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Fibber McGee and Molly | Old Time Radio brings you classic comedy from the golden age of radio, following Fibber McGee, Molly, and the unforgettable residents of Wistful Vista through misunderstandings, schemes, neighborhood chaos, and some of radio’s most beloved running gags. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. Starring Jim Jordan and Marian Jordan, Fibber McGee and Molly became one of the most popular and influential comedy programs in American radio history. Rediscover classic old time radio comedy, vintage comedy, sitcoms, golden age radio, nostalgic entertainment, and classic radio shows.
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- Today15 min
Fibber McGee and Molly - "Business Is Dull" (Old Time Radio, 1954)
Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Business Is Dull,” originally broadcast on NBC on March 11, 1954. This archival episode is numbered 854 and stars Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee, Marian Jordan as Molly, and Bill Thompson as the Old Timer.Still working at Quilby’s Variety Store, Fibber finds business painfully slow and sets out to improve sales with an energetic, decidedly forceful approach to customer service. The compact shop-set comedy finds Fibber’s enthusiasm meeting resistance from the Old Timer.Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:30 Original Broadcast15:30 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
- Yesterday14 min
Fibber McGee and Molly - "It's National Dog Week (Monitor - Complete)" (Old Time Radio, 1958)
Fibber McGee and Molly presents “It’s National Dog Week (Monitor - Complete),” listed in the supplied archival record as episode 1476, originally broadcast November 23, 1958.In this brief NBC Monitor sketch, Fibber McGee enthusiastically explains National Dog Week to Teeny, with Marian Jordan heard as Molly and Teeny alongside Jim Jordan’s Fibber. It’s a compact visit to the McGees’ familiar comic world.Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:45 Original Broadcast13:59 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
- 2 days ago30 min
Fibber McGee and Molly - "Mcgee Controls His Temper" (Old Time Radio, 1944)
Fibber McGee and Molly presents “McGee Controls His Temper,” episode 420, originally broadcast on NBC on December 26, 1944. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee, alongside Marian Jordan as Molly, in the Johnson’s Wax-sponsored comedy series.At the McGee household, Fibber begins the day in a sour mood and vents to Molly over a string of everyday irritations—including troublesome pajamas, a fountain pen, and the newspaper. Also known in some listings as “Contrary McGee” or “Even-Tempered McGee,” this post-Christmas 1944 broadcast offers a character-driven dose of domestic comedy.Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:40 Original Broadcast29:53 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
- 3 days ago30 min
Fibber McGee and Molly - "Golden Wedding Anniversary" (Old Time Radio, 1945)
Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Golden Wedding Anniversary,” originally broadcast on March 6, 1945. Episode 430 of the classic NBC comedy series stars Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.After Molly spots a newspaper item about a couple’s golden anniversary, Fibber decides the McGees should celebrate theirs right away instead of waiting. Their plans for dinner and dancing at the Wistful Vista Biltmore bring friends including Harlow Wilcox, Doc Gamble, Alice Darling, and Mrs. Carstairs into the festivities. Written by Don Quinn and Phil Leslie, this Johnson’s Wax-sponsored broadcast also features Billy Mills and His Orchestra and the King’s Men.Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:49 Original Broadcast30:29 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
- 4 days ago30 min
Fibber McGee and Molly - "Tall Story Contest" (Old Time Radio, 1946)
Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Tall Story Contest,” episode 460 of the classic radio comedy, originally broadcast on January 1, 1946. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee alongside Marian Jordan as Molly, with Harlow Wilcox as announcer.On New Year’s Day in Wistful Vista, Fibber faces a same-day deadline for the Elks Club’s annual tall-story contest—and its $100 first prize. As Molly and familiar neighbors offer encouragement, Fibber wrestles with a typewriter and the challenge of turning one of his legendary yarns into a contest-winning tale. Written by Don Quinn and Phil Leslie, the NBC broadcast was sponsored by Johnson’s Wax.Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:43 Original Broadcast30:12 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
- 5 days ago29 min
Fibber McGee and Molly - "Exchanging Christmas Gift" (Old Time Radio, 1952)
Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Exchanging Christmas Gift,” originally broadcast December 16, 1952. This is episode 712 of the classic NBC comedy series starring Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.Amid the Christmas-shopping rush, the McGees arrive home with packages to find an unusually large present from Wallace Wimple. Their curiosity soon leads to a department-store exchange counter, while the Old-Timer faces holiday gift-shopping troubles of his own. Written by Phil Leslie and Keith Fowler, the episode originally aired as part of the Reynolds Aluminum program.Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:42 Original Broadcast29:32 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
- 6 days ago29 min
Fibber McGee and Molly - "Courteous Mcgee" (Old Time Radio, 1953)
From the classic comedy series Fibber McGee and Molly, “Courteous McGee” is episode 720, originally broadcast on February 10, 1953. This archival presentation preserves a local recording of the original program.In this domestic comedy, Fibber’s efforts to embrace good manners and courtesy create fresh complications at home. The episode showcases the familiar husband-and-wife humor of Fibber McGee and Molly without giving away its later developments.Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:38 Original Broadcast29:16 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
- 1 weeks ago30 min
Fibber McGee and Molly - "Bad Luck with Mirrors" (Old Time Radio, 1943)
Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Bad Luck with Mirrors,” episode 374 of the classic NBC comedy, originally broadcast on October 19, 1943. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee, in a script by Don Quinn.When a household mirror breaks at the McGees’ home in Wistful Vista, Fibber and Molly find themselves worrying about the old superstition of seven years’ bad luck. Their anxious reactions turn a small domestic mishap into a lively comic predicament.Fibber McGee and Molly presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:39 Original Broadcast30:08 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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About Fibber McGee and Molly | Old Time Radio
Fibber McGee and Molly | Old Time Radio brings you classic comedy from the golden age of radio, following Fibber McGee, Molly, and the unforgettable residents of Wistful Vista through misunderstandings, schemes, neighborhood chaos, and some of radio’s most beloved running gags. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. Starring Jim Jordan and Marian Jordan, Fibber McGee and Molly became one of the most popular and influential comedy programs in American radio history. Rediscover classic old time radio comedy, vintage comedy, sitcoms, golden age radio, nostalgic entertainment, and classic radio shows.
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