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Fibber McGee and Molly | Old Time Radio brings you classic comedy from the golden age of radio, following Fibber McGee, Molly, and the unforgettable residents of Wistful Vista through misunderstandings, schemes, neighborhood chaos, and some of radio’s most beloved running gags. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. Starring Jim Jordan and Marian Jordan, Fibber McGee and Molly became one of the most popular and influential comedy programs in American radio history. Rediscover classic old time radio comedy, vintage comedy, sitcoms, golden age radio, nostalgic entertainment, and classic radio shows.
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Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Checker Game Deadlock,” episode 249 of the classic NBC comedy series, originally broadcast on May 21, 1940. Also known in some listings as “Fibber’s Plumbing and Hardware Store,” the episode features Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Harold Peary as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve.A drawn-out checker game at 79 Wistful Vista has Molly eager for a change—one that arrives when Fibber gets the chance to take over Mr. Plummer’s plumbing and hardware store for a day. Fibber’s boasts of sales experience meet a lively assortment of customers, including the Old Timer, in this visit to the McGees’ 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 Introduction00:39 Original Broadcast29:17 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Fibber’s Home Movie,” episode 314, originally broadcast on February 17, 1942. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Harlow Wilcox, Gale Gordon, Bill Thompson, and Isabel Randolph among the familiar voices of Wistful Vista.At 79 Wistful Vista, Fibber decides America needs more laughs—and sets out to prove he has what it takes for Hollywood with a homemade screen test. As Molly takes charge of the camera, friends and neighbors provide interruptions, skepticism, and plenty of comic complications. The episode also playfully recalls Fibber’s appearance in the 1941 film Look Who’s Laughing.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 Introduction00:50 Original Broadcast31:04 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Fibber Collects Doc Gambles Bills,” episode 504, originally broadcast on NBC on February 18, 1947. In this Johnson’s Wax-sponsored comedy, Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Arthur Q. Bryan as Doc Gamble.While facing paperwork of his own, Fibber learns that Doc Gamble has a number of unpaid patient accounts. Eager to help—and perhaps earn a share of the collections—Fibber volunteers for the job, taking Molly along on a round of neighborhood calls. Familiar voices include Wallace Wimple and Mayor LaTrivia, with music by 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 Introduction00:50 Original Broadcast30:10 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Molly’s Chinchilla Coat,” episode 237 of the classic NBC Radio comedy, originally broadcast February 27, 1940. Starring Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee, the series was sponsored by Johnson’s Wax.Molly’s new Siberian chinchilla coat becomes the talk of the neighborhood as the McGees run errands and encounter familiar faces including Mrs. Uppington and the Gildersleeves. Meanwhile, Fibber’s sneezing and watery eyes add a fresh complication to the day.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 Introduction00:44 Original Broadcast29:17 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
Fibber McGee and Molly presents “A Courtroom Full of Mcgees,” episode 28 of the classic comedy series, originally broadcast on October 21, 1935. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Harlow Wilcox announcing.After Fibber runs a red light, he and Molly head to Cauliflower County traffic court—where the judge, clerk, bailiff, lawyer, officer, and even the jurors all seem to share the McGee name. This NBC broadcast from WLS in Chicago, sponsored by Johnson’s Wax, also features music by Rico Marcelli and his orchestra and the Cleft Dwellers.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 Introduction00:49 Original Broadcast30:55 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
From Fibber McGee and Molly, “Cleanliness Is Next to Impossible” originally aired on NBC on November 14, 1954. Episode 1031 finds Jim Jordan as Fibber and Marian Jordan as Molly in a 15-minute, Prudential-sponsored installment of the long-running comedy series.While Molly is away at a club meeting, Fibber’s simple car-maintenance chore leaves him in need of a cleanup—and sends the McGee household into further disorder. Wallace Wimple, played by Bill Thompson, and neighbor Les Nelson become caught up in Fibber’s increasingly complicated efforts to set things right before Molly comes home.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 Introduction00:47 Original Broadcast15:03 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
Fibber McGee and Molly presents “New Fish Bait,” originally broadcast on NBC on June 5, 1951. This is episode 664 of the classic comedy series, starring Jim and Marion Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.At 79 Wistful Vista, Fibber unveils a homemade wonder bait he is sure will make him rich. Molly, the Old Timer, Mayor La Trivia, Doc Gamble, Ole, and announcer Harlow Wilcox weigh in before Fibber heads for Dugan’s Lake to put his ambitious fishing invention to the test. Written by Phil Leslie and Keith Fowler, this late Pet Milk-era episode also features 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 Introduction00:50 Original Broadcast30:21 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Cleaning Doc Gambles House,” episode 376 of the classic radio comedy, originally broadcast on November 2, 1943. This NBC program was sponsored by Johnson’s Wax and stars Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Arthur Q. Bryan as Doc Gamble.When Fibber and Molly visit Doc Gamble’s house to help with an ant problem, their good intentions set the stage for domestic-comedy complications. The episode is also commonly listed under the title “Ants in the House.”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 Introduction00:38 Original Broadcast32:30 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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Fibber McGee and Molly | Old Time Radio brings you classic comedy from the golden age of radio, following Fibber McGee, Molly, and the unforgettable residents of Wistful Vista through misunderstandings, schemes, neighborhood chaos, and some of radio’s most beloved running gags. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. Starring Jim Jordan and Marian Jordan, Fibber McGee and Molly became one of the most popular and influential comedy programs in American radio history. Rediscover classic old time radio comedy, vintage comedy, sitcoms, golden age radio, nostalgic entertainment, and classic radio shows.
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