1942 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – A Print Shop. 420512

By Keith June 13, 2025Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

With the end of the ordeal of how to spend the $10K from Diogenes, and all that problem behind them, Lum and Abner turn their attentions back to tending to…

Lum and Abner – A War Bond. 420511

By Keith June 11, 2025Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

After the short-lived idea about an old folks home didn't work out, Lum and Abner continue to discuss ways to invest their $10K in the community. Grandpap offers an idea…

Lum and Abner – A New Old Folks Home. 420508

By Keith June 9, 2025Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Returning from the county seat to stock up on merchandise, Lum shares with Abner about how they had a close call in safekeeping the money that Diogenes left with them.…

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 – Car Pooling. 420507

By Keith June 6, 2025Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Getting clear of the apartment building plan, Lum and Abner are once again faced with how to spend that $10K that Diogenes left for them. The whole situation of the…

Lum and Abner – Lum Fools Squire Skimp. 420505

By Keith June 4, 2025Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

After having the light bulbs go on, and the truth revealed about their plan for the apartments, Lum is worried about that check he wrote out for Squire's contractor to…

Lum and Abner – JW Tiffin Hears The Plan. 420504

By Keith June 2, 2025Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

The mysterious man in town, JW Tiffin, keeps getting Lum's name wrong as he pops in to make an inquiry. Word has gotten around about the building project, and Mr.…

Lum and Abner – Mousey Talks To Cedric. 420430

By Keith May 26, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

With Cedric still camping out in front of the store, he has added a few extra flourishes to draw attention to himself, and earn more money. Inspired by Gilbert the…

Lum and Abner – Hush Money. 420428

By Keith May 23, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap talks with Abner about going in with Cedric and his tent that he pitched out front. He wants to make some money by setting up a fortune telling racket.…

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 – Spoils of Europe. ep6, 1942

By Keith May 19, 2025Documentary and Interview

When it comes to obtaining raw materials for the war effort, Nazi Germany puts all bargaining aside. The only deals are those that meet their own demands. Embargos are placed.…

Lum and Abner – Cedrics Tent. 420424

By Keith May 19, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Relating back to an episode from months ago, Lum and Abner had to sell a strip of their property to Cedric so he could have a library card. In the…