revival.

Fibber McGee needs a collar button sewn back onto his shirt, turning a modest household repair into the setup for a compact comedy. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly; the episode was written by Phil Leslie and directed by Max Hutto.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:36 Original Broadcast
15:10 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “The Gas War,” episode 1245, originally broadcast December 9, 1955. This 15-minute NBC rebroadcast stars Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.

During an autumn drive, Fibber spots a local gasoline price war, with prices posted as low as 27.9 cents a gallon. Naturally, even a routine fill-up becomes an opportunity for Fibber’s determined bargain hunting. Ralph Goodman and Phil Leslie wrote the episode, directed by Max Hutto.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:49 Original Broadcast
15:24 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Seventh War Bond Drive,” episode 441 of Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast on NBC on May 22, 1945. Starring Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee, this wartime episode was written by Phil Leslie and sponsored by Johnson’s Wax.

As the U.S. Treasury’s Seventh War Loan Drive gets underway, Fibber takes on the ambitious job of preparing a musical arrangement for a war-bond rally. The familiar Wistful Vista comedy turns his civic-minded assignment into a lively home-front radio diversion.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
30:45 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Radio Quiz Show,” episode 232 of the classic NBC comedy series, originally broadcast on January 23, 1940. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Harold Peary as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve.

A visit to the Wistful Vista radio station gives Fibber and Molly a behind-the-scenes studio tour, but the day soon turns into a comic on-air quiz program parodying the radio craze of the era. Sponsored by Johnson’s Wax, this 1940 broadcast offers a playful glimpse at radio making fun of itself.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
29:39 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “McGee’s Bee Swarm,” originally broadcast on May 24, 1955. This archival episode is number 1168.

At home in Wistful Vista, Fibber and Molly face a buzzing domestic complication when a swarm of bees becomes the focus of the day. Jim and Marian Jordan star as the McGees in this brief NBC weekday-era installment, written by Phil Leslie and Ralph Goodman.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:47 Original Broadcast
15:17 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Secret Project X-R-5,” episode 1236 of Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 28, 1955. This 15-minute NBC entry from the series’ final radio season stars Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.

Fibber’s latest invention is under wraps with the code name Secret Project X-R-5, leaving Molly and listeners to wonder just what he has devised. Written by Ralph Goodman and Phil Leslie, and directed by Max Hutto.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:50 Original Broadcast
15:19 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “The Reward,” an archival episode originally broadcast on January 26, 1956. This recording is identified as episode 1279 and stars Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.

In this late-period NBC visit to Wistful Vista, Teeny’s discovery of a lost purse sets a small domestic-comedy situation in motion for Fibber and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
15:09 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Welcoming Latrivia Home from War,” episode 447 of the classic radio comedy, originally broadcast on October 2, 1945. This 1945–46 season opener stars Jim and Marian Jordan, with Gale Gordon returning as Mayor La Trivia.

Wistful Vista gathers at the railroad station to welcome Mayor La Trivia home from wartime service in the Pacific. As the town plans its official reception, Fibber tries to claim a suitably prominent place in the festivities. The episode was heard on NBC with music by Billy Mills and His Orchestra.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:45 Original Broadcast
29:39 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly, “Paying the Bills,” originally broadcast February 5, 1952. Episode 684 of the long-running NBC comedy stars Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Pet Milk sponsorship.

A routine effort to settle household bills and mail out checks becomes the basis for Fibber’s latest comic complication. The February 1952 broadcast was written by Phil Leslie and also features Richard LeGrand and Harlow Wilcox.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:40 Original Broadcast
30:46 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Olie Is Kidnapped,” episode 615 of the classic radio comedy, originally broadcast on March 7, 1950. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee in this NBC, Johnson’s Wax-sponsored broadcast.

When Ole is reported kidnapped, Fibber tries to alert the Wistful Vista police—only to discover that reaching them is not as simple as it should be. Written by Phil Leslie, this small-town comedy also features announcer Harlow Wilcox, with Cliff Arquette and Richard LeGrand.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
30:00 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Stranger Ducked Out of Town,” originally broadcast on NBC on June 29, 1954. This archival episode is identified as episode 932 and was sponsored by Tums.

After Fibber bails out an unidentified stranger, the man promptly disappears, leaving Fibber to face the consequences of his well-intended intervention. Written by Phil Leslie and Len Levinson and directed by Max Hutto, the episode is part of a continuing late-June 1954 storyline.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:40 Original Broadcast
14:57 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Beware of Pickpockets on the Bus,” episode 99 of Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 1, 1937. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee in this NBC Red Johnson’s Wax Program broadcast.

On an early-morning bus trip from Wistful Vista, Fibber’s self-assured travel know-how is put to the test after a bus detective warns passengers to beware of pickpockets. This 1937 broadcast is a repeat of the March 9, 1936 program of the same title.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
30:45 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Telegram from George Marshall,” originally broadcast on March 16, 1948. This local archival recording is identified as episode 545 of the classic NBC comedy, starring Jim Jordan as Fibber and Marian Jordan as Molly, with announcer Harlow Wilcox.

A telegram bearing the name of Secretary of State George C. Marshall sends Fibber’s imagination racing toward important government business. As Molly tries to sort out the situation, Fibber makes plans and calls before an Elks Club committee matter adds to the confusion. The program was sponsored by Johnson’s Wax.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
29:04 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Armed Forces - Fibber McGee, War Hero (Monitor - Partial),” episode 1452, originally broadcast on August 31, 1958. This is a local archival recording of the series.

In this partial Monitor-era program, Fibber McGee is featured in a war-hero-themed installment. Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:35 Original Broadcast
04:51 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Stranger Could Be a Spy,” originally broadcast on June 1, 1954. This local archival recording is identified as episode 912 of the NBC weekday series, starring Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.

While stopping in Philadelphia, Fibber confronts a stranger he suspects may be a spy, sending the McGees into a compact, espionage-flavored comic situation. The 15-minute broadcast was sponsored by Tums and features announcer John Wald.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:44 Original Broadcast
15:06 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Deadly Snake Is Loose,” episode 65 of the classic comedy series, originally broadcast on July 6, 1936.

In this local archival recording, Fibber and Molly face the commotion caused when a deadly snake is reported loose, setting the stage for escalating neighborhood alarm and comic confusion.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:25 Original Broadcast
30:18 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Claiming the Moon,” episode 1277 of the classic comedy series, originally broadcast on January 24, 1956.

This local archival recording is identified by its original title, date, and episode number; no verified plot summary is supplied with the surviving source information.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:30 Original Broadcast
14:58 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Teeny Needs to Go to the Dentist,” episode 668, originally broadcast October 16, 1951. This 30-minute NBC comedy comes from the series’ Pet Milk-sponsored period and stars Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.

Teeny is staying at the McGee home in Wistful Vista when a toothache makes a trip to the dentist necessary. With Harlow Wilcox as announcer, the episode builds its domestic comedy around the McGees’ efforts to help their young guest.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:39 Original Broadcast
29:59 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “The Mystery Is Solved,” originally broadcast on NBC on February 2, 1955. This local archival recording is episode 1089 of the series and stars Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee and Marian Jordan as Molly McGee.

In the concluding chapter of a three-part domestic mystery, Fibber follows the trail of a missing household garbage can at the McGees’ home in Wistful Vista. The everyday problem receives the pair’s familiar comic treatment in this 15-minute weekday-era installment.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:39 Original Broadcast
15:01 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Doc’s Secret Trip,” originally broadcast December 2, 1954. This archival recording is identified as episode 1045; the episode is also commonly cataloged under the fuller title “Doc’s Secret Hunting Trip.”

Doc Gamble is making quiet plans of his own, but Fibber McGee’s involvement threatens to complicate everything. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly, in a script by Phil Leslie directed by Max Hutto.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:37 Original Broadcast
15:05 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Killer Canova’s Autograph,” episode 216 of the classic NBC comedy series, originally broadcast on October 3, 1939. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Harold Peary appearing as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve.

With $500 at stake, Fibber and Molly set out to secure the autograph of celebrity “Killer” Canova. Their visit to Canova’s imposing residence—and its formidable servant—turns a simple celebrity-hunting errand into a typically lively Wistful Vista adventure. This episode is also noted for the first appearance of the name Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve and Marian Jordan’s first on-air singing appearance as Teeny.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:42 Original Broadcast
30:18 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Teeny’s Mystery Ladies Society,” originally broadcast May 1, 1955. This archival installment is identified as episode 1151.

When Fibber is made an honorary member of Teeny’s secret club, a missing fountain pen draws him and Molly into the Mystery Ladies Society’s playful little world of rules, secrets, and comic suspicion. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee in this 15-minute NBC-era episode, written by Phil Leslie.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
15:07 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Crime Expert McGee,” episode 43 of the classic radio comedy series, originally broadcast on February 3, 1936.

In this early installment, McGee turns his attention to the world of crime expertise, with the series’ familiar comic spirit at the center of the proceedings. Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:31 Original Broadcast
30:30 Closing

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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “The Mystery of the Missing Garbage Can, Part 1,” originally broadcast on NBC on January 31, 1955. This archival episode is identified as episode 1087 and features Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee and Marian Jordan as Molly McGee.

When a household garbage can disappears, Fibber takes it upon himself to investigate. This opening chapter of a comic domestic mystery finds the McGees beginning a search that will continue in subsequent broadcasts. Originally heard during the series’ later 15-minute weekday format, the episode captures Fibber and Molly in a compact mid-1950s adventure.

Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:36 Original Broadcast
14:56 Closing

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