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Nuts and Bolts - The Abbott and Costello Radio Show, broadcast April 10, 1947

Nuts and Bolts

Nuts and Bolts – The Abbott and Costello Radio Show – Bud’s brother does nutting for a living,, Lou sells Chief Schmo’s Spot Remover, then his Indian Water, then they get arrested!

Stock Market - The Abbott and Costello Radio Show - Bud Abbott and Lou Costello get involved in Wall Street's stock market - and lose! How can they get back the mink coat that Lou bought for Marilyn Maxwell before the check bounces?

Stock Market

Stock Market – The Abbott and Costello Radio Show – Bud Abbott and Lou Costello get involved in Wall Street’s stock market – and lose! How can they get back the mink coat that Lou bought for Marilyn Maxwell before the check bounces?

Talking About Paying Income Tax - Abbott And Costello Radio Show, March 6, 1947

Talking About Paying Income Tax

Talking About Paying Income Tax – Abbott And Costello Radio Show – Lou CAN’T earn another penny to avoid paying income tax! But the universe seems to conspire against him, as he finds, wins, or is given thousands of dollars more!

Two men in suits and hats struggle to drive a car while a woman sits in the back seat, speech bubbles show confusion about the brake, clutch, and gas pedals.

Driving Lessons With Marilyn Maxwell

In the February 27, 1947 episode of The Abbott and Costello Radio Show (titled “Driving Lessons with Marilyn Maxwell”), Lou Costello tries to impress the show’s vocalist, Marilyn Maxwell, by offering to teach her how to drive.

Ski Jump - The Abbott And Costello Radio Show, broadcast February 20, 1947

Ski Jump

The Abbott and Costello Radio Show – Ski Jump, Mrs. Wetwash invites Bud Abbott and Lou Costello to her winter lodge to celebrate George Washington’s Birthday. And Bud’s volunteered Lou to jump off the deadliest ski jump in the world!

Costello Buys a Boat - The Abbott and Costello Radio Show

Costello Buys a Boat

Costello Buys a Boat – The Abbott and Costello Radio Show – Lou gets a new boat, and promptly gets everyone shipwrecked!

Costello Looking For A Leading Lady For His New Play, Abbott And Costello Radio Show

From New York City Again

From New York City Again – The Abbott And Costello Radio Show – Lou’s relatives are coming to visit, and have written a script for the show!