Fibber McGee and Molly (old-time radio): every episode, 1935-1959 · page 2 of 2

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251. Packing For Vacation Locked Trunk

     June 23, 1942 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly are preparing for a summer vacation when they find they cannot open their suitcase, because the key was left inside it. Fibber tries a series of improvised methods to force the lock, while Molly suggests calling a locksmith. Meanwhile, neighbors and visitors drop by, including Abigail, Mr. Wimple, and Mayor LaTrivia, each adding to the household's comic confusion. The program is part of the Fibber McGee and Molly series, which aired on NBC Radio on June 23, 1942, starring Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon, and Arthur Q. Bryan.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Ted, Abigail, Mr. Wimple, Mayor LaTrivia, Harlow Wilcox, Meredith Wilson

252. Forgets Camera On Train

     September 29, 1942 · 24 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly return home from a summer trip with a stack of snapshots, only for Fibber to realize he left the camera on the train. Molly is unimpressed and suggests he simply buy a new one, but Fibber is determined to get it back. Their attempts to recover it take them to the railroad's lost and found office, where the clerk is no help. Along the way, the couple cross paths with a series of neighbors and acquaintances who all have stories of their own summers. The series, first broadcast on NBC Radio on September 29, 1942, stars Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Abigail Upington, Mr. Wilcox, Mayor LaTrivia, Mr. Wimple, Mrs. Uppington

253. Otis Cadwalader Is In Town

     October 6, 1942 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly receive a phone call from Otis Cadwalder, an old high school acquaintance Molly defends and Fibber dislikes, who is passing through town by train. Fibber refuses to meet him, and the household's mood sours as Fibber grumbles about Cadwalder's manners and past. Friends and neighbors drop by with news and gossip, including word that Cadwalder has got off the train after all. Fibber continues to voice strong dislike of him as the couple plan an evening out. The Fibber McGee and Molly series aired on NBC Radio, and this episode is dated October 6, 1942, with Harold Peary and Bill Thompson among the leads.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Otis Cadwalder, Mr. Wilcox, Abigail, Mayor, Mr. Whipple, Mrs. Whipple

254. Converting Oil Stove To Coal

     October 13, 1942 · 24 min

     Fibber McGee decides to convert the furnace at 79 Wistful Vista from oil back to coal, to help conserve fuel for the war effort. Molly questions his plans, and the two trade barbs over missing tools and his crossword puzzles. Neighbors drop by with news and opinions, including Old-Timer and Abigail, while McGee sets off on errands and insists he can handle the job himself. Mayor LaTrivia also visits with political gossip. The episode is an installment of Fibber McGee and Molly, first broadcast on NBC Radio on October 13, 1942, starring Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly, Old-Timer, Abigail, Wallace Wimple, Mayor LaTrivia, Mr. Wilcox

255. Family Tree

     October 20, 1942 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly is an old-time radio comedy series, and this episode from October 20, 1942 on NBC Radio stars Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan. Fibber McGee, at home with Molly, is stung by Abigail Uppington's boasting about her Mayflower lineage and sets out to prove his own family tree is just as distinguished. At the public library he finds the reference books no help, and he turns to the county clerk in Peoria for his birth certificate. The story follows his mounting frustration over his ancestry and a job offer from the mayor, Latrivia.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly, Abigail Uppington, Latrivia, Mr. Wilcox, Wallace Whimple, The Old Timer, Mayor

256. Old Timer On The Lam

     October 27, 1942 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly follows Old Timer, a nervous visitor who arrives at the McGee house convinced that the police and the FBI are chasing him. Fibber and Molly hide him from the pursuers and press him to explain what he has done. The series aired on NBC Radio, and this episode first aired on October 27, 1942, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan in the lead cast. Old Timer keeps starting his confession and being interrupted, while a parade of neighbors and visitors drops in on the household.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Old Timer, Mrs. Uppington, Mayor LaTrivia, Wallace Wimple, Sis, Billy Mills

257. Duck Hunting

     November 3, 1942 · 27 min

     Fibber McGee and Mayor LaTrivia go duck hunting at Mud Lake, bragging about their skill while the day goes badly from the start. Fibber believes he is a natural hunter, and the two quarrel constantly over silence, ducks and who is to blame. The series Fibber McGee and Molly aired on NBC Radio on November 3, 1942, with Harold Peary and Bill Thompson among the cast. Their mishaps mount as the afternoon goes on, and the men return home with only a single duck between them.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Mayor LaTrivia, Molly McGee, Abigail, Old Timer, Wallace Wimple, Johnny, Mr. Wilcox

258. Looking for Uppy's Nephew

     November 10, 1942 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly agree to counsel Mrs. Uppington's nephew, a young man with a record of boyish pranks, but he is hard to pin down because nobody can recall his name. Fibber and Molly visit a spaghetti restaurant and then city hall to find him, and along the way Fibber brags about his memory while Molly grows increasingly exasperated. The episode is part of the long-running Fibber McGee and Molly comedy series, which aired on NBC Radio, and this installment was first broadcast on November 10, 1942. Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan are among the lead performers.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mrs. Uppington, Mr. Wilcox, Wallace Wimple, Horace Gridley, Mayor LaTrivia

259. Twenty Thousand Dollars In Sofa

     November 17, 1942 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly search their cluttered attic and find an old army uniform and a letter from Fibber's great-uncle Jefferson. The letter claims he hid $20,000 in the upholstery of a horsehair sofa. Excited, the couple hunt through the house for the note they vaguely remember writing about the sofa, while neighbors Mrs. Uppington, Mr. Wimple and Mr. Wilcox come and go. The episode is part of the Fibber McGee and Molly series, first broadcast on NBC Radio on November 17, 1942, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan in the lead roles.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mayor LaTrivia, Mrs. Uppington, Mr. Wimple, Mr. Wilcox, Abigail Uppington, Teddy

260. Getting In Condition

     November 24, 1942 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee tries to get in shape after his wife Molly wakes him early on a bitterly cold morning. His neighbor Mrs. Abigail Uppington drops by with gossip about her canteen dancing, and McGee takes up setting-up exercises while Molly supervises. Mr. Wimple then asks his wife, Sweetie Face, to help McGee train, which alarms him. The episode is part of the Fibber McGee and Molly series, first broadcast on NBC Radio on November 24, 1942, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan in the cast. McGee's plans for a strict routine are soon complicated by visitors and phone calls.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Abigail Uppington, Mr. Wimple, Sweetie Face, Wilcox, Mayor LaTrivia, Sis

261. Gasoline Rationing

     December 1, 1942 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly react angrily when wartime gasoline rationing limits Fibber to four gallons a week, which he considers an outrage against his personal freedom. He grumbles to Molly, dismisses the seriousness of the rubber shortage, and argues with neighbors about the rules. Mayor LaTrivia stops by to say goodbye before leaving for the Coast Guard, and he challenges Fibber to stop complaining about a small sacrifice while the country is at war. Fibber's attitude begins to shift as the evening goes on. The episode is an NBC Radio broadcast from December 1, 1942, starring Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mayor LaTrivia, Mr. Wilcox, Mr. Jeffers, Abigail Uppington, Wallace Wimple, Mrs. Simpson

262. Women Taking Over

     December 8, 1942 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly argue over the household vacuum cleaner, with Fibber insisting that men are better at mechanical work than women. The phone goes out, and a woman repairman fixes it, which irritates Fibber further. Out on errands, the McGees encounter a string of women working in jobs usually held by men, including a milkman, a paper boy, a police officer, a cigar clerk and a hardware store manager. Fibber grows increasingly alarmed by the trend, while Molly keeps her patience. The episode aired on NBC Radio on December 8, 1942, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan in the cast.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mrs. Uppington, Abigail, Mr. Wilcox, Wallace Wimple, Old Timer

263. Misplaces Christmas Money

     December 15, 1942 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly, in the 1942 episode from their NBC radio series, has Fibber searching the house at 79 West Provista for fifteen dollars he meant as a Christmas present for Molly. Convinced he is hopelessly forgetful, he visits a fortune teller called Madam X with Molly, paying for answers that do not help, then retraces his steps with Molly and recalls hiding the money in a book. Harold Peary plays Fibber, with Marian Jordan as Molly, and Bill Thompson appears as Wallace Wimple. Original air date: December 15, 1942.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Abigail Lappington, Wallace Wimple, Madam X, Mr. Tulliver, Uncle Dennis

264. Listening To Carols

     December 22, 1942 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly spend the week before Christmas at their home at 79 Wistful Vista, with Fibber grumbling about the commercial rush while Molly tries to keep him in good spirits. Fibber's neighbour Mrs. Abigail Uppington drops by, and the children from across the street, including a girl with a tricycle, call at the house to sing Christmas carols. Fibber is reluctant to hear them, and the household is pulled between holiday shopping, the neighbourhood kids and visitors. The episode is from the Fibber McGee and Molly series, first broadcast on NBC Radio on December 22, 1942, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan in the cast.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mrs. Uppington, Billy Mills, Mr. Wilcox, Gildersleeve

265. Cutting Old Suit for Molly

     January 5, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly is a comedy series, and this episode from January 5, 1943 on NBC Radio, starring Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan. At home after dinner, Fibber McGee finds a box of cigars in the mailbox sent by a cousin Waldorf whom neither of them has ever heard of. Molly then asks Fibber about an old blue pinstripe suit in the hall closet, and he suggests she have it cut down for herself. Fibber and Molly visit the tailor Threadbaum, whose handling of the job leads to a bill and some questions about the work. Abigail, a neighbor, also comes by with a request about ice skates.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly, Threadbaum, Abigail, Harlow Wilcox, Mr. Wilcox, Mr. Tolliver, Wallace Wimple

266. Billy Mills In Hospital

     January 12, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee is chosen by the Chamber of Commerce to visit a sick member, Billy Mills, in hospital, and he and Molly set out with candy, cigars and fruitcake. Along the way they meet Abigail Uppington, who is visiting her housekeeper, and they are sent to the wrong rooms and wrong floors by busy hospital staff. Their visit to the ward becomes a loud, muddled affair as their gifts and jokes pile up. The episode is a 1943 installment of the NBC radio comedy Fibber McGee and Molly, first broadcast on January 12, 1943, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan in the cast.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Billy Mills, Abigail Uppington, Mr. Powers, Wallace Wimple, Dr. Wilcox, Miss Murphy

267. Uppy Joins The WAACs

     January 19, 1943 · 28 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly tells of Abigail Huffington, a neighbor who decides to join the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. Molly becomes interested in the idea herself, and Fibber objects strongly, complaining about his socks, his dinners and being left alone. Fibber's pal Horatio K. Boomer drops by with his own brand of mischief, and a visit to an Army recruiting lieutenant lays out the WAAC's qualifications and pay. Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan lead the cast. The episode aired on NBC Radio on January 19, 1943, in the Fibber McGee and Molly series.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Abigail Huffington, Horatio K. Boomer, Lieutenant Gordon, Mr. Wilcox, Junior

268. The Author

     January 26, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee decides he is going to write a novel and sits at home filling scratch paper while Molly looks on in amusement. Visitors including Mrs. Uppington-Smythe and a neighbor drop in and offer their own opinions about his plot and style. A woman calling herself a literary agent, Virginia Shelton-Ham, arrives and offers to sell the manuscript for him. This episode of Fibber McGee and Molly aired on NBC Radio on January 26, 1943, with Harold Peary and Bill Thompson in the lead roles.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mrs. Uppington-Smythe, Virginia Shelton-Ham, Wallace Wimple, Mrs. Wimple, Old-Timer, Doris

269. Cleaning Hall Closet

     February 2, 1943 · 28 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly are supposed to clean out their hall closet, but Fibber keeps stalling and the job drags on. Molly pushes him to get started as the couple hunt through a jumble of old junk, including a music box and a marble Venus clock. A string of visitors interrupts them, among them a neighbor named Mr. Wimple, who has a poem to share, and a caller who asks about radio listening. Fibber and Molly are on NBC Radio in this February 1943 episode of Fibber McGee and Molly, sponsored by Johnson's Wax. Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan are among the lead actors heard in the story.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mr. Wimple, Mr. Wilcox, Old Timer

270. Finding Skilled Workers

     February 16, 1943 · 28 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly receive a government circular seeking skilled workers such as tack welders and plate hangers for war production. Molly's new lady mailman, Mrs. Uppington, and the neighbors' rivalry over a comic valentine add to the household's bustle. Fibber tries to recruit suitable workers while Mr. Wilcox, the Coast Guardsman LaTrivia, and Mr. Whimple drop by. The episode is a comedy from the Fibber McGee and Molly series, first broadcast on NBC Radio on February 16, 1943, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan in the cast.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mrs. Upton, Mr. Wilcox, Mrs. Uppington, LaTrivia, Mr. Whimple, Sweetie Face

271. Poker Game

     February 23, 1943 · 28 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly is a comedy series, and this episode, Poker Game, first aired on NBC Radio on February 23, 1943, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan in the cast. Fibber McGee is due at an executive meeting at the Elks Club, but he has a poker game in mind. Molly is at home, and a stream of visitors keeps dropping by, each with their own opinions about his evening. Neighbors, a young girl, and a talkative old-timer pass through the house while Fibber gets ready to leave. The mix of gossip and mishaps builds as the evening goes on.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly, Abigail, Wallace Wimple, Rosita Moreno, Sis, Mr. Wilcox, Junior

272. Breakfast In Bed For Molly

     March 2, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly, on the Fibber McGee and Molly series, first broadcast on NBC Radio on March 2, 1943, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan among the cast. Fibber decides to surprise his wife Molly by bringing her breakfast in bed on a late morning at 79 Wistful Vista. Despite Molly's doubts, he takes over the kitchen and struggles through a series of mishaps with eggs, orange juice and waffle batter. Neighbors drop in as the mess grows, including Mr. Wilcox, who uses the moment to praise a wax product, and Mrs. Abigail Uppington, who stops by to chat. The episode is built on this kitchen confusion and the neighbors' visits.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mr. Wilcox, Mrs. Uppington, Mr. Wimple, Johnny

273. Fibber's Horoscope

     March 16, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly, the long-running radio comedy, follows the McGees as Fibber expects an important package in the mail that he believes will make him rich. When the mail carrier arrives, Fibber receives a horoscope booklet instead, and he and Molly begin reading their signs and fortunes with growing enthusiasm. Their conversation turns to an old schoolmate who supposedly owes Fibber a debt, and Fibber insists the stars have predicted a windfall. Molly is skeptical but amused as the household's astrological pronouncements pile up. Aired on NBC Radio on March 16, 1943, the program stars Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mrs. Uppington, Mr. Wilcox, Stuffy Stillwell, Mrs. Abigail Carstairs

274. Collecting For The Red Cross

     March 23, 1943 · 26 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly, an NBC Radio comedy broadcast on March 23, 1943, stars Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan. Fibber McGee has been appointed to collect money for the Red Cross War Fund on his street, with a quota of fifty dollars that he doubles to one hundred. He quickly runs into his neighbors, including Mrs. Uppington and Mr. Wilcox, and he tries to raise the money through games of chance and wagers. Meanwhile Mr. McGee writes a series of personal checks, and his efforts to cover them lead him and Molly to visit the bank to see Mr. McDonald.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mrs. Uppington, Mr. Wilcox, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Wheelcock, Doc Gamble, Mrs. Mickey

275. The Washing Machine

     March 30, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly's washing machine breaks down in the basement, and Fibber decides to buy a replacement after reading a classified ad for a used electric washer. The ad gives only a telephone number, and the seller, Mrs. J. Benchley-Moss, is hard to track down. Fibber and Molly question a telephone operator, a neighbor who gets her mail at General Delivery, and a series of acquaintances, each offering a confusing or unhelpful lead. Molly's quarrel with the neighborhood gossip and the old-timer's rambling account of his absent sweetheart add to the delay. The episode is part of the NBC Radio series Fibber McGee and Molly, first broadcast on March 30, 1943, with Harold Peary and Bill Thompson in the lead roles.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mrs. J. Benchley-Moss, Abigail Evington, Mr. Wimble, Harlow Wilcox, Paul Wilcox

276. Is Ill

     April 6, 1943 · 39 min

     Fibber McGee feels unwell and is convinced he is coming down with something serious, though Molly suspects he simply wants to avoid chores. Molly tries twice to reach Doctor Gamble, who is invited to dinner, and a string of visitors arrives. Abigail Uppington offers an unusual remedy, Old Timer shares a family recipe, and Wallace Wimple turns up with a strange tale about his wife. The episode is part of the Fibber McGee and Molly series, broadcast on NBC Radio on April 6, 1943, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan in the cast.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Doctor Gamble, Abigail Uppington, Old Timer, Wallace Wimple, Uncle Dennis

277. Indian Fighter Uncle Sycamore On Radio

     April 13, 1943 · 21 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly are excited to hear a radio program about Fibber's uncle Sycamore, a figure from the Wild West who fought Indians and is said to have known Kit Carson and Buffalo Bill. Fibber fusses over his temperamental radio set, which keeps cutting out whenever someone touches metal or the door bangs. Neighbors keep dropping by, interrupting the broadcast, while the McGees struggle to hear the drama of the uncle's exploits. The episode is a 1943 NBC broadcast of Fibber McGee and Molly, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan among the cast, and this part of the story is mostly comic bickering over the set.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly, Mrs. Abigail Uppington, Mr. Wimple, Mrs. Wimple, Mr. O'Connor, Rosita

278. A Dress For Molly

     April 20, 1943 · 29 min

     On a windy spring day in Wistful Vista, Fibber McGee agrees to help Molly make a dress from a newly bought pattern, only to find the job far harder than he expected. Pattern pieces scatter when the door blows open, and Fibber's bragging leaves him stuck with the sewing while Molly relies on his supposed skill. Neighbours drop by, the cutting goes awry, and a mishap with a safety pin sends Fibber racing for a doctor. The Fibber McGee and Molly series, broadcast by NBC Radio on April 20, 1943, stars Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan. The story follows Fibber's escalating troubles with the dressmaking.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly, Mr. Wimple, Abigail Lopington, Dr. Gamble, Mrs. Wilcox, Mr. Wilcox, Mr. Wimbledon

279. Black Market Meat

     April 27, 1943 · 56 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly follows Fibber McGee as he gets involved with a back-alley meat seller named Eddie, after Abigail Upington asks him for help getting meat for a dinner for naval officers. Fibber sends her to the seller, but she refuses to deal in the black market. Fibber is embarrassed when Molly and their neighbors learn of his tip. Fibber McGee and Molly is a radio comedy from NBC Radio, first broadcast on April 27, 1943. Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan are among the cast.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Abigail Upington, Eddie, Doc Gamble, Mr. Wilcox, Mr. Whipple, Sweetie Face

280. Numerology

     May 4, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee visits a numerologist, Professor Seiper, who tells him his name is out of harmony with the universe and recommends changing it. McGee adopts the name Homer K. Frank for ten dollars, and he quickly boasts of his new luck to Molly and his friends. Molly is unimpressed, and the new name soon draws him into trouble with the police. This is the Fibber McGee and Molly episode of NBC Radio, first broadcast on May 4, 1943, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan among the cast.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Professor Seiper, Homer K. Frank, Abigail Daugherty, Mrs. Uppington, Mr. Wilcox, Gamble

281. Fibber's Barometer Indicates Snow

     May 11, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee brings home a new barometer and proudly announces that it predicts snow for the next day, despite it being mid-May. Molly is skeptical, and McGee insists on hanging the instrument while neighbors, friends and a local weather bureau all weigh in on his forecast. As the claims spread around town, McGee grows defensive about his scientific reading. This episode of Fibber McGee and Molly, first broadcast on NBC Radio on May 11, 1943, stars Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan. The household comedy turns on McGee's stubborn faith in his new gadget and the rumors it stirs up.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly, Mr. Old-timer, Mr. Wilcox, Abigail, Dr. Gamble, Mr. Whimple, Mert

282. Steals A Car

     May 18, 1943 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee borrows Lady Uppington's car to get downtown in a hurry, and when it is stolen from outside the cigar store he panics and gives a false name to the police. Molly insists he tell the truth, but McGee first tries to find a lawyer and character witnesses, approaching Nolly Frost, Johnny Gilmore, Mr. Wilcox and Doc Gamble. The episode is part of the Fibber McGee and Molly series, broadcast on NBC Radio on May 18, 1943, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan in the lead roles. The story follows McGee's attempts to clear himself as he is pursued by the police.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Lady Uppington, Nolly Frost, Johnny, Mr. Wilcox, Doc Gamble, Clancy

283. Is This Trip Necessary

     May 25, 1943 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly set out on a trip to Middleton so Fibber can meet a friend home from Washington about what he calls an important business idea, a plan for post-war world travel using aircraft carriers. Wartime crowding makes getting train seats difficult, and the couple wrangle with a ticket clerk, a neighbor, and the station staff while Fibber insists his scheme is vital. The series is the NBC radio comedy Fibber McGee and Molly, first broadcast on May 25, 1943, starring Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan. The account here covers only the opening part of the episode.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mrs. Abigail Uppington, Doc Gamble, Mr. Wimple, Mr. Wilcox, Don Stauffer, Deirdre

284. Fibbers Thumb Caught In Bowling Ball

     June 1, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly visit a bowling alley, where Fibber's cousin-like sparring with the staff leads to a broken cigar counter. Fibber then tries to teach Molly to bowl, and his thumb becomes stuck in a bowling ball. Desperate to avoid embarrassment, the couple sneak the heavy ball out of the alley and head home, meeting neighbors and passersby who notice the odd situation. Fibber's attempts to free his hand take him from a friendly fellow's office to a doctor's waiting room, where more chatter and mishaps follow. The episode is from the NBC radio series Fibber McGee and Molly, first broadcast June 1, 1943, with Harold Peary and Bill Thompson among the leads.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mr. Wilcox, Abigail Uppington, Mitch Wilcox, Dr. Campbell, Wimple, Mertz

285. Looks Happy

     June 8, 1943 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly, the NBC radio comedy, opens on a summer afternoon at 79 Wistful Vista. Fibber reads a newspaper article claiming that acting happy makes a person happy and healthy, and he resolves to smile his way through life. His wife Molly doubts him. Fibber then meets a string of visitors, including a magazine saleswoman, a heartbroken old-timer, and a neighbor named Mrs. Uppington, each of whom he tries to cheer with optimistic advice. His cheer soon grows tiresome to the people around him, and his plan begins to wear thin.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Old-Timer, Mrs. Uppington, Mr. Wilcox, Dr. Gamble

286. Fixes Doc's Car

     June 15, 1943 · 30 min

     Dr. Gamble, a weary physician, leaves his car at Fibber McGee and Molly's house for a day while he rests away from his patients. Fibber decides to do the doctor a favor by switching the car's tires, but his clumsy efforts damage the vehicle in a series of mishaps. Meanwhile, Mrs. McGee's friend Sailor LaTrivia, now a Coast Guardsman on leave, visits the house and draws Molly away. Wallace Wimple and Mr. Wilcox also drop by, and the broadcast ends with news about the war and the program's final show of the summer. The series is Fibber McGee and Molly, first aired on NBC Radio on June 15, 1943, starring Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Dr. Gamble, Mr. Wilcox, Wallace Wimple, LaTrivia, Mrs. Wimple, Doc Gamble

287. Camping At Dugans Lake

     June 22, 1943 · 28 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly plan a summer camping trip to Dugan's Lake, a spot on the edge of town they can reach by streetcar. Fibber boasts of his outdoor toughness while Molly teases him, and the couple gathers gear from the local sports shop, where Fibber tries a moose call and a sleeping bag. Neighbors Mrs. Uppington, Mr. Wimple, and Mr. LaTrivia drop by with their own remarks and complaints, and Doc Gamble offers his advice about vacations. The episode is an episode of the Fibber McGee and Molly radio series, first broadcast on NBC Radio on June 22, 1943, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon, and Arthur Q. Bryan in the leading roles. The transcript covers only the first part of the episode.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Mrs. Uppington, Mr. Old-timer, Mr. Wimple, Doc Gamble, Mr. LaTrivia, Mr. Wilcox

288. Mc Gees Go To The Movies

     September 28, 1943 · 57 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly are restless on a September evening and decide to go out to the movies, after Fibber's failed attempts to find a boarder for their spare room. At the theater, a dispute over ticket prices and seat types draws attention, and the McGees end up in a crowd. Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan are among the performers. The show first aired on NBC Radio on September 28, 1943, as part of the Fibber McGee and Molly series.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Doc Gamble, Mr. Wellington, Mr. LaCravia, Bottle Nose Gilroy

289. Renting The Spare Room

     October 5, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly prepare their spare bedroom for a new boarder, a war worker named Al Darling, whom they have never met. Fibber brings in a pile of odd collected items and an old electric razor he has tinkered with, while Molly fusses over how the room looks. Uncle Dennis, who is often in no condition to help, is roped into moving furniture, and a Coast Guard man named LaTrivia drops by. A series of visitors and mishaps keeps the household busy as the four o'clock arrival draws near. The episode was broadcast on NBC Radio on October 5, 1943, in the Fibber McGee and Molly series, with Harold Peary and Bill Thompson in the leading roles.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Uncle Dennis, Mrs. Tubbs, Mr. Wilcox, LaTrivia, Dr. Gamble, Al Darling

290. Commission For Nitney's Daughter

     October 12, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee receives a letter from his old vaudeville partner Fred Knitney, who asks him to help his daughter. McGee decides to wangle a commission for her in the Women's Army Corps, and he tells Molly and their friends he has political pull. Meanwhile, the lodger Alice Darling fields a steady stream of phone calls and letters. Fibber heads to the recruiting office with Doc Gamble, boasting of his influence. The sergeant there explains that commissions are earned through training and merit, not connections.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Alice Darling, Doc Gamble, Uncle Dennis, Mr. Wilcox, Fred Knitney, Whitney Knitney

291. Bad Luck With Mirrors

     October 19, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee is overjoyed that seven years of bad luck, which he attributes to breaking a mirror on October 19, 1936, are finally over, and he celebrates with his wife Molly. Their happiness is short-lived when Molly asks him to carry the mirror across town to be resilvered. Fibber reluctantly sets out with the mirror, and an assortment of neighbors and acquaintances crosses his path, including Doc Gamble and Uncle Dennis, while his foot becomes stuck in a streetcar track. The episode is a 1943 broadcast of the Fibber McGee and Molly series, which aired on NBC Radio, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan in the lead roles.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Alice Darling, Doc Gamble, Uncle Dennis, Junior Wilcox

292. Cigar Ashes

     October 26, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly is an old-time radio comedy series, and this episode first aired on NBC on October 26, 1943. Fibber McGee takes a fancy cigar from the ticket agent Mr. France, who has just become a father, and admires its long ash. Doctor Gamble scoffs, and McGee bets him five dollars that he can smoke the cigar until the ash is three inches long before it falls. Harold Peary and Bill Thompson lead the cast, and the bet keeps drawing in visitors and family members who disturb the fragile ash.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Doctor Gamble, Uncle Dennis, Mr. Wilcox, Alice, Mr. France

293. Cleaning Doc Gambles House

     November 2, 1943 · 32 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly visit their friend Doctor Gamble's house after he mentions that it is overrun with ants and he is too tired to deal with them. Thinking to help, they let themselves in and start cleaning, but their efforts quickly become a comedy of mishaps. Molly tries to fix the window screen, the refrigerator is jostled out of order, and furniture is broken while they work. Mrs. Wilcox and a neighborhood girl arrive, and the situation grows more confused. This episode of Fibber McGee and Molly, which aired on NBC Radio on November 2, 1943, features Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Doctor Gamble, Mr. Wilcox, Alice Darling, Uncle Dennis

294. Makes His Own Chili Sauce

     November 9, 1943 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly host a breakfast argument over land-lease food shipments, and Fibber's sudden hunger for chili sauce, now rationed at 18 blue points a bottle, prompts him to challenge Molly to make some herself. Fibber plans to make a large batch, and the couple gathers tomatoes, peppers, sugar, cinnamon and vinegar. Along the way Fibber visits the doctor, calls the grocery, and gets advice from neighbors, including Mr. Wilcox and Uncle Dennis. The Fibber McGee and Molly series aired on NBC Radio, and this episode first aired on November 9, 1943, starring Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Doctor Gamble, Mr. Wilcox, Alice, Uncle Dennis, Harpo

295. Paying Water Bill

     November 16, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly discover their water has been shut off because they forgot to mail their water bill check. Fibber angrily phones the utility company and then goes downtown with Molly to settle the matter in person. Along the way they run into Junior Wilcox, who wants to use their kitchen for a linoleum demonstration, and Uncle Dennis, who is hard to pin down about where he has been. At the water company office, they deal with a clerk and an irritable official named Dr. Gamble while Fibber and Molly keep bickering. The episode comes from the Fibber McGee and Molly series, first aired on NBC Radio on November 16, 1943, starring Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Alice Darling, Junior Wilcox, Uncle Dennis, Dr. Gamble, Mr. Snabley, Gordon Fox

296. Etiquette

     November 23, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly find an 1877 etiquette book in their closet-cleaning spree and begin trying to follow its rules. Fibber insists that good manners still matter, while Molly teases him over the book's outdated advice. Doug arrives to take Alice out, and Fibber uses the book to fuss over how callers should be received. Harlow Wilcox visits and is put out by the formal treatment, and the household's etiquette experiments quickly become a series of awkward misunderstandings. The episode aired on NBC Radio on November 23, 1943, with Harold Peary and Bill Thompson as the leads.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly, Alice, Doug, Harlow Wilcox, Uncle Dennis, Doc Gamble

297. Teenys Missing Dog

     November 30, 1943 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly help a little girl search for her missing dog, a brown and white pup with blue eyes and a stubby tail. Fibber and Molly go door to door around town, asking neighbors, the police, a butcher and a theater manager whether they have seen the animal. Their efforts take them to several unlikely places as they try to keep the promise they made to the child. This episode of the Fibber McGee and Molly series aired on NBC Radio on November 30, 1943, with Harold Peary and Bill Thompson among the cast. The search is still underway in the portion of the story covered here.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Sis, Doc Gamble, Mr. Wellington, Alice Darnan, Mr. Wilcox, Meyerhof

298. The War Is Not Almost Over

     December 7, 1943 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly are checking their bank balance when a mistake leaves them overdrawn. Fibber phones the bank to correct it, and the conversation sets the household's money worries in motion. Sig Wellington, manager of the Bijou Theatre, then arrives at the house with news of a prize drawing that Fibber has won. The episode belongs to the Fibber McGee and Molly series and was first broadcast on NBC Radio on December 7, 1943. Its lead actors are Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan. The story follows Fibber and Molly as they discuss how to spend the money, including whether to buy war bonds or save toward a post-war car.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Sig Wellington, Miss Crenshaw, Doc Gamble, Mr. Wilcox, Alice Dean, LaTrivia

299. Handcuffed

     December 14, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly is a radio comedy broadcast on NBC on December 14, 1943. During a blizzard, Fibber McGee opens a long-overdue letter from his old friend Fred and finds a package of trick handcuffs inside. He puts them on and cannot get them off. The instructions are missing, and his attempts to free himself draw in Molly, Mr. Wellington, a neighbor, a boy, and Dr. Gamble, each with their own ideas and comments. Fibber's efforts keep failing as the day goes on.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly, Mr. Wellington, Mr. Wilcox, Alice, Dr. Gamble, Junior

300. Looking For A Christmas Tree

     December 21, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly struggle to find a Christmas tree in the days before the holiday, after leaving it too late to shop. Their search takes them to several lots, where prices are high and trees are scarce. Uncle Dennis, Alice Darling, Harlow Wilcox and Doc Gamble all cross their path during the hunt. The episode is from the Fibber McGee and Molly series, first broadcast on NBC Radio on December 21, 1943. Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan lead the cast. The story is told through the couple's growing frustration as the tree shortage becomes a running joke about holiday spirit.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly, Uncle Dennis, Alice Darling, Harlow Wilcox, Doc Gamble, Mrs. Nazmith, Mr. Wilcox

301. A Fresh Start For The New Year

     December 28, 1943 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee spends a busy morning on New Year's Eve trying to remember what a ribbon tied around his little finger was meant to remind him to do. As he runs errands, fixes the vacuum cleaner and returns borrowed items, he calls on his wife Molly and the neighbors who keep crossing his path. Wellington from the Bijou theater arrives with news about a lost overshoot, and Dr. Gamble presents a bill. The episode of Fibber McGee and Molly first aired on NBC Radio on December 28, 1943, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan among the cast.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Doc Gamble, Mr. Wellington, Mr. Wilcox, Alice, Mrs. Nighi, Mr. Nighi

302. Businessman Mc Gee

     January 4, 1944 · 30 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly run a busy office in Wistful Vista, where Fibber has just taken on the role of western representative for the AJB Corporation. He handles a stream of phone orders for colored goods while trying to keep a typewriter salesman waiting and to look important. Molly is pulled into the chaos as a makeshift secretary, and the office fills with visitors, including Doc Gamble and a Harlow Wilcox stand-in. The episode is a Fibber McGee and Molly broadcast from NBC Radio, first aired on January 4, 1944, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan in the cast. The story is still developing when the transcript ends, with a police officer now asking what Fibber is selling.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Doc Gamble, Alice, Harry Boncell, Dinwitty, Conley

303. Income Tax Return

     January 11, 1944 · 26 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly sit down to fill out their income tax return, which proves confusing from the start. Fibber is baffled by the instructions and the fiscal year terms, and the couple soon realises the form is a joint return and that the blank they hold is last year's. Fibber tries to phone Washington about the mix-up while visitors drop in, including Harry Von Zell, who wants to discuss a paid endorsement, and Wellington, who arrives with a complaint about Fibber's cigar. The tax form is accidentally burned and the household's confusion continues. This episode of Fibber McGee and Molly aired on NBC Radio on January 11, 1944, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan in the leading roles.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly, Harry Von Zell, Wellington, Alice, Mr. Wilcox, Dr. Gamble, Harry Vontel

304. Flowers From Ralph

     January 18, 1944 · 28 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly receive a bouquet of flowers from an anonymous admirer who signs the card Ralph, and Fibber is determined to find out who he is. Molly is charmed, while Fibber grows increasingly jealous and enlists friends and family to help him track down the sender. Their neighbors, Mr. Wilcox and Uncle Dennis, offer their own opinions and stories as the household fills with talk about the mysterious florist-minded stranger. This episode of the Fibber McGee and Molly series, broadcast on NBC Radio on January 18, 1944, stars Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Uncle Dennis, Mr. Wilcox, Alice Darling, Doc Gamble, Junior, Sis

305. Dining Out To Celebrate

     January 25, 1944 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly decide to celebrate when their laundry returns, and they set out to find a place to dine and dance. Their search takes them to a series of crowded, expensive, or unwelcoming venues across town, with neighbors and acquaintances along the way. The series is Fibber McGee and Molly, first aired on NBC Radio on January 25, 1944, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan among the cast. Fibber and Molly keep trying different spots as the evening goes on, and the episode follows their attempts to make the night a success.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly, Wilcox, Doc Gamble, Alice, Uncle Dennis, Deacon Jones

306. Diamond Ring At Cut Rate Price

     February 1, 1944 · 29 min

     Fibber McGee and Molly centers on Fibber, who spends his war bond money on a four-carat diamond ring he bought for twenty dollars from a stranger who said he found it in the gutter. Fibber plans to collect the reward for returning it, while Molly doubts the story. Fibber's neighbor Alice, Mr. Wilcox, and Dr. Gamble each take an interest in the ring, and the bargain takes unexpected turns. The episode is from the Fibber McGee and Molly series, which aired on NBC Radio on February 1, 1944, with Harold Peary, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon and Arthur Q. Bryan in the cast.

     Characters: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Alice, Mr. Wellington, Mr. Wilcox, Junior, Doc Gamble, Beulah

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