Lum and Abner was a popular American radio comedy program created by Chester Lauck and Norris Goff, airing from 1931 to 1954. Set in the fictional town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas, the show revolved around the adventures of co-owners of the Jot 'em Down Store, Columbus "Lum" Edwards (played by Lauck) and Abner Peabody (played by Goff). The show, initially performed as a blackface act and later as a double hillbilly act, featured Lum as Abner's straight-talking sidekick, navigating their misadventures and dealings with their nemesis, Squire Skimp. Over its 23-year run, Lum and Abner appeared on all four major radio networks, eventually ending due to competition from television and Goff's failing health. Though the duo made attempts at transitioning to television, they found more success with film adaptations. Out of over 5,000 broadcasted episodes, an estimated 1,630 still exist today, and the legacy of the show lives on through the Lum and Abner Museum in Pine Ridge, Arkansas.