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"Television" - The Abbott and Costello Show episode, where Lou winning a TV quiz show puts Mr. Fields in court!

Lou Goes To Jail

Abbott And Costello radio show, originally broadcast October 19, 1944 – Lou Goes To Jail After Lou Costello hits a woman with his car, he goes to court. With Mr. Kitzel as his lawyer, and… Lou Goes To Jail

Back Home Again, aka. Investment Advice - The Abbott and Costello Radio Show

Back Home Again

Back Home Again, aka. Investment Advice – Lou’s earned $75, and Bud wants him to invest it. First, they try to canvass the neighborhood to see what people will want to buy after the war. Bud convinces him to invest it in war bonds, and Lou dreams of the “far future” of 10 years when the bonds mature. With Lou’s son being the beneficiary – what could go wrong?

Back Home Again
Uncle Bozzo's Visit - The Abbott and Costello Show, season 2 - Lou Costello in jail with Uncle Bozzo

Jail

JailThe Abbott and Costello Show, season 1, episode 3, originally aired December 19, 1952

Jail – Lou shoots a hole in Mrs. Crumbcake’s water pail, and she sues him for 79 cents in damages. After an inept defense, Lou’s sent to jail.  While in jail, he comes to blows with a crazed cell mate, who becomes enraged at the mere mention of “Niagara Falls.”

Jail