Working on the farm is a routine that Abbott and Costello did many times. On their radio show (New Press Agent), on the Colgate Comedy Hour (1/13/1952 – Ranch), and on the Abbott and Costello TV show (The Music Lovers).
The following is taken from The Abbott and Costello Radio Show episode, “New Press Agent“
Lou Costello working on the farm
In the Higher – Lower routine, Bud is giving directions to stagehands moving scenery. But Lou Costello thinks Bud’s talking to him!
Higher – Lower routine
Abbott and Costello exercise routine – a funny routine, where Bud “helps” Lou to get in better shape with some simple exercises.
Abbott and Costello exercise routine
Got any money? A classic Abbott and Costello routine, where Bud Abbott is trying to borrow money from his pal,, Lou Costello. And Lou’s got in the neighborhood of 28 dollars … A routine they did many times, on radio, movies, and television. This version is taken from Abbott and Costello: The Christmas Show (Colgate Comedy Hour).
Got any money?
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!
Sid Fields interviews Lou Costello
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
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
The Candle Routine – a classic Abbott and Costello routine, where Lou Costello sees a candle moving under its own power. But nobody else does!
The Candle Routine
13 x 7 = 28 is a very funny, popular Abbott and Costello routine. They did it on their radio show, television show, and movies. The routine below is taken from The Little Giant.
13 x 7 = 28
Abbott and Costello’s hot dog and mustard sketch is one of their classic bits. They did it on their radio show, their first movie One Night in the Tropics, and The Abbott and Costello Show episode “Police Rookies“, where this is from. Bud Abbott and Lou Costello have a disagreement about …. Eating hot dogs with mustard. Which Lou doesn’t like!
Abbott and Costello’s Hot Dog and Mustard Sketch