Lum and Abner
Synopsis
Chester Lauck and Norris Goff tried to bring their highly successful radio show to TV but it didn’t happen. In this failed pilot Abner is on the phone with Mose and says he’ll meet him and Opie Cates to go fishing. Lum comes into the store with a letter from the IRS. He goes to burn it in the stove and sees Abner’s fishing tackle.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Hart
- Screenplay & Story
- Betty Boyle, Roy Rogers
- Original Title
- Lum and Abner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Hart
Betty Boyle, Roy Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Hart
Director
Betty Boyle
Writer
Roy Rogers
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lum and Abner
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What is Lum and Abner about?
Chester Lauck and Norris Goff tried to bring their highly successful radio show to TV but it didn’t happen. In this failed pilot Abner is on the phone with Mose and says he’ll meet him and Opie Cates to go fishing. Lum comes into the store with a letter from the IRS. He goes to burn it in the stove and sees Abner’s fishing tackle.
Who directed Lum and Abner?
Lum and Abner was directed by Walter Hart.
Who stars in Lum and Abner?
The principal cast of Lum and Abner includes Chester Lauck, Norris Goff, Andy Devine, Zasu Pitts, Opie Cates.
When was Lum and Abner released and how long is it?
Lum and Abner was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lum and Abner?
Lum and Abner holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).