Fibber’s Horoscope

Originally Aired: March 16, 1943 Fibber McGee & Molly #356, "Fibber's Horoscope," Fibber anxiously awaits the mail, much to Molly's exasperation, expecting something that will "change the whole course of our lives." He dreams of being able to predict the future—imagining himself making a fortune on the stock market by knowing in advance which stocks will rise. When the female mail carrier finally arrives, Fibber receives what he's been waiting for: a 27-cent horoscope from the "You Can Be What You Want to Be" company. The elaborate astrological analysis promises to reveal everything about his health, business, marriage, lucky days, and even when to plant corn. As Fibber eagerly reads his Scorpio horoscope, things take an interesting turn. The forecast for March 16th predicts "a day of surprises" and mentions "the payment to Scorpio of a long overdue day by an old schoolmate." Just as Fibber puzzles over this mysterious prediction, Molly reveals that an old schoolmate named Stuffy Stilwell called while he was out—but Fibber can't quite remember who Stuffy Stilwell is. The horoscope's uncanny accuracy leaves Fibber wondering what other surprises the day might hold.