Lum and Abner: Rural America and the Golden Age of Radio (New Directions In Southern History)
Explores the radio program Lum and Abner and its reflection of rural Southern life, offering insight into early twentieth-century broadcasting and regional culture.
About This Book
This volume examines the long-running radio series Lum and Abner and its place in American broadcasting history.
The study situates the program within the broader context of rural Southern culture and the economic changes of the early twentieth century.
Archival research and contemporary sources are used to trace the show's development and audience reception.
The book contributes to ongoing discussions about regional identity, popular entertainment, and the role of radio in shaping public perceptions of the South.
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