Lum and Abner – An Honest Man. 420203

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.

Abner and Cedric are in the Jot ‘Em Down store today, discussing Cedric’s new hobby of being a junior detective. He also wants to get a bunch of lapel buttons to put all over his jacket. What’s that all about?

Lum enters and we learn about a character who has come to town, carrying a lantern, and in a never-ending quest for an honest man. Going by the name of a Greek god, Diogenes, details of the long-haired eccentric emerge. Just like the Greek god, Diogenes claims to be in town to find an honest man, and touts the glories of an honest lifestyle.

Somehow the topic of three men in a tub comes up to make Abner confused. Still, the streets are buzzing with words about the new stranger. Get ready for a long story line to follow as it develops.

What is Diogenes really up to. Cedric returns to share how honesty worked to score him a batch of candy bars.