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Abbott and Costello routines
A very funny bit that Sid Fields did many times, including on their radio show, is to have Sid take offense at something that Lou Costello says. Every time that Lou says anything. It’s a funny routine, provided that doesn’t go on too long. The example below is from The Abbott and Costello Show episode, The Birthday Party.

Sid Fields takes offense

A very funny bit that Sid Fields did many times, including on their radio show, is to have Sid take offense at something that Lou...
Abbott and Costello routines
Alright Piano Routine - from the Abbott and Costello Show, where Lou is trying to impress Hillary's father with his musical ability.  Although he doesn't have any, with Bud Abbott's help, and a phonograph record, he tries to fake it!

Alright Piano Routine

Alright Piano Routine – from the Abbott and Costello Show, where Lou is trying to impress Hillary’s father with his musical ability.  Although he doesn’t...
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The Drill Routine, as performed by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the film "BUCK PRIVATES"

Drill Routine

The Drill Routine, as performed by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the film “Buck Privates“ The also did a reprise of it on TV...
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Milk a cow - Lou Costello and Bud Abbott

Milking a Cow

Abbott and Costello’s milking a cow routine, done in the movie Ride ’em Cowboy as well as on television in the Abbott and Costello Show episode,...
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I've Got Twenty Too

I’ve got twenty, too

I’ve got twenty, two – math clown skit This is a classic Abbott and Costello skit, relying on Lou Costello mistaking the phrase “twenty, too”...
Abbott and Costello routines
Loafing - Bud Abbott confuses Lou Costello about loafing around vs. making loaves of bread -- loafing -- at a bakery

Abbott and Costello loafing script

A classic Abbott and Costello routine, where Lou Costello misunderstands that by “loafing” — Bud Abbott means that he’s making loaves of bread in a bakery; not...
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Milking a Cow - Lou Costello, Bud Abbott

Herd of Cows

Herd of Cows – classic Abbott and Costello routine Herd of Cows is a classic example of Abbott and Costello’s word play, where Lou mistakes...
Abbott and Costello routines
Milking a Cow - Lou Costello, Bud Abbott

Herd of Cows

Herd of Cows – classic Abbott and Costello routine Herd of Cows is a classic example of Abbott and Costello’s word play, where Lou mistakes...
Abbott and Costello routines
Abbott and Costello dice routine

Abbott and Costello dice routine

Abbott and Costello Dice Routine The classic Abbott and Costello dice routine, where Bud Abbott decides to fleece his buddy, Lou Costello, by teaching him...
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The Noose Hangs High - where Lou Costello does his horse fodder routine

Abbott and Costello horse fodder routine

Abbott and Costello horse fodder routine — a classic Abbott and Costello skit, with Lou Costello mistaking “fodder” for “father”; they did the routine numerous...