Lum and Abner – First Busload of Passengers. 461202

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

After opening his restaurant, and petitioning to have the busline stop in Pine Ridge, Lum is in anticipation as he waits for the first bus crowd. Abner tells about a possible rift between Luke Spears, and Lum over getting the bus traffic. The new business is all due to Doc Ben Withers, and connections with a friend of his. Will Cedric be able to keep up with washing the dishes fast enough to keep up with the rush?

Grandpap arrives, and is assigned his battle station. As Lum over sees the final moments, and demands equipment checks, Doc Ben Withers talks about people he has known, and the interesting things they’ve done.

Fast forward a little bit, and Lum’s military precision pays off as the last of the crowd filter out, and the gents are wore to a frazzle. Did they do good? Abner shares his exploits as waiter, and dealing with the hungry crowd. What kind of profits did they make? What did Lum forget in his preparations?