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Costello has inherited money from his uncle Oscar. Abbott blows his lines and cannot pronounce "toothpaste". Costello buys a radio station with his inheritance. Guest Alan Ladd auditions for a job as an announcer. Ladd then does his version of an all-night disc jockey and joins in a day-time soap opera.

Abbott and Costello plan to kill Ingrid, Costello's pet turkey, for Thanksgiving. Guest Jane Wyman joins in a routine, "What Is the Wind?" Connie Haines sings, "Shoo, Shoo Baby". Mel Blanc appears as Bugs Bunny.

Bud and Lou talk about Lou's date. They talk about Lou being in the hospital. Lou buys his uncle Mike a television. Lou says baseball season is over. They say California is the only state that has Daylight Saving Time.

Abbott and Costello talk about Uncle Mike and Aunt May. Bud gets lost in the script. Lou gets lost as well. They find their place and the talk moves onto football. Wrong Rumba.

Abbott and Costello talk about Lou going out with women other then Marilyn Williams. Lou has a job with an orchestra. Bud says Marilyn is from England. The duo talks about the new picture, where Lou plays a plunger.

Abbott and Costello talk about their relatives. Then they remember they only have a few more days to file income tax. They talk taxes with an income tax accountant. Lou does not have to pay income tax if he makes no more money. Mrs. Abbott gives Lou $20, and now he has $20 too much. Matty Malneck gives Lou $20. Lou buys raffle tickets. Lou wins $3,000 in the raffle. He tries to give the money away, but he ends up with more money. He now has $45,000.

Abbott and Costello talk about Uncle Mike and Aunt May. They plug their latest picture, The Noose Hangs High. Bud tells Lou he needs to diet and exercise. Lou gets a telegram from Uncle Tom. He invites Lou to his ranch. So they go looking for the ranch. Eventually, they find the ranch. Lou's Uncle wants Lou to work on the range in the kitchen.

Abbott and Costello talk about Uncle Mike and about marriage. Lou wants to do murder mysteries instead of telling jokes. Bud does not like the idea.

Lou got a black eye from a date. Lou's running for dog catcher. Lou is becoming an artist. Susan is mad at Lou since he went out with another girl. Bud wants some new ideas for the show. Benny Rubin has an idea to let the audience participate.

Lou comes back from a party. Lou has come back from a wedding. Susan invites Lou to her party. Bud and Lou talk about opening a marriage bureau. They do, and they try to get Bud's older sister married. They try to get some business. Lou drives the customer away.

Lou was helping his uncle in his butcher shop. He and Bud talk about girls. Then they and Marilyn talk about their favorite British radio programs. It sounds like Marilyn kisses Lou.

Lou talks about a party he was at for St. Patrick's Day. Lou insults Mrs Abbott. Lou talks to Susan about perfume. Lou wants to borrow Bud's car, but he does not have a license. They go to get Lou a license. He gets in the car to take a test. He gets a ticket. Lou ends up in jail and is sentenced to death.

Lou is happy since he is in love. Lou is thinking of getting married. He has spring fever. Lou's girl has a date tonight with Lon Chaney. Lou talks tough, and Lon Chaney enters. Lon warns Lou to stay away from his girl. Lou goes over to his girls' house and Lon arrives. Lou pretends he is Bud's girlfriend. Lou as Lulu dances with Lon.

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 talk about paying their income tax. Lou tells the story "Jack in the Beanstalk", and Bud keeps interrupting. Bud takes Lou to a tax accountant. Lou finds he owes no income tax if he makes no money. People keep giving Lou money that they owe him. Lou wins $3000 in a raffle. Lou tries to give the money away but can't...he just gets more.

The boys discuss their families. Costello tells the story of The Grasshopper and The Bee. Lou Costello sings "Lend Me Your Ears".

Bud encourages Lou to ask Marilyn to marry him. She turns him down. Abbott and Costello try to think of a way to win her back. Bud suggests that Lou get his name in the paper. Bud takes Lou to a publicity man. He is going to have Lou fly around the world in a jet. Lou flies from Los Angeles to Glendale in 67 hours.

Lou tells the story of Moby Dick. Trying to get a license for their boat, Lou winds up in the marriage license bureau. Finally launching the boat, the boys become ship-wrecked on an island. Bud has trouble reading his script. Lou reads a Valentine's poem to Bud.

Abbott and Costello go hunting. Don't miss the cast singing, "Bring 'Em Back Alive Costello".

Every time Lou hears a lie, he hears a horn. Bud feels Lou ought to have a will and hires a lawyer to write one; anything to get that $28 from Lou.