In this Christmas special of old-time radio show 'Lum and Abner', the characters embark on a mission to help a pregnant couple, discuss assisting strangers, reflect on the passing year, and celebrate the arrival of a new baby.
The Lum and Abner Christmas Story explores the joy of helping others and the significance of spreading happiness during the holiday season.
The episode emphasizes the selflessness of community members like Doc Miller, who go above and beyond to assist others in need during Christmas.
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Lemon Abner's Christmas Episode: A Meaningful Holiday Story
Lemon Abner is an old-time radio show that featured the comic adventures of Lum Eddard and Abner Peabody. Every Christmas, they performed a special episode that delved into parallel reality and time travel, exploring the true meaning of the holiday. The story became immensely popular and was reenacted every year. In this episode, they share a version based on the 1938 broadcast. The show highlights the joy of helping others and the importance of spreading happiness during Christmas.
A Christmas Mission to Help a Couple in Need
In Pine Ridge, Lum, Abner, and Grandfappy Spears brave the snow on a Christmas mission. They bring blankets, an oil heater, and groceries to a couple who are expecting a baby and had to spend the night in an old barn. Lum and Abner reflect on the happiness of making others happy and the true meaning of Christmas. They discuss the selflessness of the community's doctor, Doc Miller, who always goes above and beyond to help others. The men reach the couple and offer their assistance, providing much-needed warmth and support.
Reflecting on the Year and Welcoming a New Beginning
As Lum, Abner, and Grandfappy wait for the birth of the baby, they contemplate the passing of the year and the arrival of a new one. They discuss the hope and joy that 1939 will bring and how they, as older individuals, are ready to embrace the next chapter. In the spirit of the season, they welcome the arrival of the baby boy and express their wishes for a happy and enjoyable Christmas for all. The episode ends with warm wishes from Lum, Abner, and the makers of Postum to their listeners.
One of Jimmy Akin's favorite Old Time Radio shows is Lum and Abner, featuring the general store owner in Pine Ridge, Arkansas, and his employee. Every Christmas they did a special episode that gets at the true meaning of Christmas and so Jimmy wanted to share it with the listeners in a bonus episode.