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McGee & Molly brings you the greatest collection of Fibber McGee & Molly old-time radio episodes ever compiled. Lovingly remastered with improved audio quality, each episode captures the magic of this timeless comedy duo like never before. Dive into accurate transcriptions, engaging episode descriptions, and detailed cast information, all curated to preserve the charm and wit that made Fibber McGee & Molly a household favorite. Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering these treasures for the first time, this podcast is your ultimate destination for classic radio nostalgia.

264 episodes

  1. Seized By The Indians

    Oct 3, 2025 · 29 min

    Originally aired May 3, 1937, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly continues the Hollywood road trip saga as the McGees roll their trailer across the desert. Along the way, they discover stowaways—little Teeny, orchestra leader Jimmy Greer, and his entire band—before stopping at a dusty lunch stand where even the water comes straight from their radiator. Fibber spins tall tales of his cowboy past as “Deputy Dealer McGee, the daredevil dogger of desert desperadoes,” while Molly contends with ham-and-eggs menus, prospector chatter, and Grandma “Foothill Fanny,” a trick rider who mistakes a catfish for a four-leaf clover. Things take a dangerous turn when Fibber offends the local tribe by asking to dance with the chief’s daughter, and he is seized for punishment. Only Harlow Wilcox, with a timely $700 payoff, saves McGee from being burned at the stake—just in time for him to discover it’s broadcast night. Blending Western parody with slapstick peril, sponsor tie-ins to Johnson’s Auto Wax, and cameos from Joy Hodges, Elmo Tanner, and Jimmy Greer’s orchestra, this episode captures the wild misadventures of a road trip gone hilariously wrong. 

  2. The Take off for Hollywood

    Oct 2, 2025 · 28 min

    Originally aired April 26, 1937, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly finds the couple frantically packing their trailer for the big trip west to start work on their Paramount picture This Way Please. Between Molly’s practical concerns about forwarding addresses, utilities, and moth-eaten tuxedos, Fibber dreams of custard-pie slapstick with “old Harpo Wilcox” and orange groves where walnut juice passes for breakfast. Visitors stream in—Harlow Wilcox claiming a Hollywood invitation from Mr. Johnson, dramatic coach Barry Lionmore offering pompous acting lessons, Geraldine gushing over “bungalows,” and Mrs. Wearybottom warning about treacherous mountain roads. Perry Como croons “There’s Something in the Air,” Elmo Tanner whistles “When Hearts Are Young,” and Ted Weems’ band keeps the mood lively. With suitcases, trunks, and neighborhood kibitzers underfoot, Fibber dubs himself a natural movie idol while Molly remains grounded in common sense. Complete with Glow Coat spots and road-trip humor, this transitional episode launches the McGees from Wistful Vista toward Hollywood stardom—ready or not.

  3. An Officer of The Bank

    Oct 1, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired April 19, 1937, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly lands Fibber in a new “career” courtesy of the Wistful Vista Employment Bureau—working at the First National Bank. Mistaking the legal department for his office, McGee settles in as a self-styled financial expert, dispensing Latin phrases, bungling a customer’s will, and fielding calls about foreign exchange. Molly looks on in exasperation as he brags of his past as “Cash Count McGee, the coupon-cutting cutie of California.” Cameos include Harlow Wilcox explaining he’s “overdrawn,” Elmo Tanner whistling after Fibber tells him to “whistle for his investment,” and Silly Watson losing a nickel while hauling $14 million. The farce escalates until the bank president arrives, revealing that Fibber was hired not as an executive—but as a uniformed guard, whose main job is to tell people where to go. Stuffed with wordplay, sponsor spots on Johnson’s Wax, and Fibber’s towering self-confidence, this installment delivers classic workplace satire at the expense of big banking.

  4. Night Club Owner McGee

    Sep 30, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired April 12, 1937, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly finds Fibber diving into a new venture as the proprietor of the glitzy “Club McGee.” From parking snafus to dry martinis that are too dry, Fibber insists he’s running a first-class joint—even if the chef uses veal for chicken à la king and beef for chicken pie. Molly, ever skeptical, warns that the nightclub business is more racket than romance. The evening features Harry Cool stepping in for Perry Como with “My Last Affair,” while gigolo number seven bungles a dance and Silly Watson struggles with his doorman’s whistle. Horatio K. Boomer, true to form, tries to skip out on a $472 dinner check with only an I.O.U. The real trouble comes when gangster Square Shooter Mulligan muscles in, demanding protection money. In classic McGee fashion, Fibber “gambles” the club’s fate on a loaded pair of dice—and wins by luck. Complete with hot organ solos, slapstick chaos, and Harlow Wilcox tying in Johnson’s Glow Coat to nightclub polish, this episode sparkles with prohibition-era parody and McGee’s boundless bluster. 

  5. Gardening

    Sep 29, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired April 5, 1937, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly digs into Fibber’s latest enthusiasm—gardening. He begins by canvassing Wistful Vista for fellow hobbyists, only to meet a knitter, a gloomy Russian who “wishes to suffer,” and a stamp collector unmoved by nature. Undeterred, McGee drags Molly into planting seeds at 79 Wistful Vista, boasting of his past glory as “Calla Lily McGee, the Colossal Cultivator of Kalamazoo Cabbage Crops.” Neighbors, chickens, and interruptions from Harlow Wilcox (wax beans, naturally) complicate the work, while Perry Como provides a smooth interlude with “Smoke Dreams.” The episode closes with an agricultural expert summoned to diagnose McGee’s barren garden—only to reveal that Fibber never removed the seeds from their envelopes. Brimming with wordplay, sponsor tie-ins, and backyard slapstick, this Glow Coat–shined installment showcases McGee’s gift for turning a simple patch of dirt into fertile ground for comedy.

  6. Presenting The Vaudeville Show

    Sep 28, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired March 29, 1937, this follow-up to last week’s auditions brings Fibber McGee & Molly to the stage of the Bijou Theater as hosts of Wistful Vista’s very own vaudeville festival. McGee’s blustery emcee work quickly tangles with hecklers, tomatoes, and his own long-winded introductions. The lineup includes a centipede act gone wrong, accordionist Frankie Papilla, a trapeze-swinging grandma, Perry Como crooning “When the Poppies Bloom Again,” and Elmo Tanner’s trademark whistling. Adding to the comedy, Silly Watson spots the slippery magician Horatio K. Boomer—the same rascal who stole Fibber’s jewelry the week before. The climax comes when Fibber and Molly revive their “Hypno and Misto” mind-reading act, only to discover the magician in the audience—watch, ring, and all still in his possession. His excuse? The ticking of McGee’s noisy watch has kept him awake all week. With variety turns, running gags, and sponsor tie-ins to Johnson’s Glow Coat, this spirited installment captures the anything-can-happen feel of a small-town talent night—where even the hosts can end up as the punchline. 

  7. Interviewing Theatrical Talent

    Sep 27, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired March 22, 1937, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly finds Fibber volunteering as master of ceremonies when Wistful Vista plans a spring festival vaudeville show. Setting up shop at the Bijou Theater, he and Molly audition an oddball parade of hopefuls—glass eaters, hypnotists, Russian dancers, jugglers, magicians, and even a disguised Harlow Wilcox trying his hand at “monologues.” Along the way, Perry Como delivers a smooth rendition of “Summer Night,” Elmo Tanner whistles “Floating on a Bubble,” and Ted Weems provides musical backing. As always, Fibber brags of his own showbiz past—“Double-Voiced McGee” and “Morse Code McGee”—only to get himself outclassed or outsmarted by the real talent. The evening culminates with a slippery magician who vanishes not only from his cabinet but with Fibber’s wallet, watch, and even his script. With its blend of slapstick auditions, rapid-fire puns, and a satirical nod to small-town theatricals, this Glow Coat–sponsored installment sparkles as a send-up of vaudeville itself. 

  8. The Hardware Dealer

    Sep 26, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired March 15, 1937, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly finds Fibber stepping in to “help” when the local hardware dealer is called away. Proclaiming himself “Faucet Fixer McGee, foremost fishhook fancier and flush valve finagler,” he eagerly takes over the shop—only to bungle every customer request. From mismatched advice about screen doors to slapstick encounters with Mrs. Upson’s wobbly piano bench, Fibber saws the legs shorter and shorter until the seat is nearly on the floor. Along the way, listeners are treated to visits from Silly Watson, Horatio K. Boomer with a suspicious car key story, and Harlow Wilcox trying to buy “planes” and nails amid McGee’s confusion. Musical breaks feature Ted Weems’ orchestra and Perry Como crooning “Moonlight and Shadows.” By closing time, Molly is exasperated, the customers are bewildered, and McGee still insists he’s a hardware man at heart. Packed with wordplay, character cameos, and plenty of Johnson’s Glow Coat plugs, this installment showcases Fibber’s talent for turning a simple errand into an all-out comedy of errors. 

  9. Telegram To The Sponsor

    Sep 25, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired March 8, 1937, this milestone 100th broadcast of Fibber McGee & Molly finds the Wistful Vista couple determined to send a telegram of thanks to their sponsor, Johnson’s Wax. What begins as a simple errand quickly spirals into typical McGee-style confusion—misdirections from a “babushka,” a detour with Elmo Tanner, and a run-in with Horatio K. Boomer trying to wire a million-dollar stock deal. Along the way, Fibber inflates his past as “Morse Code McGee,” miracle man of the telegraph key, while Molly tries to keep the message short and sincere. The episode celebrates the show’s first hundred weeks on the air with plenty of wordplay, slapstick timing, Perry Como’s crooning, and Ted Weems’ orchestra in fine form. By the time Fibber pares their gratitude down to a single word—“Thanks”—the sponsor’s witty reply proves just as brief. Complete with Johnson’s Glow Coat ads and freshly remastered audio, this centennial program delivers both comedy and a touch of radio history. 

  10. Beware of Pickpockets On The Bus

    Sep 22, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired March 1, 1937, this episode finds Fibber McGee & Molly groggily awaiting the 3 a.m. coach at the Wistful Vista Bus Terminal when a self-important “bus detective” warns them about pickpockets. From there, Fibber blusters through a parade of travelers—a garlic-loving seatmate, society dowagers, and the ever-slick Horatio K. Boomer—before panicking that his pocketbook (and “thousands!”) has been lifted. Between Ted Weems’ orchestra features (including Perry Como on “Rainbow on the River”) and an on-the-road stop for Elmo Tanner’s signature whistling, the ride serves up quintessential Fibber tall tales, malaprops, and misunderstandings. The kicker? Molly calmly reveals she removed the wallet for safekeeping all along. Complete with Johnson’s Glow Coat spots and that warm Johnson Wax Program patter, this remastered gem of Fibber McGee & Molly delivers brisk, bus-ride farce from start to finish.

  11. A Bowl Of Chicken Soup For The Sick Man

    Sep 20, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired December 28, 1936, this episode finds Fibber suddenly “taken ill” just in time to dodge Molly’s post-Christmas errands. Propped up in bed, he demands sympathy while Molly and the neighbors shower him with remedies—chief among them endless bowls of chicken soup. Silly Watson dutifully delivers some from Alabama stock, Mr. McTavish brings “bouillon cube dice,” and a little neighbor girl contributes yet another pot, much to Fibber’s dismay. Meanwhile, the town doctor (with the dubious “help” of Horatio K. Boomer posing as a consulting physician) subjects Fibber to comically unnecessary tests, and Mrs. Wearybottom arrives with her usual cheerful fatalism about impending doom. Throughout, Molly remains skeptical of her husband’s mysterious malady, especially when Fibber perks up at the mention of “bank night” at the movies. Laced with tall tales of skiing, Glow Coat jingles, and plenty of slapstick bedside banter, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly delivers a hearty ladle of classic radio comedy—proving that in Wistful Vista, chicken soup is the cure for everything, even hypochondria

  12. Running The Post Office

    Sep 19, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired December 21, 1936, this Christmastime episode finds Fibber drafted into service at the Wistful Vista Post Office after the postmaster collapses under the holiday rush. Stationed at the main window with Molly, Fibber tries to bring order to the seasonal chaos—but only manages to add to it. Silly Watson pesters him about a long-awaited “package” from Alabama (full of suspiciously gurgling holiday cheer), Horatio K. Boomer shows up as a slippery “postal inspector” with sticky fingers, and Mrs. Wearybottom laments the thankless gift-giving grind. Meanwhile, Harpo Wilcox tries mailing himself to California, a Russian clerk interprets “air mail” a little too literally, and Fibber bungles stamps, cancellations, and customers with his usual bluster. Between Glow Coat plugs, Perry Como’s crooning, and Molly’s exasperated common sense, the holiday hustle and bustle of the post office is transformed into a festive farce. Packed with seasonal gags, musical interludes, and a warm closing Christmas message, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly delivers classic golden-age radio cheer straight from Wistful Vista

  13. The Bucking Bronco Contest

    Sep 19, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired December 14, 1936, this episode sees Fibber swept up in rodeo fever after spotting a poster advertising a cash prize for anyone who can last three minutes on a bucking horse. Brimming with misplaced confidence, he signs up to ride “Torpedo,” a so-called wild mustang. Along the way, Molly warns him about broken necks, Silly Watson adds his barnyard wisdom, and Wilcox squeezes in a pitch for Johnson’s Glow Coat. True to form, Fibber brags of being “Lightning McGee, the Kentucky Crackshot,” even showing off his marksmanship to the crowd. But when he finally mounts Torpedo, it’s clear the horse is no gentle milk-wagon nag after all. What follows is a raucous blend of slapstick spills, wordplay, and rodeo razzmatazz that leaves Fibber—and his derby stuffed with cotton—worse for wear but still full of bluster. Complete with lively music by Ted Weems and a round of Glow Coat plugs, this rollicking installment of Fibber McGee & Molly delivers golden-age comedy with a Western twist

  14. Managing A Jewelry Store

    Sep 18, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired December 7, 1936, this episode finds Fibber on the hunt for a little Christmas “pin money” and bluffing his way into a temporary gig at the Wistful Vista Jewelry Shop after claiming he spotted a flaw in a window diamond at 30 miles an hour. From there, the sales floor becomes a circus: a Scot tries to set his watch by a showroom full of clocks that all tell different times; Mrs. Wearybottom nearly talks herself out of buying a fountain pen; and the ever-slippery Horatio K. Boomer peddles “Brazilian diamonds” by the pound while Fibber proudly counts the twenty-seven dollars in the till. The chaos crescendos with cuckoo-clock calamity and classic wisecracks—plus a tuneful interlude (“Who Loves You?”) and the familiar Johnson’s Glow Coat ads—delivering peak golden-age silliness from Fibber McGee & Molly.

  15. The Dude Ranch

    Sep 15, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired October 12, 1936, this episode finds Fibber McGee and Molly trading their usual domestic chaos for a week of "roughing it" at the G-Bar C Dude Ranch. But the old west has gone modern, and instead of cowpokes and cacti, they're met with tuxedo dinners, phony wranglers, and ping-pong showdowns between Potawatomis and Cherokees. Fibber, in full braggadocio mode, regales the ranch hands with wildly embellished tales of his marshal days as “Coyote Killer McGee, the cleverest cartridge-clipping cayuse-climbing caballero of Calaveras County.” From faux shootouts and long-distance calls from Detroit to outlandish western skits and a surprise visit by Perry Como and Ted Weems, hilarity ensues as Fibber’s frontier fantasies clash with the posh reality of the dude ranch. Complete with Johnson’s Glow Coat ads and remastered for clarity, this whimsical episode of Fibber McGee & Molly proves that the Wild West is no match for McGee’s wild imagination.

  16. McGee Shops For Clothes

    Sep 12, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired October 5, 1936, this episode finds Fibber in high spirits—and questionable wardrobe—as Molly marches him to the Bon Ton department store for a much-needed fall outfit. From the moment he parks by a fire plug “just this once,” chaos follows: a chatty “collegiate” bystander mistakes him for a floorwalker, an eager hat clerk cycles through pork-pie hats, sombreros, and even a sun helmet, and a tart debutante-turned-“Grandma” model bristles when Fibber tests what he thinks is mannequin hair. Musical interludes and in-store patter keep things bouncing along, including a turn from the Five Beats Band and crooning that leaves Fibber no closer to a necktie. From Harlow Wilcox moonlighting as a store detective to Manager Oliphant pitching polo coats, Molly somehow buys herself a hat, dress, gloves, purse, stockings—and even “borrows” Fibber’s overcoat pick—while he ends the day with a parking ticket from the chief himself. Complete with Johnson’s Glow Coat spots that promise “apply, let dry, oh my,” this lively romp delivers peak Fibber McGee & Molly department-store mischief, freshly transferred and polished for clear listening.

  17. At the Racetrack

    Sep 12, 2025 · 26 min

    Originally aired September 28, 1936, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly finds Fibber itching for excitement and dragging a reluctant Molly out to the Wistful Vista Racetrack. Once there, Fibber’s racing fever leads to a series of comedic blunders, as he crosses paths with ex-jockeys, suspicious tipsters, and a “Kentucky Colonel” with a surefire bet on a horse named My Baby. Convinced he’s found a can’t-miss opportunity, Fibber wagers big—only to find himself saddled with an actual horse by the end of the episode. Packed with fast-paced banter, quirky characters, and hilarious misunderstandings, this installment showcases Fibber’s unshakable confidence and Molly’s classic, dry wit. As always, the laughs are polished to a shine with lively musical interludes from Ted Weems’ orchestra and spirited plugs for Johnson’s Glow Coat. A delightful romp through the world of old-time radio comedy, At the Racetrack is a sure bet for fans of golden-age humor.

  18. At A Public Dance Hall

    Sep 4, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired September 14, 1936, this episode (No. 75) sweeps Fibber and Molly into the Wistful Vista public ballroom for a night of “swing”—whatever that is—and a tangle with local bruiser Cauliflower Cooney. Between wisecracks at the ticket window, a tart hat-check girl, a nostalgic cigarette vendor, and Silly Watson’s homespun music lesson, the couple keeps dodging trouble until bandleader Ted Weems himself defines swing and cues the floor-filling “Sing Me a Swing Song (And Let Me Dance).” When Cooney finally corners him, Fibber blusters through with a comic can of spinach and some mettle-by-imagination. Classic Johnson’s Wax advertising sparkles throughout—complete with Glow Coat gags and a special Johnson’s Auto Cleaner & Wax offer—making this a lively, ad-studded spin through the bright lights of Wistful Vista.

  19. Judge Of Court Of Domestic Relations

    Sep 4, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired September 7, 1936, this 74th episode of Fibber McGee & Molly turns Wistful Vista into a makeshift courthouse as Fibber volunteers himself as substitute judge for the town’s overbooked Domestic Relations Court. With Molly at his side as “Mrs. Judge McGee,” the pair preside over a parade of eccentric cases: a wife suing her poet husband for unbearable verse, Silly Watson caught up in a breach-of-promise case, Horatio K. Boomer lamenting his wife’s frying-pan obsession, and even Ted Weems defending himself against charges of playing a “goofus horn.” True to form, Fibber dispenses gavel-banging justice with slapstick logic—often granting divorces, dismissing cases with cracker samples, or passing down sentences that involve nothing more than a sponsor plug. Perry Como drops by with a song, while Harpo Wilcox seamlessly ties in Johnson’s Auto Wax and Glow Coat with courtroom “evidence.” Packed with wisecracks, character cameos, and absurd rulings, this installment delivers classic golden-age radio comedy

  20. Eighteenth Wedding Anniversary

    Sep 3, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally aired August 31, 1936, this 73rd episode finds Fibber beaming over plans for a big garden party to celebrate the McGees’ eighteenth wedding anniversary—minor hitch: they don’t have a garden. Ever enterprising, Fibber “borrows” the vacant lot next door, cleaning cans and bottles while swapping quips with Mailman Engle, Silly Watson, and a parade of neighbors. Ted Weems and his orchestra swing through “Sing, Baby, Sing” and “I’m With You,” with plenty of banter and needle-threaded puns about the T.W.O. (“Ted Weems Orchestra”) pitching in. Meanwhile, Molly keeps the to-do list sensible as Fibber spins tall tales about lawns, dandelions, and doormats painted green. From Japanese lantern mishaps to a rubber-ball-obsessed little girl who counts past five hundred without missing a beat, the gags come fast, punctuated by Harpo Wilcox’s Johnson’s Wax spots (plus a timely Auto Wax “free gift” promo). Just as the lot finally looks party-ready, Horatio K. Boomer’s Combined Carnival rolls in with a legal permit and sets up shop—leaving the anniversary fête hilariously upended. Restored from the original broadcast, this lively slice of Fibber McGee & Molly blends sponsor patter, musical pep, and domestic chaos into a classic golden-age romp.

  21. Solving the Murder Mystery

    Sep 2, 2025 · 30 min

    Fibber drags Molly to the detective bureau, boasting about his sleuthing skills. Soon he’s swept into the case of missing millionaire department store owner Chester Checkstub, supposedly “taken for a ride by the boss of the underworld.” With Colonel Boomer and the Wistful Vista police chief in tow, Fibber interrogates a parade of suspects: a nervous valet, a parlor maid, a Chinese cook named I Sing, Silly Watson as the furnace tender, and even the veiled femme fatale “Orchid.” Cameos include Harlow Wilcox (as himself in the rogues’ gallery) and Butch Weems (the “dance bandit”). After all the wild accusations, Fibber discovers Checkstub alive—he’d just gone for a ride with the boss of the underweardepartment. Mystery solved, sort of, and Johnson’s Wax ties it all up with Glow Coat pitches Air date: August 24, 1936 Series: Fibber McGee & Molly Sponsor: Johnson’s Wax (Auto Cleaner, Auto Wax, Glow Coat) Notables: Colonel Horatio K. Boomer, Chester Checkstub, Silly Watson, “Orchid,” Butch Weems, Harlow Wilcox (cameo), Police Commissioner Henry Handcuff, I Sing (cook); music by Ted Weems & his Orchestra Keywords: detective parody, murder mystery spoof, Chester Checkstub, parody police work, Colonel Boomer, Silly Watson, Johnson’s Wax ads, Glow Coat, Wistful Vista comedy Cast: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Colonel Horatio K. Boomer, Chester Checkstub, Silly Watson, Orchid, Butch Weems, Harlow Wilcox, Police Commissioner Henry Handcuff, I Sing (cook), Ted Weems & Orchestra

  22. The Parachute Jump

    Sep 2, 2025 · 30 min

    McGee insists he’s ready to fly solo, despite Molly’s doubts and an instructor who isn’t so sure. At the Wistful Vista Airport, the couple meet a parade of oddball fliers: a Scottish parachutist patching moth-eaten silk, the dizzy airline hostess Liza Muggin, Silly Watson moonlighting as a redcap, and a crop-dusting pilot full of malaprop-laced advice. McGee, impatient to prove himself, straps on a parachute, drags Molly into a plane with no gas, and the two bail out—landing smack in the middle of the State Fair. Colonel Horatio K. Boomer reappears to congratulate them, thinking their parachute stunt was an “ingenious” fair attraction. Johnson’s Wax handles the floor-care pitches while Ted Weems’ orchestra keeps things airborne, including the tune “Dance My Way to Heaven.” A chaotic, sky-high comedy of nerves, knock-knock gags, and parachute pandemonium Air date: August 17, 1936 Series: Fibber McGee & Molly Sponsor: Johnson’s Wax (Auto Cleaner & Auto Wax; Johnson’s Wax for floors) Notables: Colonel Horatio K. Boomer, Liza Muggin (airline hostess), Silly Watson (redcap), crop-dusting pilot, little girl with the “sap head” joke; music by Ted Weems & his Orchestra; announcer Bob Brown Keywords: aviation comedy, parachute gag, State Fair, Wistful Vista Airport, Colonel Boomer, Johnson’s Wax ads, Silly Watson, knock-knock jokes, 1930s radio humor Cast: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Colonel Horatio K. Boomer, Liza Muggin, Silly Watson, various pilots, Ted Weems & Orchestra, Announcer Bob Brown

  23. Old Cavalryman McGee

    Sep 2, 2025 · 30 min

    Fibber talks his way into “inspecting” the Wistful Vista Militia and, thanks to blustery Colonel Horatio K. Boomer, winds up in temporary command. What follows is pure McGee: gatehouse grandstanding, a kilted “military police” piper, Silly Watson’s mess-hall menu of beans, a malaprop-happy bugler, and a chaotic visit to the stables where McGee mounts the colonel’s mare “Dixie”…right as a bugle sets her off on a runaway tear. Between gags, Johnson’s Wax drops its punchy ad pitches (Auto Cleaner/Auto Wax and Glow-Coat), and Ted Weems & his orchestra keep the camp swinging—complete with the number “Take My Heart.” A brisk military romp of bluster, mix-ups, and classic sponsor patter. Air date: August 10, 1936 Series: Fibber McGee & Molly Sponsor: Johnson’s Wax (Auto Cleaner & Auto Wax; Glow-Coat) Notables: Colonel Horatio K. Boomer, Silly Watson, Private Engel (bugler), “Dixie” the mare; music by Ted Weems & his Orchestra; announcer Bob Brown. Keywords: Wistful Vista, militia camp, cavalry horse, runaway gag, Johnson’s Wax ads, Ted Weems, colonel Boomer, bugle mishap, mess hall beans, 1930s radio comedy. Cast: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Colonel Horatio K. Boomer, Silly Watson, Private Engel, Supply Sgt. Brown, Ted Weems & Orchestra, Announcer Bob Brown.

  24. Captain Of The Ship

    Sep 1, 2025 · 29 min

    Originally aired August 3, 1936, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly sets sail on the high seas—literally. When the yacht’s captain succumbs to a headache, Fibber McGee volunteers to take command, leading to a nautical nightmare of misnavigation, maritime malapropisms, and mishaps galore. With pirate blood in his veins (or so he claims), McGee appoints himself “Skipper” and embarks on a voyage that includes iceberg warnings, mystery messages in bottles, and arguments over the laws of the sea. Molly endures the absurdity with her trademark wit, while an array of characters—including a snooty knitter, a cheeky child, and a sea-salty Ted Weems—keep the deck rocking with laughs. Complete with Johnson’s Auto Wax promotions and buoyant musical interludes, this remastered golden-age radio comedy anchors Fibber’s misguided leadership in comic gold.

  25. Don't You Remember Me?

    Sep 1, 2025 · 29 min

    Originally aired July 27, 1936, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly finds our duo exploring the marvels and misadventures of the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland. Fibber is on a determined quest to find his long-lost childhood crush, Toto Laverne—a swan dancer he swears he went to school with in Peoria. With Molly in tow, the couple stumbles through one hilarious encounter after another, from weight-guessing con men to sarcastic midget performers, and even an unexpected fish fry featuring Ted Weems. As Fibber builds up the fantasy of a tender reunion with Toto, the big moment finally arrives—only to result in a cringe-worthy case of mistaken identity. Featuring appearances from Harpo Wilcox and the Johnson’s Wax sales pitch brigade, along with musical interludes and plenty of exposition-side humor, this remastered golden-age radio gem blends vaudeville charm with vintage slapstick.