Fibber McGee and Molly | Old Time Radio

Episodes

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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Wimple Helps with Barbecue" (Old Time Radio, 1954) 01.11.2026 10m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Wimple Helps with Barbecue,” originally broadcast on NBC on April 5, 1954. This local archival recording is identified as episode 871.Fibber’s backyard barbecue project continues as Wallace Wimple stops by to lend a hand. Jim Jordan and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Bill Thompson as the soft-spoken Wimple, in a domestic comedy set around the McGee home and its increasingly troublesome construction project.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 Introduction00:50 Original Broadcast10:44 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Over $30 for Molly's Womens Club" (Old Time Radio, 1953) 31.10.2026 14m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Over $30 for Molly’s Womens Club,” episode 794 of the classic comedy series, originally broadcast on December 17, 1953. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee in this 15-minute NBC program, written by Phil Leslie and sponsored by Nescafé.As Christmas approaches, Fibber’s latest money-making notions become wrapped up in a holiday fund for Molly’s ladies’ club. With a modest collection—and a figure reported as $31.90—at stake, the McGees find familiar domestic comedy in seasonal fundraising and financial confusion.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 Broadcast14:30 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Trick or Treating with Teeny" (Old Time Radio, 1953) 30.10.2026 16m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Trick or Treating with Teeny,” episode 760 of the classic NBC comedy, originally broadcast on October 30, 1953. Sponsored by Tums, this 15-minute Halloween installment stars Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee and Marian Jordan as Molly McGee and Teeny.When Fibber volunteers to accompany young Teeny on a Halloween trick-or-treat outing, his intentions to keep her out of trouble are put to the test by the temptations of neighborhood mischief. The compact domestic comedy finds the McGees out among the neighbors for a seasonal evening of laughs.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 Broadcast16:23 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Skating at Dugan's Lake" (Old Time Radio, 1946) 29.10.2026 29m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Skating at Dugan’s Lake,” episode 465 of the classic NBC comedy, originally broadcast February 5, 1946. Sponsored by Johnson’s Wax, the episode features Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Arthur Q. Bryan as Doc Gamble and Gale Gordon as Mayor LaTrivia.Fibber confidently recalls his ice-skating prowess and tries to persuade Molly to join him for a winter outing at Dugan’s Lake. Doc Gamble, the Old Timer, Mayor LaTrivia, and Wallace Wimple contribute their own comic perspectives, while Billy Mills and the King’s Men provide music, including “Let It Snow.”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 Broadcast29:30 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Letter Writing (Monitor - Complete)" (Old Time Radio, 1958) 28.10.2026 15m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Letter Writing (Monitor - Complete),” episode 1484, originally broadcast December 21, 1958. This compact NBC Monitor-era sketch stars Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee and Marian Jordan as Molly McGee.During National Letter Writing Week, Fibber tries to settle down to some correspondence—but finding someone out of town to write to proves more complicated than expected. The familiar domestic comedy centers on Fibber’s increasingly elaborate approach to a simple task.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 Broadcast14:54 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Gerry Rigged" (Old Time Radio, 1954) 27.10.2026 15m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Gerry Rigged,” originally broadcast on NBC on November 10, 1954. This archival episode is numbered 1029 and stars Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee and Marian Jordan as Molly.A ribbon tied around Fibber’s finger is meant to help him remember what “Gerry” rigged—but the little reminder soon becomes the focus of a typically bemused domestic-comedy predicament. The 15-minute broadcast originally aired with sponsorship from Prudential Insurance, RCA Victor, and Dial.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 Introduction00:34 Original Broadcast14:51 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Traffic Safety Campaign" (Old Time Radio, 1953) 26.10.2026 29m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Traffic Safety Campaign,” episode 737 of the classic NBC comedy series, originally broadcast on June 9, 1953. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee alongside Marian Jordan as Molly, with Harlow Wilcox as announcer.Wistful Vista launches a traffic-safety campaign designed to reward careful drivers and crack down on unsafe ones. The police commissioner hopes Fibber will stay off the road, but Fibber’s ideas about traffic lights and driving rules soon put him at the center of the town’s strict new enforcement.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 Introduction00:55 Original Broadcast29:45 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Giving up Cigars" (Old Time Radio, 1955) 24.10.2026 15m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Giving Up Cigars,” originally broadcast November 30, 1955. This local archival recording is identified as episode 1238 of the classic NBC comedy series, starring Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee and Marian Jordan as Molly.Fibber puts his resolve to the test when he tries to give up smoking cigars, setting up a brisk domestic-comedy predicament for the McGees. The episode is also listed in some collections under the alternate title “Smoking Again.”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 Introduction00:38 Original Broadcast15:06 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Mcgee Shops for Clothes" (Old Time Radio, 1936) 22.10.2026 30m

  From Fibber McGee and Molly comes “McGee Shops for Clothes,” episode 78, originally broadcast October 5, 1936. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee, alongside Marian Jordan as Molly McGee.Fibber and Molly head to the Bon Ton clothing store to find Fibber a new fall outfit, turning an ordinary shopping trip into a comic domestic expedition. This early 30-minute installment aired on NBC Red and 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 Introduction00:34 Original Broadcast30:40 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Election Day" (Old Time Radio, 1940) 21.10.2026 30m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Election Day,” episode 260, originally broadcast November 5, 1940. In this NBC comedy written by Don Quinn, Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee.When 79 Wistful Vista becomes the Thirteenth Precinct polling place, the McGees take on election-official duties while familiar neighbors arrive to vote. Broadcast on the night of the 1940 U.S. presidential election, the program also weaves NBC election-return bulletins into the comedy, with appearances by performers including Bill Thompson and Harold Peary.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 Introduction00:50 Original Broadcast30:01 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Quarantined with Measles" (Old Time Radio, 1941) 20.10.2026 26m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Quarantined with Measles,” episode 278 of the classic radio comedy, originally broadcast on March 11, 1941. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee, with Harold Peary as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve.A week after the McGees’ party, 79 Wistful Vista is still feeling the consequences: a measles quarantine has left Fibber and Molly sharing their home with a houseful of reluctant guests. This NBC broadcast, sponsored by Johnson’s Wax, continues the predicament begun in the previous week’s episode.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 Introduction00:40 Original Broadcast26:31 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Dyeing 12 Dozen Easter Eggs" (Old Time Radio, 1954) 19.10.2026 14m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Dyeing 12 Dozen Easter Eggs,” episode 880 of the classic comedy series, originally broadcast on April 16, 1954.With Easter close at hand, Fibber and Molly take on the ambitious task suggested by the title, inviting the domestic complications and comic bustle that follow. 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 Introduction00:32 Original Broadcast14:12 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Taking Old Timer to Dinner and Movies" (Old Time Radio, 1954) 18.10.2026 15m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Taking Old Timer to Dinner and Movies,” originally broadcast on August 24, 1954. This local archival recording is identified as episode 972.Fibber and Molly plan a special evening out for the Old Timer, treating their elderly neighbor to dinner and a movie. Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly, with Bill Thompson as the Old Timer, in this 15-minute NBC broadcast sponsored by Tums.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 Introduction00:39 Original Broadcast15:01 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "The Used Car" (Old Time Radio, 1945) 17.10.2026 30m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “The Used Car,” originally broadcast October 9, 1945. In episode 448 of the NBC comedy series, Jim Jordan and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee.With civilian automobiles newly relevant in the early postwar period, the McGees set out to shop for a car—especially a snappy green sedan. Fibber’s enthusiasm and Molly’s levelheaded perspective turn a practical errand into a classic Wistful Vista misadventure.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 Introduction00:34 Original Broadcast30:28 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "No News Is Bad News" (Old Time Radio, 1945) 16.10.2026 30m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “No News Is Bad News,” episode 435 of the classic radio comedy, originally broadcast April 10, 1945. This 30-minute NBC program was sponsored by Johnson’s Wax and stars Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.A newspaper delivery sets Fibber at odds with the neighborhood paperboy, touching off a domestic-comedy mix-up in Wistful Vista. Also cataloged as “No Newspaper” and “Newspaper Show,” this installment finds the McGees in typically lively form over a very local dispute.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 Introduction00:43 Original Broadcast30:23 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Parakeet's Preference" (Old Time Radio, 1953) 14.10.2026 15m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Parakeet’s Preference,” episode 765 of the classic NBC comedy series, originally broadcast November 6, 1953. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee, with Marian Jordan as Molly McGee.The McGees face a small but pressing household question: does their pet parakeet prefer sunshine or shade? This brief weekday-era episode finds Fibber and Molly trying to settle the bird’s preference in their own comic fashion.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 Introduction00:41 Original Broadcast15:12 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Paperboy Mcgee (Rebroadcast of 11-01-54)" (Old Time Radio, 1955) 13.10.2026 15m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Paperboy McGee,” episode 1205, originally broadcast on October 14, 1955. This NBC program is a rebroadcast of the November 1, 1954 episode, starring real-life husband-and-wife team Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.When Fibber tries to help a neighborhood paperboy, his good intentions leave him behind the usual eight-ball in Wistful Vista. Ralph Goodman and Phil Leslie wrote this compact mid-century comedy, sponsored by Alka-Seltzer.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 Introduction00:47 Original Broadcast15:07 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "A Fire in the Fireplace" (Old Time Radio, 1955) 12.10.2026 14m

  Fibber McGee and Molly, “A Fire in the Fireplace,” originally broadcast November 8, 1955. This local archival recording is episode 1222 of the series.The surviving source information identifies the episode by its fireplace-fire title but provides no further verified plot details. 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 Introduction00:21 Original Broadcast14:49 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Mcgee Rehearses Teeny for a School Play" (Old Time Radio, 1955) 11.10.2026 15m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “McGee Rehearses Teeny for a School Play,” originally broadcast on February 21, 1955. This local archival recording is identified as episode 1102.In Wistful Vista, Fibber lends a hand as Teeny prepares for a school play tied to George Washington’s Birthday. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee, with Marian Jordan as Molly and the McGees’ young neighbor, Teeny, in this 15-minute NBC weekday-era episode.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 Introduction00:36 Original Broadcast14:58 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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  Fibber McGee and Molly - "Molly Buys a Coffee Table" (Old Time Radio, 1956) 10.10.2026 15m

  Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Molly Buys a Coffee Table,” episode 1268 of the classic NBC comedy series, originally broadcast January 11, 1956. Jim Jordan stars as Fibber McGee alongside Marian Jordan as Molly.In Wistful Vista, Molly’s new coffee-table purchase creates a household predicament—especially when the table proves to be more than the McGees expected. This 15-minute installment comes from the series’ final NBC run.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 Broadcast15:00 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio