Despite his injunction to keep away from Miss Emaline, Lum took the chance to talk her out of resigning as a school teacher. Today we find Lum on the telephone to share his happy results with Ezra. Abner is eager to get the full details on what Lum said to keep the school teacher on the job. Was it the love light burning in her eyes for Lum?

Lum tells that Miss Emaline had never intended to resign or to get an injunction. She only made those claims in a fit of temper. When putting on the spot, after emotions have settled, she was all too eager to put the past behind them, and resume life as usual.

To express his feelings, Lum gets Abner confused over whether he’s sailing, running, or flying. He wants to celebrate in a big way and wishes there was a classy party in town to go to with Miss Emaline. How about a rollerskating date? Lum brags again, this time about his skill on skates. Abner is doubtful endpoints out to Lum that he can’t skate. How does he expect to teach anybody else to skate?

It’s up too Lum to talk to Miss Emaline about her resignation letter, an injunction against him or not. Today in the Jot Em Down Store, Abner and grandpap discuss how unlucky Lum has been. Abner gets a little confused over words, but grandpap thinks that things might get even worse before they get better.

A visit from Mousey Gray brings news about the upcoming lodge meeting. The exalted keeper of the scroll shares some of the secret gossips. Though he would dearly love to go to the lodge meeting, the henpecked man is forced to stay home.

Abner and grandpap discuss their own married lives. Confidentially, if they had to do it over again, would they decide to get married? Lum bursts in with high spirits. His luck with the ladies has taken a big turn for the better. Might there be wedding bells for him soon?

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 between the two, and the legal injunction to keep him away from her. The gents need to think of something quick, so Lum will stop being in hot water with either the board or the teacher.

Phone calls from school board members frustrate Lum. Abner criticizes him on the way he is putting off the board members. Should he still call her despite the injunction? Everybody in town will know about it soon enough, and Lum will be the laughingstock of the town.

Abner has had enough and decides its time to stop ignoring the ever ringing phone. Who knows, it could be an important call for him. Maybe its an announcement too tell him of a prize he won from a contest. In the end, Lum has missed his big chance to reunite with Miss Emiline.

Features Lucille Ball. It’s the first radio show for Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and they are nervous as they get ready. The phone rings as they joke about their anticipation. To settle themselves, the two talk about their past success, and various topical themes of the times. Finally, Jerry answers the constantly ringing phone, and agent Frank Nelson wants them down in the NBC studio.

After Jerry cracks jokes and has to explain them, Dean sings, Won’t Be Satisfied Until You Break My Heart.

Dean gives Jerry a final inspection as they talk about hygene, and head out. On the way, they encounter the maid. The neurotic woman is definitely overworked, and prone to jumping to conclusions. The guys finally make it to the studio where expectant fans talk about Dean and Jerry, but don’t seem to recognize them as they stand in line. Well, they don’t recognize Jerry, but the ladies fawn over Dean, which causes Jerry to lament that the act is breaking up.

Dean gives a big build up for Lucille Ball. She isn’t impressed with Dean, and is even upset at him over the way Jerry was treated. Dean melts her rage with just a word, and soon has her in a swoon over him instead. It appears the sentiments have turned. After a few flubs by Dean and Jerry, Lucille tells about an after party show she planned. She is just a little concerned with Jerry’s behavior at her cultured party.

The clock ticks, the countdown is given, all the aledged pre-show fun is over and the stage show starts. Dean, Lucille, and Jerry all sing, Money Can’t Buy Happiness. With the show over, Dean and Jerry try to relax at home, but the maid has a last word to ensure her job security.

Thus far, all of Lum’s attempts to endear himself to Miss Emaline have not only failed, but resulted in even more trouble for him. Today in the store, Abner discusses with him about all his failed attempts in impressing her.

Confusion creeps in when Abner doesn’t know who the Queen of Sheba is. if there’s a queen, then who is King of Sheba, and what do they have to do with the unreasonable behavior towards Lum? How can Lum make amends with his love interest? Maybe an anonymous letter would do?

In the process, Lum has gotten the bill to clean her dress from the mud that was splattered on it. He also learns that the school board has received a resignation letter from her, and Squire Skimp is asking Lum to incercede to convince her to stay.

Liz is enjoying the holiday, and pulling pranks on everybody. She slips Katie an exploding cigarette, and sets up George to have to explain a suspicious, lipstick covered envelop and handkerchief. Meanwhile, George tries to think of a prank he can pull on Liz. He decides to tell her he lost his job at the bank. Liz falls for George’s prank, but can he explain his way out of the lipstick scandal that Liz planted on him? Especially when Liz learns that Katie didn’t have the chance to plant the evidence on him for the prank.

Liz is angry, she’s jealous, she can’t rest until she finds out the truth. To help him out, a co-worker volunteers to say it was his coat that George took, and it got switched somehow. It turns out to be a prank by the boss, Mr Attaberry. The excuse is believable when the helpful, bachelor co-worker phones Liz with the cover story.

Just when things are looking well, and the making up can start, Mr Attaberry calls, and the story starts looking suspicious. Liz is upset again, but what can George do to satisfy her? Maybe a spanking for the unruly gal?

Liz runs out, and when George catches up to her, they argue with the help of a bartender to mediate. Just when he needs it, another friend manages to bail him out with an excuse. Well, sort of, but it works.

PS: the audio quality may not be the best, but definitley worth the fun to listen in.

In the Jot Em Down Store today, Abner is eager to deal with customers when Lum enters. The gents discuss the failed attempt to hit Lum with a car. The prank to impress Miss Emaline only caused him to dodge out of the way, and the whole incident took place out of her sight.

The discussion turns to impress fickle school teacher by catching a pop fly at a recent ball game. Will that get a rise out of her? All Abner wants to know is, who won the game? Can Lum find some sure fire way of impressing Miss Emaline?

Lum even resorted to visiting the boarding house and suffering through all the gossip and chatter among the ladies there.

No matter what he does, Miss Emaline just won’t talk to him. Abner helps by making a phone call, but all he manages to do is break the news to Lum that Miss Emiline is seeking an injection to keep the amorous Lum away from her.

Wahoo! It’s time once again for the Jello program, starring Jack Benny. Back in New York Jack seems speechless over his reception back in town. Don and Jack compare notes on how the scenery of East is greater than the West. Mary and Kenny get in on the conversation a little late, and a little confused. Johnny Green arrives to talk with Jack about his new baby then plays a tune.

Jack talks with Johnny about his mucial ability. A man knocks at the door wanting a job playing violin on the show. Schlepperman drops in to tell about a movie he just made, and his travels. Kenny Baker sings, Awake in a Dream.

Jack reads a fan letter requesting a play that even the kiddies can enjoy. He puts his own spin on Cinderella. Not having enough women in the cast, he does it featuring men. Thus, cinderallen is born. To transition to the play, Johnny plays, Doing the Prom.

Jack is the downtrodden step child. Mary Kelley is the stepmom. For a fairy godfather, Don plays it kind of sinister. I suppose that is about right for a gangster style godfather. With a little extra magic from the sponsor, Jack is transformed and goes to the ball. Mary plays the blase princess, until “Toots” Charming arives. The day is saved when Schlepperman arrives. Isn’t it always?

Vic and Rush talk as Sade enters, and Rush is shooed out as if he’s a small kid. He helps Sade put together a shopping list. Sade is in her element as she makes preparations for a social event to impress her friends.

Vic tries to float ideas past Sade to excuse himself from her party. He has that big lodge shindig to attend in Chicago at that same time. Don’t count on it Vic, Sade keeps layering on the social obligations and doesn’t give in an inch to Vic and his request for his lodge trip to Chicago. It’s all just a waste of money anyway, if you ask her.

There won’t be any winning this battle Vic, give it up and live to battle it out another day.

Trying to return the affections of the school teacher to himself, Lum has agreed to taking desperate measures. Today, Abner and Cedric stage a hit and run operation just outside the school house for her to see. The deed is choreographed as the gents lay out their plan.

The scene is all set, including a dry place in the road, so Miss Emaline can gaze down into Lum’s eyes with him looking his best. it wouldn’t do to be all muddy. He even has a bouquet of flowers to present to his sweetheart.

As Cedric and Abner get the car ready, there’s one problem. The top speed that Lum wants to be hit at will be difficult for Cedric’s jalopy. His car idles too high, and they may be going too fast. Will Miss Emaline be present to witness the disaster? Will Lum miss his mud puddle? Will the event be the success the gents planned?