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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. 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". 

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

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 ride into Dead Pan Gulch on the trail of Black Pete, the bank robber. Black Pete turns out to be guest Marlene Dietrich!

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

Bud gives Lou a hard time for wanting to join the Merchant Marines and tries to teach him about sailing.

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".

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.

Lou wants to be the sheriff of Encino. Bud makes him sheriff just as Bela Lugosi appears as a mysterious man. Lou has to investigate him and his house, and he is frightened to do so. In the house, he finds a woman hidden in the walls and a dead man.

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.

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.

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?).

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.

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