Detective McGee

Originally aired December 20, 1937, this episode follows Fibber McGee as he dons the trench coat and magnifying glass of a self-proclaimed sleuth. Emboldened by his nearly completed correspondence course in private detection, Fibber jumps headfirst into a neighborhood scandal: the mysterious dognapping of Mrs. Perkins’ beloved Pekinese, Rachmaninoff. Accompanied by his ever-faithful sidekick Sil, Fibber transforms their home into a command center, complete with disguises, bass fiddle meditation, and slapstick weaponry. The suspects pile up, from clueless house staff to eccentric neighbors, and even a shady ransom note threatens the festive cheer of Whisper Vista. But Fibber has a plan—and it all culminates in a classic whodunit-style showdown with a phonograph torture tactic only a radio detective would dream up. With witty dialogue, character cameos, and Johnson’s Wax spots shining throughout, this remastered holiday caper delivers all the comedic missteps and cozy absurdity that make Fibber McGee & Molly a timeless radio treasure.