In the Abbott and Costello radio episode titled “At the Circus” with guest Alan Hale, Bud and Lou find themselves tangled in comedic chaos after joining a traveling circus. Lou is mistaken for a lion tamer, leading to a series of slapstick mishaps with wild animals, uncooperative performers, and a mischievous monkey. Alan Hale adds to the fun as the blustery ringmaster trying to keep the show on track, while Abbott tries to steer Lou out of trouble — and mostly fails