Squire Assembles Freak Sideshow: White Elephants and the Wild Man of Borneo

Originally Aired: March 18, 1935

In Lum & Abner #66, “Squire Assembles Freak Sideshow,” Lum and Abner are in high spirits about their circus venture, thanks to Squire Skimp’s industrious preparations. But as they inspect Squire’s attractions, discomfort sets in—especially when they discover the circus’s “freaks” include misrepresented animals such as a whitewashed elephant and a possum from Homer Jenkins’ backyard. The humor escalates as Abner gets offended after being called an ape, only to find his name on a cage labeled “Gorilla.” The situation spirals further when Lum and Abner discover the terrifying “Wild Man from Borneo” is none other than Cedric Wehunt. Moral dilemmas collide hilariously with small-town antics, highlighting the duo’s earnestness against Squire’s schemes.

Cast: Chester Lauck (Lum Edwards), Norris Goff (Abner Peabody), supporting characters including Squire Skimp and Cedric Wehunt

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