Billy Mills In Hospital

Originally Aired: January 12, 1943 Fibber McGee & Molly #347, "Billy Mills In Hospital," When Fibber volunteers to visit a hospitalized member of the Wistful Vista Chamber of Commerce, he's so eager to perform this act of civic kindness that he forgets to ask who the patient is or what ails them. Molly reminds him that his choice of gifts—candy, cigarettes, and joke books—might not be appropriate depending on the ailment. After checking back with the Chamber secretary, Fibber discovers the patient is none other than their orchestra leader, Billy Mills. The McGees quickly gather an eclectic assortment of treats, including Aunt Sarah's Christmas fruitcake, cigars, magazines, and bubble gum, though Molly worries about what could be wrong with their friend. On their way to the hospital, they encounter the Old Timer, just back from a trip to Chicago where he met a sergeant who described his war experiences using vegetable code words to protect military secrets. They also run into Mrs. Uppington, who's visiting her housekeeper. The well-meaning McGees head inside, loaded down with their questionable collection of gifts, hoping to cheer up Billy Mills.