1942 – Page 11 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Coal To Newcastle Or Owls To Athens. 420601

By Keith July 9, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner3 Comments

The mysterious case with the phantom author has been resolved, and today in the Jot Em Down store Lum has a complaint about the wholesaler in the county seat. Lum…

Lum and Abner – The Phantom Authors Identity. 420529

By Keith July 7, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The phantom author has been secretly delivering chapters of a mystery manuscript to Lum and his new publishing house. Today he has promised to reveal his identity if Lum will…

Lum and Abner – Abner Is Scared. 420528

By Keith July 4, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Mysterious events are afoot in Pine Ridge. A phantom author is leaving chapters of a manuscript in the Jot 'Em Down store. A mystery where the events in the story…

Lum and Abner – The Phantom Authors Manuscript. 420526

By Keith July 2, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Taking time away from his quest from publishing a great novel, Lum puts the printing press to work with a job that actually makes a little money. He and Abner…

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Thousand Year Reich. ep7, 1942

By Keith June 30, 2025Documentary and Interview

It was never a secret about Hitler's Thousand Year Reich. To make it happen, this show's producer presents how the German school system used a revisionist history approach to feed…

Lum and Abner – Property Deal Goes Sour. 420525

By Keith June 30, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Lum and Abner had been stuck with some worthless property, Cedric had learned about the fake letter that lured them into the sale. He refuses to believe it's a…

Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – Jewels On Squires Property. 420522

By Keith June 27, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum still seeks a worthy manuscript for his new publishing house, and Abner frets over the bills of the Jot 'Em Down store. We find them in the store, reading…

Lum and Abner – The USO. 420521

By Keith June 25, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum goes over manuscripts for his new publishing company with Abner. He's looking for submissions from young, hopeful writers, but all he's gotten so far is slush and mush from…

Lum and Abner – Mouseys Poems. 420519

By Keith June 23, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has decided not to pursue a career as an author, but he still wants to focus on the literary field. He feels there's more to be made in the…

Lum and Abner – Oxford Overnight Writers Course. 420518

By Keith June 20, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric enters the Jot 'Em Down store, and talks to Abner about the dictionary that Lum has started working on. He also has a letter for Lum from the Oxford…