Fibber McGee & Molly

The Il Piccolo Players performed an episode from the long running ’Fibber McGee & Molly’ series on June 21st.  Entitled ’The Abandoned Jalopy’ the original episode aired in 1949. 

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 end 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.

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 end 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.

The episode ’The Abandoned Jalopy’ aired in March 1949.

Cast

Fibber McGee: Richard Chapman
Molly: Angela Harrington
Gal: Bobbi Benson
Old Timer: Bruce Waters
Teeny: Maria Souza
Doc: Jim Bradford
Announcer: Cathy Foxhoven
Mayor La Trivia: Ann Keighran
 
Director Sandy Towle
Sound Engineers Patrick Marchand
Suzie Allen
Original Music Ethan Towle
Executive Director Cathy Foxhoven

Download the script here

Listen to the original radio show (Real Media)

In addition the Il Piccolo Players will present an episode from the Whistler entitled ’Beyond Resonable Doubt.  This strange mystery explores the twisted paths of fate and guilt.  What would a married woman do to hide her past?

 
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