Abner Hires Cedric: A Sign War Escalates

Episode Title: Abner Hires Cedric: A Sign War Escalates

Originally Aired: February 15, 1935

Abner Hires Cedric: A Sign War Escalates

After falling behind in the Jot ’Em Down Store presidential race, Abner hires Cedric Weehunt to parade around town with a hand-painted campaign sign in hopes of regaining voter support. But Lum, not to be outdone, sneaks in some edits to the sign himself—turning it into a shared endorsement for both candidates. As the two vie for Pine Ridge’s support, Lum milks his fake injury for sympathy votes while the townsfolk shake their heads at the increasingly ridiculous antics.

Keywords: “Lum and Abner campaign sign episode,” “Cedric Weehunt hired by Abner,” “February 1935 radio comedy,” “Jot ’Em Down Store presidency race,” “Horlicks flashlight promotion,” “Lum fake injury sympathy votes,” “Carlton Brickert announcer”

Cast: Chester Lauck (Lum), Norris Goff (Abner), Clarence Hartzell (Dick Huddleston), Carlton Brickert (Announcer), Clarence Hartzell (Cedric Weehunt)