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Billy Mills plays, Bo Jangles of Harlem.
As Molly is busy in the kitchen, a message that could bring great change comes to Fibber. All he has to do is wire money to an entertainment agency, but he has to keep his investment under wraps. As he steps out, Abigail Upington visits Molly with news about her lady’s group, and the same entertainment bureau. Will they stand to get a better director this year? The Old Timer pops in to sell Christmas cards, just a little early.
Chomping at the bit, Fibber anticipates a letter from that entertainment bureau. Nick Dipopolus is next at the door to discuss the lady’s group, and his lunch kitchen. Will Molly understand why Fibber may want to run out of town on secret business so soon? Harlowe shows up with his own special marketing idea to hype the sponsor.
A phone call for Molly is a letdown for Fibber, but have the ladies heard about their entertainment yet? Teeny arrives to sell flowers. She gets an earful from Strip Tease McGee, and learns how he was formerly known that way. The Kingsman sing, With the Wind and the Rain in Your Hair.
Crossed wires, and crossed signals come together when Molly insists that she won’t let Fibber leave town in the time of her great need. Gildersleeve enters to side with Molly. , and he volunteers to play a part in her production. The schoolboy bickering comes to a head when Fibber asks the great man outside.
Note: the telegram boy who delivers the anticipated word to Fibber isn’t named, but the voice characterization is of Wallace Wimple. This may be the first time he appears in the show. Apparently, a sight gag for the audience was used, since the reaction seemed out of proportion than just the voice alone.
