Lum and Abner – Retro Radio Podcast

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 -

Lum and Abner – Boss Abner Makes Clerk Eddards Life Miserable. 350717

By valerie@moviesfortheblind.com (Valerie Hunter) September 30, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Desperate after losing his theater, Lum takes a job as Abner's store clerk—only to be bossed around as payback for years of Lum's overbearing leadership. Though Abner relishes playing the boss, the dynamic flips the moment a phone order comes in and Lum naturally reasserts control, sending Abner out on delivery.

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

By September 28, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Facing financial ruin after his uninsured theater burns down, Lum tries to subtly hint that he needs a job at the Jot 'Em Down Store. However, Abner is far too dense to pick up on Lum's dramatic figures of speech—until he finally realizes the solution and hires Lum as his new clerk and delivery boy.

AI generated vintage-style illustration titled "Lum and Abner: Movie Mahem," subtitled "Argument Over How to Run the Picture Show." It shows three men in a store called "Jot 'Em Down Store." One man behind the counter holds bingo cards and points to a chalkboard titled "Cinema Bingo" with written rules. Another man in a suit looks confused with question marks above his head. The third man in a plaid vest stands near a door labeled "Picture Show Now Playing." Various old-fashioned items like apples, bottles, and boxes are visible.

Lum and Abner – Lums Theater Burns Down. 350715

By Keith September 25, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Following the fire at Lum's movie theater, Grandpap and Abner suspect Squire Skimp of arson, while Abner briefly worries Lum burned it down himself for the insurance payout. The truth turns out to be far worse: when Lum arrives at the Jot 'Em Down Store, he discovers that despite all his insurance policies, he completely forgot to get fire coverage.

Lum and Abner – Abner Believes Lum Ripped Him Off. 350712

By Keith September 23, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Abner regrets taking full ownership of the Jot 'Em Down Store, but his spirits lift when he learns Lum is also struggling at the movie theater. When Lum arrives to offer a sincere apology, the two friends reconcile—only for bad news to break over the party line that the cinema is ablaze.

Lum and Abner – Abner Hires Cedric To Be A Clerk In The Store. 350711

By Keith September 21, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

With the partnership officially dissolved, Lum takes full control of the movie theater while Abner runs the Jot 'Em Down Store. After announcing the split over the party line, Abner attempts to train Cedric as his new clerk—leading to a hilarious role-playing confusion before Dick Huttleston stops by to catch up on the news.

Lum and Abner – Argument Over How To Run The Picture Show. 350710

By Keith September 18, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

With their legal trouble resolved, Lum and Abner turn their focus back to the movie theater. However, a debate over Lum's new bingo-style cinema game leads to a major disagreement—prompting Lum to trade his half of the Jot 'Em Down Store to Abner for sole ownership of the picture show.

AI rendered vintage-style illustration promoting a radio show called "Lum and Abner." It shows Lum explaining a case to a lawyer. Lum looks confused, scratching his head, while the lawyer studies a contract with a thought bubble showing a "Confession" paper. Another man sits across the table from Lum and the lawyer. The background includes a window and some office furniture. The text reads: "Lum and Abner, Lum explains the whole case to a lawyer, Old Time Radio."

Lum and Abner – Lawyer Lum Decides Its Time To Retire. 350709

By Keith September 16, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum's new law career hits an immediate snag when he realizes the lawsuit he's handling involves his own escaped horse. As the Squire plots revenge and Lum tries to talk client Mrs. Phillips out of pressing charges, Abner's attempt to smooth things over only adds to the confusion—leading Lawyer Lum to decide it's officially time to retire from the legal business.

Lum and Abner – Lum Decides To Become A Lawyer. 350708

By Keith September 14, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Following his victory in court, Lum gloats about his legal skills and decides to open a law firm. While Abner and Grandpap worry about balancing another business alongside the store and movie theater, Lum takes cases over the party line—until Cedric brings news that could derail his new career.

Lum and Abner – Lum Arrives With Some Important Evidence. 350705

By Keith September 11, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

With Lum nowhere to be found, Abner, Dick, and Grandpap face an intimidating jury as Squire Skimp takes the stand to present his side of the story. Just when things look worst for the Pine Ridge storekeepers, Lum rushes into court with explosive new evidence from the insurance agent.

Lum and Abner – Lum Abner And Squire Are Off To Court. 350704

By Keith September 9, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

With the court date looming, Lum attempts to practice his legal vocabulary while Dick catches up on Abner's contract blunders. Facing disastrous odds after accidentally spilling their defense to Squire's lawyer, Lum makes a desperate phone call to settle out of court.