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Lum and Abner

  • L&A 1933-01-01 Friday Night Sociable

    29 JAN 2024 · 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
    14m 47s
  • L&A 1933-01-02 Hunting The Lion

    29 JAN 2024 · 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
    14m 38s
  • L&A 1935-02-08 Insurance Company Pays Abner 200

    29 JAN 2024 · 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
    13m 56s
  • L&A 1935-02-06 Election For Pres Of Jot 'em Down Store

    29 JAN 2024 · 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
    13m 52s
  • L&A 1935-01-24 Abner Rcvs Telegram From Hortense

    29 JAN 2024 · 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
    14m 5s
  • L&A 1935-01-30 Lizabeth Thinks Abner Having An Affair W Hortense

    29 JAN 2024 · 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
    14m 16s
  • L&A 1935-01-08 Squire Receives Visit From Sthrn Pipeline

    29 JAN 2024 · 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
    15m 23s
  • L&A 1935-01-07 Squire Skimp President Of Sw Oi

    29 JAN 2024 · 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
    14m 58s
  • L&A 1935-01-09 Pine Ridge Oil Boom Over

    29 JAN 2024 · 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
    14m 56s
  • L&A 1935-01-12 Matrimonial Bureau Swamped W Mail

    29 JAN 2024 · 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
    14m 51s

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...

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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 Lauck and Goff grew up, the show proved immensely popular. In 1936, Waters changed its name to "Pine Ridge" after the show's fictional town.

The series was created by co-stars Chester Lauck (who played Columbus "Lum" Edwards) and Norris Goff (Abner Peabody). Lum always pronounced his own name as Ed'erds and was very annoyed if Abner or anyone brought up his full first name. The two characters performed as a double act, with Lum playing the straight man to Abner's attempts to break free from Lum's influence. As co-owners of the Jot 'em Down Store in the fictional town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas, the pair are constantly stumbling upon moneymaking ideas only to find themselves fleeced by nemesis Squire Skimp, before finally finding a way to redeem themselves. Lum and Abner played the hillbilly theme with deceptive cleverness.

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
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