Introduction to Abbott and Costello, one of the greatest comedy teams of all time Abbott and Costello was a legendary comedy team, consisting of Bud Abbott, the tall, thin straight man, and Lou Costello, the short, pudgy comic. They were famous for their rapid-fire verbal exchanges, and Costello’s...
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March 9, 2012 Tom Raymond
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From the Jail episode of the Abbott and Costello Show. Where Bud Abbott confuses Lou Costello with the meaning of the word “greenhouse” …. Enjoy!
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July 23, 2021 Tom Raymond
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Jail – The Abbott and Costello Show, season 1, episode 3, originally aired December 19, 1952 Jail – Lou shoots a hole in Mrs. Crumbcake’s water pail, and she sues him for 79 cents in damages. After an inept defense, Lou’s sent to jail. While in jail, he comes...
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July 17, 2021 Tom Raymond
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Photo gallery for Abbott and Costello’s comedy, Hold That Ghost
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June 23, 2021 Tom Raymond
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Abbott and Costello radio show – Bank Robbery with Marlene Dietrich – originally aired October 15 1942 Lou Costello accidentally gets mixed up in a bank robbery. He then has to apprehend the actual villain, Black Pete! Who’s hiding out in Marlene Dietrich’s saloon?
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October 20, 2020 Tom Raymond
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Abbott and Costello chase the bank robbers – into Deadman Gulch where the cattle rustlers are! From the Abbott and Costello radio show, Bank Robbery Getting ready for the chase Bud Abbott: But you can’t do it by yourself! Call a posse, that’s the thing! Lou Costello: Here,...
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October 19, 2020 Tom Raymond
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Lou Costello and the bank robber – from the Abbott and Costello radio show, Bank Robbery Lou Costello: Abbott! Hey look! Look what I got! Look at the money! Bud Abbott: Wait a minute, Costello. Where did you get that roll of bills? Lou Costello: I went outside...
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October 18, 2020 Tom Raymond
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Mel Blanc doesn’t have enough to do – from the Abbott and Costello radio show, Bank Robbery with Marlene Dietrich Sound man (Mel Blanc): And why shouldn’t I? What did I have on last week’s program? Nothing! Not even a door slam! I understand doors, I know doors...
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October 17, 2020 Tom Raymond
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Connie Haines doesn’t have enough to do – from the Abbott and Costello radio show, Bank Robbery Connie Haines: Hello, everybody. And, hello my fat li’l sugar man. Lou Costello: Oh, the voice of this kid is temporaneous. Bud Abbott: Quiet. Lou Costello: Hello, Connie. Connie Haines: Mr....
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October 16, 2020 Tom Raymond
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Ken Niles doesn’t have enough to do – from the Abbott and Costello radio show episode, Bank Robbery Bud Abbott: Our announcer, Ken Niles, is complaining because he didn’t have enough to do last week. Isn’t that right, Ken? Ken Niles: Yes, it is. After all, I could...
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October 15, 2020 Tom Raymond
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Lou Costello at the football game with Connie Haines Lou Costello at the football game with Connie Haines — so, what is Lou complaining about?
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October 13, 2020 Tom Raymond
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