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Elvia Allman as Mrs. Niles

Lou insults Mrs. Niles

Lou insults Mrs. Niles – Lou Costello was an excellent insult comic, and one of his favorite targets was Mrs. Niles on their radio show!

Playing the Piano with Janet Blair - The Abbott and Costello radio show

Playing the Piano with Janet Blair

The Abbott and Costello radio show – Playing the Piano with Janet Blair – smitten by the lovely Janet Blair, Lou offers to play piano at her charity event. But he can’t play a note!

Colgate Comedy Hour - Abbott and Costello

Colgate Comedy Hour – Abbott and Costello

Colgate Comedy Hour – Abbott and Costello – The Colgate Comedy Hour was a variety show, with alternating hosts. Bud Abbott and Lou Costello hosted many times, as did Martin & Lewis, Eddie Cantor, etc.

Flee The Flu - The Abbott and Costello Radio Show, with Peter Lorre

Flee the Flu

Flee the Flu – when the flu flies, you must flee! So, Abbott and Costello flee to … Peter Lorre’s health sanitarium?

Lou’s Engaged To Judy Canova - The Abbott and Costello Radio Program

Lou’s Engaged to Judy Canova

Lou’s Engaged To Judy Canova – After tipping his hat to her, Lou finds himself engaged to the country comedienne, Judy Canova! And it’ll be a shotgun wedding!