Lum and Abner – Lum Forgot To Buy Fire Insurance. 350716

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Horlicks: The delicious beverage for all occasions.

Following the fire that destroyed his movie theater, Lum discovers that while he was covered for various liability options, he completely forgot to purchase fire insurance. Down at the Jot ‘Em Down Store, Abner takes to the party line to announce the week’s grocery specials. Shortly after, Lum stops by to check if Abner needs any extra help, especially now that Cedric has been fired. Lum reveals his dire financial situation, sharing that after paying off all his remaining bills, he is left with only a few dollars to his name.

Too proud to beg directly for work, Lum tries dropping subtle hints in hopes that Abner will offer him a job. However, Abner proves too dense to put the clues together or realize the hiring idea is supposed to be his own. Confused by Lum’s dramatic figures of speech describing his despair, Abner takes his time catching on—until the lightbulb finally flickers, and he hires Lum as the store’s new clerk and delivery boy.

Horlicks: Replace your regular lunch with a refreshing glass of Horlicks at noon to follow the Horlicks diet plan. Listeners report losing an average of 3½ pounds per week!

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