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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."

Merle does the voices of Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny, an electric organ, and hiccups. Lou wants to play the romantic lead in Merle's next picture. The cast does The Brave Knight Cut Off the Dragon's Tail, or, The Dragon Isn't Waggin' Anymore. Costello plays Sir Porterhouse, Abbott plays Sir Loin.

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 plans to start a newspaper; Hedda Hopper is to be the gossip editor.

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 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 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 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 1944 through 1946 and showcases some of their most comedic shows such as "Lou Promises His Girlfriend a Job", "Bud and Lou Are in a Play", and "Lou's Christmas Party".

Bud wants Lou to get a job. Lou thinks of opening up a night club. Lou is going to try and buy an aircraft carrier from the navy for the night club. He buys it and sets up his nightclub.

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.

Lou was watching a circus parade. Lou was a trick horse rider. Abbott and Costello go to the circus. Sally Eilers is the circus manager. She tries to get Lou to be a lion tamer. Instead, they run a baseball booth. Alan Hale wrestles Lou.

Bud and Lou talk about Aunt May and Uncle Mike being married 20 years. Lou keeps reading others' lines. Hal Winters talks about a song fit for January.

Abbott and Costello say next Sunday is Mother's Day and talk about what present to get. Lou needs money for a present, and Bud asks him to live in a haunted house. Abbott and Costello go to the house. The ghost turns out to be Mrs. Wetwash. She is looking for a treasure map, and Lou finds it.

Lou's Uncle Mike is running for Mayor of North Hollywood. They talk about Uncle Mike's political career. Lou gives Susan a present. She gives Lou a kiss. Bud gives Lou advice on how to propose to a girl. Lou wants to be a T­ Man. Abbott and Costello go to the Blue Goose Cafe. Lou tries to pick up a lady. Lou gets in a card game.

Abbott and Costello talk about Uncle Mike and Aunt May, who have adopted a baby grown man. Uncle Mike is looking for a job. Lou talks about the book, where he records all his dates and gets into a fight with the boyfriend of Zelda Zanzibar. Lou has invented Pedestrian Pants to trap hit-and-run drivers.

Lou brings a dog, Hector, to the studio. They decide to auction the dog off. Bud tells Lou to up the bidding. The dog is sleeping with Abbott and Costello in the bedroom. They find a lost dog ad and return the dog to the pet shop. Lou wants to keep the dog. Lou agrees to work in the pet shop to buy the dog. Lou takes Hector to a dog show. Lou wins as a dog.

Lou wants to sing a duet with Susan. Abbott and Costello talk about where they are going on their vacation. Lou asks for some aspirin. Bud won't get any for him. Matty won't. The cast won't either. A kid in the audience says he will. It breaks up the audience. Then the boys go to a travel bureau. They take a boat trip where they are left on an island. They run into cannibals.

Lou has a cold. Bud thinks something is wrong with Lou. Lou insults Mrs. Abbott. She gives Lou some pills to take. They are mothballs. Bud says Lou does not know how to handle women. Bud says Lou needs more vitamins. Bud takes Lou to a psychiatrist. Bud takes Lou to a rest home.

Abbott and Costello prepare for Christmas.

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.