Schools – 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 – Professor Slone. 420917

By Keith December 1, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The school board is looking to hire Mousey Gray as the new school teacher. Today, Lum tells Abner how the meeting went, and that the board is looking to get…

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 – Election For School Board President. 420914

By Keith November 26, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap shares trivia from the almanac with Abner. The Hooker telescope on Mt Wilson, CA has the biggest mirror. Who needs a mirror that big? Abner speculates, The gents get…

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 – Thousand Year Reich. ep7, 1942

By Keith June 30, 2025Documentary and Interview

It was never a secret about Hitler's Thousand Year Reich. To make it happen, this show's producer presents how the German school system used a revisionist history approach to feed…

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 – 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…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Lux Radio Theater – These Three(Barbara Stanwyck, Errol Flynn, Mary Astor). ep153, 371206

By Keith April 22, 2024Drama, Lux

Features Barbara Stanwick, Erol Flynn and Mary Astor. After an introduction of the stars, and some background, the story begins. Two young women have just graduated, and talk about their…

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

Democracy in America – The Governor in the Boarding House. ep2, 620124

By Keith July 16, 2022Democracy in America, Documentary and Interview

The next step in the observation in the democracy of 1831 is in the humble conditions of its leaders, living in a lack of pomp. Praise for one another seems…

Lum and Abner – Lum Makes Excuses. 451008

By Keith April 6, 2020Comedy, Lum and Abner

The school board has postponed action on the resignation of the school teacher, pending on Lum talking to her to convince her to stay. Little do they know the rift…

You Bet Your Life – Secret Word Wall. 510425

By Keith February 28, 2020Comedy, You Bet Your Life

A young, single couple is paired, and face the matchmaking skills of Groucho. Joe is a tour guide in primitive areas of Montana, and she is a sales clerk in…

LUM AND ABNER – New Teacher ArrivesInPineRidge. 441030

By Keith December 12, 2018Comedy, Lum and Abner

Looking in on the little community today, we find that Abner finally made it home, but Lum is in no mood to listen to the adventure. Lum is preoccupied with…

Lum and Abner – Pine Ridge Needs A New School Teacher. 420915

By Keith July 5, 2016Comedy

In the Jot Em Down store and library, Grandpap tries to work a crossword puzzle, as Abner helps. Their confusion is interrupted when Lum enters. He passes his latest idea…