Cedric – 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 – Lum Is Wearing Diogenes Clothes. 420309

By Keith March 17, 2025Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

After Diogenes has left town, he left both Lum and Cedric in charge. Lum tries out his new position by wearing Diogenes clothes. The clothes make Lum feel like the…

Lum and Abner – Cedric’s License Plate Stolen. 420302

By Keith March 7, 2025Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Lum's air raid warden duties haven't turned up any dangers from the sky, but they are beginning to uncover suspicious activities from Diogenes Smith. Mousey continues to watch at night,…

Lum and Abner – Victory Boxes. 420223

By Keith February 26, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

What are the new Victory Boxes in the Jot 'Em Down store to be used for? Get ready for a combined history lesson, and dose of World War 2 propaganda.…

Lum and Abner – The Circulation Manager. 420219

By Keith February 21, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has just returned from his pamphlet delivery, and he talks about it with Abner. Though Abner is willing to do it for him, Lum keeps on delivering since he…

Lum and Abner – Abner Is Disqualified. 420216

By Keith February 17, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner has become the main helper for Diogenes, and today he's helping get printing supplies for the pamphlets. As Abner helps to produce the pamphlets, Lum is dispatched as delivery…

Lum and Abner – Is Cedric One Of The Deputies. 420210

By Keith February 12, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Diogenes Smith's contest to find the most honest man has the town in an uproar. Not only to be found as the most honest person, but in suspicion over who…

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 – 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…

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 – Mousey Fights Iron Ike. 420102

By Keith December 13, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Today is the day that Mousey is to fight Iron Ike, but he's at home, and is sick with the mumps. As Lum pouts over it, Cedric enters to show…