Feb 01, 2017 fibber mcgee and molly was an american radio comedy series. Head down to wistful vista with jim and marian jordan for 20 zany radio comedy classics. Tired of fibber ignoring his requests to make repairs to the shop he leases from mcgee, mr. May 11, 2016 molly and doc gamble join mcgee for a fishing trip. We offer 3 different ways for you to listen to our old time radio shows so that no matter what device you are using pc, laptop, android phone, iphone, ipad, kindle, tablet, etc. Watch full episodes of fibber mcgee and molly and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. On june 29, 1936, the series moved to nbcs more popular red network. A large part of the delight audiences found in the fibber mcgee and molly show were the running gags that would appear in almost every show.
In the entertainment world of fakes and phonies, it is refreshing to find jim and marion jordan, who were reported as being every bit the warm and loving. February 7, 1938 fibber mcgee and molly, mcgee builds a fireplace december 20, 1938 fibber mcgee and molly, the christmas gift for mcgees nephew january 24, 1939 fibber mcgee and molly, the missing shirt collar button january 31, 1939 fibber mcgee and molly, the military advisor for army manouevers. Here, the whole episode is framed around the mess in the closet. Reallife married couple jim and marian jordan portrayed fibber and molly. This is the most complete fibber mcgee and molly collection to date. A staple of the nbc red network for the shows entire run and one of the most popular. Like scifi fibber and molly were designed for radio arguably, along with jack benny, the first modern sitcom, since amos and andy was a soap opera early on and worked best there. There are people who would argue that fibber mcgee and molly were the golden age of radio. Fibber mcgee and molly season 1 episode 6 courtship. To win the bet, jim and marian went to wibo, where they were immediately put on the air. Its worth a fortune to mcgee if he can get a shorthand message translated.
In 1936 he moved to the show from the breakfast club which had also featured the talents of jim and marian jordan. It ran on the radio from 1935 to 1959 then switched to television in 1959. Fibber stands to lose part of his garage after starting a fight with his neighbor over a property line. A silvertongued salesman convinces mcgee to buy the most expensive model on the lot and, after molly finds out the cost, fibber is forced into the role of salesman to get rid of the white elephant. Fibber mcgee and molly was an american radio comedy series. Both benny and burns changed their shows to fit tv. Pritchard moves into a vacant storefront across the street. After attending a lecture on relationships, hazel convinces molly that their husbands arent spending enough quality, romantic time with them. Another closet storyline was the episode named hall closet.
Ampico favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite october, 2017 subject. Fibber mcgee and molly episode the courtship video youtube. Bryan, dick le grand, cliff arquette, elvia allman, and me, harlow wilcox. During this time, the series was called fibber mcgee and company 111 the. Back from vacation unpackingreturning from vacation. Fibber mcgee and molly, which followed up the jordans previous radio sitcom smackout, followed the adventures of a workingclass couple, the habitual storyteller fibber mcgee and his sometimes. Fibber mcgee and molly online using any of the 3 radio players below. Mcgee discovers his new tenant replacing charlie pritchards hardware store operates a shooting gallery. Jack benny radio show 10238 preparing for the new season. One player reads a story out of a booklet and when the reader. Laugh with over 450 hours of laughs with jim and marian jordan as fibber mcgee and molly in this classic radio sitcom.
This entertaining essay combies serious subjects and comedy in chronicling a very specialperiod inthe broadcast life of one of radios most popular and bestloved series. Bryan wisecracking doc gamble on fibber mcgee and molly, made a few lux appearances as well. Fibber wants to win a bean counting contest download. February 7, 1938 fibber mcgee and molly, mcgee builds a fireplace december 20, 1938 fibber mcgee and molly, the christmas gift for mcgee s nephew january 24, 1939 fibber mcgee and molly, the missing shirt collar button january 31, 1939 fibber mcgee and molly, the military advisor for army manouevers. Fibber mcgee and molly, old time radio show youtube. The program often centered on the common problems of the common man of the day, including gas rationing, black market meat, buying bonds, etc. Mar 25, 2019 mcgee plans to generate his own electricity. For the 1953 season, as radios golden age began to fade out, fibber mcgee and molly was changed to a daily 15minute program. Ive yet to find the actual title of the real 450123 episode which would still have beulah as maid, not lena. Over time, though, the writers and crew became more creative and. As has been noted about fred allen, the fibber mcgee program is another wonderful window into america during wwii. The makers of johnsons wax and johnsons water repellant glocoat present fibber mcgee and molly, with bill thompson, arthur q.
The united states is at war, we are all ready and eager to do our part. No longer permitted to have a studio audience or a large cast of secondary actors, teeny actually had more of a presence on the show. Fibber was a great everyman, and was often cast on the wrong track regarding rationing and other things, and was set straight by other. Running gags on fibber mcgee the closet at 79 wistul vista. Fibber mcgee and molly 19591960 good neighbors september 29, 1959 season 1 episode 3 yesterday television. At the beginning of the fibber mcgee and molly s broadcast of december 9, 1941, two days after the attack on pearl harbor, announcer harlow wilcox reads a message from the president of s. Uppington, mayor latrivia, doctor gamble, and other visitors who came calling at the most famous address in comedyland, 79 wistful vista. Thompson july 8, 19 july 15, 1971 was an american voice actor, radio comedian and actor, whose career stretched from the 1930s until his death. Gildersleeve, which began as a supporting character on radios fibber mcgee and molly in 1938. The fibber mcgee and molly show, the 19391940 season. Each card has a few words that make up a partial sentence on them.
She was most remembered for portraying the role of molly mcgee, the patient, common sense, honeynatured wife of fibber mcgee on the nbc radio series fibber mcgee and molly from 19351959. After discovering that their car cant hold all the luggage theyve packed for vacation, fibber decides to buy a trailer for their trip. The situation comedy, a staple of the nbc red network for the shows entire run and one of the most popular and enduring radio series of its time, ran as a standalone series from 1935 to 1956, and then continued as a shortform series as part of the weekend monitor from 1957 to 1959. Molly reminds fibber about his lack of sales resistance when he goes to buy a simple pullbehind luggage trailer for the. With bob sweeney, cathy lewis, pat mcgeehan, paul smith. A silvertongued salesman convinces mcgee to buy the most expensive model on the lot and, after molly finds out the cost, fibber is forced into. The merry game of fibber mcgee and the wistful vista mystery.
Fibber mcgee and molly, fibber mcgee and molly, a radio comedy series, first aired on nbc radio on april 16, 1935. Listen to 442 episodes of fibber mcgee and molly for free. The fibber mcgee and molly show 19391940 season by don. Listen to the fibber mcgee and molly show 19391940 season by don quinn, jim jordan, marian jordan for free with a 30 day free trial. Fibber mcgee and molly would run as a weekly series, becoming one of radios most popular programs, until 1953. Free fibber mcgee and molly downloads new episodes are available regularly come back often. Fibber mcgee and molly episode the courtship check us out on facebook at. James edward jordan november 16, 1896 april 1, 1988 was the american actor who played fibber mcgee in fibber mcgee and molly and voiced the albatross orville in disney s the rescuers 1977. In 1935, the couple, along with head writer don quinn, teamed up to create fibber mcgee and molly, a weekly sitcom that was given a larger budget and an ensemble cast. Fibber s not concerned because hes rented the space to a gallery owner who has signed an ironclad seven year lease for a substantial increase in rent. Fibber mcgee and molly was a 19351959 american radio comedy series. Harold hal peary july 25, 1908 march 30, 1985 was an american actor, comedian and singer in radio, films, television, and animation.
Fibber mcgee and molly would go on to great success despite or perhaps because of the vaudeville sensibilities of its creators and stars, married couple jim and marian jordan. A staple of the nbc red network for the shows entire run and one of the most popular and enduring radio series of its time, the prime. The longer i listened to the show, the more i loved the recurring characters. A large deck of yellow cards are placed face down on a table in a loose spread out pile. The series featured reallife couple jim jordan and marian driscoll as the lead characters.
Thompson was one of the earliest voices to join fibber mcgee and molly, also one of the most versatile. The fibber mcgee and molly radio series ended in march 1956. But more than just staying power, the show showcased terrific comic and musical talent. This is the 012345 episode that you are looking for. With a crash and and a thump and a tumble and a bang, open up the closet door for another hilarious visit with fibber mcgee and molly. It was only in 1940 when the show became a nationwide sensation, topping the ratings game versus other radio programs in america. We offer 3 different ways for you to listen to our old time radio shows so that no matter what device you are using pc, laptop, android phone, iphone, ipad, kindle, tablet. Marian irene driscoll jordan april 15, 1898 april 7, 1961 was an american actress and radio personality. During the 1944 seasons episode titled, aunt sarahs picture, fibber asks tini what her real name is. Both playing to their comedy strengths such as timing by addressing the. Fibber mcgee and molly was one of broadcastings greatest triumphs, reaching its height during the 1940s when millions of americans tuned in tuesday evenings to hear radios royal couple welcome the old timer, gildersleeve, mrs. This episode is the first to feature the famous hall closet gag. Its running gags and characters inspired many imitators.
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