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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 – Special Routine For Alka Seltzer. 410819

By Keith July 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot 'Em Down store, we find Lum and Abner answering a phone call to take an order for Sister Simpson. They seem to be out of Alka Seltzer,…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Jack Listens To The World Series On The Radio. 451007

By Keith August 6, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Flashback to witness Jack on the phone. He's having a fall out with his sponsor. This is a serious problem, but is Mr Jones taking Jack seriously?The spponsor seems distracted…

Lum and Abner – Is the Wedding Legal. 470521

By Keith September 19, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

At the wedding rehearsal, and acting as Justice of the Peace, has Lum married Cedric to the Widow Abernathy? Can it be annulled? Was it all just an accident? Or…

Lum and Abner – Abner and Ben Withers in Disc Jockey Show. 470515

By Keith September 14, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

There's supposed to be an on-air wedding today on radio station VPR, but Lum plays sick. Abner reviews the situation thus far with Ben Withers. Lum being offered as a…

Lum and Abner – Wants Wedding Tomorrow. 470514

By Keith September 12, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Preparing for the next radio show on VPR, Ben Withers is confused over his lines in the script. Lum reminds Abner and Ben that their sponsor, Mose Moots wants that…

Lum and Abner – Court of Human Beings. 470501

By Keith August 31, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner complains to Lum that folks in town don't like their programming. Can't people hear the broadcasts? Are businesses backing the programming by sponsorship? Lum says so, but Abner just…

Lum and Abner – Love Comes to Gilbert the Boy Trapper. 470429

By Keith August 26, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's time for the first air date of radio station VPR, andthe the gang take their places around the mike. They're going to do a dramatic play about Gilbert the…

Lum and Abner – Everyone Sells the Same Hour. 470428

By Keith August 24, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Note: The announcer mentions the previous show, and interuptions of well wishes on the 16th anniversary on the radio. Personally, I didn't catch a lot of that, though the flow…

Lum and Abner – The 16Th Anniversary on the Radio. 470424

By Keith August 22, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner7 Comments

Lum is busy selling advertising time on the Voice of Pine Ridge when Abner enters with news. He has been making advertising sales as well. Now it's time to figure…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – The Sponsor Visits. 431031

By Keith October 31, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

It's fifteen minutes before the show, and the audience is being seated. Jack's worried because a rep from the sponsor is to attend. The usher who seats the crowd, voice…