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Whether boasting about his influence in town, his prowess in the kitchen, his grace on the ice, or his savvy with a rod and reel, no man was ever more determined to stick to his guns - and his story - than Fibber McGee! He tells some real whoppers in this batch of blustery broadcasts! Head on over to Wistful Vista for a visit with the Old Timer, Wallace Wimple, Doc Gamble, and Mayor LaTrivia - and of course Jim and Marian Jordan as your old friends Fibber McGee and Molly!

The war's over, and Wistful Vista's back to normal - or as normal as it can get with Fibber McGee around! "Himself" is waging campaigns against his finance company, a millionaire, and the United States Postal Service. Plus Doctor Gamble and Mayor LaTrivia are battling over Fifi Tremayne - who has troubles with prowlers...and a pair of suitors.

Jim & Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee, holding down the home front in these war-year episodes. Fighting the battle of Wistful Vista involves volunteering for the Red Cross, dealing with shortages, contributing to scrap metal and war bond drives, and sending letters by V-Mail...plus keeping an eye out for spies and an ear out for patriotic songs performed by The King's Men.

"Fibber McGee and Molly" OverviewCreators: The show was created and written by Don Quinn and Phil Leslie.Stars: It starred Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee and his real-life wife, Marian Driscoll Jordan, as Molly McGee.Broadcast Period: The show initially aired in 1935 and continued until 1959, making it one of the longest-running and most beloved radio comedies in American history.Characteristics of the ShowSetting: The show was set in the fictional town of Wistful Vista, where Fibber McGee and his wife, Molly, lived. The comedy derived from the everyday situations and interactions between Fibber, ...