Lum and Abner

Lum and Abner

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  • L&A 1935-08-27 Lum Becomes Proud Owner Of Silver Mine
    Lum and Abner! A classic radio show that brought laughter to millions of Americans from 1931 to 1954. Here's what I can tell you about it:The Show:
    • Premise: Lum Edwards and Abner Peabody, two friends with very different personalities, run the Jot 'Em Down store in the fictional town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas. The show follows their daily misadventures, get-rich-quick schemes, and interactions with the quirky townsfolk.
    • Characters:
      • Lum: The practical and cautious one, often exasperated by Abner's harebrained ideas.
      • Abner: The dreamer and schemer, always looking for a way to make a quick buck.
      • Grandpappy Spears: Lum's grumpy but wise grandfather, always dispensing homespun advice.
      • Squire Skimp: The town's con artist and Lum's foil, always trying to cheat him out of money.
      • Cora: Lum's wife, often the voice of reason in the midst of chaos.
      • And many more!
    • Humor: The show's humor was based on slapstick, wordplay, and gentle satire of small-town life. It was known for its catchphrases like "Ain't that somethin'?" and "By heck, Abner!"
    • Popularity: Lum and Abner was one of the most popular radio shows of its time, reaching over 20 million listeners at its peak. It was also one of the first shows to be sponsored by a major corporation, Kraft Foods.
    • Legacy: The show's influence can still be seen in modern sitcoms, and its characters are considered icons of American pop culture.
    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio

    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/

    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
    13 min
  • L&A 1935-08-26 Stockholders In Silver Mine Upset W Squire
    Lum and Abner! A classic radio show that brought laughter to millions of Americans from 1931 to 1954. Here's what I can tell you about it:The Show:
    • Premise: Lum Edwards and Abner Peabody, two friends with very different personalities, run the Jot 'Em Down store in the fictional town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas. The show follows their daily misadventures, get-rich-quick schemes, and interactions with the quirky townsfolk.
    • Characters:
      • Lum: The practical and cautious one, often exasperated by Abner's harebrained ideas.
      • Abner: The dreamer and schemer, always looking for a way to make a quick buck.
      • Grandpappy Spears: Lum's grumpy but wise grandfather, always dispensing homespun advice.
      • Squire Skimp: The town's con artist and Lum's foil, always trying to cheat him out of money.
      • Cora: Lum's wife, often the voice of reason in the midst of chaos.
      • And many more!
    • Humor: The show's humor was based on slapstick, wordplay, and gentle satire of small-town life. It was known for its catchphrases like "Ain't that somethin'?" and "By heck, Abner!"
    • Popularity: Lum and Abner was one of the most popular radio shows of its time, reaching over 20 million listeners at its peak. It was also one of the first shows to be sponsored by a major corporation, Kraft Foods.
    • Legacy: The show's influence can still be seen in modern sitcoms, and its characters are considered icons of American pop culture.
    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio

    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/

    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
    14 min
  • L&A 1935-08-23 Naming O The Store Contest Ends
    Lum and Abner! A classic radio show that brought laughter to millions of Americans from 1931 to 1954. Here's what I can tell you about it:The Show:
    • Premise: Lum Edwards and Abner Peabody, two friends with very different personalities, run the Jot 'Em Down store in the fictional town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas. The show follows their daily misadventures, get-rich-quick schemes, and interactions with the quirky townsfolk.
    • Characters:
      • Lum: The practical and cautious one, often exasperated by Abner's harebrained ideas.
      • Abner: The dreamer and schemer, always looking for a way to make a quick buck.
      • Grandpappy Spears: Lum's grumpy but wise grandfather, always dispensing homespun advice.
      • Squire Skimp: The town's con artist and Lum's foil, always trying to cheat him out of money.
      • Cora: Lum's wife, often the voice of reason in the midst of chaos.
      • And many more!
    • Humor: The show's humor was based on slapstick, wordplay, and gentle satire of small-town life. It was known for its catchphrases like "Ain't that somethin'?" and "By heck, Abner!"
    • Popularity: Lum and Abner was one of the most popular radio shows of its time, reaching over 20 million listeners at its peak. It was also one of the first shows to be sponsored by a major corporation, Kraft Foods.
    • Legacy: The show's influence can still be seen in modern sitcoms, and its characters are considered icons of American pop culture.
    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio

    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/

    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
    14 min
  • L&A 1935-08-22 Dick Is Losing Customers To Rolling Store
    Lum and Abner! A classic radio show that brought laughter to millions of Americans from 1931 to 1954. Here's what I can tell you about it:The Show:
    • Premise: Lum Edwards and Abner Peabody, two friends with very different personalities, run the Jot 'Em Down store in the fictional town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas. The show follows their daily misadventures, get-rich-quick schemes, and interactions with the quirky townsfolk.
    • Characters:
      • Lum: The practical and cautious one, often exasperated by Abner's harebrained ideas.
      • Abner: The dreamer and schemer, always looking for a way to make a quick buck.
      • Grandpappy Spears: Lum's grumpy but wise grandfather, always dispensing homespun advice.
      • Squire Skimp: The town's con artist and Lum's foil, always trying to cheat him out of money.
      • Cora: Lum's wife, often the voice of reason in the midst of chaos.
      • And many more!
    • Humor: The show's humor was based on slapstick, wordplay, and gentle satire of small-town life. It was known for its catchphrases like "Ain't that somethin'?" and "By heck, Abner!"
    • Popularity: Lum and Abner was one of the most popular radio shows of its time, reaching over 20 million listeners at its peak. It was also one of the first shows to be sponsored by a major corporation, Kraft Foods.
    • Legacy: The show's influence can still be seen in modern sitcoms, and its characters are considered icons of American pop culture.
    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio

    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/

    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
    14 min
  • L&A 1935-08-21 The Store's First Day On The Road
    Lum and Abner! A classic radio show that brought laughter to millions of Americans from 1931 to 1954. Here's what I can tell you about it:The Show:
    • Premise: Lum Edwards and Abner Peabody, two friends with very different personalities, run the Jot 'Em Down store in the fictional town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas. The show follows their daily misadventures, get-rich-quick schemes, and interactions with the quirky townsfolk.
    • Characters:
      • Lum: The practical and cautious one, often exasperated by Abner's harebrained ideas.
      • Abner: The dreamer and schemer, always looking for a way to make a quick buck.
      • Grandpappy Spears: Lum's grumpy but wise grandfather, always dispensing homespun advice.
      • Squire Skimp: The town's con artist and Lum's foil, always trying to cheat him out of money.
      • Cora: Lum's wife, often the voice of reason in the midst of chaos.
      • And many more!
    • Humor: The show's humor was based on slapstick, wordplay, and gentle satire of small-town life. It was known for its catchphrases like "Ain't that somethin'?" and "By heck, Abner!"
    • Popularity: Lum and Abner was one of the most popular radio shows of its time, reaching over 20 million listeners at its peak. It was also one of the first shows to be sponsored by a major corporation, Kraft Foods.
    • Legacy: The show's influence can still be seen in modern sitcoms, and its characters are considered icons of American pop culture.
    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio

    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/

    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
    15 min
  • L&A 1935-08-20 Squire Goes To Arizona To Sell Silver Mine
    Lum and Abner! A classic radio show that brought laughter to millions of Americans from 1931 to 1954. Here's what I can tell you about it:The Show:
    • Premise: Lum Edwards and Abner Peabody, two friends with very different personalities, run the Jot 'Em Down store in the fictional town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas. The show follows their daily misadventures, get-rich-quick schemes, and interactions with the quirky townsfolk.
    • Characters:
      • Lum: The practical and cautious one, often exasperated by Abner's harebrained ideas.
      • Abner: The dreamer and schemer, always looking for a way to make a quick buck.
      • Grandpappy Spears: Lum's grumpy but wise grandfather, always dispensing homespun advice.
      • Squire Skimp: The town's con artist and Lum's foil, always trying to cheat him out of money.
      • Cora: Lum's wife, often the voice of reason in the midst of chaos.
      • And many more!
    • Humor: The show's humor was based on slapstick, wordplay, and gentle satire of small-town life. It was known for its catchphrases like "Ain't that somethin'?" and "By heck, Abner!"
    • Popularity: Lum and Abner was one of the most popular radio shows of its time, reaching over 20 million listeners at its peak. It was also one of the first shows to be sponsored by a major corporation, Kraft Foods.
    • Legacy: The show's influence can still be seen in modern sitcoms, and its characters are considered icons of American pop culture.
    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio

    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/

    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
    15 min
  • L&A 1935-08-19 Cedric Loads Merchandise Into The Store
    Lum and Abner! A classic radio show that brought laughter to millions of Americans from 1931 to 1954. Here's what I can tell you about it:The Show:
    • Premise: Lum Edwards and Abner Peabody, two friends with very different personalities, run the Jot 'Em Down store in the fictional town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas. The show follows their daily misadventures, get-rich-quick schemes, and interactions with the quirky townsfolk.
    • Characters:
      • Lum: The practical and cautious one, often exasperated by Abner's harebrained ideas.
      • Abner: The dreamer and schemer, always looking for a way to make a quick buck.
      • Grandpappy Spears: Lum's grumpy but wise grandfather, always dispensing homespun advice.
      • Squire Skimp: The town's con artist and Lum's foil, always trying to cheat him out of money.
      • Cora: Lum's wife, often the voice of reason in the midst of chaos.
      • And many more!
    • Humor: The show's humor was based on slapstick, wordplay, and gentle satire of small-town life. It was known for its catchphrases like "Ain't that somethin'?" and "By heck, Abner!"
    • Popularity: Lum and Abner was one of the most popular radio shows of its time, reaching over 20 million listeners at its peak. It was also one of the first shows to be sponsored by a major corporation, Kraft Foods.
    • Legacy: The show's influence can still be seen in modern sitcoms, and its characters are considered icons of American pop culture.
    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio

    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/

    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
    15 min
  • L&A 1935-08-16 Abner Gets The Rolling Store Out Of The Blacksmith
    Lum and Abner! A classic radio show that brought laughter to millions of Americans from 1931 to 1954. Here's what I can tell you about it:The Show:
    • Premise: Lum Edwards and Abner Peabody, two friends with very different personalities, run the Jot 'Em Down store in the fictional town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas. The show follows their daily misadventures, get-rich-quick schemes, and interactions with the quirky townsfolk.
    • Characters:
      • Lum: The practical and cautious one, often exasperated by Abner's harebrained ideas.
      • Abner: The dreamer and schemer, always looking for a way to make a quick buck.
      • Grandpappy Spears: Lum's grumpy but wise grandfather, always dispensing homespun advice.
      • Squire Skimp: The town's con artist and Lum's foil, always trying to cheat him out of money.
      • Cora: Lum's wife, often the voice of reason in the midst of chaos.
      • And many more!
    • Humor: The show's humor was based on slapstick, wordplay, and gentle satire of small-town life. It was known for its catchphrases like "Ain't that somethin'?" and "By heck, Abner!"
    • Popularity: Lum and Abner was one of the most popular radio shows of its time, reaching over 20 million listeners at its peak. It was also one of the first shows to be sponsored by a major corporation, Kraft Foods.
    • Legacy: The show's influence can still be seen in modern sitcoms, and its characters are considered icons of American pop culture.
    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio

    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/

    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
    15 min
  • L&A 1935-08-15 Inspecting The New Rolling Grocery Store
    Lum and Abner! A classic radio show that brought laughter to millions of Americans from 1931 to 1954. Here's what I can tell you about it:The Show:
    • Premise: Lum Edwards and Abner Peabody, two friends with very different personalities, run the Jot 'Em Down store in the fictional town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas. The show follows their daily misadventures, get-rich-quick schemes, and interactions with the quirky townsfolk.
    • Characters:
      • Lum: The practical and cautious one, often exasperated by Abner's harebrained ideas.
      • Abner: The dreamer and schemer, always looking for a way to make a quick buck.
      • Grandpappy Spears: Lum's grumpy but wise grandfather, always dispensing homespun advice.
      • Squire Skimp: The town's con artist and Lum's foil, always trying to cheat him out of money.
      • Cora: Lum's wife, often the voice of reason in the midst of chaos.
      • And many more!
    • Humor: The show's humor was based on slapstick, wordplay, and gentle satire of small-town life. It was known for its catchphrases like "Ain't that somethin'?" and "By heck, Abner!"
    • Popularity: Lum and Abner was one of the most popular radio shows of its time, reaching over 20 million listeners at its peak. It was also one of the first shows to be sponsored by a major corporation, Kraft Foods.
    • Legacy: The show's influence can still be seen in modern sitcoms, and its characters are considered icons of American pop culture.
    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio

    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/

    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
    15 min
  • L&A 1935-08-14 Squire Wants A Third Interest In The Store
    Lum and Abner! A classic radio show that brought laughter to millions of Americans from 1931 to 1954. Here's what I can tell you about it:The Show:
    • Premise: Lum Edwards and Abner Peabody, two friends with very different personalities, run the Jot 'Em Down store in the fictional town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas. The show follows their daily misadventures, get-rich-quick schemes, and interactions with the quirky townsfolk.
    • Characters:
      • Lum: The practical and cautious one, often exasperated by Abner's harebrained ideas.
      • Abner: The dreamer and schemer, always looking for a way to make a quick buck.
      • Grandpappy Spears: Lum's grumpy but wise grandfather, always dispensing homespun advice.
      • Squire Skimp: The town's con artist and Lum's foil, always trying to cheat him out of money.
      • Cora: Lum's wife, often the voice of reason in the midst of chaos.
      • And many more!
    • Humor: The show's humor was based on slapstick, wordplay, and gentle satire of small-town life. It was known for its catchphrases like "Ain't that somethin'?" and "By heck, Abner!"
    • Popularity: Lum and Abner was one of the most popular radio shows of its time, reaching over 20 million listeners at its peak. It was also one of the first shows to be sponsored by a major corporation, Kraft Foods.
    • Legacy: The show's influence can still be seen in modern sitcoms, and its characters are considered icons of American pop culture.
    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio

    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/

    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
    15 min

About Lum and Abner

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Lum and Abner was an American network radio comedy program created by Chester Lauck and Norris Goff that was aired from 1931 to 1954. Modeled on life in the small town of Waters, Arkansas, near where…