Abbott and Costello - Who's on First? - Abbott and Costello

Lou Costello and Bud Abbott getting soaked in The Buzzing Bee, aka. Busy Bee

Introduction to Abbott and Costello, famous comedy team

by Tom Raymond
March 9, 2012October 7, 2023

Lou Costello on the wing of a biplane in Keep 'Em Flying

Keep ‘Em Flying photo gallery

by Tom Raymond
December 1, 2023December 2, 2023

Keep ‘Em Flying photo gallery – a collection of photos from Abbott and Costello’s classic World War II comedy “Keep ‘Em Flying“

Ken Niles

by Tom Raymond
November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Ken Niles biography (December 9, 1906 – October 31, 1988)

Ken Niles (1906-1988) was an American radio and television announcer best known for his work in the Golden Age of Radio. He had a distinctive voice and a long and successful career as a radio announcer and personality.

Hunting Guide with Claire Trevor

by Tom Raymond
November 6, 2023November 23, 2023

Hunting Guide with Claire Trevor – from the Abbott and Costello Radio Show. Meat is scarce during World War II, so Bud and Lou go hunting for meat, with guide Claire Trevor

Knights In Shining Armor

by Tom Raymond
October 27, 2023November 11, 2023

Mel Blanc does the voices of Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny, an electric organ and …. Gets hiccups when Lou Costello yells at him! Then, Lou wants to play the romantic lead in Merle’s next picture. The cast then does, “The Brave Knight Cut Off The Dragon’s Tail,” or, “The Dragon Isn’t Waggin’ Anymore.” Costello plays, “Sir Porterhouse,” Abbott plays, “Sir Loin.”

Mexican Hayride

by Tom Raymond
October 6, 2023November 2, 2023

In Mexican Hayride, Bud Abbott has sold phony stock to Lou Costello, leaving him holding the bag! They independently flee to Mexico ahead of the law, where they run into a lady from their earlier days. A lady who’s now a bullfighter!

Sid Fields interviews Lou Costello

by Tom Raymond
October 1, 2023October 7, 2023

Sid Fields interviews Lou Costello – from Mexican Hayride, where Sid Fields is a reporter, interviewing Lou Costello. But won’t let him get a word in!

Madame La Zonga

by Tom Raymond
September 24, 2023October 19, 2023

Bud Abbott, as the manager of Madame La Zonga’s School of Dance, tries to make an easy mark of Lou Costello by persuading him to take lessons. Also, a movie parody of Christopher Columbus.

Find your niche - from The Abbott and Costello Radio Show, Bud Abbott tries to explain to Lou Costello the difference between Niche & Itch. One cornerstone of their verbal comedy was Lou Costello misunderstanding two words -- here it's "niche" and "itch"

Abbott-Costello Replaces Allen

by Tom Raymond
September 9, 2023September 9, 2023

Abbott-Costello Replaces Allen – originally published in Radio Life Magazine, June 2, 1940

Abbott-Costello Replaces Allen – originally published in Radio Life Magazine, June 2, 1940 – article about Bud and Lou’s 1st venture into their own radio show.

Lou Substitutes For Joe DiMaggio

by Tom Raymond
September 1, 2023September 27, 2023

Lou Substitutes For Joe DiMaggio – The Abbott and Costello Radio show Lou Substitutes For Joe DiMaggioBroadcast: May 11, 1942Starring: Lou Costello, Bud Abbott, Marilyn… Read More »Lou Substitutes For Joe DiMaggio

Find your niche

by Tom Raymond
August 25, 2023August 25, 2023

Find your niche – from The Abbott and Costello Radio Show, Bud Abbott tries to explain to Lou Costello the difference between Niche & Itch. One cornerstone of their verbal comedy was Lou Costello misunderstanding two words — here it’s “niche” and “itch” — and his pal Bud Abbott tries to explain. And fails. Enjoy!