
Fibber McGee and Molly
Fibber McGee and Molly was the finest husband and wife comedy team. It ran on the radio from 1935 to 1959 then switched to television in 1959. Its running gags and characters inspired many imitators.
- 1959-1960
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy
Fibber McGee and Molly was the finest husband and wife comedy team. It ran on the radio from 1935 to 1959 then switched to television in 1959. Its running gags and characters inspired many imitators.
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1959 - 1960
Episode 1
The Trailer
Tue, Sep 15, 1959
After discovering that their car can't hold all the luggage they've packed for vacation, Fibber decides to buy a trailer for their trip. A silver-tongued salesman convinces McGee to buy the most expensive model on the lot and, after Molly finds out the cost, Fibber is forced into the role of salesman to get rid of the white elephant.
Episode 2
The Shooting Gallery
Tue, Sep 22, 1959
Tired of Fibber ignoring his requests to make repairs to the shop he leases from McGee, Mr. Pritchard moves into a vacant storefront across the street. Fibber's not concerned because he's rented the space to a gallery owner who has signed an iron-clad seven year lease for a substantial increase in rent. When McGee learns that the gallery is really a shooting gallery and all his other tenants are threatening to move out, he's in a pickle - especially since the gallery owner refuses to move unless he's paid $300 in cash for the inconvenience he's been caused.
Episode 3
The Good Neighbor
Tue, Sep 29, 1959 26 mins
On the fifth anniversary of the McGees and the Norris' becoming neighbors, instead of celebrating Fibber and Roy have a falling out over who owns an apple tree that grows between their houses. Their argument results in acrimony, surveyors, goats and a courtroom battle.
Episode 4
The Big Dance
Tue, Oct 6, 1959
Fibber is disappointed when he's not selected to organize the lodge's annual dance, but gets his chance when his constant second-guessing causes the committee chairman to resign in a huff. His efforts to save money on the dance hall, decorations and entertainment nearly result in disaster, especially when the Governor and his wife decide to attend.
Episode 5
The Fred Nitney Story
Tue, Oct 13, 1959 30 mins
Fred Nitney stays with the McGees while working on book about his years in vaudeville.
Episode 6
The Courtship
Tue, Oct 20, 1959 30 mins
After attending a lecture on relationships, Hazel convinces Molly that their husbands aren't spending enough quality, romantic time with them. Fibber and Roy decide they can survive quite well without women in their life and set up their own household in the McGee home without feminine interference and soon regret their actions.
Episode 7
The Poker Game
Tue, Oct 27, 1959 30 mins
Episode 8
The Unwanted Guest
Tue, Nov 3, 1959
Episode 9
The Park
Tue, Nov 10, 1959
Episode 10
Mayor McGee
Tue, Nov 17, 1959
Episode 11
The Masquerade Party
Tue, Nov 24, 1959
Episode 12
Molly's Mother
Tue, Dec 1, 1959
Episode 13
The School Play
Tue, Dec 8, 1959
Episode 14
The Financier
Tue, Dec 15, 1959
Episode 15
The Convention
Tue, Dec 22, 1959
Episode 16
The Paint Job
Tue, Dec 29, 1959 30 mins
After the Norris' have their house painted, Fibber decides that his home could use a coat of paint, too. In order to save money, Fibber tries to do the job himself with predictable results.
Episode 17
Working Girls
Tue, Jan 5, 1960
Episode 18
Shipwreck McGee
Tue, Jan 12, 1960
Episode 19
The Poem
Tue, Jan 19, 1960
Episode 20
The Travel Bureau
Mon, Apr 18, 1960
Episode 21
The Insurance Policy
Tue, Apr 19, 1960
Episode 22
The Cow
Wed, Apr 20, 1960
Episode 23
Molly's Birthday Present
Thu, Apr 21, 1960
Fibber intends to buy Molly a parakeet for her birthday; but brings home a St. Bernard instead.
Episode 24
Molly's Political Career
Fri, Apr 22, 1960
Fibber wants to run for councilman, but town leaders want Molly to run instead.
Episode 25
The Perfect Game
Mon, Apr 25, 1960
Fibber is one frame away from bowling a perfect game, when he gets his thumb stuck in the bowling ball.
Episode 26
The Mountain Cabin
Tue, Apr 26, 1960
The McGee's agree to share a mountain cabin with their friends on alternate weekends; but the couples can't keep their weekends straight.