Lum and Abner – Abner as Telegram Delivery Boy. 470116

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.

Job shuffling is the name of the game after grandpap became Lum’s personal secretary. Abner is now the new telegraph boy, and Lum has to tend to the store all by himself. US Quincey is on hand for a Lumburger, and doc Withers adds his own absent minded input.

The overworked Lum has put Ben Withers to work doing dishes, and frets under the load of work. Meanwhile, Abner swings in as free as a bird as he swaps the telegrams for tips. Can he convince Abner to come back? He only hired grandpap to keep from having to pay tips to him, but now Lum can’t get a lick of work out of him.

What’s the latest news for the Meadowlark Restaurant? Celebrities have gathered at a swanky hotel in Florida, and demand Lumburgers. Too bad Abner can’t go, since he’s not working at the store any more. Will Lum get his way and win Abner back?