Running a Newspaper with Hedda Hopper
Running a Newspaper with Hedda Hopper – The Abbott and Costello Radio Show, originally aired March 2, 1944
Running a Newspaper with Hedda Hopper – Mayor Bud Abbott wants to run a newspaper for his town of Sherman Oaks, and hires Lou Costello to help! And Hedda Hopper is hired as the gossip columnist. But when they try to sneak into a swank affair — John Brown beats them up!
Abbott and Costello Radio Program with Sydney Greenstreet
Mayor Bud Abbott appoints his pal Lou Costello to be Sheriff of Sherman Oaks! But what are those strange noises? And what’s Sydney Greenstreet doing with the real Maltese Falcon?
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Colgate Comedy Hour – Abbott and Costello with Errol Flynn
Colgate Comedy Hour – Abbott and Costello with Errol Flynn – On the way to work on Rhonda Fleming’s ranch, the boys encounter berserk Flynn …
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Dorothy Lamour – Abbott and Costello Radio Show
Dorothy Lamour – Abbott and Costello Radio Show, originally broadcast February17, 1944. Abbott and Costello are auditioning a new lead actress for their next movie – Dorothy Lamour!
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Colgate Comedy Hour – USO Show
3/11/1951
Colgate Comedy Hour – Abbott and Costello – USO Show, originally aired 3/11/1951 – Bud Abbott is both trying to cast a USO show, as well as find funding for it, and Lou Costello “helps”.
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Higher – Lower routine
In the Higher – Lower routine, Bud is giving directions to stagehands moving scenery. But Lou Costello thinks Bud’s talking to him!
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Robinson Crusoe with Charles Laughton
Abbott and Costello put on the radio play, “Robinson Crusoe” with Charles Laughton as Friday, Lou Costello as Robinson Crusoe, written by Mirs. Niles, sound effects by Mel Blanc! What could possibly go wrong? Originally broadcast February 10th, 1944
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The Colgate Comedy Hour 1.18
The Colgate Comedy Hour 1.18 – Abbott and Costello’s first television appearance, with Evelyn Knight, Hal Le Roy, they perform their Hot Dog and Mustard routine, shell game, and sanitarium routine.
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Lou insults Mrs. Niles
Lou insults Mrs. Niles – Lou Costello was an excellent insult comic, and one of his favorite targets was Mrs. Niles on their radio show!
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Playing the Piano with Janet Blair
The Abbott and Costello radio show – Playing the Piano with Janet Blair – smitten by the lovely Janet Blair, Lou offers to play piano at her charity event. But he can’t play a note!
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