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.
“Who’s on First” is a famous comedy sketch where Abbott explains a baseball team’s lineup to Costello, but the players’ names—like “Who” (first base) and “What” (second base)—sound like question words. This causes hilarious confusion as Costello tries to understand, growing more frustrated while Abbott insists he’s answering correctly. The routine is a classic example of clever wordplay and timing.
