Grocery Store Manager

Originally aired July 26, 1937, this episode finds Fibber McGee suddenly in charge of a neighborhood grocery store—much to Molly’s dismay. With his signature overconfidence, Fibber dubs himself “Provision McGee,” the premier purveyor of health foods, and launches into a hilarious misadventure as he attempts to modernize the shop with vitamin charts, dubious recipes, and unsolicited dietary advice. From a cranky customer seeking food for a horse to a chorus girl preparing to dump her boyfriend with a mulligan stew, the store becomes a revolving door of eccentric characters. Add in misguided product promotions, failed sales attempts, and a raucous "donation" to a city picnic, and chaos reigns supreme. Molly’s skepticism proves justified as the store’s grand opening descends into comedic disaster. With appearances by Geraldine, the ever-hapless Wallace Wimple, and a surprise city hall swindle, this installment of Fibber McGee & Molly showcases vintage radio comedy in full bloom—complete with Johnson’s Glow Coat ads and expertly remastered audio.