Posted on 12/07/2016 12:57:58 AM PST by Arthur McGowan
On the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the McGees argue over buying war bonds to make the point that a full-force effort to win the war is still needed, and the country can't afford to let up.
The war had turned in the Allies' favor by late 1943, and an impatient American population was hoping for a quick victory. It wasn't to come quite so quickly, though, and the government wanted the message sent that much more sacrifice would be needed. Ever eager to do their part, the Jordans and writer Don Quinn used humor to make a very serious point.
Fibber McGee and Molly, Dec. 9, 1941. Probably the most raucous laugh/applause they ever got:
https://youtu.be/1VrkQ1BeYmk?t=17m37s
I am addicted to Fibber and Molly...what a very funny show this was! I recommend it to anyone who has never heard the series...dearie.
Memories...
I was born 8 1/5 months after Pearl Harbor. Family moved to a 800sf new house ($3700) in ‘43. ....Large console radio in living room could be heard throughout the house (wood floors).
Listened to radio every Sat. night while changing all of the bedding, after bringing in the laundry from the clothes line and having supper. ...Fibber McGee and Molly; Edgar Bergen, etc.
About age 5 I got a Sears Silver Tone radio (about 6x6”) for Xmas to use in my room. ....Green Lantern; The Shadow; The Squeaking Door; The Naked City; Your FBI; etc., were programs for every Sat. night! ...Thanks for the subject!
You must have listened on Tuesday as well, because that’s when Fibber and Molly were on.
I listen to a lot of old radio shows, but am not a big fan of ‘Fibber McGee & Molly.’ I do like ‘The Great Gildersleeve,’ however, and find the tidbits in the show about life during wartime to be fascinating. From rationing to buying bonds, it’s a great look at America and seems very realistic.
Old time radio shows here, free download. I’m guessing they have every episode still in existence:
https://archive.org/details/oldtimeradio
Out of the closet did have a different meaning back then!
I like the Johnson Wax guy. So clever how they integrated the character in with the show! I like “Sis,” too. Don’t much care for Gildersleeve (who had his own show).
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