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Lou Costello proves to Sid Fields that a loaf of bread is the mother of an airplane

Sid Fields biography

by Tom Raymond
May 6, 2023May 6, 2023

Sid Fields biography. A legendary American comedian, writer, and actor, best known for his work on “The Abbott and Costello Show,”

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:

Fencing Master

by Tom Raymond
December 13, 2022May 6, 2023

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.

Uncle from New Jersey

by Tom Raymond
September 23, 2022July 23, 2023

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!

Efficiency Experts

by Tom Raymond
September 5, 2022September 5, 2022

Bud and Lou land jobs as efficiency experts. They’re assigned to restrain their client’s daughters from spending money. The young women, however, get the boys to buy them expensive dresses and take them to a casino, where they end up in a brawl. And burn down the casino!

$1000 TV Prize

by Tom Raymond
August 14, 2022July 23, 2023

$1000 TV Prize – The Abbott and Costello Show season 2, originally aired January 9, 1954

$1000 TV Prize – While trying to repair Mr. Fields’ television set, Lou answers a phone call from the “Money to Burn” quiz show and provides the correct response to the $1000 question. The prize money will be delivered that night, so Bud and Lou scramble to keep Mr. Fields and Mike the Cop out of the way.

Killer’s Wife

by Tom Raymond
June 20, 2022July 23, 2023

Killer’s Wife – The Abbott and Costello Show season 2, originally aired December 12, 1953

Killer’s Wife – Prizefighter Killer King (Max Baer) moves into the rooming house and becomes convinced that Lou is fooling around with his wife, Dixie. When Costello accidentally knocks Killer’s sparring partner unconscious, Bud volunteers Lou to take his place.

Hillary’s Birthday

by Tom Raymond
February 18, 2022July 23, 2023

The Chimp

by Tom Raymond
February 6, 2022July 23, 2023

Hungry

by Tom Raymond
December 3, 2021May 6, 2023

Hungry – The Abbott and Costello Show, season 1, originally aired March 6, 1953

Hungry – Bud and Lou visit a couple of restaurants in search of a satisfying meal and encounter trouble with Mr. Bacciagalupe’s meatballs, twin waitresses and a very fresh oyster. Hightlights include their classic sandwich and a cup of coffee routine.