A classic Abbott and Costello routine, where Lou Costello misunderstands that by “loafing” — Bud Abbott means that he’s making loaves of bread in a bakery; not loafing around the house like Costello! Taken from their classic television series, The Abbott and Costello Show.
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September 16, 2017 Tom Raymond
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Herd of Cows – classic Abbott and Costello routine Herd of Cows is a classic example of Abbott and Costello’s word play, where Lou mistakes the word “herd” for “heard” – enjoy! This version comes from the Abbott and Costello Show, The Western Story
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July 22, 2017 Tom Raymond
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The Western Story – The Abbott and Costello Show, Season 1, originally aired February 13, 1953 Synopsis of The Western Story In The Western Story, Hillary Brooke inherits a dude ranch from her uncle, and Bud and Lou visit, and tangle with outlaws.
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July 22, 2017 Tom Raymond
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The Time of their Lives (1946) starring Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Marjorie Reynolds, Binnie Barnes, John Shelton, Gale Sondergaard Synopsis of The Time of their Lives In The Time of their Lives, Lou Costello is mistaken as a traitor, and his ghost is trapped in Danbury Mansion until his innocence is proven. Can...
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July 3, 2017 Tom Raymond
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Beauty Contest – The Abbott and Costello Show, Season 2, episode 24 Synopsis of Beauty Contest In lieu of rent, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello agree to judge a beauty contest. A contest that quickly becomes rigged …
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June 3, 2017 Tom Raymond
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The Drug Store – Abbott and Costello TV Show – season 1, 1954 The very first episode of The Abbott and Costello Show is The Drug Store. It begins with the classic Jonah and the Whale routine in front of the audience, very well done. Next comes a flurry...
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December 18, 2016 Tom Raymond
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The Dentist’s Office – The Abbott and Costello Show season one – originally aired December 12, 1952 The Abbott and Costello Show episode The Dentist’s Office begins with Abbott and Costello doing the You’re 40, She’s 10 routine for the audience. Then it’s off to the dentist, where the lovely...
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December 17, 2016 Tom Raymond
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Abbott and Costello Dice Routine The classic Abbott and Costello dice routine, where Bud Abbott decides to fleece his buddy, Lou Costello, by teaching him how to play dice — but begins to suspect that Lou knows too much already! Done many times, including their first hit film,...
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February 24, 2016 Tom Raymond
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Getting a Job (1953) The Abbott and Costello Show, starring Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Joe Besser, Sid Fields In the Getting a Job episode of the Abbott and Costello Show, the comedy starts quickly. Bud Abbott has gotten a job at a bakery, making loaves of bread, leading...
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February 14, 2016 Tom Raymond
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Pots and Pans – The Abbott and Costello Show, season 1, episode 9 Lou Costello has a new job, selling aluminum pots and pans — and he plans to cook dinner at Mr. Fields’ apartment with them to demonstrate them. Soon afterward, Bud and Lou con the poor...
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January 18, 2016 Tom Raymond
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