Squire Skimp has a new plan to swindle the people of Pine Ridge. However, Lum has something more important on his mind. He has to tell a young engaged couple on the verge of breaking up the story of how the Jot 'em Down store first started (through flashbacks). Based on characters from the popular "Lum and Abner" radio program of the time.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Chester LauckLum Edwards | Lum Edwards |
 Norris GoffAbner Peabody | Abner Peabody |
 Pamela BlakeElizabeth Meadows | Elizabeth Meadows |
 John JamesTim Matthews | Tim Matthews |
 Teala LoringJanet Smith | Janet Smith |
| DDanny DuncanGrandpappy Spears / Constable Spears | Grandpappy Spears / Constable Spears |
 Grady SuttonCedric Weehunt / Caleb Weehunt | Cedric Weehunt / Caleb Weehunt |
 Dick ElliottSquire Skimp | Squire Skimp |
 Phyllis KennedyAbagail | Abagail |
 Ruth LeeMiss Martha Thurston | Miss Martha Thurston |
 Charles JordanGerald Sharpe | Gerald Sharpe |
| RRuth CaldwellJosie | Josie |
 Mary CarrMiss Rutledge (uncredited) | Miss Rutledge (uncredited) |
 Harry 'Snub' PollardTownsman (uncredited) | Townsman (uncredited) |
 Minerva UrecalMiss Abernathy (uncredited) | Miss Abernathy (uncredited) |