Financing the Reopening of the Jot ‘Em Down Store: A Risky Investment

Originally Aired: February 1, 1935

Financing the Reopening of the Jot ‘Em Down Store: A Risky Investment

With all the mishaps of the Pine Ridge Matrimonial Bureau behind them, Lum and Abner have set their sights on reopening their beloved Jot ‘Em Down Store. The only problem? They’re completely broke.

Determined to get their store back up and running, Lum devises a grand financial plan—convincing investors to loan them the money to start fresh. But Abner is skeptical—who in Pine Ridge would actually trust them with money after all their past business disasters?

As they brainstorm ways to raise the funds, their luck takes a surprising turn when an unexpected source offers to finance their comeback. But is this too good to be true? Or have Lum and Abner finally caught a break?

Keywords:

"Lum and Abner reopen store," "Jot ‘Em Down Store business plan," "Classic radio comedy 1935," "Old Time Radio small-town business," "Pine Ridge financial troubles," "Lum and Abner money-making scheme," "Vintage radio sitcom episode"

Cast:

Chester Lauck (Lum Edwards), Norris Goff (Abner Peabody)