Fibber Is Too Sick

Originally Aired: September 26, 1939

In Fibber McGee & Molly #215, "Fibber Is Too Sick," McGee suddenly claims to feel faint while taking down the window screens at 79 Wistful Vista, conveniently just as Molly is keeping him on task. Despite his dramatic complaints of illness, McGee seems most concerned about missing the smoker at the club that evening, where he's supposed to interview a guitar player he's discovered. Molly, taking his condition seriously, insists he lie down on the davenport and calls for a doctor.

The situation takes a comical turn when the doctor arrives and McGee, instead of being examined, begins diagnosing the physician himself. After convincing the doctor that he's in terrible shape and needs complete rest, McGee is left alone with his supposed ailment. Visitors including the Old Timer and Nick stop by, while Molly continues taking down curtains and screens. McGee's conflict between maintaining his sick act and his desire to get to the club creates the central tension of the episode.