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Abner's Advice Bureau

A talent scout from Hollywood has come to Pine Ridge looking for real hillbilly performers. The question becomes whether Abner might be the right person for the job. While playing checkers on a hot day, someone gives advice that sparks an idea—they decide to open up an advice bureau right there at the Jot 'Em Down store.

28m 28s · Comedy · Soap Opera

Cast & Crew

Wendell NilesAnnouncer
Andy DevineActor
Chester A. LauckActor
Clarence HartzellActor
Felix Millsmusic
Felix Mills and His OrchestraActor
Norris GoffActor
Opie CatesActor
Hugh WedlockWriter

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“Abner's Advice Bureau.” Lum and Abner. Radio broadcast, March 20, 1949. Radio Index. https://www.radioindex.org/series/lum-and-abner/episodes/abners-advice-bureau.

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When was “Abner's Advice Bureau” broadcast?“Abner's Advice Bureau” was broadcast on March 20, 1949 as an episode of Lum and Abner.
What is “Abner's Advice Bureau” about?A talent scout from Hollywood has come to Pine Ridge looking for real hillbilly performers. The question becomes whether Abner might be the right person for the job. While playing checkers on a hot day, someone gives advice that sparks an idea—they decide to open up an advice bureau right there at the Jot 'Em Down store.
What radio series is “Abner's Advice Bureau” from?“Abner's Advice Bureau” is an episode of Lum and Abner.
Who appeared in “Abner's Advice Bureau”?The cast includes Wendell Niles, Andy Devine, Chester A. Lauck, Clarence Hartzell, and Felix Mills.
How long is “Abner's Advice Bureau”?The recording runs about 28 minutes.
Can I listen to “Abner's Advice Bureau”?Yes. Radio Index has a surviving sound recording of “Abner's Advice Bureau” available to stream.
What's the title of this episode?The title of this show is "Abner's Advice Bureau."
What's the title of this series?The title of this series is Lum and Abner.
When was this show broadcast?This show was broadcast on Sunday, March 20, 1949.
What genre is this episode?The genre of this show is Comedy, Soap Opera.
What's the duration of this episode?The duration of this show is 28:28.
What decade is this episode from?This show is from the 1940s.

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