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Fibber McGee and Molly was a radio show that played a
major role in determining the full form of what became classic,
old-time radio. The series was a pinnacle of American popular culture
from its 1935 premiere until its demise in 1959. One of the
longest-running comedies in the history of classic radio in the United
States, Fibber McGee and Molly has stood the test of time in many ways,
transcending the actual or alleged limitations of its medium, form and
concurrent culture. James "Jim" Jordan (16 November 1896–1 April
1988)and Marian Driscoll (15 April 1898–7 April 1961), were natives of
Peoria, Illinois who met in church and married in 1918. The genesis of
Fibber McGee and Molly occurred when the small-time husband-and-wife
vaudevillians began their third year as Chicago-area radio performers.
Two of the shows they did for station WENR beginning in 1927, both
written by Harry Lawrence, bore traces of what was to come and rank as
one of the earliest forms of situation comedy.
SHOWS LIST CD 135-04-16 The Motorcycle Cop, the Judge and Fibber 35-04-30 Hot Dogs and a Blowout CD 2 35-07-15 A Swim in the Ocean 35-07-22 The Baseball Instructor CD 3 35-08-26 The McGee's Win 79 Wistful Vista 35-09-23 Anything to Get out of Scrubbing the Back Porch CD 4 35-10-28 Halloween Party 35-12-09 Christmas Shopping CD 5 35-12-30 New Year's Celebration 36-01-13 Master Of The Kennel CD 6 36-03-02 Encyclopedia Salesman 36-04-20 Street Car Motorman CD 7 36-06-22 The Employment Agency 37-01-04 The Antique Dealer CD 8 37-04-26 The Take off for Hollywood 37-05-31 The Insurance Salesman CD 9 37-06-07 Molly Loses Her Diamond Ring 37-06-28 The Human Cannon Ball CD 10 37-07-05 Getting out of the Hollywood Lease 37-07-19 Homecoming Program CD 11 37-09-13 A Drama in Ancient Rome 37-10-11 Shopping for a New Car CD 12 37-12-27 Heir to an Estate with Oil Wells 38-01-24 McGee Minds a Baby PUBLIC DOMAIN NOTE This item is the public domain and was created between January 1, 1923 and December 31, 1971 This item is in the public domain due to failure to comply with required formalities After a careful search of the Library of Congress and the United States Trademark and Patent Office, it has been determined that the programs listed for sale here are in the Public Domain. They are being offered with the understanding that no valid or active copyright, trademark, and/or patent exist for them. These recordings are sold for private home listening and use only. No broadcast rights are stated, implied, or given. I assume no responsibility for unauthorized use of these programs. They are listed in accordance with current policies concerning selling Public Domain materials. |