Bud Abbott
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“Miscommunications have never been so much fun” than in this laugh-out-loud picture book that will delight classic comedy fans, baseball lovers, and readers of all ages—based on the beloved Abbott and Costello comedy sketch (USA Today)
“Who’s On First?” is one of the great comedy bits of all time—popular not just with fans of Abbott and Costello but also with lovers of baseball and comedy....
“Who’s On First?” is one of the great comedy bits of all time—popular not just with fans of Abbott and Costello but also with lovers of baseball and comedy....
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This delightful Christmas special stars the brilliant comedy team of Abbott and Costello as they perform on The Colgate Comedy Hour. The show also features Margaret Whiting, The Nicholas Brothers, Buster Shaver and Olive and Tom and Jerry. Included are skits, singing, dancing and commercials. In color for the first time, digitally re-mastered and restored!
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Lou is going to Washington. Susan invites Lou to dinner at her house. Mrs. Abbott sounds like Elvia Alman for the first time on ABC. Lou gets a telegram from an Uncle in France. He wants Lou to help France with their money problems. The boys go to France. They go to a cafe. In the French cafe is someone doing the Who's on first routine in French.
11) New Year's Eve
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Lou was visiting movie stars homes. AC say tomorrow is New Years Eve. They say 1949 is only a couple of days off. AC talk about what to do on New Years Eve. Bud flubs the line multiple times. AC talk about resolutions and were to spend New Years Eve. AC do Sam Shovel. The Murder At The Radio Quiz Show or I've Got A Body In The Balcony Doctor.
14) Lou's Family
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Abbott and Costello talk about Lou's family. They have been making a living on the radio for the last 10 years. Bud says Lou should invest his money. Lou tries to get a data with Veola.
15) Lou Buys a Horse
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A very funny show in which the boys enter Costello's horse in a race with Mr. Kitzel (a jockey!) and other track types.
16) Drugstore
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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.
17) Dance Lessons
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Bud and Lou go to a dance school. Bud gets a job at the school and tries to get Lou to dance. Lessons are 3 for a dollar. Then they discuss how last week they formed the Wacky film company. Next Bud and Lou do a bit about Christopher Columbus. Lou is Columbus. Bud mistakenly calls Lou instead of Columbus.
18) Making a Movie
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The boys are trying to get guest Dorothy Lamour to appear in their new picture. Dorothy reads one of her lines as, Bing Hope and Bob Crosby. Abbott and Costello rescue Dorothy from a desert Sheik.
20) Lou the Firearm
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Abbott and Costello are working as fireman. Mrs. O'Lay Hee's house is on fire. Abbott explains vitamins to Costello (Vitamins go from A to H... go to H?).