1947 – Page 8 – Retro Radio Podcast

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Business Psychology. 471002

By Keith December 7, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum tries to give Abner a lesson in marketing. Will Abner pick up on the new psychology of sales? The gents try to brush up on their customer service skillss,…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Sam Spade – Calcutta Trunk Caper. 470608

By Keith December 6, 2022Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

After hinting at being Shanghaied to his secretary, Effie, Sam Spade tells about his dangerous adventure at sea. In voiceover, we find it starts with a dame. Marsha Hopkins shares…

Lum and Abner – Little Pearl’s Wedding Ceremony. 470922

By Keith December 5, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner3 Comments

Nerves run high as Abner deals with the stress of his daughter, Little Pearl, getting married. Lizabeth is more nervous than a frog sitting on a hot stove, and Lum…

Lum and Abner – Raising Money to Pay for Sauerkraut (Exact Date Unknown). 470826

By Keith December 2, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The date is unknown, but this seems the most reasonable place that it fits in. Abner handles an order over the phone, mostly items the store is out of. Squire…

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 – Imposter Didn’t Get Formula. 470821

By Keith November 30, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap talks to Abner to figure out how the fake agent from the chemical company got word of the formula to come and steal it. The bickering old gents keep…

Lum and Abner – Impostor in Squire’s Office. 470820

By Keith November 28, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

After giving their formula to a stranger, Lum has verified with the chemical company that it was indeed not a real representative. Now what can they do? They gave away…

Lum and Abner – Give the Formula to the Wrong Man. 470819

By Keith November 25, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

A representative from a chemical company is due to pop in, and could show up any time now. Wanting to make a good impression, Lum and Abner want to be…

Lum and Abner – Chemical Company Buying the Formula. 470818

By Keith November 23, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The cotton crop has been saved, and Lum and Abner are heros... right? Abner relizes that with all the weevils killed off, they have also just exterminated their market for…

Lum and Abner – Three Hours to Get Rid of Kraut. 470814

By Keith November 21, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Needing to empty a shipment of 30 gallon barrels of sauer kraut, Abner tries to make a sale to grandpap. The discussion serves to recap how they ended up with…

Lum and Abner – Two Hundred Barrels of Formula. 470813

By Keith November 18, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

While Lum has been doing paperwork at his desk, Abner is frustrated at being overworked. Demands for the new formula is at a fever pitch. Lum has been calculating what…