Duck Hunting

Originally Aired: November 3, 1942 Fibber McGee & Molly #337, "Duck Hunting," Fibber McGee drags Mayor LaTrivia out to Mud Lake for what he promises will be a successful duck hunting expedition, boasting about his natural hunting instincts and professional experience. However, the outing quickly devolves into disaster as Fibber accidentally throws the thermos of hot coffee overboard instead of using it as an anchor, mistakes Army planes for ducks in V-formation, and can't stop talking long enough to let any actual ducks come near. The frustrated mayor threatens to leave after Fibber fires at airplanes while waving at actual waterfowl. Back home, Molly fields phone calls from neighbors expecting ducks, having already promised away seven birds before the hunters return. When Fibber finally arrives home exhausted with only a single duck, Old Timer stops by hoping for his share. The tale of the disastrous hunt unfolds, revealing that Fibber's gun accidentally blew a hole in the bottom of the boat, nearly resulting in Mayor LaTrivia trying to push Fibber's head through it. Despite the chaos, Fibber insists his lone duck represents the finest marksmanship he's ever displayed.