About this episode
Originally Aired: March 11, 1940 Lum #268, "Movie About Lum and Abner," A Hollywood talent scout has arrived in Pine Ridge hoping to sign Abner's wife Elizabeth to a movie contract after reading about her heroic capture of three bank robbers. However, after meeting Elizabeth in person, the scout discovers she doesn't fit the young Western heroine type he envisioned. While the scout waits in town for his car to be repaired, staying as a guest at Abner's house, he finds himself charmed by small-town life and attends church services, delighting in the friendly community atmosphere. Meanwhile, at the Jot 'Em Down Store, Lum becomes increasingly wistful about missed opportunities for stardom. He laments his natural acting talent going to waste selling navy beans and lard, convinced he could be making hundreds of dollars a month in Hollywood. Lum reminisces about a school play from years past and fantasizes about getting his face lifted to pursue a movie career. The irony isn't lost that while the big-city scout wishes he could trade places and enjoy Lum's peaceful small-town existence, Lum dreams of escaping to Hollywood glamour and fortune.
From Lum & Abner: Classic Small-Town Comedy by lumabner. Visit the show’s website.