Looking for Uppy’s Nephew

Originally Aired: November 10, 1942 In Fibber McGee & Molly #338, "Looking for Uppy's Nephew," Mrs. Uppington arrives at 79 Wistful Vista with an unusual request. She asks Fibber to mentor her wayward nephew, praising him as just the man to give the young man advice on making something of himself. Fibber eagerly accepts this chance to be a good influence, swelling with pride as he imagines sharing his wisdom about climbing the ladder of success. However, as Mrs. Uppington describes her nephew's background, some troubling details emerge. The boy has been rejected by the Army, Navy, and Marines for various mishaps, including signing an application as Ulysses S. Grant and relieving a sergeant of his watch. Despite these red flags, and Molly's skeptical observations about Fibber's own qualifications as a mentor, Fibber remains determined to straighten out the young man. There's just one problem: Fibber can't remember the nephew's name, even though Mrs. Uppington mentions he recently beat Fibber at pool. As Fibber prepares to track down the young man at the spaghetti restaurant where he works, he finds himself waylaid by a young girl with important information about the Junior Red Cross recruitment drive.