Abbott and Costello Show
The Abbott and Costello Radio Show was a popular comedy program during the golden age of radio in the United States. It featured the iconic comedy duo of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, known for their quick-witted banter and classic routines like "Who's on First?" The show originally aired on NBC from July 3, 1940, as a summer replacement for The Fred Allen Show, and later became a regular program in the fall of 1942, running through June 9, 1949, with a transition to ABC in 1947.
The 30-minute weekly show blended comedy sketches, often drawn from the duo’s vaudeville roots, with musical interludes featuring performers like Connie Haines, Marilyn Maxwell, and various orchestras. The sketches typically revolved around Bud and Lou’s humorous attempts to succeed in various business ventures or everyday situations, filled with their signature wordplay and misunderstandings. Supporting players included Ken Niles as the announcer (later succeeded by Michael Roy and others), Elvia Allman as Mrs. Niles, and Joe Kirk, Costello’s brother-in-law, who often played a heckling Italian immigrant character. Other recurring voices like Artie Auerbach (Mr. Kitzel) and Mel Blanc added to the lively cast.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 127
- Years Active
- 2025
Costello's Beauty Shop
In this lively episode, we dive into a comedic skit featuring the classic duo, Abbott and Costello. The scene is set in a beauty parlor owned by Costello, who hilariously navigates the challenges of …
Looking for an Apartment
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Mrs. Niles Gives the Boys a Job
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Costello Looking for a Leading Lady for His New Play
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Discover Uranium
In this episode, we dive into a comedic skit featuring the antics of Costello and Abbott as they navigate the challenges of running a drugstore. The episode is filled with humorous exchanges, misunde…
Lou Has to Pay Income Tax
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Lou's Sister Is Getting Married
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Lou Is Working in the Garden
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Pet Shop
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The Sheriff of North Hollywood
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Napolean & Josephine
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Lou Wants to Join the Circus
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Costello Runs for Mayor
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Prepare for Elsa Maxwell's Party
In this lively episode, we dive into a comedic skit featuring a humorous exchange between two characters, Lou and Abbott, as they navigate the chaos of attending a high-society party. The duo's antic…
Bud and Lou Need Some Dough
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The Lewis-Conn Fight
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Abbott's Big Date
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Abbott & Costello Show - 461003 Incorrigible
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Lou Is Hallucinating
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Costello the Air Hero
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