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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 – Abner’s Troubles. 420629

By Keith August 15, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Gossip has led to Lizabeth and Little Pearl leaving town, but they didn't say where they went. Abner worries, and is impatient at not hearing word back on relatives who…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Sneak Preview. ep75, 1934

By Keith October 26, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

the movie studio has finally put the finishing touches on the film. Jake is sure he is going to his own funeral, but Becky tries to cheer him up with…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – A Controlling Interest. ep45, 1934

By Keith July 5, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake is in his office in the studio, and is more worried than ever. His son-in-law, Sydney has never had him so worked up. It takes all of Becky’s skills…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Should Papa Retire. ep31, 1934

By Keith June 3, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Harold Fink has moved into both his new position at the factory, and as mama and papa's new son-in-law. Mama talks to Yetta about her concerns over Papa and his…

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 – Mysterious Voice on Phone Worries Lum. 470312

By Keith June 27, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

That mysterious whispering voice has called Lum with a threat. Now he and Abner try to think of who might have it out for Lum. Could it be a jilted…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Leila Returns. ep315, 490216

By Keith February 16, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

The theme of recent shows deal with Gildersleeve investment in Adeline's very successful hat shop. With Leroy's help, he does some redecoration in the hat shop. Leroy relaxes by heading…

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 – Family Needs A Place To Live. 461001

By Keith December 20, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Looking in on Pine Ridge, it's after the pie contest, and the pie eating contest. Cedric enters to complain about his bellyache. It seems that he placed well in the…

Lum and Abner – Contest Is Too Expensive. 460925

By Keith December 13, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Apple sales are on the move, but not as much as Lum anticipated. All it takes is a few apples to make a pie, not the bushels of apples that…

Lum and Abner – Has Lum Joined with the Thieves. 460729

By Keith September 29, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the hotel, Mr Wilson and Abner worry that Lum is now part of the gang of jewel thieves. Lum seems blinded by love, and not listening to reason. What's…

Lum and Abner – Abner Becomes More Suspicious. 460117

By Keith January 19, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Squire Skimp answers his phone in his insurance office and is surprised to hear from Lum about thinking Abner is out to kill him. He tries to warn Lum not…