Tom Raymond

Tom Raymond is a professional computer, programmer, and writer, with a love for the classic comedy team of Abbott and Costello

The Andrews Sisters with Ted Lewis in "Hold That Ghost"

Happy International Women’s Day

by Tom Raymond
March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Happy International Women’s Day – and a shout out to some of the many ladies who’ve appeared with Abbott and Costello:

Fall Guy

by Tom Raymond
January 8, 2023January 8, 2023

Fall Guy The Abbott and Costello Show season 2, originally aired April 24, 1954

In Fall Guy, Bud and Lou are behind on their rent — again. After a penniless day of trying to sell “No Peddlers Allowed” signs, Bud and Lou are approached by two men. It’s a scheme that will land them two hundred dollars. All they have to do is take two sisters out on a date …. And then switch places with the men. But as soon as they arrive at the girls’ home, their father wants the boys to install a new TV antenna on his roof.

Fencing Master

by Tom Raymond
December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

The Abbott and Costello Show season 2, Fencing Master originally aired April 10, 1954

In Fencing Master, Bud Abbott volunteers Lou Costello as a human guinea pig in a zany experiment performed by mad scientist, Dr. Bluzak. Lou thinks he’s indestructible until he gets challenged to a duel by a French fencing master.

Honeymoon House

by Tom Raymond
December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

Honeymoon House – The Abbott and Costello Show season 2 – originally aired April 3, 1954

In Honeymoon House, with the aid of Bud and Mr. Fields, Lou constructs a prefabricated house for his fiancée, Sally. But the new construction is sabotaged by Sally’s former boyfriend. When Sally’s parents arrive to inspect the dwelling, it’s a disaster!

The Pigeon

by Tom Raymond
November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Episode 47, The Pigeon – The Abbott and Costello Show season 2, originally aired March 27, 1954

In The Pigeon, a beautiful next-door neighbor, Ruby Norton, wants to rid herself of her mobster boyfriend, Steve Terry, so she can marry another man. She hatches a plan to make Terry think that Lou is her lover so that he will kill Lou and go to jail!

Bank Holdup

by Tom Raymond
November 5, 2022November 5, 2022

Bank Holdup, The Abbott and Costello Show season 2 originally aired March 13, 1954

In Bank Holdup, Bud and Lou are hired as armed guards for hoodlums Joe and Lefty Lucas, and unwittingly assist in a bank robbery. They go back later to the same bank to get a loan — unaware that they’re wanted bank robbers! They pay rent with their cut of the money, then attempt to recover the stolen cash from Mr. Fields’ safe.

Public Enemies

by Tom Raymond
November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

Episode 44, Public Enemies originally aired March 6, 1954 In Public Enemies, a newspaper runs a story about safe-cracker “Dapper Dan” and accidentally includes Lou’s… Read More »Public Enemies

Down to his underwear, the bank finally accepts Lou's identification

The Tax Return

by Tom Raymond
October 10, 2022October 19, 2022

Episode 43, The Tax Return, The Abbott and Costello Show season 2, originally aired February 27, 1954

In The Tax Return, the IRS accidentally sends Lou a refund for $1 million. After he cashes the check at the bank, he is followed home by a pair of crooks. Meanwhile, Mr. Fields suspects that Lou is a counterfeiter.

Private Eye

by Tom Raymond
October 1, 2022October 1, 2022

Private Eye, The Abbott and Costello Show season 2, originally aired February 20, 1954

In Private Eye, Lou receives his diploma and private eye gear from “The Watchdog Correspondence School.” Then he and Bud help a young girl locate $50,000 of bonds hidden inside her eccentric uncle’s spooky mansion. But her cousin, who was disowned, tries to scare them off.

Uncle from New Jersey

by Tom Raymond
September 23, 2022October 19, 2022

Uncle from New Jersey – The Abbott and Costello Show season 2, originally aired February 13, 1954

Uncle from New Jersey – After Mr. Fields locks the boys out of their apartment, Bud hatches a plan to convince the landlord that Lou is the sole heir to the fortunes of his rich Uncle Rupert. To pull off the scheme, Bud disguises Lou as his uncle. But Mike the Cop starts to fear that the boys have murdered Rupert!