Madame La Zonga
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.
Madame La Zonga
Abbott-Costello Replaces Allen
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.
Abbott-Costello Replaces Allen
Lou Substitutes For Joe DiMaggio
Lou Substitutes For Joe DiMaggio – The Abbott and Costello Radio show Lou Substitutes For Joe DiMaggioBroadcast: May 11, 1942Starring: Lou Costello, Bud Abbott, Marilyn Maxwell, Skinnay Ennis, Elvira Allman Synopsis During their opening comedy… Lou Substitutes For Joe DiMaggio
Find your niche
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!
Find your niche
Lion Hunting
Lion Hunting – The Abbott and Costello Radio Program – Bud and Lou have to go hunting for a lion in the mountains …
Lion Hunting
Gordon Jones biography
Gordon Jones (April 5, 1911 – June 20, 1963)
Leading man turned comedy actor Gordon Wynnivo Jones, aka. Gordon Jones, was an American actor during the mid-20th century. He was born on April 5, 1911, in Alden, Iowa, to a farming family. He developed an interest in acting at a young age and pursued a career in entertainment.
Gordon Jones biography
Connie Haines biography
Connie Haines (January 20, 1921 – September 22, 2008)
Connie Haines was an American singer who gained popularity in the 1940s as a vocalist in big bands and as a solo artist. She was born as Yvonne Marie Antoinette JaMais on January 20, 1921, in Savannah, Georgia. Haines had a remarkable career that spanned over six decades. Her captivating voice, versatility, and engaging stage presence made her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
Connie Haines biography
At the Ranch
Hiring the Andrew Sisters, aka At the Ranch – The Abbott and Costello Radio Program – Lou crashes Ken Niles‘ car, so it’s Hertz U-Drive …
At the Ranch
Abbott and Costello Radio Show
Long before their classic television show, the Abbott and Costello Radio Show introduced the nation to the comedy duo. This led to their movie and television careers. But, all by itself, it’s literally a comedy goldmine! The basic premise has Bud and Lou playing their typical characters, as radio stars. Each week, they’re typically trying to put on a radio broadcast. Connie Haynes appears as a southern belle, gifted singer, and Lou’s occasional girlfriend. Ken Niles is the announcer, and Elvia Allman as his wife — who has a running feud with Costello.
Abbott and Costello Radio Show
Fishing routine
The Fishing routine has Abbott and Costello fishing — but Lou keeps throwing his catch back to use as bait for an even bigger fish!
Fishing routine