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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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.
9/5/2025 – The Lawyer
In Abbott and Costello: “The Lawyer,” Costello decides he wants to be a lawyer, but his lack of knowledge about the law quickly leads to one hilarious misunderstanding after another. Abbott tries to keep things on track, but the duo winds up tangled in legal jargon, courtroom confusion, and classic wordplay. As always, their quick banter and comic timing turn the everyday world—in this case, the legal system—into a laugh-out-loud adventure.
8/29/2025 – The Wild West with Lynn Bari
In Abbott and Costello: The Wild West with guest star Lynn Bari, the comedy duo heads out west where their usual antics collide with cowboy life, saloon trouble, and mistaken identities. Lynn Bari adds charm and wit to the mix, while Abbott plays the straight man to Costello’s bumbling misadventures. The result is a lively blend of slapstick, wordplay, and old-fashioned western fun.
8/22/2025 – English Butler with Arthur Treacher
On this classic Abbott and Costello radio episode, the comedy duo hires Arthur Treacher, famous for playing a dignified English butler, to bring class and refinement to their household. Naturally, Treacher’s polished manners clash with Abbott and Costello’s zany antics, leading to a hilarious string of misunderstandings. The mix of Treacher’s stiff formality and Costello’s slapstick humor makes for a memorable, laugh-filled broadcast.