Supervisor of State Fair

Originally aired October 4, 1937, this episode finds Fibber McGee in fine form as he stumbles into a prestigious—if slightly dubious—appointment as Supervisor of the State Fair. Though initially resistant to attending, McGee changes his tune upon learning about the honorary badge, blue ribbon and all. What follows is a chaotic journey through the fairgrounds, packed with quips, characters, and classic misinterpretations. From dodging baseballs as an African Dodgers "head duck man," to supervising pickle displays and misunderstood livestock duties, Fibber’s exaggerated sense of self-importance is in full swing. Alongside Molly, he encounters Mayor Applepuss, Silly Watson, Nick Depopoulos, and a snappy little girl who’s got his number. There’s even a soap-carved bathtub and a jazzed-up Johnson's Wax plug woven into a sideshow act. Complete with Johnson’s Glow Coat ads and remastered for clarity, this whimsical episode of Fibber McGee & Molly captures the vibrant charm and small-town satire that defined golden-age radio comedy.