Lum and Abner – Diogenes Leaves Town. 420305

A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Grandpap is in the library to read from the almanac, and recollect a cast of characters who Abner suspects that he’s making up. . The smooth-talking seeker of honesty, Diogenes enters, then when Lum arrives he gets a report of the latest trip to deliver pamphlets. A report of a police detective, and an arrest in the county seat has a powerful effect on Diogenes.

Will Lum and Abner figure out there’s something shady going on? Will they keep their trust in the suddenly nervous Diogenes. Lum is blinded to the authority bestowed on him to be in charge of everything as Diogenes makes a hasty get away.