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George Wachsteter
Cathy Lewis and Bob Sweeney in the Title Roles of "Fibber McGee and Molly"

1959

$1,000
£767.96
€880.07
CA$1,407.75
A$1,576.99
CHF 820.23
MX$19,236.08
NOK 10,442.66
SEK 9,846.68
DKK 6,568.60

About the Item

Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Left This piece is on 15.00" x 20.00" illustration board with an image that measures to 10.50" x 15.00." Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004), of Cathy Lewis & Bob Sweeney in the title roles of `Fibber McGee and Molly` for the Sept 15, 1959 premiere. This was to herald its arrival to NBC-TV`s Fall 1959 primetime lineup; done for New York Journal American TView. Based on the long running and immensely popular radio show, the NBC-TV comedy was yanked after only twelve episodes on Jan 5, 1960.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1959
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 22511stDibs: LU38436395752

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