The Abbott and Costello Show

The Abbott and Costello Show

The comedic duo engages in humorous scenarios.

Ended First aired 05/Dec/1952 United States English 3 season(s) 96 episode(s)

Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields’ boarding house. Lou’s girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Many situations arise leading to slapstick and puns.

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Season 2 · Season 2

26 episode(s) · Air date: 07/Nov/1953

Season Overview

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S2E26

Barber Lou

Air date: 01/May/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Lou tries to give Bud a rubdown following instructions from a radio show, but he's tuned into a program explaining how to paint a car at home.

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S2E25

Fall Guy

Air date: 24/Apr/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou want to take two sisters on a date but their father convinces the boys to put an antenna on his roof instead.

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S2E24

Beauty Contest Story

Air date: 17/Apr/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When Bud and Lou judge a beauty contest, pressure is applied to sway their votes.

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S2E23

Fencing Master

Air date: 10/Apr/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A mad scientist's experiment convinces Lou that he is indestructible.

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S2E22

Honeymoon House

Air date: 03/Apr/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When Bud and Mr. Fields help Lou put together a prefab house in order to impress his fiancée and her parents, a jealous former boyfriend sabotages their work.

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S2E21

The Pigeon

Air date: 27/Mar/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou's beautiful next door neighbor uses Lou as a decoy to help break up with her mobster boyfriend.

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S2E20

Well Oiled

Air date: 20/Mar/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou help Mr. Fields, who is being threatened with a lawsuit. Lou poses as a Texas millionaire to help discredit the complainant.

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S2E19

Bank Holdup

Air date: 13/Mar/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou unwittingly take jobs as armed bodyguards for a couple of hoodlums and assist in a bank robbery. They use their share of money to pay their rent, and later try to get it back from Mr. Fields' safe.

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S2E18

Public Enemies

Air date: 06/Mar/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Lou is mistaken for a crook named Dapper Dan and is forced to take part in a robbery.

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S2E17

The Tax Return

Air date: 27/Feb/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Lou receives a tax refund check for $1,000,000. He takes the check to a bank and demands cash. He is subsequently followed by home by crooks.

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S2E16

Private Eye

Air date: 20/Feb/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

After receiving his private eye diploma from the Watchdog Correspondence School, Lou helps a friend locate some valuable bonds in a haunted house.

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S2E15

Uncle from New Jersey

Air date: 13/Feb/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When Mr. Fields is just about to evict the boys, Bud convinces him that Lou's Uncle Ruppert is a millionaire and Lou is the sole heir. Complications arise, however, when Mike the Cop begins to believe that the visiting uncle (Lou in disguise) has been murdered.

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S2E14

Wife Wanted

Air date: 06/Feb/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When Lou finds out he will inherit $10,000 provided that he has a wife, he tries to marry a former girlfriend—who is dating a man named Bonebender Brodsky.

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S2E13

Car Trouble

Air date: 30/Jan/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When Lou wins a car, Bud sells it to buy a cheaper one, using the profits to try to finance a vacation in Flint, Michigan.

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S2E12

Efficiency Experts

Air date: 23/Jan/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou land jobs as efficiency experts, and are assigned to restrain their client’s daughters from spending money. The young women, however, get the boys to buy them expensive dresses and take them to a casino, where they end up in a brawl.

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S2E11

Amnesia

Air date: 16/Jan/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Lou is in love with a girl he has never met. As a gag, Bud and his friends convince him that he has already married the girl. The woman who poses as his wife then makes his existence miserable.

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S2E10

$1,000 TV Prize

Air date: 09/Jan/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Lou wins a $1,000 dollar prize pretending to be Mr. Fields. He then has to get Mr. Fields out of the way so he can collect it.

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S2E9

From Bed to Worse

Air date: 02/Jan/1954 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou attempt to plant a backyard garden in order to win a cash prize offered by a civic group.

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S2E8

South of Dixie

Air date: 26/Dec/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Lou accidentally lands himself and Bud roles in a Civil War melodrama.

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S2E7

Cheap Skates

Air date: 19/Dec/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou accidentally buy a crate of roller-skates, not knowing that they have stolen diamonds hidden inside.

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S2E6

Killer's Wife

Air date: 12/Dec/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When a heavyweight prize fighter named Killer thinks that Lou is having an affair with his wife, Bud attempts to get Lou trained and fit in a gym.

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S2E5

Pest Exterminators

Air date: 05/Dec/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou are pest exterminators mistaken for psychiatrists when they attend to Mrs. Featherton's "aunts."

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S2E4

Life Insurance

Air date: 28/Nov/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Mr. Fields takes out an insurance policy on Lou. Later, Bud takes Lou on a hunting trip, and Lou suspects Bud and Mr. Fields have plotted to kill him for the insurance money.

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S2E3

In Society

Air date: 21/Nov/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A wealthy society matron pays Bud to attend a formal reception and impersonate the Duke of Gluten. Lou comes along pretending to be his cousin, the Earl of Waldo.

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S2E2

Uncle Bozzo's Visit

Air date: 14/Nov/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Lou's eccentric opera singing uncle comes to stay with the boys for a couple of months.

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S2E1

The Paper Hangers

Air date: 07/Nov/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

To pay back rent, Bud and Lou attempt to wallpaper an apartment. Later, as waiters in a restaurant, they brawl with hoodlums.

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Season 1 · Season 1

26 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Dec/1952

Season Overview

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S1E26

Safari

Air date: 29/May/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When Bingo gets sick, the whole gang travels to Africa to find his parents.

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S1E25

Police Rookies

Air date: 22/May/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Mike the Cop helps Bud and Lou enroll in the Police Rookie School, where Lou blows up the gymnasium while playing with a hand grenade.

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S1E24

The Actors' Home

Air date: 15/May/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud is taken away to an old actors' home where he and Lou perform their famous "Who's on first?" routine.

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S1E23

Little Old Lady

Air date: 08/May/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou attempt to help an old lady who has been evicted. They raise $300 and she uses the money to bet on a racehorse.

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S1E22

Las Vegas

Air date: 01/May/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou pay $90 for a car and head for Las Vegas, where Lou takes part in a violent game of billiards. The "mudder/fodder" routine is performed.

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S1E21

The Television Show

Air date: 24/Apr/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Lou is a contestant on a TV quiz show where he wins a pack of bubblegum. Their neighbor slips on a piece of gum and takes them to court.

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S1E20

Hillary's Birthday

Air date: 17/Apr/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

While shopping for Hillary's birthday present, Lou nearly destroys a grocery store. Later, at her party, Mr. Fields becomes upset about the noise.

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S1E19

Bingo the Chimp

Air date: 10/Apr/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Mike the Cop tells Lou that he must have a license for his pet chimp. But Lou accidentally applies for a marriage license.

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S1E18

Getting a Job

Air date: 03/Apr/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou are hired to deliver hats to the Susquehanna Hat Company on Floogle Street and encounter several lunatics on the way. Also, Stinky attempts to kill Lou by backing him into traffic. The "Loafing" routine is performed.

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S1E17

The Wrestling Story

Air date: 27/Mar/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Lou and Stinky agree to settle their differences with a wrestling match. When Stinky becomes ill, his little brother Ivan the Terrible takes his place.

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S1E16

The Politician

Air date: 20/Mar/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud coaches Lou on running for public office, a political campaign that ends with Lou delivering a disastrous speech in a neighborhood park.

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S1E15

The Music Lovers

Air date: 13/Mar/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Lou attempts to impress Hillary and her father with his musical abilities. While pretending to perform, Bud falls asleep and ruins the scheme.

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S1E14

Hungry

Air date: 06/Mar/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou visit a couple of restaurants. In one they become involved with twin waitresses. In the other, Lou has a battle with an oyster.

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S1E13

Peace and Quiet

Air date: 27/Feb/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Lou sleeps all day but can't sleep at night. Bud takes him to see a psychiatrist. Eventually Bud checks him into a sanitarium for a night's rest. "Crazy House" is performed.

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S1E12

The Haunted House

Air date: 20/Feb/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Hillary will inherit a castle if she spends one night there. Bud and Lou come along with her for protection and Lou is scared out of his mind by frightful encounters.

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S1E11

The Western Story

Air date: 13/Feb/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou accept Hillary's invitation to visit her uncle's B-Bar-Bop ranch.

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S1E10

The Charity Bazaar

Air date: 06/Feb/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou participate in Hillary's charity bazaar, raising money with the "shell game." Lou blows his money at the kissing booth.

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S1E9

Pots and Pans

Air date: 30/Jan/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Working as a door-to-door cookware salesman, Lou prepares a dinner for his friends in hopes of moving some product. However, his honest culinary efforts are met with disaster.

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S1E8

The Army Story

Air date: 23/Jan/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou join the Army, where they recreate their routines from the feature film 'Buck Privates.' "Drill Routine" and "Dice Game" are performed.

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S1E7

The Vacuum Cleaner Salesman

Air date: 16/Jan/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou visit an employment agency run by Mr. Fields' brother, who gives Lou a job selling vacuum cleaners door to door.

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S1E6

Alaska

Air date: 09/Jan/1953 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When news arrives that Lou's uncle has struck gold in Alaska, Bud and Lou plan to help him spend it.

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S1E5

The Birthday Party

Air date: 02/Jan/1953 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Lou throws a birthday party for himself, but nearly poisons his guests when he puts ant paste on his hors d'oeurves instead of anti pasto. Bud throws him out and Lou consoles himself by ordering a giant decorated cake.

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S1E4

The Vacation

Air date: 26/Dec/1952 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou head off to the Biltmore Hotel near Phoenix for a vacation. "Hertz U-Drive" and the "Pack-Unpack" routines are performed.

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S1E3

Jail

Air date: 19/Dec/1952 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Lou damages Mrs. Crumbcake's waterpail and she drags him into court claiming .79 cents in damages. In jail, Lou's crazed cellmate becomes enraged whenever he hears "Niagara Falls."

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S1E2

The Dentist's Office

Air date: 12/Dec/1952 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When Lou gets a toothache he attempts to get arrested so he can receive free treatment while incarcerated.

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S1E1

The Drug Store

Air date: 05/Dec/1952 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bud and Lou find jobs in Fields' drugstore and nearly wreck the place. This episode opens with the famous "Jonah and the Whale" routine.

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Season 0 · Specials

44 episode(s)

Season Overview

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S0E44

"Hey Abbott!" 1978 TV Special - Hosted by Milton Berle

Air date: —

Summary

This is technically not a movie, but a movie-length TV special that originally aired in the late 1970's. Milton Berle introduces a series of very well-chosen excerpts from Abbott & Costello's TV series (not their movies). Additional commentaries by Joe Besser and Steve Allen are also included. Many of the best burlesque comedy skits ever performed are featured in their entirety: "Slowly I Turn", "Herd of Cows", "Floogle Street", "Who's On First", and many others. The narration is by Milton Berle. This tape is a non-stop laugh riot all the way through! Abbott & Costello made many good movies through the 1940's and 1950's, but in my opinion even the best of them fall short of the laugh quotient of this superb compilation. With this tape, you don't have to sit through plot-advancing scenes or musical numbers while you wait for the funny parts. Pretty much the whole thing is the funny parts!

S0E43

Trailer For Season One

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Summary

Promo video for the season 1 DVD.

S0E42

"Who's On First" (1953)

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Summary

Famous comedic skit performed perfectly by Abbott and Costello!

S0E41

"10,000 Kids & A Cop" (1948)

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about their dad's foundation built in LA.

S0E40

Patty's Wedding (1953)

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Summary

Costello's daughters show home movies of Patty's wedding in 1953.

S0E39

Hawaiian Memories

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Summary

Costello's daughters show home movies of their trip to Hawaii.

S0E38

Chris' 4th Birthday (1951)

Air date: —

Summary

Costello's daughters show home movies of Chris' 4th birthday party in 1951.

S0E37

A Costello Christmas (1950)

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Summary

Costello's daughters show home movies from Christmas in 1950.

S0E36

9,000 Kids & A Mom

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Summary

Costello's daughters show home movies of their mother.

S0E35

Patty's 13th Birthday Party (1949)

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Summary

Costello's daughters show home movies of Patty's' 13th birthday party in 1949.

S0E34

Chris' 2nd Birthday (1949)

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Summary

Costello's daughters show home movies of Chris' 2nd birthday party in 1949.

S0E33

A Costello Easter (1949)

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Summary

Costello's daughters show home movies from Easter in 1949.

S0E32

Lou and Baby Chris (1947 - 1949)

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Summary

Costello's daughters show home movies of Chris from 1947 to 1949.

S0E31

A Costello Easter (1947)

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Summary

Costello's daughters show home movies from Easter in 1947.

S0E30

A Costello Christmas (1946)

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Summary

Costello's daughters show home movies from Christmas in 1946.

S0E29

Intro to Home Movies

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about their dads love of capturing the home and his love for entertaining Christmas goers.

S0E28

What Might've Been

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about what their dad would've done if he hadn't died so young.

S0E27

Cops & A Kid

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about his relationship with the police.

S0E26

I Pledge Allegiance

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about his coworkers allegiance and his love for America.

S0E25

Winsome Lou's Sum

Air date: —

Summary

Costello's daughters talk about their dads love for gambling.

S0E24

End of an Era

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about their dads dividing relationship with Bud.

S0E23

Universal Appeal

Air date: —

Summary

Costello's daughters talk about their times on the Universal sets as kids.

S0E22

When Bud Met Lou

Air date: —

Summary

Costello's daughters talk about when their dad met Bud Abbott.

S0E21

Dad's Mom & Dad

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about their grandparents.

S0E20

When Dad Met Mom

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about how their mom met their dad.

S0E19

Change Of Season

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Summary

Chris and Paddy Costello's opinions on Season 2.

S0E18

Season Two Promo

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Summary

Promo video for the season 2 DVD.

S0E17

End Credits

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Summary

End credits for the season 1 bonus features.

S0E16

Some Final Thoughts On Dad

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about their father as a conclusion to the season 1 bonus features.

S0E15

But Who Was Joe Buzzo?

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about their father's friend Joe Buzzo.

S0E14

The Costellos In Europe (1950)

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Summary

Costello's daughters show footage from their trip to Europe.

S0E13

Chris & Patty On Their Trip To Europe

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about their trip to Europe.

S0E12

A Costello Christmas (1949)

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Summary

Costello's daughters show home movies from Christmas day in 1949.

S0E11

A Costello Christmas & New Year's Day (1948 - 1949)

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about Christmas and new years with the family.

S0E10

Patty's 10th Birthday (1946)

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Summary

Old home movie clips of Patty Costello's birthday.

S0E9

The Costellos At Home (1942-1943)

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Summary

Costello's daughters narrate over some of their old childhood home movies.

S0E8

Chris & Patty On Their Home Movies

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about their dad's love of cameras and his use of it for their home movies!

S0E7

10,000 Kids and a Cop

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about their dad's foundation built in LA.

S0E6

The Stock Company

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Summary

Costello's daughters talk about the characters on the show.

S0E5

Introduction to Bonus Features

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Summary

Short intro to the bonus material.

S0E4

Bonus Material (Play All)

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Summary

All of the bonus material from season 1!

S0E3

10,000 Kids and a Cop (1984 Short)

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Summary

A Short Film on a Youth Foundation set up in Lou's Son's Honor

S0E2

Who's on First

Air date: —

Summary

Famous comedic skit performed perfectly by Abbott and Costello!

S0E1

Chris & Paddy Costello on Season 1

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Summary

Chris and Paddy Costello's opinions on Season 1.

Cast

Main cast members.

Glenn Strange

Tessie's Steady Boyfriend

Percy Helton

Virginia Christine

Virginia Christine

Charles Williams

Maudie Prickett

Maudie Prickett

Woman in Casino (uncredited)

Charlie Hall

Ralph Sanford

Police Sergeant

Dick Wessel

Sarah Padden

Old Lady on Street

Phyllis Coates

Millie Montrose

Paul Fix

Man at Auction (uncredited)

Crew

Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.

Jean Yarbrough

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Quick Facts

Seasons 3

Episodes 96

Year 1952

Status Ended

Runtime —

Language English

Country United States

Release Info

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Timezone America/New_York

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