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!
Radio Daze: “Fibber McGee & Molly:” A Classic Comedy Featuring A Classic Husband And Wife Team!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another edition of Radio Daze! This episode features two broadcasts from the Johnson Wax Sponsored program “Fibber McGee & Molly” featuring the real life team of Jim and Marian Jordan! “Fibber McGee & Molly” ran from 1935 through 1956, albeit in different forms, and was consistantly one of the most popular programs on the radio. Fibber was known for his legendary alliteration and his overstuffed hall closet, while Molly was the ever patient and loving wife. (Marian Jordan also voiced the little girl, Teeny.) “Fibber McGee & Molly” also featured a line-up of extremely talented guest stars, including Arthur Q. Bryant (Elmer Fudd), Richard Thompson, and Gale Gordan. Truly a classic comedy series. Enjoy these two episodes from 1940 and 1941 respectively! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Radio Daze: Some Fibber McGee & Molly For Your Old Radio Listening Pleasure!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another episode of Radio Daze! This week’s episode focuses on Jim and Marian Jordan, better known as Fibber McGee & Molly. This real life married couple premiered way back in 1935 and ran for over two decades until 1956. Fibber was the fast talking -get-rich-quick-idea man while Molly McGee was the long suffering but always supportive wife. Known as much for its rogue’s gallery of supporting characters as much as the title couple, Fibber McGee & Molly served as one of the most popular radio comedies of all time. In fact, it was one of the first to feature its own successful spinoff, The Great Gildersleeve, which premiered in 1941 and ran for almost 15 years on its own. So enjoy the classic wordplay and crazy characters of Fibber McGee & Molly. It’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face! So Sayeth The Kendog!
