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Abbott and Costello

Abbott and CostelloEvery week 20 million listeners tuned in to catch the verbal antics of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello-two former vaudevillians who took rapid-fire repartee to a new level. The wildly popular comic duo has entertained audiences since 1931, conquering vaudeville, radio and the silver screen in nearly 40 films.

 

Abbott and Costello Masters of Comedy: Classic Radio Comedy by Abbott and Costello

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 com ... read more

Walter Cronkite's Greatest Old-Time Radio Shows of the 20th Century on CDs by Walter Cronkite

It is with great pride that Radio Spirits presents 10 hours of the greatest radio shows of the 20th Century-selected by broadcasting legend Walter Cronkite. You’ll hear Orson Welles’ legendary “The War of the Worlds,” Abbott & Costello’s famous “Who’s on First?” routine, Jack ... read more

Abbott and Costello 1951 Volume 2 by Abbott and Costello

In 1951, Abbott and Costello were given their own platform on The Colgate Comedy Hour and went on to perform some of the most famous original skits in burlesque history including the great baseball routine, "Who's on First?".

Africa Screams by Abbott and Costello

Comedy legends Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are at their hilarious best as two bumblers who are hired by crooks to draw a treasure map found in the back of a book about Africa. The boys don't know much about treasure maps, but they try to make it up as they go along, with hilar ... read more