1942 – Page 16 – Retro Radio Podcast

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."

Lum and Abner – A Reward For Honesty. 420205

By Keith February 5, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpappy Spears is in the library to study up on playing the mandolin. Does he even have one? Abner is doubtful over the new venture. The discussion comes round to…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – An Honest Man. 420203

By Keith February 3, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner and Cedric are in the Jot 'Em Down store today, discussing Cedric’s new hobby of being a junior detective. He also wants to get a bunch of lapel buttons…

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 – Taxes. 420202

By Keith January 31, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is very much relieved once the judge in the county seat has exonerated him of all charges. The friends resume their friendship, and settle back into a routine at…

Lum and Abner – Ventriloquists. 420130

By Keith January 29, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

There's a slight lull in the action in the little community of Pine Ridge. The emergency of Lum's recent legal troubles is past, and the next story line is yet…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – The Brave Little Tailor. 470712

By Keith January 25, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

To travel to storyland today, let's ride on an old fashioned, horse drawn ice cream wagon. After a brief sponsor message, the story begins. In the neat and tidy workshop,…

Lum and Abner – The Missing Paper. 420127

By Keith January 24, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The courtroom drama is about to begin. Lum calls the court into session, and faces the unusual instance of trying himself. Mousey Gray is called as a witness for Squire…

Lum and Abner – Lum Is In Jail. 420122

By Keith January 17, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After his botched robbery, Lum finds himself in jail. Will he let Abner explain his side of the story? Lum complains about the hard labor that he has been forced…

Lum and Abner – Lum Rents Out The Library. 420119

By Keith January 13, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has been trying to get Abner to cave in and hire him back, but at the same time Abner is trying to maintain his firm stance to hold Lum…

Lum and Abner – Lum Has A Nervous Breakdown. 420116

By Keith January 10, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

On the first day of his job working for Abner, Mousey learns that he was only hired to teach a Lum a lesson. Abner is ready to be charitable to…

Lum and Abner – Abner Hires Some Help. 420115

By Keith January 8, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After several discouraging days of selling pencils and magazines, Lum is determined to get his partnership back with Abner. You know he's desperate when he feels that Squire Skimp as…