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

Posted by By September 28, 2026Posted inComedy, 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.
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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 – Abner Believes Lum Ripped Him Off. 350712

Posted by By Keith September 23, 2026Posted inComedy, 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.
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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 – Argument Over How To Run The Picture Show. 350710

Posted by By Keith September 18, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
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.
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an AI rendered vintage-style comic book cover featuring two African American men, Amos and Andy. The title reads, "Dating Club Disaster: Andy’s Plan Backfires!" One man looks worried, wiping sweat off his forehead, while the other smiles confidently behind him. Below, there are three smaller scenes: two men talking, the two men looking at a framed photo, and a woman standing off to the side looking concerned. The bottom text says "Radio Comedy Classics." A "Dating Club?" poster is visible in the background.

Amos and Andy – Dating Club Disaster. ep27, 440407

Posted by By Keith September 8, 2026Posted inAmos and Andy, Comedy
When Andy gets interested in a local dating service, Kingfish steps in to investigate—only to get caught by Sapphire. Can a timely visit from Reverend Johnson save their marriage, or will Andy's scheme tear them apart?
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Amos and Andy – Long Lost Harold. ep26, 440331

Posted by By Keith August 11, 2026Posted inAmos and Andy, Comedy
Andy tells Kingfish about a strange encounter he had earlier in the day: a woman ran up to him on the street, confusing him with a man named Harold. Meanwhile,…
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Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Trying To Find Madame Queen (Retro Plus). ep22, 440303

Posted by By Keith June 23, 2026Posted inAmos and Andy, Comedy
Andy talks to Amos to say that he needs to find Madam Queen, a past love who he hasn't seen for several years. Andy explains how his love affair dissolved…
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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 – Circus Appearing In Mt Ida. 350408

Posted by By Keith May 13, 2026Posted inComedy
Horlicks: Carlton Bricker talks about a friend who tried a cheap substitute, but after just one glass, went back to the original. Down in Pine Ridge we find Lum and…
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Lum and Abner, going over the script.

Lum and Abner – Storm Blows Circus Tent Down. 350329

Posted by By Keith April 29, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Horlicks: What do we all have in common? the desire to save money and be economical. Horlicks lets you save as it nourishes and protects. In Pine Ridge Grandpap is…
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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 – Living Dead. ep8, 1942

Posted by By Keith April 25, 2026Posted inDocumentary and Interview
There was a mistaken belief in the early war years that America could remain largely uninvolved in the war in Europe. Relying on surrounding, or occupied nations to fight back…
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Lum and Abner 1935 Horlick's Flashlight.

Lum and Abner – Abner Buys A Cheap Pair Of Glasses. 350326

Posted by By Keith April 22, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Horlicks: Planning an evening party? Serve a cup of hot Horlicks malted milk. It makes a welcome change for your guests. When we left Lum and Abner yesterday, they were…
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