In The Bank Robbery, Lou Costello’s an eyewitness to a bank robbery by Rocky Crumbcake! They go to see the Chief of Detectives — Mr. Kitzel! But in the department, he’s known as Philo Pants! And Lou’s baby brother Sebastian works for him as well! But Lou wants the reward for himself, so instead of The Thin Man, he’ll be — The Fat Boy!
The Bank Robbery
Lou Costello tries to invite himself to Bud Abbott’s formal Thanksgiving dinner, but it doesn’t go as planned … When a necklace is believed to be stolen!
Formal Thanksgiving Dinner
In Return to PS 15, Lou Costello is being “honored” by his old elementary school, and puts on a play there. But his younger brother Sebastian has other ideas!
Return to PS 15
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 – 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
Lou insults Mrs. Niles – Lou Costello was an excellent insult comic, and one of his favorite targets was Mrs. Niles on their radio show!
Lou insults Mrs. Niles
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!
Playing the Piano with Janet Blair
English Butler with Arthur Treacher – The Abbott and Costello Radio Show, December 9, 1943 – Costello’s planning on throwing a fancy party for next week’s guest Lynn Bari …. If her butler (Arthur Treacher) will let him!
English Butler with Arthur Treacher
Lou Substitutes For Joe DiMaggio – The Abbott and Costello Radio show Lou Substitutes For Joe DiMaggioBroadcast: May 11, 1942Starring: Lou Costello, Bud Abbott, Marilyn Maxwell, Skinnay Ennis, Elvira Allman Synopsis During their opening comedy… Lou Substitutes For Joe DiMaggio
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