Lou Costello

Abbott and Costello Radio Show

by Tom Raymond
June 16, 2023April 12, 2024

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.

Fishing routine

by Tom Raymond
June 9, 2023June 3, 2023

The Fishing routine has Abbott and Costello fishing — but Lou keeps throwing his catch back to use as bait for an even bigger fish!

13 x 7 = 28

by Tom Raymond
April 28, 2023April 25, 2023
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13 x 7 = 28 – the classic Abbott and Costello routine, where Lou Costello tries to prove that 13 x 7 Is 28

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.

This is your life Lou Costello

by Tom Raymond
April 14, 2023April 12, 2023

This is your life Lou Costello – Ralph Edwards famous television program, featuring the life and career of Lou Costello

Fall Guy

by Tom Raymond
January 8, 2023October 7, 2023

Fall Guy The Abbott and Costello Show season 2, originally aired April 24, 1954

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.

Fencing Master

by Tom Raymond
December 13, 2022October 7, 2023

The Abbott and Costello Show season 2, Fencing Master originally aired April 10, 1954

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.

Honeymoon House

by Tom Raymond
December 2, 2022October 7, 2023

Honeymoon House – The Abbott and Costello Show season 2 – originally aired April 3, 1954

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!

The Pigeon

by Tom Raymond
November 21, 2022October 7, 2023

Episode 47, The Pigeon – The Abbott and Costello Show season 2, originally aired March 27, 1954

In The Pigeon, a beautiful next-door neighbor, Ruby Norton, wants to rid herself of her mobster boyfriend, Steve Terry, so she can marry another man. She hatches a plan to make Terry think that Lou is her lover so that he will kill Lou and go to jail!

Bank Holdup

by Tom Raymond
November 5, 2022October 7, 2023

Bank Holdup, The Abbott and Costello Show season 2 originally aired March 13, 1954

In Bank Holdup, Bud and Lou are hired as armed guards for hoodlums Joe and Lefty Lucas, and unwittingly assist in a bank robbery. They go back later to the same bank to get a loan — unaware that they’re wanted bank robbers! They pay rent with their cut of the money, then attempt to recover the stolen cash from Mr. Fields’ safe.

Public Enemies

by Tom Raymond
November 1, 2022October 7, 2023

Public Enemies, The Abbott and Costello Show season 2, originally aired March 6, 1954

In Public Enemies, a newspaper runs a story about safe-cracker “Dapper Dan” and accidentally includes Lou’s photograph. This has a band of thieves living in the rooming house force him to join them in a warehouse robbery.

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