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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9/5/2025 – 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.
8/15/2025 – Trip to Palm Springs
On the Abbott and Costello Show episode “Trip to Palm Springs,” the boys set out for a sunny getaway, but naturally nothing goes smoothly. Between Lou’s bumbling mishaps and Abbott’s quick-witted jabs, their vacation plans spiral into a series of hilarious misunderstandings. It’s classic Abbott and Costello—poking fun at travel troubles with nonstop laughs.
8/08/2025 – Formal Thanksgiving
In the Abbott and Costello radio episode titled “Formal Thanksgiving,” Bud Abbott tries to teach Lou Costello proper etiquette for a fancy Thanksgiving dinner, leading to classic misunderstandings and slapstick chaos. Lou’s hilarious attempts at formality—like confusing a tuxedo with a turkey—turn the holiday into a laugh-filled fiasco.
8/01/2025 – Nylon Stockings with Lucille Ball
In the Abbott and Costello radio show episode titled “Nylon Stockings”, guest star Lucille Ball joins the comedy duo in a zany tale set during the nylon craze of the 1940s. Lucille plays a glamorous actress desperate for a pair of nylons, while Costello fumbles through a series of mishaps trying to get her a pair—leading to classic misunderstandings, fast-paced wordplay, and slapstick humor. The episode blends Lucille Ball’s sharp comedic timing with Abbott and Costello’s signature routines for a high-energy and hilarious broadcast.