The Abbott and Costello Radio Show was a wildly popular comedy program that aired in the 1940s and early 1950s, starring the legendary duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Known for their quick wit and iconic routines like “Who’s on First?”, the show featured slapstick humor, running gags, celebrity guests, and musical performances, bringing vaudeville-style comedy into the golden age of radio.
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Making a Movie with Dorothy Lamour
In “Making a Movie with Dorothy Lamour,” Abbott tries to turn Costello into a Hollywood leading man, but Lou keeps bungling every lesson—from dramatic acting to romantic scenes. The chaos peaks when guest star Dorothy Lamour arrives, sending Costello into starstruck panic and turning the movie set into pure comedy.
Abbott and Costello with Charles Laughton
The Abbott and Costello Show featuring Charles Laughton was a special radio episode where the classic comedy duo teamed up with the legendary actor for a humorous, offbeat adventure. Laughton’s dramatic persona contrasted perfectly with Abbott and Costello’s slapstick antics, creating a memorable mix of witty dialogue and comedic chaos. The episode showcased the duo’s signature wordplay while giving listeners a rare glimpse of Laughton’s lighter, comedic side.
10/03/2025 – The Great Gildersleeve
On this classic episode of Abbott and Costello, the comedy duo teams up with the blustery Great Gildersleeve for a laugh-filled adventure packed with quick banter and misunderstandings galore. Costello’s trademark confusion collides with Gildersleeve’s pompous charm, while Abbott tries—mostly in vain—to keep the chaos under control. It’s vintage radio comedy at its finest, blending slapstick timing with golden-age wit.
9/26/2025 – A Visit to a Sanitarium
In this Abbott and Costello episode, the comedy duo pays a chaotic visit to a sanitarium, where Lou becomes convinced he’s suffering from every ailment described. Classic mix-ups, misunderstandings, and slapstick gags ensue as Bud tries to keep things under control. The result is a fast-paced half-hour of classic radio comedy with the pair at their best.
9/19/2025 – Lou’s Engaged to Judy Canova
In the Abbott & Costello radio episode Lou’s Engaged to Judy Canova (aired January 6, 1944), Lou accidentally ends up engaged to the comedic country entertainer Judy Canova after tipping his hat to her. Bud Abbott then has to deal with the fallout, including looming expectations of a “shotgun wedding.”
9/12/2025 – Matrimonial Agency
“Abbott and Costello: Matrimonial Agency” is a classic comedy radio episode where Abbott convinces Costello to help run a marriage bureau. Chaos unfolds as Costello bungles introductions, mistakes clients’ intentions, and finds himself in increasingly ridiculous situations. The episode blends their trademark wordplay with fast-paced misunderstandings for plenty of laughs.