About this episode
Originally Aired: October 14, 1941 Fibber McGee & Molly #296, "Temporary Fire Commissioner," When Fibber nearly sets the house ablaze trying to start a simple fireplace fire with kerosene, he's left with a scorched rug, a smoke-filled room, and only one eyebrow. Despite this disastrous demonstration of his fire safety skills, Mayor La Trivia arrives moments later with an important request: he wants Fibber to serve as temporary Fire Commissioner while the regular official is away. Fibber eagerly accepts the position, complete with badge and official appointment, and immediately begins planning a Chamber of Commerce meeting on fire prevention. Molly wryly suggests he explain his missing eyebrow by saying he was cleaning a loaded fireplace. Now convinced of his own importance as a city official, Commissioner McGee receives his first constituent when Nick the restaurateur stops by seeking advice about a fire hazard in his kitchen. The charcoal-grilled steaks keep causing the bacon grease to flame up, and using a fire extinguisher makes the food taste peculiar. Fibber's solution and his growing sense of civic responsibility set the stage for the new Fire Commissioner's adventures in keeping Wistful Vista safe.
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