Master of the Kennel

Originally aired January 13, 1936, this episode finds Fibber McGee entangled in a classic mix-up after deciding to finally look for work. With Molly urging him to find a job, Fibber heads to the Wistful Vista Employment Bureau, claiming all manner of outlandish experience—including training the mythical “Hound of the Baskervilles” as “Pettigree McGee.” Miscommunication leads him not to a dog kennel, but to the home of Mrs. Kuppenheim, who is looking for a tutor for her children—not a trainer for her nonexistent dogs.

 

The resulting confusion delivers a hilarious stream of canine-related advice, from checking cold noses to training pups not to bite, as McGee unknowingly attempts to tutor toddlers like terriers. Add in Silly Watson’s chauffeuring, Molly’s incredulity, and Wilcox’s sly product pitch, and you’ve got a sparkling installment.

 

Complete with Johnson’s Glow Coat ads and remastered for clarity, this classic episode of Fibber McGee & Molly showcases why McGee was crowned the Diamond Medal-winning “world champion liar” by the Burlington Liars Club.