Fibber and Molly's evolution

The early shows were not nearly as good as the later ones, even though several of the same characters were involved (Harlow Wilcox and Horatio Boomer, for example). The plots were lacking in comparison to the later ones, and Jim Jordan just had not developed his character to the high degree of humor which he exhibited later on. He sounded more like he did on the later shows when Molly was absent, and he did not have her to play off.