Comedy – Retro Radio Podcast: Recent Episodes
Keith Heltsley
Comedy legends including Jack Benny, Fibber McGee and Molly, George Burns, Bob Hope, the Great Gildersleeves, and more.
Jack brags to Don about his latest film appearance and the brilliant performance he gave in The Big Broadcast of 1937. However, Mary quickly chimes in with her own opinion,…
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Archie introduces the shows guest stars, and day dreams about the benefits of getting away from it all to enjoy the great outdoors. Guests are to be movie actress, Rita…
Horlicks: To lose weight, just substitute your normal lunch with a glass of Horlicks. Try it hot or cold. Down in Pine Ridge Squire has planned to preempt the grand…
guest star: Victor Moore. Continuing the story from last week, Kingfish continues to fake his injuries, and convince his insurance company to pay him. His wife isn’t so convinced over…
Horlicks: A good source of vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Enjoy it in natural or chocolate flavors. In Pine Ridge, Lum announced their grand opening for the theater as Saturday. At…
It’s time to hear from the man the whole world has been waiting for: Jack Benny! Spirits run high as Don Wilson and Jack joke about their recent vacations. Mary…
Horlicks: The continues success is proved out by the host of new users who buy Horlicks each day. Look for it at your local druggist. Down in Pine Ridge, the…
Highlights include:* Alan getting fitted for his tuxedo.
- The hilarious moment when the groom meets Alan without either realizing who the other is.
- The chaotic wedding scene as the show reaches its grand finale.
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Kingfish and Amos discuss the newly rekindled love between Andy and Madam Queen when Henry Porter enters to sell Kingfish on renewing his policy. After hearing the benefit of getting…
Horlicks: The sort of cool, refreshing drink your family will enjoy on a nice outing outdoors. Enjoy it in both natural, and chocolate flavors. Down in Pine Ridge, Squire has…
Jack is tired of the same old thing week after week. Don suggests a few cures for the run-down feeling. Mary talks about her health, and seeing her doctor. She’s…
Horlicks: How many women, or even men need to watch their weight? Try a Horlicks lunch instead of your usual lunch. Down in Pine Ridge Lum and Abner are getting…
Archie talks to Duffy on the phone about calendars, and business matters. After an argument, Miss Duffy tries to moderate the conversation. In the end, Archie plans to quit, and…
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Leroy has been a little too rambunctious in the house, and Birdie is forced to tell Gildersleeve’s about his activities. Despite the seriousness of the broken window, she presents the…
The last show of the month, and of the season. In the opening teasing with Jack, and through the show you’ll notice there’s a stand in voice for Mary. Dennis…
Roll the clock way back for an early glimpse at a young Phil Harris, before he joined up with Jack Benny. Playlist: Leah Raye sings, The Cop on the Corner.…
Damen Runyon was a newspaper reporter, columnist, and short story writer. His characters featured gangsters and street people. His stories found their way into the movies, sometimes as just a…
Horlicks: It makes a grand Summer drink for kids that makes them big and strong. It’s nourishing and easy to digest. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and Abner’s picture show…
as George and Gracie enjoy breakfast, they watch their neighbor. George gets onto Gracie about her excessive snooping. She complains that George isn’t as romantic to her, as the neighbor…
It’s the end of the 1949 season, and as a bookend for the year, Jack takes time to give credit and honors to all of his cast members and writers.…
Horlicks: Have a desire to quit smoking? Horlicks can help. Often those quitting can put on weight, just take a healthy snack in the form of Horlicks tablets to cope…
In the Anderson home, mom has had a hard day and is a little frustrated with the kids. Jim notices, and wants to lend a hand by hiring a housekeeper…
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first, a classic moment from a vintage Amos and Andy episode from the late 1920s. The announcer, Bill Haig reports technical difficulties, and an organ interlude is presented instead. When…
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Rolling back the clock a few days, we find Rochester doing some house cleaning when his work is interrupted by his gal Suzy. Jack is in the other room, giving…
Carlton Bricker puts in some extra words to let listeners know how to send for their photo of Lum and Abner. Down in Pine Ridge, the whole town has gathered…
Gracie chats with her neighbor about surprising George for his birthday. When George arrives home, he complains about things missing from his wallet. When he finds the items in Graci’s…
Carlton Bricker gives a quick reminder of how to send for a photo of Lum and Abner. Today in Pine Ridge Lum and Abner talk about the money they got…
as Gildy tries to relax on the sofa, Leroy enters with a problem. The latest family drama deals with being in a fight with Craig Bullard. Between piggy banks, Craig…
Carlton Bricker reminds listeners to send for their photos of Lum and Abner before it’s too late. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum has decided to order his statue. Today Lum…
Jack is at home, getting ready for the big Easter Parade. Rochester comments on the preparations as Jack finishes getting dressed. Jack is looking fit and trim, and steps on…
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This is a short episode so there is time for a few other shorts today. Daddy is trying to understand his little girl better, and is reading up on psychology.…
Carlton Bricker reminds listeners about the limited supply photos that can be sent for. He tells how to get one. Now, let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. Lum and…
Andy talks to Amos to say that he needs to find Madam Queen, a past love who he hasn’t seen for several years. Andy explains how his love affair dissolved…
Carlton Bricker announces that the limited offer on photos of Lum and Abner will be running out soon. Now, let’s see what’s happening down in Pine Ridge. In the Jot…
in Jack’s home, Rochester sings as he does the spring cleaning. We discover an unfortunate love affair between Polly and his feather duster. Mary arrives to share a letter from…
Carlton Bricker reminds listeners that photos of Lum and Abner are in limited supply. He is even armed with a letter from a fan, praising the picture. Lum and Abner…
This 30-minute episode gets started right after a musical number, Fred is introduced and his skit about shopping at the Mammoth Department Store begins. Fred has to deal with a…
Carlton Bricker reminds listeners of the limited supply of photos of Lum and Abner, and how to send for one. Down in Pine Ridge Grandpap plays checkers with Abner, and…
Gracie is having the first meeting of her Beverly hills up lifters club. George is determined to break up the meeting, but first he gets the inside scoop of the…
Horlicks: Do you suffer from excess weight? Starvation diets are harmful to your health. Try the Horlicks program to manage your weight. Carlton Bricker reminds listeners of the chance to…
Jack Benny and Bob Hope team up for an unforgettable, chaotic double date! When Dennis Day falls sick, Jack twists Bob Hope’s arm into filling in for a picnic with two local telephone operators, Mabel and Gertrude. From comparing the comedic duos' kissing styles to dealing with frogs, network rivalries, and near-drowning mishaps by the pond, the date is pure classic comedy gold.
Carlton Bricker announces that listeners can send off to get a photo of Lum and Abner. Only a limited supply exists, so send for yours today. Offer valid only for…
Flashback to the day before at rehearsal. Jack is critical of Bob Crosby’s band members. Jack begins to worry when Don points out that his contract hasn’t been renewed yet.…
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Love is in the air as Mrs. Davis talks with Connie about her new boyfriend, Henry. Will Mrs. Davis be jumping into marriage anytime soon? Walter seems to be up…
Horlicks: This is the cold and flu season. Take Horlicks and build up strength to resist becoming sick. Down in Pine Ridge, the chain letter craze has hit. Lum and…
Jack is to do another TV show, but first he and Rochester are at home, trying to fill out Rochester’s income tax form. Jack lends a hand with the line…
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Saturday afternoon finds Connie making big arrangements in the kitchen. She is getting Easter baskets ready for the big day. Harriet stops by to talk about fashions for the Easter…
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Principle, Mr. Conklin has called a meeting to discuss the problem of excessive noise in the hallowed halls of Madison High. What is the source of Conklin’s irritations? It’s only…
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we open with Jack Benny lecturing Rochester about the need to conserve gasoline and maintain vehicles well for the war effort. Jack is introduced for the last Jell-O episode, and…
Horlicks: Try a hot cup of Horlicks in the place of coffee or tea. Easy to digest, helps to keep you cheerful all day, and agrees with the weakest stomach.…
Gildersleeve works on his end dove the month reports in the water Commissioner’s office. His attention is disrupted by the unwanted advances of an insurance salesman. He manages to apply…
Horlicks: Here’s a tip for golfers. Take some malted milk tablets for satisfying hunger on the golf course. Natural, or chocolate flavor. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum’s girlfriend Evelina is…
as George and Gracie discuss the latest in the war, the happy postman delivers the mail. He explains how his brother postman stays physically fit. Gracie gets a letter from…
Horlicks: Kids get hungry with all their activity. Give them a healthy, nourishing treat that won’t spoil their appetite. Down in Pine Ridge, Dick has managed to calm Lum down…
him from Camp Callan California Jack receives a nice and hammy introduction. Don sets out to prove that his military audience thinks he’s great. Mary makes a poetic ending and…
Horlicks: Enjoy a breakfast treat. Just sprinkle powdered Horlicks on buttered toast, or in cereal. Now, let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. Previously, the circus was sold to Squire…
Marjorie and Leroy bicker while they’re supposed to be studying. Gildersleeve gets onto them for not concentrating enough. Leila Ransom arrives to invite Gildersleeve to see a movie with her.…
Horlicks: It’s the cold and flu season, ward off sickness by using Horlicks. The circus is still showing in Mt Ida, and money is still coming up missing. Lum and…
at home after a party, George and Gracie discussed the types of games that took place. Why was George so mean to her at the party? Gracie remembers the romantic…
Horlicks: Are Lum and Abner’s overweight friends using Horlicks? According to letters written in they are. Get sustaining nourishment without the excess calories. For the past couple days money has…
Jack is teased about giving the whole cast a lift to the military base and is Maxwell. He collects gas money for the trip from Don. Mary arrives to get…
Horlicks: There are many who can’t drink milk or coffee. Try getting your good nourishment with Horlicks malted milk drink for breakfast. The circus business has been improving, but yesterday,…
Dennis opens with a song, Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue. In the Anderson home, Mrs. Anderson grows impatient when Dennis is three weeks late on his rent. Dennis is…
it’s Saturday night, in time for the Jolly boys to get together. Gildy complements his friends on being in high form, then the barbershop quartet things another. The Jolly boys…
Horlicks: Carlton Bricker talks about a friend who tried a cheap substitute, but after just one glass, went back to the original. Down in Pine Ridge we find Lum and…
Gracie’s latest fad is analyzing handwriting. She shares with her doubtful neighbor, Blanche that the expert claims that George should get out of radio. Now Blanche is a little less…
Horlicks: Carlton Bricker reads a testimonial letter to tell how a baby girl was able to gain weight and get well after being on Horlicks. Lum is impressed with Zenora,…
Jack has been appearing in Detroit all week, and when he is absent from the radio studio, we cut to the theater where he puts on his stage show at…
Don introduces Jack and teases him about being dizzy. Jack tells a story about flying a kite as a child. Mary Livingston arrives to the applause of the soldiers. She…
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Relaxing in his office, Gildy puts up his feet and read love letters from his fiancée, Eve Goodwin. In voiceover, we hear the sweet nothings from Eve. His day dreams…
Horlicks: A recent test (recent in 1935) in a Chicago school proves that kids do better in school when they have a Horlick snack. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum managed…
Connie talks with Mrs. Davis about her Summer plans of going to Europe, and the real likelihood that Connie actually has of going. Miss Brooks tells about the deal she…
Horlicks: Carlton Bricker reads a letter of testimonial. A man tells how Horlicks helped him to get a good night’s sleep. Now, let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. After…
Don Wilson rolls back the clock so we can join Jack Benny and the cast on the set of Jack’s new movie. Jack interrupts Rochester as he sings and cleans…
Horlicks: This week thousands of people will be buying malted milk products. Insist on only the finest. Accept no less than Horlicks, in either natural, or chocolate flavor. Now, what’s…
after Leroy’s piano lesson, judge Hooker is on hand to offer to walk Miss Piper home. When Gildersleeve sends him away, Miss Piper notices that each time he walks her…
Horlicks: What do we all have in common? the desire to save money and be economical. Horlicks lets you save as it nourishes and protects. In Pine Ridge Grandpap is…
George and Gracie discuss James Mason, and his reputation of being brutal towards women. She warns George to be on his best behavior when James and his wife come for…
Horlicks: The original malted milk is a carefully processed food to nourish and sustain. Protect yourself by using the original. Refuse imitations. In Pine Ridge, the circus has been moved…
from the new NBC building in San Francisco, Don introduces Jack in the new studio amid sound check interruptions. They talk about the elegance of the staff in uniform. They…
Horlicks: Dentists recommend Horlicks for children because of the added calcium to their diet. Kids love the taste, and it’s good for them. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and Abner…
after an encounter with a bully named Snyder, Judge Hooker stops to tend to Leroy. Taking the boy home, the judge is a calming presence as Marjorie in Gildersleeve panic.…
Horlicks: Planning an evening party? Serve a cup of hot Horlicks malted milk. It makes a welcome change for your guests. When we left Lum and Abner yesterday, they were…
Some people are naturally shy, and retiring, but according to Connie Brooks, Mr. Boynton overdoes it. Connie has decided to break it off with the slow-moving boyfriend and stop thinking…
Horlicks: Having trouble sleeping? Try Horlicks, just make a hot cup of malted milk before bed time. You won’t regret it. In the Jot -em Down store, Grandpap talks to…
Don Wilson rolls back the clock and we joined Jack and again grabbing a sandwich at the local lunch counter. Jack and Mary joke about menu selections, and service by…
Horlicks: It pays to stay alert on the job. Just use a couple Horlick’s malted milk tablets for lunch. In Pine Ridge there was some excitement yesterday as Abner demonstrated…
it’s Saturday morning, and Leroy heads outdoors. At least until Gildersleeve stops him to clean his room, and practice his piano first. As Ben a rise for a visit, Gildy…
Horlick: Changeable weather is a leading cause of colds. Fight colds and illness with Horlicks malted milk. Squire is still busy trying to get the circus ready for its big…
George tells about his appearance on stage earlier in the week with Jack Benny and others. He gets teased about his appearance and clothes, and Bud is upset because he…
Being in episode from AFrs, music fills the gaps where commercials would be. We opened with the musical from Freddie Rich, “swing low.” Bud accuses Lou of being a net…
A phone call with a mysterious man from Kansas City was cut short by a gun shot. Today, Lum and Abner shift their worries to seeing if they can tell…
The audio is a little static in parts. Don’s introduction has Jack Benny a little riled up. Mary Livingstone enters to share headlines and reviews of the show. Has the…
Letters from strangers, expected phone calls about the baby, and plenty of jumping to conclusions have the gents believing the baby in their care is royalty. Will their expected caller…
After the input from listeners, Stann recreates some of the most popular moments in the short run of the show. The musical sheep from the first episode are brought back.…
Still convince the baby in their care is heir to royalty, the gents try to figure out which country he is from. Today Lum and Abner review the letter, and…
An ongoing story has been developed. George has been hiding out from a gangster by disguising himself as a woman. The gangster has fallen in love with the gal that…
Note: Sometimes this show appears with the date: 440316 Bud and Lou joke about circus parades, and Lou’s exploits in his past circus life. They tease Ken Niles, and his…
From an anonymous letter, the gents have concluded their baby is the rightful heir to a throne. In the store today, Abner explains how little Pearl is trying to learn…
It’s the season opener, and Jack Benny is having trouble remembering his opening lines. Don Wilson and Mary Livingstone tease him about their jokes, and Dennis Day arrives to joke…
Retracing the footsteps that Bob Hope and his cast took, this special gives a brief glimpse into what it was like to travel and perform for the troops. Bob takes…
Despite his idea to hire a nurse for the baby, Lum decides not to. Nurses are needed too badly to serve in the military. Today we join the baby, along…
As the title indicates, Stan is sponsoring his own show. What kind of commercials will he do on the show? The fanfare begins as the Rhythmaires sing a jingle made…
the gents have decided to keep the baby at the store, and today we discover how to deal with an unhappy baby. Lum prefers scientific modern methods. Those old-fashioned ways…
At the end of the last episode, George was disguised as a woman, and whisked away by a notorious gangster. Today, he’s still missing, which we learn as Gracie talks…
Costello has learned he just inherited a fortune. As mayor of Sherman Oaks, Abbott plans to help him invest it. Costello shows off what he knows about the newspaper industry.…
After learning about the tall, thin man in a frayed gray suit who placed an ad with the coat of arms in it, the gents need to decide the right…
For a change, Don takes the audience to the home of Bob Crosby where he talks with his wife about an upcoming appearance. Bob has been away so much lately…
After finding an ad in the want ads with the coat of arms found with the baby, Lum and Abner discuss what to do next. Lum is worried that they’ll…
Billy May kicks off with a rousing rendition of, Cocktails for Two. Vocals provided by the Rhythmaires. A panel of circus people talk with Stan. What might be done to…
Investigating the coat of arms the baby had in a locket, Abner gets confused as Lum tells what the possibilities mean. Is the baby a little young to have joined…
The opening joking around covers bases about performing ability, hotels, and publicity. George has decided to write a newspaper column and after getting nowhere with Gracie and Senor Lee, he…
Costello tells about being followed by a police officer on the way to the studio. As he discovered a use for beer instead of gasoline? Ken Niles wife it appears,…
The insurance business has been slow, so Squire Skimp pops into the Jot Em Down store to try to sell an insurance policy to Lum and Abner for the baby.…
After a rough start with the audio, Jack enters to talk with Don about going to a boxing match, and talk about milestone fights through the previous few decades. What…
Plans to have the baby draw his own name from a hat have failed, so the friendly battle over naming rights continue. Abner gets wind of a government man who…
Preparation for a death-defying journey in a rocket sled is in its final stages, and Stan is the onsite reporter to get the story as it breaks. Billy May plays,…
Lizabeth and Pearl have returned, but there’s still the matter of the baby who was left in the store. Lum and Abner decide to draw names from a hat, and…
A new radio season begins, and it appears that Burns and Allen have transitioned from summer replacement status, to regular season. As a new problem is addressed, the need for…
Riley and Gillis have been lifelong pals. His wife Peg, isn’t so sure how long that will last at the go and together on buying a car. He seems blinded…
the mysterious ghost at Abner’s house is turned out to be his wife and daughter returning home. As we visit the Jot ‘Em Down store we find a very happy…
It’s flashback time to just after the last rehearsal. Jack is fed up with the cast’s performance and gets onto Don about it. A few insults fly, and the band…
Abner takes Lum to investigate the ghost in his house. As they lurk outside, reviewing the eerie incidents that made Abner believe his house was haunted, Cedric also lurks in…
College football opened this weekend, and Stan is the roving sports reporter who interviews the players. Get the vivid story first hand. Peggy Taylor gets help with her music talents…
The old fellows are happily engaged in playing nursemaid to their new baby. With the baby napping, the gents keep their voice low as they discuss what they should name…
Those crazy people are back. George Burns and Gracie Allen are joined by the Smoothies, Artie Shaw and his orchestra, and announcer Bud Easton. Previously George had been on trial,…
Riley and Pegg complained over the lack of attention in a recent school newsletter. After doing the hard work of helping install swimming pool, his boss gets all the credit.…
Joy reigns again in Pine Ridge, once secrets of the missing baby have been revealed. Lum mixes up the baby formula, as Abner is amazed and confused over the scientific…
Don flashes back to the previous night as Rochester presses Jack’s tuxedo. He is getting ready for a special event on the town. The Beavers are putting on a school…
There seems to be an epidemic of disappearing people in Pine Ridge. First Lizabeth, then a visiting woman who left her baby with the gents. Now the baby has gone…
Stan interviews a disgruntled man, and a confused woman. Why do they hate freeways so much? Will it help to get their problems out in the open with a freeway…
Rolling back the clock to Jack’s birthday on February 14, we join Jack ND Mary as they get ready for his formal party. Mary reads out telegrams of top name…
The feed room is all set up for Diogenes Smith to move in with his printing press. The contest to find the most honest man in Pine Ridge continues. Lum…
Featuring Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeve. In the office of the Water Commissioner, Gildersleeve and Bessie make preparations for her to leave on vacation. So why is she crying?…
Diogenes Smith’s contest to find the most honest man has the town in an uproar. Not only to be found as the most honest person, but in suspicion over who…
Audio is a touch scratchy, but OK. Wanting to be included among the big names in inventions, Fibber is wrapped up in his latest scheme. Wallace Wimple pops in to…
The new stranger in town has everybody eager to imitate his honest ways. Cedric even goes as far as to dress like Diogenes, and even carrying a lantern like him.…
Don rolls the clock back to share with the listeners what happens in the studio after the show ends. Mel Blanc is a disgruntled audience member who makes a complaint…
Last episode we met the much talked about Diogenes Smith, and his $10k reward for the most honest man in the community. Mousey Gray talks to Lum about the contest…
In Summerfield, the recent snowfall has Leroy yearning to stay home from school so he can play in the snow. His job at faking an illness was so good that…
Grandpappy Spears is in the library to study up on playing the mandolin. Does he even have one? Abner is doubtful over the new venture. The discussion comes round to…
When Fibber’s bowling night is cancelled, Molly tries to help him think of other activities to entertain himself, with. Teeny pops in, and Fibber keeps her busy with a story.…
Abner and Cedric are in the Jot ‘Em Down store today, discussing Cedric’s new hobby of being a junior detective. He also wants to get a bunch of lapel buttons…
Mary and Jack talk about the movie they’ve just seen as they window shop. Martha and Emilie, 2 old biddies stand in the distance to gossip about Jack and Mary,…
Lum is very much relieved once the judge in the county seat has exonerated him of all charges. The friends resume their friendship, and settle back into a routine at…
Like every other town in the World War 2 era, Summerfield is in a big war bond drive. Gildersleeve and the whole family are doing all they can in support of the war effort. Marjorie is taking part in a theatrical group, Gildy is on the war bond committee, and he questions her about her play. She is a little star struck after her director has been praising her abilities. Birdie is a little upset that she won't eat, and Leroy is relentless in his teasing of her that Marjorie flees to her room.
There’s a slight lull in the action in the little community of Pine Ridge. The emergency of Lum’s recent legal troubles is past, and the next story line is yet…
While the McGees wait for the bus, Wallace Wimple comes along. He tells about a mishap his big fat wife, Sweetie Face had with a bus. Just as Molly is…
Lum’s legal troubles aren’t quite over, and today we find him practicing his speech for the jury. Is that letter he wrote to sign over his part of the Jot…
Always striving for a serious career as a serious actor, Jack wants to change his name from Jack to John. How will Mary, Don, and Dennis handle the request? Maybe…
The courtroom drama is about to begin. Lum calls the court into session, and faces the unusual instance of trying himself. Mousey Gray is called as a witness for Squire…
Or: Eve and Gildy Get Together. Leroy has been a sweet little angel around the house lately. Very helpful, and on his best behavior. The reason is soon learned when…
As the McGee’s discuss the name of a good architect, Wallace Wimple visits. Who designed his house? He has a special room to keep his bird books in. Why does…
Lum has been arrested after being caught breaking into the Jot ‘Em Down store. Today we find him still being held under Marshal Henry Lunsford’s care. The ever watchful, and…
In Jack’s house, he has a complaint about Phil’s band. Will Phil get the point after Jack reads him a few letters from annoyed fans? Mary arrives with wacky word…
After his botched robbery, Lum finds himself in jail. Will he let Abner explain his side of the story? Lum complains about the hard labor that he has been forced…
It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.
Differences between Lum and Abner were almost patched up. A last-minute argument has found Lum storming off with a library book where grandpap hid the letter that dissolved the longstanding…
On a cold, blustery, winter day, Fibber and Molly take comfort cuddled up next to the fireplace. It’s the kind of storm that makes polar bears look for warm ice.…
Lum has been trying to get Abner to cave in and hire him back, but at the same time Abner is trying to maintain his firm stance to hold Lum…
Tired of always setting the scene in Jack’s house, Don takes us to the home of George Burns and Gracie Allen instead. Gracie wouldn’t miss Jack’s program for the world,…
On the first day of his job working for Abner, Mousey learns that he was only hired to teach a Lum a lesson. Abner is ready to be charitable to…
It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.
After several discouraging days of selling pencils and magazines, Lum is determined to get his partnership back with Abner. You know he’s desperate when he feels that Squire Skimp as…
Word comes in that a criminal is on the loose in Wistful Vista, and Fibber is torn between joining the posse, or staying home to protect his lovely bride. Wallace…
Abner complains to grandpap over Lum’s trick to get his partnership back. Just then, Lum enters with his new job of selling magazine subscriptions. If he does well, Lum might…
Don and Jack talk about the strings that had to be pulled to get tickets to the Rosebowl game. Phil arrives and is teased about his drinking, and the members…
After the lost boxing match, and signing over his ownership in the Jot ‘Em Down store to Abner, Lum is destitute and selling pencils on the street. Grandpap and Abner…
In Summerfield, it’s Winter and Gildersleeve argues with Leroy about shoveling the walk. When he spots a cute woman out front, and recognizes her as Ann Tuttle, a visitor to…
As we look in on the little community of Pine Ridge, we find grandpap and Abner talking about the big fight that Lum left the store over. A lot rides…
OK, it’s not really Fibber and Molly, but as promised in last week’s episode, this is the replacement program featuring Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, while Fibber and Molly take…
Getting ready for the big New Year's Eve party, Andhy has trouble finding a tuxedo, and Amos shares some of the cut backs he has had to make at home. Kingfish has his own family troubles to gripe about. Might he have a lead on a tux to rent? The slow moving, slow talking, Lightening, might be able to get the tux back early enough to keep from being charged a higher rate.
All week long after Christmas, Gildersleeve has had to put up with noise from Leroy, and his new drum set. Since Marjorie cooperated in the Christmas tradition to stay home,…
Rolling back the clock a little bit, we join Rochester singing in his sleep as Jack wakes him to talk about party preparations. Mary Livingston arrives and talks to Jack…
It’s that time of year for the Christmas festivities and the Gildersleeve home is decked out in all the trimmings. The family gather to hint at their Christmas surprises. when…
Connie trims her Friendship Tree with Christmas cards. Friendship tree? Wow, I didn’t think they had that much trouble with the political correctness police back then. Mrs. Davis has to…
The scene opens with three old gents looking for a farm that lays East of town. With a little help from a star, they get their bearings. Doc Miller has…
Recently, Riley had been going through the monthly bills and was beset with troubles. Where might Riley cut corners? Where might he get extra cash to help out? He is…
As Fibber repairs toys for needy children, Wallace Wimple visits. He has his bird book with him, but he’s not happy with the publisher. Could he write a better bird…
Bob “Christmas Tree” Hope jokes about wrapping Christmas gifts, mailing packages, post office lines, and mishaps. Topics also include horse tracks, Finding the perfect Christmas tree, traffic, and Christmas toys.…
Robert Young, Rita Johnson, Meredeth Willson, Tony Martin, Hanley Stafford, Fanny Brice. I Won’t Go Wrong with Honolulu (Meredeth Willson and his singers). Christmas Night in Harlem (Tony Martin). Baby…
After a few disappointments over opening the bakery, we find Lum talking to Abner about how to get the deliveries out. Lum has found an ideal delivery truck, but Abner…
In a romantic moment, Fibber and Molly decide to renew their marriage vows. They want to create their ceremony the way it was the first time. Can Molly find all…
the new bakery is now been set up in the store, and Lum is the self-appointed head chef. When Abner arrives for the morning, he surprised to find that Lum…
Rolling the clock back just a few minutes, we join Rochester giving Jack a haircut. Phil pops in to invite Jack over for a party at his house for Alice.…
Lum now has his cookstove he needs for his bakery, and today the gents study up on where to put the stovepipe. As Abner works on cutting the whole, Lum…
big things are happening in Pine Ridge. Besides the library, Lum has had the big idea to start a bakery. Grandpap is once again taking his place in the library…
Fibber tries to think of a good way to celebrate Prosperity Week. He’d rather give away his old things to an antique dealer, but Molly would rather celebrate the day…
the library is becoming quite the success, with people donating books and coming to read in the reading room. Instead of the usual grocery orders, Abner Fields telephone calls to…
In flashback again, we look in at Jack’s house as he talks about the aftermath of Halloween pranks. Jack has called the cast together with good news from the sponsor.…
now that a home for the lion has been found with the Rylands family, Lum can turn his attention to library business. Today we find Abner reading a story to…
Gildy gets the house ready for Marjorie’s Halloween dance party. Of course, as Birdie makes the tasty treats, he can’t resist trying to sample a few. If Birdie will let…
The big hunting expedition failed when our heroes tracked down a wild mountain lion. Today in the Jot ‘Em Down store, grandpap stops in to discuss the mess. Things are…
With meat shortages a thing of the past, Fibber and Molly have a roast in the oven. Knowing that Doc Gamble and Mayor Latrivia have a date with their mutual…
Lum has organized a safari, and given jobs to Abner and Cedric. Today we find them suffering hardships as they camp just outside of town. Lum is having the time…
Don rolls the clock back to the moments right after last week’s show. Jack relives a moment from his role as the Fiddler, and his spoof murder mystery. He and…
Since the earlier attempts at trapping Irving the lion, the big cat seems to have run away. Today we find Abner returning from deliveries, talking about his fear of having…
A musical moment in the home is spoiled by Leroy’s attempt at singing. Gildersleeve puts him to doing his homework. When Throckmorton decides to give the kids a lesson in…
Over the weekend the lion has escaped and has been terrorizing Pine Ridge. Lum has to take the full force of the blame as irate citizens phone to complain. Abner…
Audio is noisy, skips in spots, and resolution is low. Discussion about style and fashion finds the McGee’s being visited by Elsie the gal from the beauty parlor. She gets…
since Abner bought a real lion to put up in front of the library, Irving has become a more important fixture advance the library itself. Lum tries his hand at…
With the war years over, the meat shortage is also over, a topic that dominates the introduction, and opening jokes by Jack, Don, Mary, and Phil. The gang do a…
Despite the gentle behavior with Cedric, Irving the lion makes Lum nervous. Will he ever get the hang of being a fearless lion tamer? Cedric has volunteered Irving to put…
A show that again features the musical talents of Kaye Star. It’s morning in Summerfield, and Marjorie has already left for school. Leroy drags his feet because he doesn’t want…
After his encounter with Abner’s surprise, Lum only wants to get rid of his lion. Though the big cat makes Lum jittery, it has taken to Cedric. The lion seems…
Molly is a little apprehensive when Fibber has pulled out his old chemistry set. What’s he hopes to do with it? He has concerns that the city water supply is…
Lum is pretty happy over his latest idea for a new business. Abner has been confused over having lands outside the library, and has worked with Squire to surprise Lum…
It’s a perfect day for a walk, and we join Jack and Mary as they walk to the studio. Along the way they encounter a French nanny and a baby,…
After a trip to the library in the county seat, Lum is ready to start taking applications for library cards. He has all the materials he needs, and Cedric is…
Audio quality is OK, but on the weak side of good. Outside, Gildy, Leroy, and Marjorie check the mailbox to receive a letter from Brink. The old college chum was…
As the guys are trying hard to get the library organized. Grandpappy Spears joins Abner for a game of checkers that breaks down in an argument over cheating. Lum enters…
Fibber and Molly enjoy having a look at family photo albums. He talks about being picked on by the class bully. When he learns his old bully, Bull Moran has…
The decision has been made to start a library that is to be part of the Jot ‘Em Down store, and today we find Abner clearing space to put the…
Don takes us to jack’s house, where he gets phone calls from fans to congratulate him on his 15 years on the radio. Rochester brings him down a notch with…
After Lum had made special plans for a quiet, romantic dinner with Miss Fredericks, his friends ruined the mood with a surprise party. He and Abner fills in a few…
Special guest tonight is Kay Star. As Gildy pulls into his driveway, he gives neighbor, Bullard the right of way. In a moment of double politeness, Bullard takes the opportunity…
Cedric has joined Lum in the Jot ‘Em Down store today. After a few near mishaps, Lum has Cedric phone the new school teacher, Miss Frederics to arrange a date.…
It’s the season opener, and we learn that Fibber is feeling under the weather. Doc Gamble arrives to hear Fibber’s story, and diagnose the problem. He prescribes a new kind…
Lum is feeling low today. He’s down in the dumps over how he let the town down. He tries to make sense of how he can be good at times,…
It’s the season opener, and Jack is being tormented by a couple thugs, until Rochester rescues him from his dream. On the way to the studio in the Maxwell, the…
After the air has been cleared about all the lies, we find Lum and Abner in the Jot ‘Em Down store. Abner gets a little confused over Lum’s figure of…
As the show opens, we find the Judge and Gildersleeve escorting Miss Goodwin home. When the judge departs, Gildy asks Miss Goodwin for advice on deciding to get married. It…
Lum is upset over the mess that he has caused over his lies. After the success of the fake Hindu Miracle man doing his work to heal Lum’s fake broken…
For self-improvement Fibber wants to take a memory course, but the doubtful Molly claims she knows goldfish with better memories than Fibber. Time has gone on too long to suit…
After the roaring success of the show with the Hindu miracle man, Lum is finally healed. He tells his friends about the miraculous cure of his fake broken leg. Squire…
Jack and Don joke around about gray hair. Then Phil enters to get his hair joked about as well. Jack makes a crack about giving Phil the bird. Mary and…
Audio is good, but cuts out in a spot or two. In Pine Ridge the whole community is turning out to see the fascinating feats of the Hindu prince and…
Gildersleeve has been hanging out with the new school principal, and getting turned on to classical music. At home, he has a couple small fires to stomp out with the…
Audio is good, but cuts out in spots. Abner wants to see the neat tricks the Hindu prince can do, eating glass, walking on fire, and more. He also talks…
Trying to stir up the sparks in a love affair, Fibber calls the mayor’s office to spread rumors about Fifi Tremain and Doc Gamble. Will mayor Latrivia fall for the…
Audio is good, but cuts out briefly in a spot or two. In the Jot ‘Em Down store today, Grandpap talks with Lum and Abner about the Hindu prince who…
As Don takes the show to Jacks house, there seems to be trouble. Professor LeBlanc has jumped into traffic at the thought of giving Jack a violin lesson. Once he…
Spending a few family moments at the breakfast table, Gildersleeve, Marjorie, and Leroy talk about the day’s events. Water Commissioner Gildersleeve reads an article in the paper accusing the department…
Audio is good, but cuts out momentarily in spots. After Squire has learned the truth about Lum’s broken leg, he has a plan. In the Jot ‘Em Down Store, Abner…
A newspaper article reports that an uncle of Fibber’s just hit it big with a uranium strike. Is it the same uncle Elrod, and will he remember good ol’ Fibber?…
Though Lum’s worries over his fake broken leg aren’t over, and we hear a little of the events that transpired at Sunday School related to the fake injury, there’s a…
After the busy and exciting events of doing the weekend broadcast, Monday is Jacks Day to relax. Rochester tries to make Jack comfortable at home, even to the point of…
Lum is down in the dumps, and agonizing over the mess he has found himself in since he faked having a broken leg. He has had enough and is going…
Gildersleeve - Marjories Invitation. 490518. It's the close of another day in Summerfield and Gildersleeve arives home at the end of his day to learn from Leroy about Marjorie's latest love interest. Though the starry eyed Marjorie shares some tender,poetic moements, Leroy still thinks the guy is a goof, but Gildy gets a kick out of her crush. After dinner Gildy accomodates Marjorie as she has Rodney over. Gildy eavesdrops as he leaves the young couple alone.
Lum’s life with his fake broken leg has him down, but worse than the lies are the fact that he hasn’t been able to go on a date with the…
The mail has arrived, and Fibber has a letter from his bank. This time they have gone too far, and Fibber thinks he has good reason to bring up legal…
Oh, what a tangled web we weave, When first we practice to deceive! Sir Walter Scott, Lum is learning the truth to that old proverb. The pressure is on with…
The scene is set in the apartment of a department store salesman as he wakes, and faces the day. After waking from his nightmare, his wife offers Som assurance. Meanwhile…
Lum and Abner recap the disastrous events that led up to faking a broken leg. Instead of only getting out of his date with sister Simpson, the whole town has…
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a friend who was a millionaire? Gildersleeve does. He is thrilled to know that his friend Ben will be coming for a visit. As…
Abner talks with Lum, and can’t imagine why he’s in such a good mood. after talking with Ezra Seastrunk. There had been some bad blood between them since Esra won…
Though he means well in pampering his bride on her birthday, Fibber begins to have trouble in providing a breakfast in bed for Molly. What takes out stains when jelly…
The new adding machine is still taking center stage in the role as Abner’s nemesis. However, with Lum gone, he takes time to play checkers in the Jot ‘Em Down…
In Jack’s house, Rochester has a little trouble with Polly the Parrot before Jack gets home. Jack is a little upset over the anticipated visit of Dennis. Jack has a…
Lum is in high spirits since he just sent in his application to his correspondence course in business. At the same time Abner is in the dumps. He is jealous…
After the last episode, it has come about that Gildersleeve’s actually did capture a burglar, and has a brief moment of glory in the radio. He is proud of the…
After having enough of the modern techniques of the book on salesmanship, Abner convinces Lum that it’s only good use is to toss it into the wood burning stove. Lum…
Matters of personal drama usually roll off the back of Doc Gamble, but when he visits Fibber and Molly, he shares a concern about Fifi Tremaine. She’s the girlfriend who…
The salesmanship book hasn’t worked out so well so far, but Lum and Abner haven’t quite given up on it yet. Today, as Lum has gone to lunch, Abner and…
Don summarizes the events of last week’s show, then the flashback takes us back again. Jack grumbles, and coughs as nurse Rochester takes care of him. Mary comes over to…
It’s day two of using the techniques in the salesmanship book, and the promise is to have a 72% increase in profits. Abner thinks Lum must be reading it backwards,…
In Summerfield, the sun shines warm through the office of the Water Commissioner, and he feels a touch of Spring fever. He and Bessy talk about a new criminal, the…
The new book of 60 salesmanship secrets has arrived, and Lum is thrilled at the huge profits he stands to make. He doesn’t realize it, but he’s a little confused…
Audio is a little weak, but generally OK. Fibber feels he needs more time going out with the boys. Rolls Bowl McGee brags about his former feats at the sport…
As Lum and Abner try to think of ways to make the store more efficient, Lum wants to order a book on salesmanship. In the process, Abner gets confused at…
Don implies that Jack is old during his introduction. Bob Crosby wants a ticket for the show for his brother Bing. Dennis talks about his winnings in a raffle, and…
After the bank was forced to close, all that remains is the partition where the bank once operated. Lum gets Abner confused when he refers to the grass being greener…
Gildersleeve gets a letter from a guy who became the richest man from his college class. He even married a Countess. LeRoy and Marjorie plan on greeting them in style,…
The banking commission had informed Lum and Abner they were operating a bank without a charter, and ordered them to close business. As the e bus x-ray-bankers clothes away the…
Wistful Vista is gearing up for the big football game between rival teams, and Fibber has diagramed the play of the century. Will the home town coach use the winning…
Lum has gone to the county seat to close a big deal to merge the Pine Ridge bank with the one there. In the Jot ‘Em Down store, Abner fills…
Flashback to the day before in the drugstore. As Jack reads the paper, he is harassed by the waitress, and tries to jot down a joke for the show. When…
The gents are in the store, with Lum trying to figure out the books. His figure of speech about being a sort in his side gets Abner a little confused.…
Lum is nervous as he watches the clock tick closer to 3 o’clock. That’s the time when Mr. Devereaux told him he would be in town to claim his box.…
Over at Lum’s house, we find Abner in hiding with him. It seems the only way out when the widow has mistaken Lum’s photo for one of the crooks, the…
Getting set for the big game, Fibber remembers his days as Fourth Down McGee, and his exploits on the old grid iron. A feat that Molly remembers differently. Listen in…
Lum is all packed of and ready to go meet the widow at the county seat. Once he has found out that the widow Barrington is wealthy, he is anxious…
Don flashes back to the night before. It’s the night for big parties in Beverly Hills. As the party rages at the Coleman’s house, Jack wonders why he hasn’t been…
After locating a wealthy widow who may be the rightful owner of the jewels left in their bank, Lum anticipates meeting her. He even sent her his picture. Lum just…
After a tin box was left for safe keeping at the new back, Lum is sure the diamonds hidden in the bottom were stolen. After checking up on details he…
Dreaming of a road trip to their old stomping grounds in Illinois, and the mid-West. Fibber’s not too keen on surviving an ordeal with Molly’s tiresome relatives. Instead, Fibber wants…
When a tin box has been left in their care for safe keeping, it fell and broke open. Lum found diamonds inside, and the name on the insurance papers in…
Jack is at home, trying to stir up something for breakfast. When he needs help with breakfast, Jack has to wake Rochester up. On the way to answer the door,…
The deposits in Lum and Abner’s bank are swelling now that they’ve moved their own funds from the county seat. Their little bank is one you can trust, especially when…
Sometime has gone by when we have any existing episodes. Any troubles with Lum and Abner’s rabbits, or their adventures with the new farm they bought seem to have taken…
Harlowe Wilcox joins Fibber and Molly, as they travel to the headquarters of the sponsor. Arriving by cab, they talk about the building, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Mayor Latrivia…
As Rochester cleans house, he finds Jack’s diary laying around. Through it, he gets a few candid glimpses of Jack’s recent trip to Europe. As Rochester prepares for the World…
In the Jot ‘Em Down store, we find Lum and Abner answering a phone call to take an order for Sister Simpson. They seem to be out of Alka Seltzer,…
On their new farm they bought to keep their rabbits, Lum and Abner found a lab full of chemicals. Lum now has aspirations of becoming a scientist as we find…
Fibber is so thrilled over a favorite TV show that he can’t sleep, or relax. Nothing can spoil his mood, until he gets a letter from the IRS for an…
Lum, Abner, and Cedric now own a farm they intend to use to keep their rabbits on. They go to inspect the place, and see what repairs might need to…
Audio is a bit crackly at the opening, but clears up as Judy sings a medley of tunes including, Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day, and I Can’t Buy You…
Having just spent the Summer away on a USO tour to Africa, flashback to the moment when Don and Mary meet Jack at the airport. With all that brutal touring,…
Things are moving slow in Pine Ridge. In the Jot ‘Em Down Store, Abner and Grandpap enjoy a game of checkers as Lum reads the newspaper. At each news story…
Previously, Lum made the mistake in revealing the estimated value of his rabbits to Squire before being told that Squires new job is tax assessor. Today, Lum and Abner try…
Looking for ways to save money, and recycle Fibber is looking for his next get rich scheme. he settles on studying to be a lawyer with a correspondence course. Fibber…
Lum and Abner are going into the rabbit business, and have bought up all they can. Today in the Jot ‘Em Down store, rabbits are taking their place with the…
The Tea Party? Don’t worry, there’s no politics, just fun. Guest announcer Pat Weaver and Jack joke about local features of Boston, where the show is broadcast from today. Kenny…
After getting on Lizabeth’s bad side, Squire Skimp has convinced Abner that he has superior strength, and he shouldn’t be afraid to whip anybody in town, including his wife. In…
Abner is still in hot water with Lizabeth over his dressing up the store’s dressing dummy in women’s clothes. She got word that he was getting intimate with a strange…
Billy Mills opens with, Do It Again. Planning a trip, Fibber maps out a route, while Molly reviews her dress pattern. A phone call finds Molly getting the tragic news…
After his whim of dressing Mr. Dillbeck, the store’s dummy as Mrs. Dillbeck, Abner has found himself in hot water with Lizabeth. He tells Cedric about the trouble he’s in.…
In a rush to make the last day in the studio for the season, Jack and Don take a cab, they are joined by Mary, and Phil at the drugstore…
After Cedric’s first and only business decision for the Jot ‘Em Down store, he’s back to his usual job as delivery boy. Meanwhile, Lum and Abner try to figure out…
Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and Abner hope to get a few business ideas from Cedric Wehandt. Cedric and Abner have rabbits all over the store after their pen breaks.…
Audio resolution is a little low, with record player hum, and bleed through from other tracks, but good. Billy Mills opens with, You. On this lovely Spring Day, the McGee’s…
Lum and Abner talk about their bad luck in getting the store restarted. Everyone is making money from it except them. Since they’ve taken Cedric in as Vice President, all…
The last of the season is winding down, and Jack talks about how the months fly by. What about a vacation in Hawaii, where the seasons are all the same?…
The secretary for the law office, Miss Dimples turns the phone over to Rivelli so he can talk to the landlord. Flywheel and Rivelli talk about how they can get…
As we look in on the little community of Pine Ridge, we find Abner tending to the 10 rabbits he traded for last week. As he builds crates to keep…
In Pine Ridge, Memorial Day has just past, and Abner compliments Lum on his speech. The two gents relive the events at the holiday festivities, and the antics of Mose…
Billy Mills opens with, Hold Everything. Looking over his list of tasty treats for his stag party, Molly and the grocery clerk aren’t sure Fibber has anything good. Mrs. Goldfarb…
Audio is a bit scratchy. To get a boost in starting the store, Lum and Abner have made Cedric a partner. Squire enters with a dressmaking dummy he has for…
Jack comes out with compliments on Johnny Greens performance. Then a telegram arrives for Jack from a fan. The mother wants to learn more about Jack’s life, so it will…
The bottom Keith shares a few brief words on the news happening around the world, then we turn to the events that are happening down in Pine Ridge. Lum and…
In trying to restock the Jot ‘Em Down store with fresh merchandise, the guys are having trouble with coming up with cash. Cedric stops in trying to sell some fresh…
Billy Mills plays, why. The town is plastered with posters, and Fibber has two tickets for the circus. In calling for a taxi, Fibber learns that Mirt the phone operator…
The Jot ‘Em Down store is reopening for business, and the show is back after being off the air for over a year. Lum and Abner is back with a…
Lum and Abner – Abner Wants To Start Trading Merchandise. 350304 Horlicks: Some products are just far better than others. For 50 years, Horlicks has Now, what’s happening in Pine…
Billy Mills opens with, Liza. After the grudge match of checkers last week to solve the fight between Fibber and Gildersleeve, the game seems to drag along. Tempers have toned…
Don gives a flowery, springtime introduction to Jack Benny. Mary is on hand to add to the conversation about the flowers and Jack’s Garden. We find out that Carmichael the…
Lum and Abner – Jot’ em Down Store Reopens. 350226 Horlicks: Your druggist has your highest health concern at heart. That’s why Horlicks is found, and recommended by drugstores everywhere.…
Billy Mills opens with, I’m Just Wild About Harry. In a pleasant picture of pastoral life, Fibber stands on the front lawn, watering the flowers. Nick Dipopolus arrives to compare…
Don introduces the scene from last Sunday Jack and Mary enter a taxi. They discussed the fund they had in the nightclubs. Jack’s Playboy lifestyle has been placed on a…
Lum and Abner – Restocking Of The Jot ’em Down Store Begins. 350218 Horlicks: For weight control, easy to digest, keeps your alert, helps children grow. Carlton Brickert reminds listeners…
Billy Mills opens with, Crazy Rhythm. Working on his play of mediaeval times, Fibber the brave prepares to fight for the fair damsel Molly’s hand. In Shakespearean style, the jokes…
Opening with a musical selection, or two, the listening audience awaits the radio connection to be made. Joining Jack who is still in New York, getting ready to blow out…
Receiving an award at the lodge hall, Andy gives a speech, and gets an electric alarm clock. The clock proves to be defective, so Andy goes to the clock company…
Lum and Abner – Lum Is Nervous. 350211 Carlton Bricker advises to hurry and get a promotional flashlight, and how to get one. It’s a way for loyal fans to…
Billy Mills plays, Bo Jangles of Harlem. As Molly is busy in the kitchen, a message that could bring great change comes to Fibber. All he has to do is…
after being introduced Don and Jack discuss the success of his latest picture. Mary arrives to set the story straight. He has been working as an usher in order to…
Featuring a full week in Pine Ridge. Keith introduces the shows by sharing a few tidbits of news items that also occurred elsewhere in the world. Lum and Abner –…
The weather inspires jokes about Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and his horses. Ray Noble talks about his date with Gracie, and we learn about Gracie’s kangaroo. Her small apartment has…
Billy Mills plays, Of Thee I Sing. An artistic argument needs to be settled. Molly thinks the proper way is to hang their new painting with the top at eye…
Don introduces a man who was greeted by thousands of loyal fans. Jack arrives at his destination, his so tell and then to his studio audience. He brags about his…
Featuring a full week in Pine Ridge. Keith introduces the shows by sharing a few tidbits of news items that also occurred elsewhere in the world. Lum and Abner -William…
George gets compliments on his new suit. Will the cast agree on his choice in style? In trying to not talk about her campaign, Gracie talks about her campaign for…
Billy Mills opens by playing, This Can’t Be Love. Fibber is suspected of being up to no good when he brings Molly flowers. It’s in celebration of completing their fifth…
Preparing for his big movie premier, Jack gets packed for the trip to New York. Rochester sings as he works, and reveals secrets on Jacks fashion techniques. Mary Livingstone arrives…
Featuring a full week in Pine Ridge. Keith introduces the shows by sharing a few tidbits of news items that also occurred elsewhere in the world. Lum and Abner -Lizabeth…
Features Joan Banks as Jane Stacey, and Marie Wilson as Irma Petersen. Irma decides to better herself and take piano lessons. Unfortunately, Jane had to let the piano go back…
Should Gracie talk about George, or something interesting? Somehow the topic comes round to her landslide victory in Wisconsin. Frank Parker Getz in his jabs at George over the happenings…
Billy Mills opens with, OO What You Said. Glowing with triumph and success, Fibber and Molly ride the bus home after being featured on the recent Lux Radio Theater program.…
The duties at Ivy College have been building, and has been weighing heavy on Doc Hall. With Spring in the air, Toddy feels the need to take some time off.…
With Spring bursting out all over, Don introduces a man who is still wearing his longies. Phil Harris pokes fun at Jack’s underwear, and when Mary arrives, she talks about…
Featuring a full week in Pine Ridge. Keith introduces the shows by sharing a few tidbits of news items that also occurred elsewhere in the world. Sponsored by Horlicks, when…
Gracie is still on the campaign trail, and complains to George about restrictions on campaign funds. Frank Parker tells about being at a recent baseball game. Ray Noble is on…
This is an AFRS presentation, so commercials have been replaced with dance music. Get ready to do some ball room dancing in between the comedy. Today we find George and…
A new star has bloomed over the horizons, as Don introduces the star of the new feature, June Moon. Jack tells about his ordeal in being on Orson Welles recent…
After the sale of their old stock last week, Lum and Abner have been able to buy most of it back. The movie company wanted the original look, but it…
When word of a motion picture has set up in town, people are now flocking to Pine Ridge to watch the spectacle. Lum and Abner comment on the phenomenon, and…
Billy Mills plays, I Wanna Be Happy. Spring has sprung, and Fibber greets the first buds of the season. Digging in his garden, Fibber communes with nature as he plants…
In the house halfway up the next block, Sade doesn’t want Vic to get their clock repaired. Is it running fast, or just getting late, but before heading to bed,…
Audio has low resolution, and slightly garbled. Today Lum and Abner talk about their upcoming film, and their expectation over adoring fans flocking to them. Especially the ladies. They also…
To review, Don teases Jack about his acting lessons with Orson Wells last week. Phil Harris and Dennis Day arrive to hear the review by Ed Sullivan in the newspaper.…
All is peaceful and quiet in Riverdale as the Andrews family relaxes at home. Suddenly a yawning fit turns contagious. If everybody is so tired, why not just go to…
Audio is a bit mushy. In the Jot ‘Em Down store, Lum and Abner talk about their upcoming movie. Squire pops in to talk about his taking over the store,…
Audio is a little weird. Abner is in the Jot ‘Em Down store talking with Lum about the recent trouble in renting Squire the store. Lum tries to read and…
Billy Mills opens with, I Got Rhythm. Fate approaches 79 Wistful Vista in the form of a man with a sack on his back. The mail man helps dispose of…
Audio is scratchy and on the poor side. Recently, a movie company wants to make a picture in Pine Ridge. Abner and grandpap talk about the plans to use the…
Jack is out in the hall, talking to Orson Wells. Phil describes the purpose, and we eavesdrop on the phone call to learn of the coaching session to improve Jack’s…
Good quality. 52 minutes of unedited Groucho, with a special introduction. Before it was cut down for the time limits of the show, Groucho took all the time he wanted…
Features Marie Wilson as Irma, and Cathy Lewis as Jane. The hectic life at her office has Jane down, and feeling distracted. She compares notes with Irma about farms, and…
Audio is a bit scratchy and mushy. Abner is on the phone when Squire Skimp enters. He has been trying to collect debts, and get the store ready to close…
A talent scout has taken an interest in making a movie in Pine Ridge. Cedric is in the Jot ‘Em Down store to talk with Abner about it. They discuss…
Enjoy this little short. Fibber talks with Teeny about the flowers and plants in his yard. She learns how to tell one tree from another, but there’s only one plant…
As provided by the Jot ‘Em Down Journal of February, 1999: The first show of the new year brings an immediately noticeable change. The “three rings on the phone” opening,…
Broadcast from Baltimore Important people are in the audience, and drop in for a visit. Mary and Kenny enter to swap jokes about the city and each other. Johnny’s joke…
As they look through photo albums, Molly remembers the day she and Fibber first met. Join the McGee babies in the nursery at 3 days old. Even at that early…
Today, our show notes are provided by the Jot ‘Em Down Journal of December 1948. It’s back to the -brand new comedy show” format for this closing edition of 1948,…
Mel wants to promote his Fix It Shop, and to grow public attention and good will in town, Mel sends out greeting cards. When he finds out some of them…
Audio level is OK. Voice resolution is poor but clear. Fibber gives Molly instructions to be a good waitress at his new restaurant. He seems to have thought of everything…
Marching feet close in on the house where Jack Benny lives. What’s the parade all about? Mailmen are delivering the entries in the contest to tell why people hate Jack.…
The show notes today are provided by the Jot ‘Em Down Journal of December 1998. With apologies to our NLAS members who prefer the half-hour L&A series, this writer finds…
It’s that time of year and the cast are all going on Summer vacation. Fibber is pumped up on getting some of the new high speed, low drag, colorful camping…
Today’s show notes are from the Jot ‘Em Down Journal of December 1998. Lum’s infatuation with ”Miss Rowena” progresses to the point that he is unable to write up a…
In the previous episode or two, Jack had been working with a publicity agent. Join in to review the stunts tha Jak has become part of to boost his ratings.…
In anticipation of the big aviation show, Fibber has become infatuated with reading magazines about flying. He shows off his new knowledge of technical jargon to Molly, but she’d rather…
Today’s show notes are provided from the Jot’Em Down Journal of December, 1998. Charlie Redfield is hospitalized in Mena! His problem? He is nearsighted_ How does that land him in…
Jack pokes fun at Don’s unflattering introduction, and about the ocen near the military base. Marys entrance adds some punch for the military men in the audience. After Mary appeals…
Molly, and Mrs Carstairs chat in the beauty parlor, comparing notes on how they each remind their husbands about their anniversaries. Will the new hairdo and dress do the trick?…
Today’s show notes are provided by the Jot ‘Em Down Journal of December, 1998. Lum has received a telegram (was it delivered by Grandpappy Spears?) informing him of the demise…
Flashback to witness Jack on the phone. He’s having a fall out with his sponsor. This is a serious problem, but is Mr Jones taking Jack seriously?The spponsor seems distracted…
It’s the big day of the ball game between the Elks and the Rotarians, and Fibber is nervous over his performance as pitcher for the Elks. . His boasting over…
Today’s show notes are provided by the Jot ‘Em Down Journal of December, 1998. Lum’s ”romance” of Miss Rowena, begun on the November 7 broadcast, begins to take on some…
Jack talks to Rochester as they ride downtown for some Christmas shopping. What was Christmas like when Jack was a boy? Mary joins Jack in the store. Jack goes to…
As the McGee’s arrive home from grocery shopping, they’re greeted by Mayor Latricia. He needs to ask for political help from Fibber. Who might the mayor want to fill the…
Mary talks with Jack about being at the Navy base as they drive to their destination. Remember that Jack’s Maxwell had previously been donated to the war effort. The car…
Molly is less than impressed as Fibber gloats over his big catch at the fishing pond. Old Muley is famous in Wistful Vista as an ellusive challenge, but Fibber tells…
Today’s notes come directly from the Jot ‘Em Down Journal of December 1998. playing checkers, and fairly ignoring their customers’ Ezra Seestrunk enters, complaining of “trouble in the home,” and…
The war in Europe has just ended last Tuesday (May 8), and the spirits run high as Jack and Don comment on VE Day. Though Jack tries to brag about…
Those nutty nomads are back, and with a generous musical mix, they have a few car troubles. The fast talking Fibber spins yarns as Harlow Wilcox acts as his straight…
Direct from the Jot ‘Em Down Journal of December 1998, here’s the synopsis for this episode. Ezra Seestrunk actor Horace Murphy) drives up in front of the Jot ‘Em Down…
We travel to Jack’s house, where we find Rochester and Jack in the back yard at pool side. Mary joins the fun, and complains about being charged to swim. Larry…
We find Jack in his library, looking for some good reading. When he discovers Rochester’s diary. We are treated to some insights to gambling habits, and a good natured glimpse…
Show description is taken from the Jot ‘Em Down Journal, the official publication of the National Lum and Abner Society: The calendar may have said it was Halloween, but this…
As a new year begins, Jack and his cast flashback to their trip to the Rosebowl game. Going against his stingy character, Jack surprises everyone when he springs for the…
What has served to get Fibber’s temper up? Molly won’t rest until he tells her all about his trouble at the Elks club. Fibber complains that Doc Gamble was chosen…
Show description is taken from the Jot ‘Em Down Journal, the official publication of the National Lum and Abner Society: Lum serves as substitute postmaster of Pine Ridge while regular…
Jack is teased about being the Peanut King, and vending machines that he owns. Mary enters to be teased about her fashion sense. Phil Harris enters to lay out the…
Show description is taken from the Jot ‘Em Down Journal, the official publication of the National Lum and Abner Society: Like the previous show, this one is also based on…
What’s the secret to long life? Fibber has a book he picked up during his visit to Doc Gambles office. It’s a book on all sorts of tips on good…
Audio is a touch on the fast side. Rochester and Mary talk about Jack being appointed as an Admiral. we find Jack in the bathtub with his fleet, and talks…
Fibber’s cousin Salvadore is working on a special project for Molly as a going away gift to show his apppreciation. Doc Gamble pops in, and Fibber shares that both he…
Dean opens with a song, . In their apartment, Jerry and Dean are excited over going to the studio to make their next record. So much so that Jerry and…
Show description provided by the Jot ‘Em Down Journal, the official publication of the National Lum and Abner Society: This is one of the few 30 minute shows that is…
Entertaining for Army troops, Jack and Don layer on the military related jokes, and those related to military customs. Phil Harrisshows his humorous side as he talks about his new…
A long lost cousin is to come for a visit. Salvvador is a famous artist, with work in a National Museum, at least according to Fibber. He and Molly seem…
Show description is taken from the Jot ‘Em Down Journal, the official publication of the National Lum and Abner Society: The first “regular” episode of the new series does not…
Don Wilson takes us to Jack’s house, where Rochester gets a breakfast ready for his boss. Phil Harris drops in and when the radio is tuned in, Frank Nelson, Mel…
Fibber is hard at work on his latest invention. The new gadget ids sure to make the McGee’s rich, and pay off the mortgage on the old homestead. The Perfecto…
It seems that someone has abandoned an old jalopy outside Fibber’s house. Today, he and Molly are outside to check it out and complain about the car. A talkative neighbor…
A star studded surprise to welcome Lum and Abner to their new show, and new format. The coast to coast fun includes appearances from many of the top celebrities of…
At Jack’s house, Rochester and Mary help with getting his Christmas party ready. The cast are finalizing the “Why I Hate Jack Benny” contest, and have a few fan letters…
A big salute to the pioneers who settled Wistful Vista is planned. Fibber tells Molly about who will be participating in the renactment of the old bank robbery along with…
Everybody is getting packed up, and ready to leave. Grandpap argues with Lum over whose socks are whose. Cedric doesn’t want to go home, and go back to school. He’s…
Getting ready to travel by train, Jack and Rochester joke around about packing. Jack seems to be plagued by a stalker who is following him from St Joseph. Mary arrives…
Still out west, and determined to buy a ranch, Lum meets up with Abner in the bank. Will Lum agree to be a partner in the ranch? Abner shares how…
At the La Cucarocha Dude Ranch Abner worries over where Cedric went. He’s nervous at closing the deal on the ranch he wants to buy. On top of his nerves,…
After 3 years in the Navy, Bill Thompson returns as Wallace Wimple. Molly sent Fibber to the library for a book on flowers, only to have him return with a…
What does Abner know about running a ranch? Why does he want one of his own anyway? Grandpap learns about the plans to be a cattle rancher. To help shield…
The show starts with a bit of a flip flop. Jack opens, and introduces Don wilson as the star of the show. what’s the story behind that? Did Jack lose…
Finally at the La Cucarocha Dude Ranch, grandpap and Abner talk about the scenery and activities. Lizabeth has learned to swim, and is enjoying relaxing by the pool. Abner would…
Features musical tallents from, Lynn Martin, the Rico Martinelli Orchestra, and the Merrymen. The Merrymen open with a song, Strike Me Blue. Fibber is trying to repair his door bell,…
The mission at hand is to send Ben Withers safely back home. Abner takes him to the bus station to get his ticket. They meet a woman in line from…
At Kraemer’s drugstore, the annual contest to guess the number of beans in a fish bowl is underway. Fibber is determined to win the prize of a radio by buying…
Continuing on their way to Las Vegas, Abner makes a phone call from a drugstore. He had gotten a little turned around in looking for directions to the dude ranch,…
In flashback, Don takes us back to a scene where Rochester sings as he cleans Jack’s home. Then Jack takes the stage to speak to the gathered troops where they…
The gents part ways once again. Ben Withers is sent to catch his bus back to Pine Ridge, while the rest pile into the car. Is Frances the dog getting…
As the gang roll into Alber-QQ, as Abner puts it, Grandpap wants to pick up an indian blanket to send home to Charity. As Cedric goes off to find post…
Fibber is busily writing a story to enter into a contest. It pays $100 to the winner with the best Tall Tale. Under pressure, Fibber has trouble putting his many…
After the excitement of the send off at the train station, and Abner rushing off with his friends, they all make plans to drive him to Las Vegas. Lizabeth will…
Jack is celebrating his birthday as he makes the rounds on his circuit of military bases. Don teases Jack about his toupee, and tries to get Jack to admit his…
Dreading going on his vacation to the dude ranch, Abner has his friends go to the train station to see him off. Lizabeth has ben revelling in their new found…
After faking his love for horses, and ability at horseback riding, Lizabeth has arranged for Abner to join her for a vacation at a dude ranch. Lum seems pretty interested…
Cedric is all to happy to take over for Abner at polo practice. He gets to ride Abner’s pony, wear Abner’s cool uniform, and all he has to do is…
Alice has finally forced Phil to sit down to take care of his accumulated mail. To handle the piled up work load, Alice reveals her plan to hire a secretary,…
Or: Guests Binnie Barns, And Mark Sandrich. Since Phil and Jack are busy with their film, Don and Kenny proclaim to take over, but the scene fades to Jack and…
Though Abner stood up to his wife Lizabeth last episode, he’s back to being henpecked. He shares his trouble with Lizabeth’s latest scheme. In fact, he’s too embarrassed to be…
Abner assures Lum that he is unchanged by his new found money. He goes on to tell about his new worries in dodging all the salesmen who have come calling…
A property tax bill has Fibber hopping mad. It is ruining his mood for Thanksgiving. Doc Gamble stops in with Thanksgiving greetings, and a few good insults for Fibber. Billy…
After their work at putting Abner’s old farmhouse into shape, including renting it back from Squire Skimp, the folks in town are feeling snubbed. Abner and Lizabeth came back, flaunting…
The Naval hospital is another base near New York. Jack brags about being from Waukegan, and his education. Being a Naval base, he also jokes about being drafted into the…
Dick Huddleston and Lum are at the train depot, along with their friends to welcome Abner home. They’re all dressed up, and ready to welcome poor Abner back with open…
We join Dick Huddleston as he talks to Lum about Abner. After his late night phone call where he complained about spending his last fifty cents, and winning a jackpot…
It’s time to buy a new car, and despite Fibbers reluctance, he and Molly head off to the auto show. Billy Mills plays, Old King Cole. Gildersleeve is the high…
After Abner rushed off on the train with Lizabeth to St Louis, and spend the last of their cash along the way, a stranger came looking for him. As Lum…
It’s that time of year, and we find Connie Brooks and Mrs Davis in the kitchen diing Easter eggs. Harriot pops in to get the eggs on to boil. The…
The sensation of the Easter Parade, Jack Benny, enters to joke about style, fashion, and Carmichael his Polar bear. The flashy fashions of Rochester and Phil are mentioned, and the…
With all of his possessions disposed of, Abner wonders exactly how much his $100k inheritance is. Lum tries to explain the magnitude of that much money. Will Abner be able…
Down to his absolute last possessions, Abner plans to get rid of his stock in the store by a grab bag sale. Grandpap helps to get the sacks ready. For…
As a favor for his civic organization, Fibber has been tasked with writing a play. Listen in for behind the scenes glimpses as Fibber casts his characters. Billy Mills plays…
Abner still has a few possessions to get rid of, and Lum tells about owing Squire after the recent auction. With being on the verge of going to the poor…
Don brings us the man who held the ladder for Clark Gable to elope with Carol Lumbard, Jack Benny. The news of the celebrity wedding is the focus of jokes.…
The jokes take on a nautical feel, when Red Skelton talks about sailors, ships, and storms. Phil Davis plays, Begin the Beguine. Red talks about his new suit. When the…
After selling all his furnishings at the auction, Abner needs a place to stay. Cedric is on hand to learn what life is like with Abner living with Lum. He’s…
Join the fast pace of the auction as Squire calls out the bids. Abner is selling off the last of his property so he can go broke. Its part of…
Uncle Tyconderoga has left word that Fibber is to recieve an inheritance. Hal Peary is the lawyer who is handling the execution of the Will. In the process of things,…
Visiting Dick Huddleston, Lum shares some of his concern over Squire’s business practice. Is he using fair scales to weigh out orders? Abner enters, but will he learn about the…
It’s the last day of a vacation to Palm Springs, and we join the girls with Alice as Phil sleeps in. Frankie and Phil enter to tell about a flying…
Introducing that sophisticated humorist… Maxwell Stroud. Huh? It’s a joke, based on recent comments from Fred Allen on his show. Jack jokes with Don about Carmichael. Mary tells secrets on…
Dell King introduces that man who is fit as a fiddle, Red Skelton. Red talks to his back talking Mike about his homely family, and the new spring fashions. Phil…
Squire and Lum clash over practices in handling money in the store. How should they work each other’s salaries, and sharing the profits? Ben Withers enters, and we learn about…
On a previous installment that apparently doesn’t exist, Abner had been playing with a stamp pad, and now has indelible ink on his face. Cedric enters the Jot ‘Em Down…
Abner has sold his half of the store to Squire Skimp for $10. Today, Lum explains the deal to grandpap. Abner enters all bent over… what’s he looking for? It’s…
Don tells that Jack is at home with a cold. As he Kenny, and Phil handle the studio audience, we go to visit Rochester and Carmichael the polar bear as…
Or, The Thousand Dollars. Red pokes fun at Dell King’s mustache, then is sassed by his microphone. The jokes turn to politics. Phil Davis plays, Begin the Beguine. Red Foley…
The mix up with the stolen horse swapped from the Gypsies has been resolved. Lum and Abner are back in the Jot ‘Em Down store, and back to making deals…
Stuck in their jail cell, and with Abner’s bogus confession of bank robbery keeping them there, they make the decision to come clean with their jailer. They try to tell…
As Lum and Abner sit in jail, they discuss grandpap’s mix up that landed them there. Cedric returns with the worthless horse that Lum traded from the Gypsies. So far,…
After meeting Mr Scot’s daughter last weedk, Marjorie has a terrible crush on Julius. Is this a good thing, or not? Phil talks with Alice and Willie about the situation.…
For a change, Jack introduces Don Wilson, who is celebrating his 15th year in radio,. How did he happen to get into radio? Phil tells about his own start in…
Red jokes with Dell King, and his back talking microphone about taxes. Hercules joins the financial humor, and Red continues on the topic of tax collectors. Phil Davis plays, My…
Grandpap wonders why Abner is so desperate to get shut of his stuff by September 1st. As part of the inheritance deal, he can’t tell his friends why. Grandpap has…
On the way home from school and work, Rush talks with Vic. As they approach home, Sade meets them on the front porch with news. To help with a house…
After all the swapping, and losses, Lizabeth is having trouble understanding what has gotten into Abner. Her blow up the night before has him swapping to get some of his…
Leading off with jokes on horse racing at Santa Anita, Bob includes topics of losing at betting, pickpockets, trouble finding parking, and more. After Bill Goodwin announces the night’s guest,…
Abner has decided to let Lum handle his investment, and financial business. With Squire getting the recent insurance money for the bogus oil stock, Lum helps get rid of the…
Don and Jack joke about the recent losses at the race track. Mary shares a secret about Jack’s $2 loss. Phil harris, and Kenny Baker join the horse racing jokes…
Audio has some trouble with being weak and staticky. Red is teased by his microphone as he jokes about horses and race tracks. Red Foley sings Funny Old Hills. Phil…
Ben Withers is in the Jot ‘Em Down store, and learns from Lum how Squire got the skinning of his life when he outbid Abner for grandpap’s swampland. The deal…
Lum and Abner 480802 Abner Wants to Buy Grandpap’s Swampland. The insurance company has paid off quickly on Abner’s loss of the worthless property he bought from Squire. At this…
Fibber brags on his prowess at hunting big game. He brags about being Card Trek McGee to the big time safari guide who is in town, and looking for a…
The plans for the wedding and honeymoon continue. Will Abner be going along with Lizabeth? He isn’t so keen on all the fancy arrangements, and may be doing his traveling…
The Academy Awards have come and gone, but how is Jack taking it with his loss? Mary shares secrets to burst his bubble as to why he was the center…
Getting remarried, a big ceremony is in the works for Abner. Abney received word from the insurance e company that the ordeal won’t be needed to prove his marriage, but…
To prove that he’s really married, Lum is ready to put his seal as notary public on Abner’s paperwork. He just wants to see that marriage license one more time…
Fibber is determined to misbehave in order to get out of the lease on his house. He and Molly have been in Hollywood to make a movie, but now it’s…
In the Jot ‘Em Down store, Abner is still trying to believe that he is the recipient of a $100k inheritance. He thinks Mr Donnely of the insurance company is…
Anticipating the upcoming Academy Awards, will our star stand a chance? Jack gets teased about his latest film, Artists and Models Abroad. Hasn’t anybody in the cast seen it? Mary…
Cedric is the latest victim of the 5 year old letters. Today we find Lum on the phone, trying to iron out problems with his bookkeeping. The mix up with…
Even though grandpap hates Grimey Ludlow so much, he went to drive over for a visit… huh? Abner talks to Lum about why he did it. A batch of five…
Fibber finds himself in charge of a carnival, and has to deal with the acts who are to perform. Molly voices a young gal, Geraldine, who chatters about her husband,…
Audio is a little scratchy and skips some. Ben Withers talks to Lum and Abner about a letter from Grimey Ludlow. What’s Ben trying to say? Lum has trouble figuring…
Our own little cupid gets a happy birthday greeting when the audience sings to him. Jack talks about other people who were also born in February. Will he confess to…
Back in the Jot ‘Em Down store, Abner talks with grandpap. They get caught up on the situation that led to Abner leaving the circus. The missing money, the crush…
The truth about who the thief really is has come out. Lum isn’t happy with Abner for doing it, but as much as Cedric knows, he doesn’t know Abners motives…
The McGees get ready to leave for the Summer and go to Hollywood to make a movie. Do they have their phone and utilities all turned off? Do they have…
Worried that his hiding place for the money turned it to ashes, Abner tells Cedric all about it. Hiding it in the wood burning stove turned disasterous when a fire…
The Waukegan Bomber, Kid Benny, weighs in for jokes about boxing and the latest round of jabbing from Fred Allen's most recent show. Mary tells secrets on Jack's attempts at exercising in his back yard. The fitness follies continue as Phil arrives, and demonstrates his fictional theme song for his fictional sponsor for his yet to emerge radio show. After an interruption, Phil plays, Umbrella Man.
With the star act gone, Squire tries to find a replacement. Lum is ready to get out of the business, but Squire claims they’ve been doing well lately. Will looking…
The latest twist in the mystery is that Zenora and her brother have fled the circus. Squire and Lum discuss the effectiveness of Ben Withers investigation. Lum is feeling badly…
After the opening word, the band perform and sing a few bars of, Weather Man. We find Fibber and Molly stopping at a carnival. It’s actually a banner filled grand…
Abner complains about the way that Zenora has Lum wrapped around her little finger. Cedric can’t tell whether Lum is lovesick, or his funny look is just due to something…
It's Phil's birthday, and he gets a big greeting from Alice and the girls. When Phil claims to be 30, Alice calls him by his real name, but she still isn't quite telling Phil's real age. Phil's grumpy mood is helped some when he is showered with gifts. Alice sings, They All Laughed.
We bring you a man who used to be a beautiful baby... Jack Benny. Don comments about a family photo album he saw at Jack's. How about the other cast members? Were they beautiful babies as well? Mary reveals some secrets from Jack's history. Kenny claims to not be all that pretty, but he was a smart kid. Phil is late, and the claim is that he's still upset over Jack's comments about getting his own radio show last week. Kenny sings, Penny Serenade.
Taking a break as the circus passes onto the next town, Lum pops into the Jot ‘Em Down sdtore to talk to Ben Withers. Lum offers to have Ben come…
Circus life has Lum wore to a frazzle, as he talks with Abner about his latest worries. Should they get out of the circus, and go back to tending the…
The gossip columnist of the Wistful Vista Gazette has taken a vacation, and left his job to Fibber McGee. Chief editor Gildersleeve checks up on Fibbers work. Well, he may…
After a brush with the circus lions, Abner appears to be doing pretty good. Will he ever build up enough nerve to go back in with them again? Abner gets…
After a late night of partying, Phil and Remley stagger home at the crack of dawn. Fearing the wrath of Alice, they sneak in a basement window, and break the furnace in the process. Instead of getting a little rest, interruptions come from Willie, the girls who decide to play cowboy through the house, and Alice as she does the vacuuming. Will Phil's buttering up get him out of trouble with Alice? Not if Frankie can help it. As the guys scramble to cover their furnace fiasco, Alice sings, I've Got a Crush on You.
A different announcer, possibly Frank Nelson, sets the scene in the corner drug store. We join Jack and Mary as they order sandwiches. Wacky soda jerks, and a pampered pekinese both serve to annoy Jack. Kenny Baker pops in, along with Don Wilson. Will there be time to eat, and weigh on the scales before the show starts? Phil plays some traveling music as the gang show up in the studio, Could Be.
In the side show tent, Lum goes to talk with Squire about his job in the circus. The jobs are limited though, and Lum’s options are slimj. New problems arise…
Lum is hard at work in the big top, learning to be a trapeze artist. Squire does his best to encourage him to learn some stunts. If Lum backs down,…
With his constant companion, and severest critic Molly, Fibber McGee is back with more of his antics. Our traveling entertainers are stopped by a police officer, and have their day…
Ben Withers talks with Lum and Abner to hear about their encounter with the wild man from Borneo. Caleb Wehandt isn’t taking Cedric’s new job very well. Should they lock…
Before the show, Phil and Alice welcome a new station to the network, located in Hawaii. Mr Scot and his wife are going on a trip, and he wants Phil to take care of his poodle for a few days. With the dog, Madam Beauvary coming over, Phil puts aside his chore of painting a chair and checks on Remley. He's in the other room teaching the girls a new game, gambling at billiards. A dog whistle is dropped off, and explained that it's supersonic wistle can only be heard by dogs. Alice sings, Bye Bye Baby.
Don announces that Don Juan, that answer to a maiden's prayer... Jack Benny. Is there an ulterior motive for the image of a lady's man? Phil enters to talk about sophisticated, blaze, women... er... make that blasé women. Mary is critical of the class of women that Jack has allegedly been dating. Even Kenny enters with woman trouble of his own. Jack gets right to announcing the play, but is interrupted as the cast challenge him for not announcing the play last week. Instead of dwarves, the guys will be gangsters, and Jack calls attention to the fact that Walt Disney is in the audience tonight. Kenny Baker sings, One Song.
As the Cugats get dressed to face the day, Liz complains that she doesn’t have a thing to wear. Especially with a party at the Attabery’s, George’s boss, Liz demands…
Since Squire was hired, he and Cedric have been busy at the circus. Abner shares with Lum about some of the side show attractions that Squire has planned. Inside the…
Going into the circus business, Squire wants to be taken on as a third partner. Today Lum talks to Ben Withers about the proposition. Ben thinks Squire might be a…
Fibber sits at his desk, in hopes his handwriting sample will prove to send him on a new, and successful career. Boomer enters with his own plan… if he can…
On a cold day in Pine Ridge, Ben Withers pops in to warm himself by the stove. Lum is worried over the mental state of Abner. What does he have…
Flashback to the day before, when Connie and Mrs Davis talk about their new Years Eve party plans. Miss Brooks is hopeful that Mr Boynton will take her out. Too bad he has to drop in and break his date. Boynton will be attending a Biologist convention, and only has money for one ticket.
Al Goodman opens with a song, Change in the Weather. Jimmy Wallington introduces that man who goes on and on, Fred Allen in person. They swap insults on marriage, and…
Audio starts out a bit muffled sounding. Poor, but it clears up after a minute or three. It’s the night before Christmas, and Fibber doesn’t have all his shopping done…
Lum struggles over his income tax form, and wants Abner to help out. Can he explain his annual income and expenses to Abner? What kind of investments or assets will…
Taking some veiled jabs at his favorite rival, Jack Benny, Fred changes to joke about a plan in New York to use magnets to clean the streets. Allen’s Alley residents…
Ben Withers is in the Jot ‘Em Down store to ask Lum for money. Will he be able to make the trip to the county seat? A long distance phone…
The McGees’s get ready to take a trip to see old aunt Sarah. wwith bags packed, Fibber needs to make a phone call and ends up chatting with Myrt the…
From an unknown date in February 1948. Join in a story that has been brewing over the previous weeks. Ben Withers, town constable, tells Lum about an ongoing game of…
Introducing that man who gave up partying, but Jack complains that Don is just ungrateful. Mary enters to see if Jack can tell what’s new about her. Dennis has a…
Don and Jack joke about the cold weather in New York, compared to sunny California. Jack gets in some wisecracks about his famous rival, Fred Allen. The rest of the…
As Andy carries Christmas packages in, Amos tucks his kids in for the night. Amos tells about his family plans for the evening, with Ruby taking food to poor families,…
Abner seems to have over ordered on lanterns, and Lum is putting his foot down, forcing him to sell them all or pay for them himself. Cedric enters, but will…
Grandpap joins Lum and Abner to take groceries and supplies to a needy family. They trudge through the night to follow the stars to a barn where Doc Miller ttendds…
Today we find Fibber and Molly walking along the street. Along the way they meet the Old Timer who jokes about peanut brittle. The window shopping leads our couple to…
Wether out of bashfulness, politeness, or false modesty, Lum has told everyone not to get hima Christmas gift, but as he talks to everybody, he fishes for what they may…
Jack and Mary fight through the Christmas shopping crowds. As Jack tries to think of something special to get his sister Florence, he encounters unruly sales clerks, and spies on…
A package came to the McGee’s that is certainly a Christmas present, and it has Fibber’s curiosity up. Temptation is to great, but what is it? Abigail Uppington visits to…
Gracie and Herman sit up on Christmas Eve. She tries to tell him a story to encourage him to go to bed. She reminds Herman of a movie they had…
The focus in Pine Ridge has turned to the upcoming Christmas parade, and we join Lum and Abner as they build their float. The two old timers chat, but Lum…
Squire pops in with a complaint about Abner. What has come over him to cause him to run wild? Abner has taken to dressing like a cowboy, and swaggering all…
As Molly has gone to shop for hats at the Bon Ton department store, Fibber is left at home to read the newspaper. Mell Blanc is the hiccuping telegraph man…
The party line is buzzing with requests for Lum to join his newly formed Navy. The problem though is that everybody wants to be an Admiral. The phone call is…
Jack is getting ready to leave for Texas to put on a show for the big charity game. As Rochester helps him pack, Don, Mary, and the cast members each…
Audio skips plague the episode, a little bit at the beginning, but they come and go throughout the show.. Driving downtown, Fibber and Molly go to pick out their Christmas…
The last word we had from Pine Ridge was the wedding of little Pearl. It was after her return from serving the troops in Europe as a nurse in an…
Lum tries to give Abner a lesson in marketing. Will Abner pick up on the new psychology of sales? The gents try to brush up on their customer service skillss,…
Harlow wilcox opens with the commercial and sets the stage for a freezing cold Fibber. He’s awaiting a shipment of coal, and is visited by a plumber, or at least…
Nerves run high as Abner deals with the stress of his daughter, Little Pearl, getting married. Lizabeth is more nervous than a frog sitting on a hot stove, and Lum…
At rehearsal Jack gets on the nerves of the cast as he complains over their poor performance on the previous show. Phil, Mary, and Dennis all get in their jokes…
Sponsored by Spam. Announcer, Bud Heston, Bandleader, Artie Shaw. Vocals by the Smoothies. Starring George Burns and Gracie Allen. Gracie tells George about the film she saw with Bud at…
With only 2 more shopping days till Christmas, Don introduces that fugitive from Gimbles basement. Responding with jokes about the vicious little old ladies out bargain hunting, Jack greets Mary.…
The date is unknown, but this seems the most reasonable place that it fits in. Abner handles an order over the phone, mostly items the store is out of. Squire…
Grandpap talks to Abner to figure out how the fake agent from the chemical company got word of the formula to come and steal it. The bickering old gents keep…
On the way to get packages in the mail early, Fibber and Molly take stock of their gifts. First, a phone call to the operator, Mirt, reveals a young relative…
After giving their formula to a stranger, Lum has verified with the chemical company that it was indeed not a real representative. Now what can they do? They gave away…
At home, Jack is joined by Phil and Dennis. The guys plan to spend the night playing cards. Mr Kitzel pops in for a few jokes, but he can’t stay…
A representative from a chemical company is due to pop in, and could show up any time now. Wanting to make a good impression, Lum and Abner want to be…
The cotton crop has been saved, and Lum and Abner are heros… right? Abner relizes that with all the weevils killed off, they have also just exterminated their market for…
There’s a bit of home repair to do for Fibber today as he fights with a window shade that refuses to stay down. The Old Timer pops in for a…
Needing to empty a shipment of 30 gallon barrels of sauer kraut, Abner tries to make a sale to grandpap. The discussion serves to recap how they ended up with…
Don Ameche and Charlie McCarthy introduces the show. Donald Nixon sings, One Girl That I Love. He follows it with, O That it Were So. Charlie tells Don about his…
In front of a military audience, Don teases Jack about his leadership ability,and a matter of slang. The jokes continue to reflect the culture of the Air Force training base.…
The busiest little man in Hollywood, Jack Benny, is a wreck. He has been doing Christmas shopping, and hanging out at parties, and tells Don about his new picture. Will…
Don greets Jack, with a big build up to start a new show in a new year. The gang review their new years celebrations. Jack and Mary were at Phil’s…
While Lum has been doing paperwork at his desk, Abner is frustrated at being overworked. Demands for the new formula is at a fever pitch. Lum has been calculating what…
Mary sings as she helps Jack decorate his house for the big Christmas party. Jack trims the tree, and talks about the famous guests he invited. Also about Barbara, the…
The Bowl Weevils have been particularly bad this year, and the gents gear up for high production of their formula. Lum takes orders over the phone, as Abner cooks up…
When the Army has decided to practice their combat maneuvers in Wistful Vista, the whole town is buzzing, and in a military mood. Fibber is off to see the General…
The scene opens with three old gents looking for a farm that lays East of town. With a little help from a star they get their bearings. Doc Miller has…
Robert Taylor introduces the opening song, Honolulu. Tony Martin tells about his dressing room to Robert, and band leader Meredeth Willson. Tony sings, Christmas Night in Harlem. Baby Snooks and…
Revelling in the latest use of the formula, Abner tells grandpap about his new title as doctor. Grandpap isn’t impressed, but we learn how the formula has been a hit…
`After the performance on last week’s show, Jack feels the need to call a meeting. One by one, Jack complains about Phil, Mary, and Dennis. Jack replays recordings from the…
Featuring host, Robert Young, the music of Meredeth Willson, the comedy of Baby Snookx, and Frank Morgon. After arriving late, and blamuing it on an incident with a horse, and…
With a new marketing campaign, the gents now offer their formula as something to kill potato bugs. Will they be able to write their own ticket, with a monopoly on…
The merits, and lack of them in the formula are discussed. It dyes clothes purple, but is more expensive than plain old dye. The gents review their back and forth…
In a perky little scene on Wistful Vista, Molly darns socks as Fibber is up to his usual pranks. Might Fibber be in line for getting new glasses? Fibber phones…
Announcer: Harry Vonzel. Peter Vanseeten and the singers open with a song, Be a Good Sport. As Fred reads the Town Hall Bulletin, Jack Benny has to be brushed off.…
Dick Huddleston is in the store, and Lum tells him how the formula is great as an insect spray. It won’t hurt humans, but it dies everything purple. Lum thinks…
Don talks with Jack about being a stand up guy, and one to not lose his temper. Does Jack have two sides to his personality? Mary and Kenny share their…
Rochester sings a spoof of Sidewalks of New York as he helps out in Jacks hotel room, by helping him with his luggage. Mary visits after getting over her cold.…
We find Abner on the phone to deal with customers who aren’t happy with the new chemical formula. Lum has been using the folks of Pine Ridge as guinnea pigs…
After drinking a bottle of the mysterious chemical by mistake, Cecric seems OK. Will he be able to help figure out what the formula does? Grandpap is on hand to…
Molly returns after her long, unexplained absence. Molly is amazed at the condition of Fibber’s recordkeeping of the household finances while she was gone. Feeling the wrath of Molly, even…
As Abner gtakes an order of groceries over the phone, we find that the store is nearly out of supplies. No worries though, with the chemical formula, the gents ought…
In Jack’s Beverly Hills home, he gets ready for his big Halloween party. Rochester, and Mary helps him out, as they tease him about his party supplies. Kenny enters to…
Abner tells grandpap how he and Lum got Cedric to invest his money in the store. Will this be their chance to sit back, and have Cedric do all the…
Talking with Ben Withers, Lum tells him about the financial mess ups in their new chemical company. Instead of a loan from Lizabeth, Abner had to use all their funds…
Audio is clear, but fades and grows. It’s worse near the beginning, but gets better. Today we find Fibber working as a mailman. He makes the rounds to visit his…
Though they decided to form a chemical company to keep from having to include Squire, the gents discover they don’t have much money to fund it. Can Abner get Lizabeth…
Much ado is made over performing the first show in their new home at the new studio. Jack gets interupted by a sight seeing tour that passes through. Phil plays,…
Showing more character than the townsfolk who wanted to arrest him, Lum still wants to share any benefit the chemical formula might bring. Ben tells about the scam that professor…
Word has been put out for all the Hamstead heirs to meet, and discuss what to do with the formula that was written on the paper in the locked box.…
Fibber goes to a barber shop run by Hal Peary for a haircut, and the usual socialization. Old Timer comes in to join the jokes about Fibber’s thinning hair. Even…
Abner is left alone in the store to explain where Lum has disappeared to. Grandpap thinks something suspicious might be going on. Gossipers in town think the let down at…
The cast is buzzing about the move to the new studio. Sentiments run high with Jack. When the cast poke fun at Jack’s sentimental side, he gets defensive, and shares…
The moment arrives to open the box belonging to the Hamstead heirs. With the family trees drawn up by Professor Krenshaw, documenting that the whole town is related, and part…
A professor of geneology has come to town to get everybody mixed up on their family trees. We join Lum and Abner as they talk about the jumbled, intertwined families…
Deciding that his memory needs improvement, Fibber enrolls in a course offered by the Gildersleeve Memory company. Iris Dalrimple is the instructor, played by Hal Peary. Otherwise known in most…
Lum isn’t convinced at all about the revelations of his friends being part of the Hamstead family, especially when more relatives come crawling out of the woodwork. Professor Crenshaw seems…
As Jack and the cast make their appearances, they talk about how well the show went last week. Mary enters, and Jack talks about their date the night before. Mary…
Still trying to iron out the lineage of certain Pine Ridge residents, Lum talks with constable Ben Withers. In talking about some inconsistencies in the family trees, Ben Withers tells…
Still woerried over the box, and wanting to keep curiosity seekers away, Lum has hidden the box. Still, Abner lets Cedric see it. Abner shares the latest about having no…
In the Burns home, the theme of the day can be summed up in two words, “woman trouble”. George has trouble with Gracie wrecking his car, Meredeth Willson needs advice…
Abner is impatient about knowing what’s in the box. Shouldn’t they contact the Hampstead heirs to be present? That’s what the note on the outside of the box specifies. Dreaming…
In a preshow segment, the cast all get ready for the season opener. Both Phil and Kenny are seen off by their mothers. Mary gets a phone reminder from her…
After a gap in the shows, we never find out how things worked out with hypnotizing Cedric and Squire. We join grandpap and Abner on their way to Lum’s house,…
A chapter closes, and the end of a brief era arrives when the Meadowlark Restaurant closes it’s doors. The equipment has all been sold to Ben Withers to use in…
Fibber decides to invite friends over for dinner. Doc Gamble visits for a dose of abuse. Teeny stops in to tell about school. Billy Mills plays, Fiddle Dee Dee. Milt…
Working out the details for his new radio show format, Lum is teased by Abner about hypnotism. Abner is a little confused about being held in a trance, and is…
In an effort to cooperate with school policies, Miss Brooks opens by talking about her efforts to comply with the latest school policy, Mr Conklin’s exersize plan. An idea to…
The show next week will be broadcast from New York, so we join Jack at home as he packs. Preparations are made for traveling by train, and expenses. Jack goes…
Ben Withers and Abner talk about Lum’s narrow escape in getting married to the Widow Abernathy. As Lum tells more about the dissolved marriage contract, Ben interjects trivia about World…
Looking for his own loopholes, Mose Moots wants Lum’s wedding to go through. He hired a lawyer to come to town to see how legal the accidental marriage between Cedric…
Fibber has a hamburger stand, and we get to se his skill at customer service. He has a cook to whip up the goodies as he mans the cash register…
At the wedding rehearsal, and acting as Justice of the Peace, has Lum married Cedric to the Widow Abernathy? Can it be annulled? Was it all just an accident? Or…
We find Jack at his home taking a nap, with Rochester providing commentary as he watches his boss. Once he wakes up, Jack is visited by Phil, who tells about…
Connie tells about the hypertensive Mr Conklin, and the assignment he gave to her. Mrs Davis sticks up for Connie, and feels she should be paid for the extra work.…
The big moment arrives, and Lum is on the spot. He has to go through with his on air wedding to the Widow Abernathy. Mose Moots wants to be sure…
There’s supposed to be an on-air wedding today on radio station VPR, but Lum plays sick. Abner reviews the situation thus far with Ben Withers. Lum being offered as a…
It’s the night of the annual steak dinner for members of the Rotary, and their wives. Fibber sits at home alone, stewing over not being invited. Trying to crash the…
Preparing for the next radio show on VPR, Ben Withers is confused over his lines in the script. Lum reminds Abner and Ben that their sponsor, Mose Moots wants that…
As Rochester cleans house, Jack is at the hospital after being so sick last week. In the process he finds Jack’s diary, and reads a passage. We learn of Jack’s…
Promised as the prize to Widow Abernathy in a game show on the radio, Lum worries as his fate draws closer. Plans to get out of the arranged marriage have…
It’s station break time as the Voice of Pine Ridge airs a quick spot announcement or two, and upcoming shows. Standing down from broadcasting, Lum has a new stress to…
Sponsorship for radio station VPR is growing, and Lum gets busy with Abner, trying to work up more spot announcements. The show spoof of the day is Queen for the…
Anticipating the ratings report, Lum expects he can start charging more for his sponsors. Mose seems worried that the ratings will raise his rates, but Lum assures him over the…
Abner complains to Lum that folks in town don’t like their programming. Can’t people hear the broadcasts? Are businesses backing the programming by sponsorship? Lum says so, but Abner just…
It’s the holiday season, and time for Fibber to show off his artistic, creative side. Mayor Latrivia visits to compare artistic notes, and talk about Fibber’s uncle Sycamore. What would…
The gang is gathered once again at the mike to bring another evening of radio entertainment. Mose Moots is the remaining sponsor, after the others didn’t have enough money to…
After losing his memory last week, Jack has a generous demeanor instead of being stingy. Mary talks with her maid about Jack’s new outlook on life. She’s worried about Jack,…
It’s time for the first air date of radio station VPR, andthe the gang take their places around the mike. They’re going to do a dramatic play about Gilbert the…
Note: The announcer mentions the previous show, and interuptions of well wishes on the 16th anniversary on the radio. Personally, I didn’t catch a lot of that, though the flow…
As the McGee’s arrive home, their car gets a blowout. Hey, at least it had a flat just as they reached home. The Old Timer stops in to add his…
Lum is busy selling advertising time on the Voice of Pine Ridge when Abner enters with news. He has been making advertising sales as well. Now it’s time to figure…
Jack seems as stingy as ever as he and Rochester are at home, taking inventory in the pantry. Running gags appear from flubs made last week, and the topic of…
Abner seems to be having some regrets at the rearranged division of labor at the new radio station. Lum has taken control, and it’s only moments before Cedric and Abner…
With a new business opportunity staring at them, Lum sets himself up as the program director of the Voice of Pine Ridge radio station. What kind of shows does he…
There’s a Costume party that Fibber is dressed up to attend. He’s in a prisoner’s outfit, but when his cab has a blow out he’s forced to walk the rest…
After doing a lot of talking, Lum has finally drawn up papers to incorporate as a radio broadcasting company, the Voice of Pine Ridge. Abner is upset over his position…
In recent episodes, Jack has had a memory loss, and in a fit of generosity and on a spending spree he put a down payment on a yacht. Now he…
It’s that time of year when the new radio season begins, and all your favorites begin making appearances again. Today we find Jack and Mary being driven to the studio…
The tranciever seems to be set up, but Lum figures that Abner isn’t holding up his end of the bargain and not turning the generator fast enough. Maybe Lum hasn’t…
As Lum studies up on the manual for the tran ciever that had recently been sent, Abner takes care of the store. Ben Withers is on hand, and we’re reminded…
To go out for a first class night on the town, Fibber and Molly take the trolley to the Bon Ton Department store. As they arrive downtown, they encounter the…
Henry Lunsford is still mad at all the attention that Ben Withers has recieved over catching the Voice. When grandpap enters the store, he and Abner try to figure out…
As Don and Jack joke, Jack gets his feelings hurt, and makes a phone call to have Don fired. Phil and Mary enter, and Don points out that Mary just…
The package from Pearl has turned out to be a jumple of metal, and wires, and Abner is having trouble in figuring it out. He was so excited to unpack…
Abner is still waiting for that package from Pearl to arrive. Lum tries to convince him that all his worrying won’t make it come any quicker, but will it calm…
Molly gets worried after Fibber tells her about his urge to fix something. Teeny brings over a broken cuckoo clock, and it’s just the thing to meet fibbers challenge. Billy…
Abner is expecting an important package in the mail from his daughter, Pearl. He’s jumpy, and nervous as he anticipates what secret present might be in the package. Does Lum…
Don Wilson points the listener to join in on a Hollywood tour bus. Frank Nelson is the tourbus driver who points out various celebrities. As the bus passes by each…
The beginning of a special run of Amos and Andy episodes. A double feature that starts with Amos and Andy trying to make sense of the political parties in the…
Still unsure what to charge Squire with, in regards to being the Voice, he was let go. Abner feels they ought to find something to charge him on, but a…
The Voice had been revealed to be Squire Skimp, and today Abner wonders how Ben Withers put it all together. Lum says it was all a ploy to sell insurance…
Sometimes titled: Bus Suggestion. As Fibber and Molly wait for a trolley, Doc Gamble joins them for a few rounds of friendly name calling with Fibber. The day of riding…
Acting on the word of Doc Ben Withers, Abner gathers the town committee into the Jot ‘Em Down store. Has the identity of the Voice been learned yet? The meeting…
In Jack’s home in Beverly Hills, he and Rochester clean out the refridgerator. A reporter phones Jack to confirm a story of the things that Fred Allen said about him,…
After opening with a song, Judy is at the beauty shop. Everything is coming Judy’s way, she has a screen test coming up. Pedro talks to Judy about his girlfriend,…
Fears of a ghost in town have Lum and Abner talking about the progress of the investigations thus far. They talk about their sleeping night watchman, Ben Withers, as he…
Abner shares with Cedric about his fears that the town is haunted. Will there be any lucky charms that will keep a person safe? Cedric is reluctant to give up…
The McGee’s are planning to spend an evening out at the Civic Concert Hall. As they make their preparations, Ole, the janitor stops by to talk about the fun musical…
A town meeting has been called to see what can be done about the Voice. Squire Skimp, US Quincey, Ben Withers, and grandpap all join Lum andd Abner. First, Lum…
Flashback to just after last weeks episode. The cast finish the show, but Jack detains them to talk about their sloppy performance. He complains about Mary flubbing her lines while…
Connie trims her Friendship Tree with Christmas cards. Friendship tree? Wow, I didn’t think they had that much trouble with the political correctness police back then. Mrs Davis has to…
Clues from the latest disaster at the hand of the Voice are discussed. Cedric had a narrow escape, and now Abner thinks the Voice might actually be a ghost. How…
To help learn the identity of the Voice, Lum and Abner monitor the party line. Will it help? The gents discuss how Ben Withers actually didn’t leave town, and is…
Fibber has an idea to make all his rivals jealous. Everyone knows that cloth can be made into paper, but Fibber wants to reverse the process. Doc Gamble arrives and…
Making preparations to leave town, Ben Withers talks with Abner. Is there something Lum can think of that will keep the man in town? Is there a new vocation tthey…
In Jack’s home in Beverly Hills, Rochester does the Spring cleaning as he sings some ad lib lyrics about Jack. They joke about love in the Springtime, and Polly’s love…
Miss Brooks recounts an event that she experienced recently when weighing herself on a penny scale. The card it spit out, promised that she would meet a tall dark man…
Speculation on who the voice might be leads Lum and Abner back to wonder about Doc Withers. Is he becoming senile? Just how old is Ben Withers, and could Lum…
Abner has had some misadventures with his hired bodyguard Cedric. Today he and Lum talk about the possibility that the voice might be Doc Withers. Speculation continues as the voice…
The McGees recieve a package from the Bon Ton Department store. It’s an umbrella stand. The Old Timer arrives to interupt Fibbers rant over the stand, and his desire to…
Squire and Lum talk about Abner and why he hired Cedric as his bodyguard. Are they any closer to figuring out who the Voice might be? What strange antics are…
Don goes into flashback mode to Jack’s house where the gang are getting ready for Easter, and waiting for guest, Van Johnson to appear. Rochester goes to make a phone…
This show is missing the second half, which has the title bit about the drugstore. Here’s what’s in the show: Don comments on Jack’s recent birthday. Though he tries to…
With suspicions raised, Lum and Squire think that Abneer is greedy, and wants their money from the pearl to himself. Squire admits that it sounds a little crazy, but Lum…
Fibber is all set to write a slogan for a contest. Molly sees a problem in his plan, but Fibber won’t be distracted. The Old Timer adds to the fun…
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…
Don raves about the success of Jacks first ever television show. Mary and Dennis enter to tease Jack about his television debut. Phil has some good words on the topic.…
Connie relates a little of her typical day, and her crush on Mr Boynton. Mrs Davis gives Connie an early wake up call. It seems Connie has been recommended as…
Lumburgers are still popular, but Lum is worried that people might be losing their apetite for them. With the court trial, and the Meadowlark restaurant closed for most of it,…
In the Jot ‘Em Down store, Lum gets onto Abner for browsing through the mail order catelog. If he keeps going down that route, Abner won’t have any of his…
A special 1 hour show full of NBC’s biggest radio stars. Harlow Wilcox reads some early reviews from 1935, then Fibber and Molly remember some early moments but are interupted…
With winning an odd amount of money, Lum and Abner debate at how to split the difference. Huh? Why do they need to split it in amounts of hundreds of…
What makes a good impression on others? Is it accomplishments at work? Is it handsome, good looks? Is it being competitive, and coming out on top? As Russel and Vic…
Flashback time. Rochester and jack head to the race track, and begin the adventure with fun in the Maxwell. Jack comments on the scenery as they go motoring. Eventually they…
Don Wilson flashes back to about an hour before the broadcast. Jack complains to Rochester about the sandwich that he brought for him. Mary pops into Jacks dressing room to…
Connie Brooks has hopes that she might actually be asked out on a date by Mr Boynton. On the big day of the Clay City football game, After one of…
The trial is finally over, and we find Lum and Abner counting the money they got from the sale of their pearl. What does Abner have on his mind regarding…
On the way to the county seat to present a last moment bit of legal evidence, Abner revisits some confusion on hung juries. In his nervousness, Lum tears out paper…
Fibber admonishes Molly about her ability to handle her daily chors, and brags how he can juggle several things at once. All it takes is to schedule things for maximum…
As they wait for a decision, Lum and Abner have a Lumburger. Abner gets a little confused at the terminology of having the jury held up. Cedric enters to order…
Don welcomes Jack with a birthday greeting, which sets the tone for the rest of the show. Jack admits to finally reaching 40. Even the audience has a birthday greeting…
There’s something peaceful about a lake. On the surface, clean, shimmering water, with wind kicking up little ripples on the surface. Ducks swimming, or waddling near the shoreline. A row…
Liz talks with the maid, Katie about the events of the previous nights party. George and Mr Attaberry smoke their cigars and get in some classic one liners and get…
It’s Abner’s turn to take the witness stand again, and Lum is still worried about his honest reputation. Can Abner work in a good word for Lum to put him…
Lum is back on the witness stand, and shares with Abner about his nervousness. It could also be crucial to his charge of bribing Cedric as well. The trick is…
Jack Benny – Don Signs A New Contract. 490206. Mary gets the chance to open the show. The ongoing story is that Jack has Don held captive in his den…
Today grandpap is to take the witness stand, and it could be the best hope that Lum and Abner has to win their case. Their lawyer feels that Squire certainly…
After being charged for bribery, Lum is out on bail as he reviews thecourt case with Abner. Will the bribery incident hurt their case? Will Lum’s mishap drag Abner down…
Groucho Marx handles the questions, and the contestants include: A consession seller at ball parks is teamed with a nightclub girl at Cerro’s. Groucho learns a little about the duties…
Confident over the coaching he gave Cedric, Squire talks with his lawyer to review their case. Grandpap and his lawyer begin to worry that Cedric’s witness might be made to…
Squire talks with his lawyer about his star witness, Cedric. Will his dimwitted nature be a help, or a hindrance to the case? Questions that Cedric might be asked are…
The topic of the day is movies, and screen tests that Red and the cast have been involved in. Ozzie and Harriot sing, I Really Like You. Deadeye drives the…
After his stunt during his testimony, Abner is given a talking to from their lawyer about his mistake. Have Lum and Abner pushed the judge’s frustration point to the limits…
The contraversy of men complaining about women drivers is in full swing at 79 Wistful Vista. Fibber talks about the fashion sense of one of the neighbors. The neighbor gave…
Court is in session, and so far setbacks have ruled the day. As they wait, Abner talks to Lum about the admirable way Lizabeth can plow a field. Their lawyer,…
It’s National Pickle Week, and Jack jokes about pickles with the cast. Mary is back, after bdeing sick last week. Mary slips in some doctor jokes. Phil complains about the…
Court has been in session, and Abner shares with Lum that he doesn’t think things are going their way. It seems everything they do only serves to get the judge…
When their lawyer visited, and wanted to see the pearl, Abner discovered it was missing from their hiding place. Where did it go? Who knew where it was hidden? Lum…
Molly reads an article about cattle that are marooned in deep snow, but Fibber keeps interjecting his own comments that prevent her from finishing the story. Imagine that, Fibber interupting…
An important phone call is anticipated as Lum and Abner await word from a lawyer they want to hire. Will their man be able to handle the case against Grandpap…
Don wants a change from the usual opening, and wants to be announced by Jack, and switch parts. To add to the change, Mary and Kenny change parts. Kenny delivers…
Doc Ben Withers will hold down the fort as Lum and Abner get ready for a road trip to Mena. They want to have their pearl assessed to make sure…
With the explosion of success from the Lumburger, there ought to be a way for Lum and Abner to cash in on it to resolve their troubles at being sued.…
Wistful Vistful has been coated with thre feet of snow through the night. Fibber and Molly remember childhood days of playing in the snow, and going on a date on…
Mousey Gray has popped into the Meadowlark restaurant, and tells how he and Gussie are on a diet. Abner is too worried about the pearl, and the law suit that…
With the run on oysters, and hopes to find a pearl, Lumburgers have been forgotten by the citezens of Pine Ridge. Cedric learns all about it. Will he eat any…
Burns and Allen – Convincing William Boyd To Retire. 490505. Featuring Hopalong Cassidy, also called Bill Boyd. George laments about being on television, but Gracie encourages him. George doesn’t think…
Lum reviews the story thus far about how grandpap found a pearl in the oyster, and the inconclusive nature of who exactly can lay claim to it. For now it’s…
After Ted Weems gives the musical opening, and commercial from Harlow Wilcox, Fibber tinkers with his old car. If it’s left to Molly, she thinks they should give up on…
It’s oyster shucking time in the Meadowlark Restaurant, and Lum’s salesmanship of his oysters has him almost tempted to try one of his own tasty treats. The thought of eating…
Don flashes back to the day before where we find Rochester doing some Spring cleaning in Jack’s attic. The temptation is too great, and Rochester reads some old love letters…
The scene opens with a flashback to Red’s house as he does Spring cleaning. He talks about the things that are mysteriously found after being lost. Lurene Tuttle is the…
At long last, Lum has discovered the recipe for serving oysters. Abner refuses to eat the raw critters. Will anybody else in town be willing to eat them? Who ordered…
`After a wardrobe malfunction, the guys joke about horse races. Lou tells about his date with Susan Miller, then about the nose on Bud’s wife. Mellonhead is on hand to…
In the Jot ‘Em Down store we find Abner on the phone taking orders, Lum tending to his Lumburgers, Doc Withers doing the dishes, and grandpap handling Lum’s telegrams and…
Job shuffling is the name of the game after grandpap became Lum’s personal secretary. Abner is now the new telegraph boy, and Lum has to tend to the store all…
In Jack’s home in Beverly Hills Rochester comments on Jack’s preparations he takes to get ready for his performances in television. Such exotic behavior. He’s joined by Polly before the…
Audio is a little soft and mushy. Still worried over the oysters he ordered, Lum is determined to learn how to cook them, although Abner thinks it’s a waste of…
In the process of Spring house cleaning, Gracie has found George’s old vaudeville trunk. She now goes through it with him, and talks about going to see his show, and…
The mail has just been delivered, and a package arrives for Gildersleeve. Leroy is impressed by the detective set that was delivered, and thinks it’s for him. Gildersleeve explains that…
In the Meadowlark restaurant Lum marvels to Abner about the number of folks lining up outside. Can they all be eager to get a taste of his world famous Lumburgers?…
In his office, Doc Ben Withers talks with Abner about his goat, and other animals that he’s treating as patients. Abner tells how Lum is doing with his Lumburgers, the…
In the Meadowlark restaurant Abner talks to Cedric about his school career, then takes orders over the phone. Lum enters to read more requests to send his world famous Lumburger…
At Jack’s house, Rochester makes comments behind Jack’s backas Jack finishes getting dressed for the big Easter Parade. Rochester finds Jacks diaray and reads a few lines from it. He…
jVic and Rush are at home, talking at the library table. Rush has a great idea to raise enough money to pay off all his debts. Vic listens to the…
Lum is taking a break from his duties as chef of Lumburgers in the Meadowlark restaurant. He talks with Doc Ben Withers about his busy life. He shares some of…
Price is no object when customers order Lumburgers in the Meadowlark restaurant, and Lum tells how restaurants across the country clamour for his recipe. Abner has armed himself with a…
Cedric enters the store to talk with Abner about the oysters that he and Squire ordered the day before. It was all just a plan to make Lum mad. Is…
Don introduces the latest tax payer and home owner of Beverly Hills. We learn about the termite condition in Jacks new house. His architect, Burgess, has gone overboard with dog…
The big Easter Egg hunt is scheduled, and businesses are putting special eggs into the mix, valued at some nicely priced amounts. Mel’s business isn’t doing so well, but to…
What has Lum so jumpy and nervous today? Squire has been coming around the Meadowlark restaurant with special guests. What is he trying to pull in the presence of the…
It’s their annual Christmas story. Becoming more beautiful and meaningful with the passing years, it has become a mainstay since 1931 when it first aired. We join three travellers on…
In opening, Harlow plugs a featured article in the Saturday Evening Post about the show. Ah, the days of the old fashioned pharmicist, nowadays the drugstore is the all purpose…
Irma comes home complaining how her job makes her so confused. To cheer her up, Jane reads Irma a newspaper article about a wealthy eccentric man who is looking for…
In the Meadowlark Restaurant Squire Skimp talks to Lum about the newspaper article that is to be written up. Wanting to look his best for the photo that the paper…
Jack is at home,, and with the help of Rochester and Mary he is packing his bags for his flight to New York. He tries to be weight conscious about…
It’s late in the evening as Rush sits at the library table, and Vic takes time from the news paper to notice the industriousness that Rush pours forth. Nope, not…
It’s that time of year to play friendly pranks on each other. Mell is in the fix it shop, making prank phone calls, when he tells Betty about the fun…
Andy tells Kingfish about a woman who mistook him for another man named Harold. Elsewhere, we eavesdrop on a woman who tells about her long lost husband Harold. A man…
The restaurant crowd clamours for a Lumburger, but after Lum fainted and hit his head on the stove, he can’t remember the ingredients. Maybe recreating the scene in the kitchen…
Fibber has received a letter from a London law firm, informing him of an inheritance from a rich uncle. He is to receive 1000 pounds Sterling. In 1949 dollars that…
After Lum’s shock of serving his world infamous Lumburger to the famous food critic, Duncan Hines, he’s recovering from his swoon today. Despite the shabby treatment by Lum, Abner tells…
Jack Benny – In New York, Fred Allen, Kate Smith. 380327. From New York, Jack is introduced and talks with Harry Vonzell about filling Don’s shoes, Jack’s train ride cross…
It’s time for the annual beauty contest,sponsored by the Royal Order of the Benevelent Zebra Lodge, and men across town show reactions to their girlfriends bathing suits. Good reactions, including…
Doc Ben Withers mans the Jot ‘Em Down store when a bum pops in at the referral of Willie DeBoozler. Will the bum get a hand out from Doc? Lum…
Guest star today is Victor Moore. Last week Kingfish had a minor accident, and claimed his injuries were worse than they actually were. We find him today nursing his wounds…
Squire is on hand to ask about Duncan Hines arrival in Pine Ridge so he can write up an article for the newspaper. Lum tries to explain that the way…
Archie introduces the shows guest stars, and day dreams about the benefits of getting away from it all to enjoy the great outdoors. Guests are to be movie actress, Rita…
Still looking for a specialty for his restaurant menu, Lum wants to cook a duck for Duncan Hines when he visits. Both Lum and Abner get confused about lighting food…
Judy recounts how she visited the Hollywood Canteen to entertain the soldiers. In a patriotic moment she claims to be willing to join the WAC if she could get a…
Spring is in the air, and Jack talks to Don about the sure signs that it’s back. Phil arrives, and Jack breaks the news about the trip to New York.…
The cast members are meeting together to decide how to raise money for a bigger and better playground. Connie and Boynton are the faculty supervisors, while Walter and Harriet are…
Dennis opens with a personal message for his alma mater, and in honor he sings, Manhattan Men. After the opening commercial, the set up is told. Few people make it…
Squire helps Lum make crepe souzette, to improve the standing of his menu at the restaurant. It’s all to make an impression on Duncan Hine when he visits next week,…
George has a cold, and Gracie hovers over him like a mother hen over her chick. Her home remedies are less than desireable. Gracie then tells him about the play…
Kingfish and Amos discuss the newly rekindled love between Andy and Madam Queen, when Henry Van Porter enters to sell Kingfish on renewing his policy. After hearing the benefit of…
Cleaning up after the breakfast rush, Cedric talks to Abner about how the restaurant business is going. Cedric discovers what a menu is, and learns about Abner’s letter he sent…
There’s a big surprise in store for Doc Gamble, with the whole gang honoring him. It all started by an inspiration by an unlikely source, Fibber McGee. He talks to…
Abner complains that Lum isn’t working at improving on complaints from the restaurant customers. The book that Lum is reading is one from Duncan Hines, a well known food critic…
Jack feels that Don needs some help with his methods of doing the show opening. Though Jack thinks his job was an example of sincerity, Phil thinks otherwise. When Mary…
This morning in the Cooper house, George is still getting dressed as Liz talks to Katie about her latest idea that George doesn’t approve of. Once George comes to the…
The restaurant business seems to be a roaring success, and even the local trade is coming in. However, Abnr shares how business might not be as well as Lum wants…
Peter Van Steeden and his singers kick off the show by singing, Boo Hoo. Fred reads the Town Hall Bulletin with stories including: matches, and rear ends. In the news:…
The absolute last of my Amos and Andy double features. I mean it this time. Until I find more of the old classics from before the 1940’s. First Show: Singing…
Rebounding from their first day in the restaurant business, Lum tries to think of ways to expand. Advertising is the answer that he’s looking for to get the local crowd…
Life is full of unsolved mysteries, but one of the most pressing is why the Elks club would make Fibber their Financial Secretary. He writes a speach to deliver at…
Featuring WC Fields and Ann Shirley. WC Fields is a con man, and scam artist who has a nearly grown daughter who he somehow managed to raise to have normal…
After opening his restaurant, and petitioning to have the busline stop in Pine Ridge, Lum is in anticipation as he waits for the first bus crowd. Abner tells about a…
Alice talks to the girls about her idea to redecorate. It seems that part of the show has been snipped, as it switches abruptly to the following scene. Remley is…
Jack Benny – Dons 15th Anniversary On Radio. 380306. As Don begins the introduction, Jack takes over with a nice word to congradulate Don for his 15 years in radio.…
It’s Thanksgiving in Pine Ridge, and Abner is sharing the meal at Lum’s house. Lum has a live turkey that he wants to furnish for the festivities. Abner gets confused…
The discussion of how much of an idiot Lou is is briefly interupted by an early show musical interlude, followed by more of Bud’s joking disgust at the lunacy. The…
Amos and Andy – Trying To Find Madame Queen. 440303. (Retro Plus). The last omf y double features. Amos and Andy will go off the podcast, but I’ll bring them…
Abner is back after his bout of laryngitis, but you can tell his voice is a little froggy sounding. Squire Skimp departs, and Lum talks to Abner about picking up…
After a night on the town, George and Gracie talk about the things they did, and some of the people they saw. Ralph Hanley, George’s tax accountant, pops in. Talk…
We find Lum on the phone, in search of a much needed icebox for his restaurant. Doc Ben Withers has been listening, and might have a connection for Lum. Ben…
Jack Benny – Jack Has A Music Lesson. 490227. Mel Blanc, as Jack’s violin teacher dreads approaching Jack’s house. Jack seems to have misplaced his violin, and asks Rochester for…
After the whole cast, including audience greet one another, Jack and Don talk about doing something new on radio. As Jack complainss aboutt Fred Allen, Mary enters. They discuss corny…
Lum is still trying to figure out where to place his new cook stove. Cedric listens to the instructions for cutting a hole for the stovepipe. Abner is on hand,…
Another Retro Plus, but not actually a double feature. I’m all out of the old shows except for 2. Watch for them to appear later. Then the Amos and Andy…
The Gooks are about to retire for the evening when lo and behold, Uncle Fletcher stops by. It seems the kind-hearted Uncle of Sade has taken it upon himself to…
It’s morning in Summerfield, and Gildersleeve rises early, but Birdie doesn’t quite have breakfast ready. She doesn’t mind though, does she? Gildersleeve answers Marjories question about his early rising by…
Rainy weather persists in Pine Ridge, and Abner is still at home with laryngitis. Lum and Doc Withers talk with Lizabeth on the telephone for a medical progress report. Will…
Ration points are tight, and dictate the shopping list, as Fibber goes to the grocery store. He runs into an old friend, Bill from back in Peoria. The childhood friends…
Today, Gildersleeve finds himself in business with Adeline. They are about to open the hat shop that she will operate out of her house. Marjorie talks with him about the…
In the Jot ‘Em Down store, Lum tells Squire Skimp how Doc Withers barged his way into renting the feed room to live in. When Squire hears about the rent…
To save some money, and to hearken back to the good old days, Fibber makes a lot of racket as he hand cranks an ice cream maker. It’s just the…
After the botched welcome yesterday, Lum frets over the impression he made on Doc Withers. From hearing Abner, the Doc is a jovial, and forgiving sort. The folks at the…
The preparations are coming to a head, and we find Cedric is obsessed with his new shoes, and whether they’ll be squeaky enough. Lum is ready for the anticipated arrival…
Another double feature of Amos and Andy. First show: 2395th Day Of Broadcasting For NBC. 08-19-1936. On the tenth anniversary of NBC, producers salute the eight years (2395 days) of…
Truman Bradley talks with Red about the hats that women are wearing this Spring. Ozzie talks about a horse thief relative, then Harriet enters to keep the fashion discussion alive,…
After dinner, Gildersleeve relaxes his overstuffed body in his overstuffed chair, as the kids try to make him comfortable. Marjorie mentions Adelines past as a hat shop owner, and that…
Grandpap is relieved to learn from Abner that Lum really didn’t want to build that big office building for Doc Withers. Cedric is back, but not for shoe shopping today.…
Full of patriotic spirit, Fibber has gone downtown to buy a bond. Instead, he rushes in to show Molly the diamond ring he bought. Molly suspects there could be something dubious about the ring. Is it hot... or bogus? Alice Darling is impressed, but her practiced eye calls it as a fake. She has some sad news she can't pay her rent on time this week. At least she invested in war bonds. Billy Mills plays, I'm Just Wild About Harry.
Cedric joins Abner in the Jot ‘Em Down store to once again shop for his new shoes. Meanwhile, Lum is admiring his sizeable check for his efforts on his construction…
Last week, the Harris family was in Washington DC for the inaugural festivities, and are now returning home. Alice, the girls and Phil share a few secrets about the monuments…
After Lum tried to avoid Mr Duncan, he thinks that he missed out on the money that would have paid his way out of his legal entanglements. Squire Skimp phones,…
Another double feature from Amos and Andy. First Show: Madam Queen Gets Engaged. 02-22-1933. Andy tells Amos and Kingfish about his conversation he had earlier with Madam Queen. The Efficiency…
Features Gene Kelley. Gracie visits her friend Blanche to talk about George’s upcoming birthday. (Actually, I think Georges birthday was a week ago, on January 20.) Blanche tries to help…
In floyds barber shop, Gildersleeve gets a tuch up on his appearance before heading off to the office. Gildy seems securely set in his job, so why hurry? Floyd convinces…
Lum is upset that his priority for his building project was turned down. If he were a war veteran he might qualify, a matter which leads into Lum talking about…
The phone lines are busy at 79 Wistful Vista. Fibber is celebrating, and wants to invite all his friends over. What makes him the luckiest person in town? Nobody can make it, so the McGees plan on stepping out. The new cook for the Tupe's arrives, but Beulah tells how she came to the neighborhood. After a quick run in with the hall closet, Fibber leaves, and Billy Mills plays, My Heart Stood Still.
Grandpappy Spears is in the Jot ‘Em Down store, trying to make a purchase of a hat for his woman, Charity. As the gents talk about the practicality of women’s…
Jack and Don talk about being the muscular outdoors type. Phil joins in the conversation to poke fun of each other’s athletic prowess, and their personal habits. Mary arrives and…
Abner is once again showing off his lack of customer service skills, when US Quincey wonders at having hidden soap powder under the counter. Despite clearing up some troubles with…
As little Phyllus opens her birthday gifts, her uncle Willie gives her a more practical gift than the pony she wanted. Weather stripping. Should Phil get her the toy pony,…
It’s a droopy and gray afternoon in Summerfield that finds the Great Gildersleeve arriving home, if he can survive the slippery sidewalk. Leroy gets a little chewing out when he…
Mr Duncan is on hand, and Lum promises to drive him to the lot that he bought for him. Without actually having a lot, Lum tries to think of ways…
A package arrives for Molly. At first Molly thinks it's from Fibber, but the name on the tag is Ralph. Uncle Dennis arrives to learn of the romantic situation. Will he be any help if figuring out who Ralph is? He gets confused over ostriches, operas, and more. Fibber's jealousy over the secret admirer leads to a chat with Mirt the phone operator. She seems to have a heroic, politician of a relative. Billy Mills plays, That's Swell.
George and Gracie take the stage to talk about habits, customs, and memory. As Gracie talks with announcer, Johnny, and bandleader, Ray Noble about vustomary greetings, George gets frustrated, and…
Abner shows off his customary lack of customer service skills as he sends Mousey Gray on his way, and out of the store. Grandpap enters to argue with Abner, and…
Flashback to the road trip in the Maxwell as Jack returns from his recent trip to San Fransisco. . Good motoring jokes between Jack, Mary and Rochester about how slow…
Abner is amazed at that latest invention that’s sweeping through town, an electric carpet sweeper. All the ladies are going crazy for them. Lum brings up his troubles with his…
Or, Love Thy Neighbor. After working hard, Gildersleeve takes the day off and sleeps in. When rudely awakened by a loud noise from his neighbor, he surprises everybody by announcing…