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Beloved movie and television stars Bud Abbott and Lou Costello made their name on the radio, and the resulting long-running radio show preserved a rich vaudeville tradition and sensational comedy sketches. The sarcasm of Abbott's stern straight man is the perfect comedic compliment to the muffled screams of Costello's blustery "baaaad boy."

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.

Bud and Lou take a trolley downtown to go Christmas shopping.

This comedic duo brings laughter through their rapid-fire banter and classic routines. Their chemistry and timing have cemented their place in entertainment history.

This comedic duo brings laughter through their rapid-fire banter and classic routines. Their chemistry and timing have cemented their place in entertainment history.

This comedic duo brings laughter through their rapid-fire banter and classic routines. Their chemistry and timing have cemented their place in entertainment history.

Costello takes on The Great Gildersleeve, on and off the football field.

The boys pay a visit to the Ned Blanc Music Company in Tin Pan Alley. Costello takes singing lessons.

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. This volume contains episodes of Abbott and Costello from 1948 through 1949 and showcases some of their most comedic shows such as "Lou Learns to Swim", "Susan Moves Upstairs", and "New Year's Eve".

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. This volume contains episodes of Abbott and Costello from 1946 through 1948 and showcases some of their most comedic shows such as "Night in a Haunted House", "Uncle Mike's Gold Mine", and "Costello's Sea Going Family".

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. This volume contains episodes of Abbott and Costello from 1940 through 1944 and showcases some of their most comedic shows such as "Dance Lessons", "Nylon Stockings", and "A Psychiatrist for Costello". 

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.

Costello tells a Christmas story and meets Santa Claus! The boys trim the tree. Santa drives Fogdeer (not reindeer, this is California!).

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

This comedic duo brings laughter through their rapid-fire banter and classic routines. Their chemistry and timing have cemented their place in entertainment history.

Abbott and Costello prepare for Christmas.

Lou needs to get to his radio station. Abbott and Costello do a Watt is Voltage routine. Cary Grant shows up at Lou's radio station. Cary introduces Don Barcley. They do a juggling act. Cary has a writer for Lou's radio station. Lou does an all-night record program.

Bud talks about Lou getting married. Bud thinks Lou should get married....but to whom?

Abbott and Costello are working as firemen. Mrs. O'Lay Hee's house is on fire. Abbott explains vitamins to Costello (vitamins go from A to H...go to H?).

Lou gets a telegram from his hometown, Paterson, New Jersey. PS 15 wants him to perform in the school play. Abbott explains why lower is higher. The story of Romeo and Juliet.