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 – 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…

Lum and Abner – Sleeping On The Job Again. 420515

By Keith June 18, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

While Lum has been using the printing press to print material for the store, Abner has been left in charge of the store. Both Abner and grandpap are caught sleeping…

Lum and Abner – Printing Store Bills. 420514

By Keith June 16, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The influence of Diogenes Smith and his counterfeiting business lingers on in Pine Ridge. Lum has put the printing press to good use by cranking out some flyers for the…

Lum and Abner – A Print Shop. 420512

By Keith June 13, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

With the end of the ordeal of how to spend the $10K from Diogenes, and all that problem behind them, Lum and Abner turn their attentions back to tending to…

Lum and Abner – A War Bond. 420511

By Keith June 11, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the short-lived idea about an old folks home didn't work out, Lum and Abner continue to discuss ways to invest their $10K in the community. Grandpap offers an idea…

Lum and Abner – A New Old Folks Home. 420508

By Keith June 9, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Returning from the county seat to stock up on merchandise, Lum shares with Abner about how they had a close call in safekeeping the money that Diogenes left with them.…