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Abbott and Costello were an American comedy duo composed of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, whose work on radio and in film and television made them the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and early 1950s. The show mixed comedy with musical interludes and special guests. The real lives of the duo were often folded into comedy bits, creating even more dynamic fun for the audience and the performers themselves. Word play was a signature theme of Abbott and Costello, as made most famous in their "Who's On First" routine.To check out more Abbott and Costello go to Oldtimeradioclub.com

Abbott and Costello: The Official Podcast of Abbott and Costello’s Old Time Radio Shows Bud Abbott and Lou Costello

    • TV & Film
    • 5.0 • 37 Ratings

Abbott and Costello were an American comedy duo composed of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, whose work on radio and in film and television made them the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and early 1950s. The show mixed comedy with musical interludes and special guests. The real lives of the duo were often folded into comedy bits, creating even more dynamic fun for the audience and the performers themselves. Word play was a signature theme of Abbott and Costello, as made most famous in their "Who's On First" routine.To check out more Abbott and Costello go to Oldtimeradioclub.com

    Who's on First

    Who's on First

    The opening routine is about girls. Costello is going to play baseball with the New York Yankees. This leads to the famous, "Who's On First" routine.
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    • 31 min
    Abbott and Costello: Featuring Hal Winters (March 1949)

    Abbott and Costello: Featuring Hal Winters (March 1949)

    Abbott and Costello talk about Uncle Tom in Egypt. Then they talk about Costello's brother Pat. They talk about President Truman. Lou wants a date with Veola Vonn. Veola wants a date with Burt Lancaster. Hal Winters sings.
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    • 31 min
    Aunt May's Birthday

    Aunt May's Birthday

    Lou comes in singing and banging something. Lou had a birthday party for Aunt May last night. Bud says tomorrow is April Fools day. Bud wants Sam to help capture Ingrid the international spy.
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    • 31 min
    Burlesque

    Burlesque

    Lou got a job in a burlesque show. They talk about marriage. Today is both Bud's and Lou's birthday. Bud invites Lou to his birthday party. Matty Malneck talks and reads script wrong. Then Veola Von enters and they talk about their date.
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    • 32 min
    Drugstore

    Drugstore

    Abbott and Costello talk about Lou being at Susan Miller's house. They decide to get a job in a drugstore. Bud is the assistant manager. Lou waits on several customers. Veola kisses Lou over and over again. Lou tries to sell an alarm clock.
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    • 31 min
    First Square Meal

    First Square Meal

    Lou talks like he is Irish because it's Saint Patrick's day. They talk about presents they gave on St. Patrick's day. Lou was on a quiz show. They talk about going to a dog show.
    To listen to more Abbott and Costello visit Oldtimeradioclub.com
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    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
37 Ratings

37 Ratings

Goodtimes809 ,

Unbelievably Great

Hours of hilarious and fantastic entertainment.

Brooklyn Boy ,

Great Series

My only complaints are that I would have liked to see the original airdates included in the descriptions and all, when known, the names of some of the cast members. I haven't been able to find the names of some like the guy who spoke gibberish when giving Lou directions. Otherwise a thoroughly enjoyable listen.

EvEv2299 ,

Great Podcast

This is phenomenal I really recommend this

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