Lum Orders Statue of Himself: The Hog King Immortalized

Originally Aired: May 21, 1935

In Lum & Abner #112, “Lum Orders Statue of Himself,” Lum decides it’s time Pine Ridge recognized his greatness—by putting up a statue of him in the town square. With the hog proceeds finally in, Lum flips through a monument catalog to pick his pose, debating whether to appear like Lincoln, Grant, or “The Thinker.” Abner, less enthusiastic (and following Elizabeth’s opinion that one Lum around the house is plenty), reluctantly helps circulate a petition. When local barber Mose Moots agrees to “donate” a quarter’s worth of barber work, Lum takes it as overwhelming public support and calls the monument company to place his order. He proudly dictates the inscription: “Lum Edwards—Justice of the Peace, President of the Jot ’Em Down Store, President of the School Board, and King of the Hog.” It’s small-town vanity, big dreams, and perfect Pine Ridge humor.

Cast:
Chester Lauck (Lum Edwards), Norris Goff (Abner Peabody), with voices of supporting characters including Squire Skimp and Mose Moots

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