McGee and Molly

McGee Tangles With a Tough Chef

Originally aired January 27, 1936, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly finds our ever-blundering hero diving headfirst into the restaurant business. Determined to succeed after previous occupational failures, Fibber takes on a job at Nick DePopulous’s high-class eatery, where he’s hilariously miscast as a waiter—and even more disastrously as a dishwasher.
 
Amid a clatter of broken dishes, fib-filled tales of high society banquets, and his own puffed-up sense of skill, Fibber tangles with a surly chef whose patience is as short as his cleaver is sharp. From misfiring whipped cream contraptions to mistaking a cardboard chicken for the real thing, the kitchen chaos builds to a comedic boiling point.
 
Complete with original Johnson’s Wax ads and digitally remastered for modern listeners, this classic episode serves up a hearty helping of golden-age radio humor. “McGee Tangles With a Tough Chef” is a flavorful slice of Fibber McGee & Molly at their most deliciously daffy.

Running the Wistful Vista Drug Store

Originally aired January 20, 1936, this episode finds Fibber McGee stepping into the world of pharmaceuticals as he takes over the Wistful Vista Drug Store for a day. From prescribing seeds for a cold to concocting mysterious medicinal mixtures that turn customers into squawking birds, McGee’s tenure as temporary druggist is filled with spectacular mishaps and absurd remedies.
 
Molly struggles to keep up behind the soda fountain while Silly Watson brings in a horse with the heaves, leading McGee to attempt veterinary heroics—inside the store. Add in a high-society lady with a case of the hiccups and Fibber’s unforgettable dual cure (involving a pen and a startled stallion), and the result is radio comedy chaos of the finest vintage.
 
Complete with Johnson’s Glow Coat ads and remastered for clarity, this side-splitting episode of Fibber McGee & Molly proves once again that putting McGee in charge of anything is bound to end hilariously.

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.

New Year’s Celebration

Originally aired December 30, 1935, this festive episode brings Fibber McGee and Molly into the heart of a New Year’s Eve mix-up. As the couple prepares for a glamorous night out at the Wistful Vista nightclub, Fibber struggles with tuxedo troubles, misplaced studs, wrinkled pants, and a stubborn shirt—all before the party even begins. Their neighborly chaos, run-ins with Geraldine, and a classic gag involving yellow shoes set the tone for a night full of laughs.
 
The hilarity escalates when the McGees finally reach the nightclub with their chauffeur Syl, only to find themselves caught up in mistaken dates, dead batteries, and run-ins with a “waxi-cab” driver pushing Johnson’s Auto Wax. Inside the club, the jokes continue as Fibber reminisces about his vaudeville days and Molly attempts to order an extravagant meal. The whole affair climaxes at midnight—only to discover they’re a night early and New Year’s Eve is actually tomorrow!
 
Complete with sparkling musical interludes, a zany cast of characters, and the ever-present Glow Coat and Johnson’s Wax ads, this episode delivers a perfect slice of golden-age radio comedy and New Year’s nostalgia.

The Bridge Game

Originally aired December 16, 1935, episode 36, “The Bridge Game” finds Molly McGee determined to raise the cultural level of Wistful Vista by taking bridge lessons—much to Fibber’s comical dismay. As Molly and Silly Watson prepare for the instructor’s arrival, Fibber resists joining what he calls “a bunch of women,” until Molly’s persistence and a lack of other players rope him in. The chaos begins with an ill-fated attempt to test the strength of their card table, resulting in Silly stuck hip-deep in its cardboard top, and only escalates when a parade of neighbors decline to make up the fourth hand.
 
Enter Miss Corbin, the bridge instructor, who attempts to teach the finer points of contract bridge to the ever-wisecracking Fibber, whose knowledge of cards starts and ends at poker, and who proposes everything from “Deuce’s Wild” to magic tricks with the deck. The confusion only deepens thanks to a “clean” deck assembled from multiple mismatched sets, leading to identical hands and bewildered players. Amid glowing testimonials for Johnson’s Glow Coat and musical interludes, this episode delivers classic farce, quick banter, and a parade of Fibber’s tall tales.
 
Remastered for clarity, this installment showcases the timeless humor and charm that made Fibber McGee & Molly a staple of golden-age radio comedy.

Man On The Street Radio Interviews

Originally aired December 2, 1935
In this lively episode, Fibber McGee & Molly return to Wistful Vista for a “man on the street” broadcast, armed with a portable microphone and their signature wit. As Fibber attempts to interview a parade of local characters—including Silvius “Silly” Watson, Officer Slattery, and several unsuspecting townsfolk—listeners are treated to a patchwork of comic banter, clever dodges, and trademark McGee exaggerations. Whether it’s Silly Watson’s circuitous logic, the officious Officer Slattery’s tales of heroism, or a musical interlude from Kay Donna, each interaction sparkles with the warm, chaotic humor that made the show a household favorite.
The episode is peppered with holiday charm, from Santy Claus bell-ringers to kids plotting their Christmas lists. And as always, sponsors Johnson’s Glow Coat and Johnson’s Wax find their way into the action—sometimes in ways more hilarious than helpful.
Complete with a charming closing announcement for an amateur songwriter contest, this classic installment delivers all the zany, slice-of-life fun that defines Fibber McGee & Molly. Remastered for clarity, this is old-time radio comedy at its best.

Buying Vegetables At A Roadside Stand

Originally aired November 25, 1935, this harvest-themed episode finds Fibber McGee and Molly preparing for Thanksgiving with their usual comedic chaos. As Molly and little Teeny make plans for the big holiday meal, Fibber regales the household with questionable advice and tales of his glory days as the “biggest popcorn producer of Packers Point.” With shopping lists in hand and a car “that runs like a watch” (because he bought it on time), the trio sets out to stock up on vegetables.
The adventure leads them to a curmudgeonly farmer’s daughter at a rural roadside stand, where Fibber tries to out-talk the skeptical vendor with stories about stretchable harnesses, gunpowder mishaps, and his legendary “minskin pie.” Even a traveling salesman makes a cameo to pitch Johnson’s Glow Coat amid the confusion. The McGees’ knack for slapstick and tall tales brings plenty of laughs, from negotiating with the world-weary farmer to dodging arsenic-sprayed apples and enduring Fibber’s non-stop puns.
With all the classic musical interludes, Glow Coat ads, and Thanksgiving nostalgia, this episode delivers golden-age radio comedy—and family chaos—at its funniest.

Lighting the Furnace With Gasoline

Originally aired November 18, 1935, this riotous episode finds Fibber McGee taking charge of the annual fall tradition: firing up the household furnace. Joined by his ever-patient wife Molly and their handyman Silly Watson, Fibber claims expert status as “Fireclay McGee, the finest, fastest furnace fixer from Fresno to Florida,” launching into one of his wildest tall tales about being encased in fireclay and mistaken for a statue.
What follows downstairs is a slapstick comedy of errors as Fibber, undeterred by common sense, insists on using gasoline to jumpstart the reluctant furnace—despite Molly’s protests and Silly’s growing concern for personal safety. The episode erupts in chaos, soot, and McGee’s trademark stubbornness, all set to the familiar backdrop of Johnson’s Glow Coat ads and lively musical interludes.
Remastered for clarity, this classic installment of Fibber McGee & Molly showcases the couple’s timeless banter, Fibber’s preposterous braggadocio, and a basement adventure gone explosively awry—golden-age radio comedy at its warmest (and wildest).

The Paper Hanger

Originally aired November 4, 1935, this episode finds Fibber McGee determined to redecorate the dining room at 79 Wistful Vista by hanging wallpaper himself—much to Molly’s exasperation. As McGee boasts of his past as “Pastel McGee” and recounts wild tales of kite-flying exploits, his actual skills with scissors, paste, and wallpaper prove less than masterful. Joined by the hapless helper Silly Watson (full name: Silvius Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy 1), the duo struggle with lumpy paste, upside-down patterns, hidden calendars, and more sticky mishaps.
From mismatched purple poppy wallpaper to ruined furniture and accidental “improvements,” the laughs come fast as Molly does her best to keep order. The episode features classic Johnson’s Glow Coat ads and musical interludes, all delivered with the trademark wit and warmth that makes Fibber McGee & Molly a golden-age radio favorite. Remastered for clarity, “The Paper Hanger” delivers vintage comedy chaos at its finest.

The Halloween Party

Originally aired October 28, 1935, this episode—number 29—features Fibber McGee and Molly hosting a raucous Halloween party at 79 Wistful Vista. With guests like Martelli’s Orchestra, the Cleft Dwellers, Kay Donna, Audrey Call, Little Teeny, Mort Toop, and more, the McGee home overflows with music, laughter, and a healthy dose of chaos. Fibber concocts his infamous “Pumpkin Punch,” a mysterious brew with questionable ingredients (and effects), while Molly keeps a wary eye on both the punch bowl and the mischievous partygoers.
 
The festivities include musical interludes, apple bobbing, plenty of wisecracks, and Fibber’s exaggerated tales—this time as “Aunt Hunter McGee,” the hero of a hilariously spooky ghost story. Add in a talking cat, unexpected guests, a Glow Coat advertisement delivered by a “spirit,” and some classic doorbell mix-ups, and you’ve got a prime slice of golden-age radio comedy. Remastered for clarity, this episode is a perfect treat for Halloween and a fine example of Fibber McGee & Molly’s signature blend of slapstick, storytelling, and sponsor plugs.