Cleaning Hall Closet

Originally Aired: March 5, 1940

Fibber McGee & Molly #238, "Cleaning Hall Closet,"

In this classic episode, Molly insists on cleaning out the infamous hall closet at 79 Wistful Vista after its contents come crashing down on her when Fibber opens the door. What starts as a search for a dictionary turns into a full-scale archeological dig through Fibber's treasure trove of supposed necessities, including rusty horseshoes, trout flies, and a three-legged tabouret from manual training class. Fibber stubbornly defends every item, insisting he's arranged everything just the way he wants it and that nothing can be thrown away.

As the McGees sort through the avalanche of belongings, they're interrupted by various Wistful Vista neighbors, including a precocious little girl with confusing stories about her baby brother and Mr. Oldtimer looking for a room to rent. Through the chaos of accumulated odds and ends, Molly discovers an old dance program from their courting days, leading to sweet reminiscences about waltzes, turkey trots, and a romantic evening that ended with chocolate-covered cherries and ruined white pants.