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Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Balancing The Books. 490102 (Retro plus)

Posted by By Keith September 11, 2023Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original
As provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of February, 1999: The first show of the new year brings an immediately noticeable change. The "three rings on the phone" opening,…
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A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Winston Churchill (BBC) The White House Christmas Tree. 411224

Posted by By Keith December 20, 2022Posted inDocumentary and Interview
Visiting the United States, Winston Churchill gives a Christmas greeting in the face of the spreading storm of war. A call to take time to enjoy the holiday, and have…
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A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

FDR 410106 Four Freedoms

Posted by By Keith December 9, 2022Posted inDocumentary and Interview
The president recounts America's involvement in past foreign wars to protect domestic freedom. From the wars in the first 25 years as a nation, for 99 years no foreign lands…
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A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Mutual Broadcast Service In Review – 1939 In Review. 400101

Posted by By Keith November 25, 2022Posted inDocumentary and Interview
By its own admission, the year was one characterised by war. Actual news sound bites share stories of crime and punishment, bravery and survival, and the election of a new…
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A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

In Review (MBS) 1937 In Review. 380102

Posted by By Keith November 12, 2022Posted inDocumentary and Interview
The year started with FDR being sworn in again. Disaster strikes when rivers overflow their banks near Memphis, Tennessee. Sit down strikers make an Impact on Detroit, resolved by peaceful…
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American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

Democracy in America – The 4th of July in Albany 1831. ep3 620131

Posted by By Keith July 23, 2022Posted inDemocracy in America, Documentary and Interview
Two aristocratic Frenchmen, D'Toukfel and Beaumont, travel America in 1831, to observe democracy, and culture. The flags, church bells, and sound of gun shots are marveled at, as the Frenchmen…
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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 – Lum Plans Big Welcome. 461031

Posted by By Keith February 2, 2022Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Grandpap is relieved to learn from Abner that Lum really didn't want to build that big office building for Doc Withers. Cedric is back, but not for shoe shopping today.…
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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 – Mud Slinging. 460218

Posted by By Keith March 20, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
The new broom party has had their rally in the Lodge hall, that stronghold of Squire Skimps Liberal Conservative party. The rally ended soon after Abner’s straightforward answers of yes,…
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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 – Snake Hogan Helps Out.460214

Posted by By Keith March 18, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Lum's plan to fill the lodge hall up with 400 prospects to join, is working. The board, all members of Squire's Liberal Conservative party have to review the applications. As…
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Fibber McGee and Molly – Fire Commissioner McGee. ep296, 411014

Posted by By Keith October 14, 2019Posted inComedy, Fibber McGee and Molly
Playing with matches, Fibber takes on a singed appearance. Mayor Latrivia pops in to ask Fibber to temporarily fill in as Fire Commissioner. Nick Depoppolus enters to talk about a…
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