Travel Bureau Manager

Originally aired January 3, 1938, this episode finds Fibber McGee with a brand-new title: manager of the Wistful Vista Travel Bureau. From behind a counter buried in brochures and steamer trunks, Fibber sets out to conquer the world—at least on paper—offering exotic getaways, unsolicited marital advice, and the occasional mixed-up map. Whether arranging trips to Valparaiso (the South American one, not Indiana), solving domestic squabbles by shipping disgruntled husbands to Palm Springs in steamer trunks, or reminiscing about his bassoon-playing days in Morocco, Fibber's globe-trotting ambitions take hilarious detours. Cameos include a foggy day in London sung by Clark Dennis and a steady parade of oddball customers—actors, honeymooners, and even Nick DePopolis, who wisely chooses to stay home with his "reader’s digestion." Full of puns, pratfalls, and premium Johnson's Wax plugs, this remastered episode of Fibber McGee & Molly delivers comedy from every corner of the map.