Disaster Strikes at Unveiling

Originally Aired: May 24, 1935 In Lum & Abner #115, “Things Go Wrong at Unveiling Ceremony,” Lum’s dreams of immortalizing himself in Pine Ridge history take a comedic nosedive. The town is all set for the grand unveiling of a statue honoring Lum Edwards—King of the Hogs—with a dramatic oration and ceremonial flair. Dressed in elaborate lodge regalia and mounted on a white horse, Lum prepares to dazzle the crowd. But there’s just one problem: the crowd never shows up. Despite the speech, the costumes, and the barbecue, only three attendees appear—Dick Huddleston, Squire Skimp, and Cedric. Crestfallen, Lum quietly retreats, leaving his ambitions and his monument in silence. This episode captures the bittersweet hilarity of small-town pride meeting small-town reality. Cast: Chester Lauck (Lum Edwards), Norris Goff (Abner Peabody), voices of supporting characters including Grandpappy Spears, Dick Huddleston, and Squire Skimp Tags: LumAndAbner, oldtimeradio, 1930scomedy, JotEmDownStore, KingOfTheHogs, PineRidge, statueunveiling, radiohumor, vintagebroadcast, classicradio, Horlicks, ruralcomedy, vaudeville, smalltownfailure, lodgecostumes, monumentmishap, noonecame