Fibber Buys A New Suit

Originally Aired: February 4, 1941 In Fibber McGee & Molly #273, "Fibber Buys A New Suit," Molly tries to convince her husband that it's time to update his wardrobe. Fibber's current suit is a disaster - with shiny elbows, frayed cuffs, and knees that look like he's been smuggling cantaloupes. When Molly reminds him how dapper he looked when they were married, with his fancy vest and yellow topcoat with the black velvet collar, Fibber insists he dresses for comfort and doesn't need to compete with the well-dressed neighbors like Gildersleeve, Wilcox, and Uncle Dennis. However, after his belt literally bursts during an attempt to show off his chest expansion, Fibber's pride gets the better of him. Determined to prove he can look just as sharp as anyone on Wistful Vista, Fibber declares he'll go downtown and get a whole new outfit that will make the other men look like hitchhikers. The couple heads to the clothing store, where Fibber examines the window display and tries to cultivate what he calls a "nonchalant and supercilious" air befitting a man about to make a major sartorial investment.