In a Trailer Camp

Originally aired July 20, 1936, this episode finds Fibber McGee and Molly trying out life on the road with a shiny new trailer on a 10-day free trial. The pair pull into a tourist camp somewhere west of Buffalo, where they’re quickly swept up in a whirlwind of eccentric neighbors, borrowed goods, and comical confusion. From misunderstandings at the gate to encounters with a talkative camp director, a borrowed wrench, and a surprise musical stowaway in their trailer, the chaos builds with every knock on the door. As Fibber dreams of starting the “McGee Motorcade” and Molly tries to keep track of their belongings—and their trailer—the episode delivers a classic mix of slapstick, satire, and sparkling banter. Complete with Johnson’s Auto Wax promotions and a musical interlude from Ted Weems’ orchestra, this remastered golden-age radio gem offers a delightful glimpse into America’s trailer-camping craze of the 1930s.