Higher – Lower routine
In the Higher – Lower routine, Bud is giving directions to stagehands moving scenery. But Lou Costello thinks Bud’s talking to him!
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Abbott and Costello routines
Routines and skits, made famous by the great comedy team of Abbott and Costello
Abbott and Costello exercise routine
Abbott and Costello exercise routine – a funny routine, where Bud “helps” Lou to get in better shape with some simple exercises.
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Got any money?
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).
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Sid Fields interviews Lou Costello
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!
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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!
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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!
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The Candle 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!
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13 x 7 = 28
13 x 7 = 28 – the classic Abbott and Costello routine, where Lou Costello tries to prove that 13 x 7 Is 28
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.
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Alexander 4444
The payphone sketch – Alexander 4444
The payphone sketch, aka Alexander 4444, an old burlesque comedy sketch. From The Abbott and Costello Show episode, Hungry. Bud Abbott wants Lou Costell to call the Fields Employment Agency, to find a job. After Lou clownishly damages the phone book, he calls the operator. And she immediately hangs up on him!
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