Dr. Gamble shocks Fibber McGee by pretending to eat a hamburger instead of treating his hiccups.
The episode begins with Fibber McGee afflicted by hiccups, as Molly and Wallace Wimple try to help him. An advertisement for Tums opens the show, followed by the setup of Fibber wearing a paper bag over his head as a remedy. Wallace recalls a childhood story where his father scared hiccups away with a mask, inspiring him to propose using a picture of his wife Sweetie Face. He then outlines a dangerous plan to carry Fibber onto the roof to shock him, but Molly objects due to safety concerns. A call reveals Wallace fell off the porch roof into a rain barrel while demonstrating his theory. After a promotional segment for U.S. Savings Bonds, Fibber's hiccups persist, and Mr. Oldtimer visits. Mr. Oldtimer shares a humorous fake cure involving balancing on one foot and flapping arms, which he admits never worked but entertained children. Dr. Gamble finally arrives, annoyed at being called for hiccups. He pretends to eat a hamburger from his satchel, provoking Fibber into an angry outburst that shocks away the hiccups. Dr. Gamble explains shock is the best remedy and jokingly presents a $20 bill, later retracted. The episode ends with cross-promotions for other NBC shows and closing credits, highlighting the cast including Bill Thompson as Mr. Oldtimer and Arthur Q. Bryan as Dr. Gamble.
