Anything to Get out of Scrubbing the Back Porch

In this laugh-out-loud episode from September 23, 1935, Fibber McGee is up to his usual tricks—doing everything he can to avoid scrubbing the back porch. Instead of tackling the chore, he gets himself tangled in an attempt to fix the doorbell, leading to an electrifying misadventure involving cut wires, sparks, and a disconnected telephone. Meanwhile, Molly patiently tries to steer Fibber back to the task at hand, but he keeps finding new distractions, including a visit from Miss Witherspoon of the public library, who gets caught in one of Fibber’s wild storytelling escapades. As always, the episode is packed with witty dialogue, hilarious wordplay, and a lively pitch for Johnson’s Wax. With beautifully remastered audio, this is a perfect showcase ofFibber McGee & Molly’s classic comedy. Cast: Fibber McGee, Molly McGee, Miss Witherspoon, Harlow Wilcox, Various Characters