Radio Daze: “Fibber McGee And Molly” Is Classic Comedy With A Truly Talented Supporting Cast!
Howdy Folks! Welcome to another episode of Radio Daze! This episode will return us to Wistful Vista, home of Fibber McGee And Molly! Jim and Marian Jordan rivaled Burns And Allen as the funniest husband and wife team in Old Radio. “Fibber McGee And Molly” also feature one of the finest supporting casts in comedic radio. Actors such as Gale Gordon, Arthur Q. Bryant, and the delightful Bill Thomspon (who performed at least a half dozen characters) and others always had the audience in stitches when they visited 79 Wistful Vista. Harold Peary became a household name as the Great Gildersleeve and was so popular he even got his own long running spinoff show! These two episodes are from February of 1943 and feature many of these same cast members. It’s a classic comedy with the ability to make you chuckle all these decades later! Enjoy! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Radio Daze: “Fibber McGee & Molly” Are Back For Your Old Radio Listening Pleasure!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another episode of Radio Daze! This one features two episodes of the fabulous “Fibber McGee & Molly” program starring real-life husband and wife Jim and Marian Jordan. Both master of comic timing, the show is best known for its long list of supporting characters who come to visit the McGee household. Folks like Harold Peary’s The Great Guildersleeve, Bill Thompson’s Mr. Wipple (and The Old Timer) and Gale Gordon’s Mayor La Trivia were among the many who contributed to the laughs on this classic show. These two episodes are from April of 1940, including the Fifth Anniversary episode! Enjoy this classic comedy! So Sayeth The Kendog!
