Fibber McGee and Molly: McGee the Wrestler (CST LiveOnline!)
Original Fibber McGee and Molly radio episode (1939; episode writer unverified)
Opening Date:
June 24, 2022
Closing Date:
June 25, 2022
Fibber McGee and Molly return to Wistful Vista in a radio comedy episode first broadcast in June 1939, featuring their eccentric neighbors, period-style costumes, and live sound effects.
Cast & Crew
Fibber McGee — Mike Waugh (based on recurring series casting)
Molly McGee — Lilli Bassett (based on recurring series casting)
Ensemble — Terry Veal
Ensemble — Don Reece
Ensemble — Albert Bostick
Ensemble — Kelley Riha
Ensemble — Robert Burch
CREW
Director — Rhonda Clark
Live Sound Effects — Individual credit not specified.
Production Notes
Production History
Presented during CST’s 38th season as part of its continuing online radio-theatre programming. The announcement identifies four previous Fibber McGee and Molly productions in the series. Season 38 has no documented in-person mainstage productions; construction delays continued at CST’s new 1009 W. Reno venue.
Broadcast Details
Aired June 24–25, 2022, at 7 p.m. Recorded live with video at RK-1 Studios and streamed through CST’s YouTube channel. Viewing was free, with donations to CST and RK-1 Studios encouraged.
Production Details
Based on an original June 1939 radio episode featuring recurring Wistful Vista characters, including Mr. Wilcox, Mrs. Uppington, and Mr. Old Timer. Directed by Rhonda Clark.
CST Connections
Mike Waugh, Lilli Bassett, and Terry Veal returned from earlier Fibber McGee and Molly installments. Robert Burch was identified as a newcomer to the series.
Institutional Support
Oklahoma Arts Council; National Endowment for the Arts; Kirkpatrick Family Fund; Inasmuch Foundation; Allied Arts.