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The Abbott and Costello Show

The Abbott and Costello Show
★ 7.2/10•1952•TV-G•Comedy
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The comedic duo engages in humorous scenarios.

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.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 5, 1952

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Drug StoreE125m

The Drug Store

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

Dec 5, 1952

Episode 2 - The Dentist's OfficeE225m

The Dentist's Office

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

Dec 12, 1952

Episode 3 - JailE325m

Jail

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."

Dec 19, 1952

Episode 4 - The VacationE425m

The Vacation

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

Dec 26, 1952

Episode 5 - The Birthday PartyE525m

The Birthday Party

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.

Jan 2, 1953

Episode 6 - AlaskaE625m

Alaska

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

Jan 9, 1953

Episode 7 - The Vacuum Cleaner SalesmanE725m

The Vacuum Cleaner Salesman

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

Jan 16, 1953

Episode 8 - The Army StoryE825m

The Army Story

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

Jan 23, 1953

Episode 9 - Pots and PansE925m

Pots and Pans

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.

Jan 30, 1953

Episode 10 - The Charity BazaarE1025m

The Charity Bazaar

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

Feb 6, 1953

Episode 11 - The Western StoryE1125m

The Western Story

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

Feb 13, 1953

Episode 12 - The Haunted HouseE1225m

The Haunted House

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.

Feb 20, 1953

Episode 13 - Peace and QuietE1325m

Peace and Quiet

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.

Feb 27, 1953

Episode 14 - HungryE1425m

Hungry

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.

Mar 6, 1953

Episode 15 - The Music LoversE1525m

The Music Lovers

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

Mar 13, 1953

Episode 16 - The PoliticianE1625m

The Politician

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

Mar 20, 1953

Episode 17 - The Wrestling StoryE1725m

The Wrestling Story

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.

Mar 27, 1953

Episode 18 - Getting a JobE1825m

Getting a Job

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.

Apr 3, 1953

Episode 19 - Bingo the ChimpE1925m

Bingo the Chimp

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

Apr 10, 1953

Episode 20 - Hillary's BirthdayE2025m

Hillary's Birthday

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

Apr 17, 1953

Episode 21 - The Television ShowE2125m

The Television Show

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.

Apr 24, 1953

Episode 22 - Las VegasE2225m

Las Vegas

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.

May 1, 1953

Episode 23 - Little Old LadyE2325m

Little Old Lady

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.

May 8, 1953

Episode 24 - The Actors' HomeE2425m

The Actors' Home

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

May 15, 1953

Episode 25 - Police RookiesE2525m

Police Rookies

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.

May 22, 1953

Episode 26 - SafariE2625m

Safari

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

May 29, 1953

Actors

Bud Abbott

Bud Abbott

Bud Abbott

Lou Costello

Lou Costello

Lou Costello

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