Abbott-Costello Replaces Allen – originally published in Radio Life Magazine, June 2, 1940 – article about Bud and Lou’s 1st venture into their own radio show.
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Lou Substitutes For Joe DiMaggio – The Abbott and Costello Radio show Lou Substitutes For Joe DiMaggioBroadcast: May 11, 1942Starring: Lou Costello, Bud Abbott, Marilyn… Read More »Lou Substitutes For Joe DiMaggio
Lion Hunting – The Abbott and Costello Radio Program – Bud and Lou have to go hunting for a lion in the mountains …
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Hiring the Andrew Sisters, aka At the Ranch – The Abbott and Costello Radio Program – Lou crashes Ken Niles‘ car, so it’s Hertz U-Drive …
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Long before their classic television show, the Abbott and Costello Radio Show introduced the nation to the comedy duo. This led to their movie and television careers. But, all by itself, it’s literally a comedy goldmine! The basic premise has Bud and Lou playing their typical characters, as radio stars. Each week, they’re typically trying to put on a radio broadcast. Connie Haynes appears as a southern belle, gifted singer, and Lou’s occasional girlfriend. Ken Niles is the announcer, and Alvia Allman as his wife — who has a running feud with Costello.
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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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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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In Fall Guy, Bud and Lou are behind on their rent — again. After a penniless day of trying to sell “No Peddlers Allowed” signs, Bud and Lou are approached by two men. It’s a scheme that will land them two hundred dollars. All they have to do is take two sisters out on a date …. And then switch places with the men. But as soon as they arrive at the girls’ home, their father wants the boys to install a new TV antenna on his roof.
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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.
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In Honeymoon House, with the aid of Bud and Mr. Fields, Lou constructs a prefabricated house for his fiancée, Sally. But the new construction is sabotaged by Sally’s former boyfriend. When Sally’s parents arrive to inspect the dwelling, it’s a disaster!
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