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  • TV-G
  • CBS
  • May 8, 1953
  • 30 m
  • TV-G
  • CBS
  • May 8, 1953
  • 30 m

Summary The Abbott and Costello show is timeless humor as fresh today as it was 50 years ago. All of Abbott and Costellos classic routines such as 'Whos on first' can be found in this show. This program captures the two when they were at their peak of their comedic poweress. The cast include Mr.Field, Mike the Cop, Stinky, Bacciagalupe and Hi...

Directed By: Jean Yarbrough

Written By: Sid Fields

  • TV-G
  • CBS
  • May 8, 1953
  • 30 m
  • TV-G
  • CBS
  • May 8, 1953
  • 30 m
The Abbott and Costello Show
S1 • Episode 23
Little Old Lady
Air Date: May 8, 1953
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Summary The Abbott and Costello show is timeless humor as fresh today as it was 50 years ago. All of Abbott and Costellos classic routines such as 'Whos on first' can be found in this show. This program captures the two when they were at their peak of their comedic poweress. The cast include Mr.Field, Mike the Cop, Stinky, Bacciagalupe and Hi...

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Episode 1 • 27 m
The Drugstore
Bud & Lou get jobs in Mr. Fields' Drugstore.
Episode 2 • 27 m
The Dentist's Office
Bud takes Lou to a nearsighted dentist.
Episode 3 • 27 m
Jail
Lou is arrested for shooting a hole in his neighbor's bucket.
Episode 4 • 30 m
The Vacation
Bud worries that Mr. Fields will rent their apartment while they're on vacation.
Episode 5 • 27 m
The Birthday Party
Lou invites Mr. Fields to his birthday party, but Bud winds up kicking Lou out of his own party.
Episode 6 • 27 m
Alaska
Lou's uncle in Alaska discovers a gold mine, so Bud and Lou prepare to head up there to see if they can cash in on it.
Episode 7 • 27 m
The Vacuum Cleaner Salesman
Lou tries selling vacuum cleaners door-to-door.
Episode 8 • 26 m
The Army Story
The boys join the reserves.
Episode 9 • 26 m
Pots and Pans
Lou tries selling pots and pans door-to-door.
Episode 10 • 27 m
The Charity Bazaar
Lou spends most of his money at the kissing booth.
Episode 11 • Dec 28, 1957 • 27 m
The Western Story
Hillary invites the boys to her uncle's dude ranch, there tangle with outlaws.
Episode 12 • 30 m
The Haunted Castle
Bud & Lou keep Hillary company one night in an old house she'll inherit.
Episode 13 • 27 m
Peace and Quiet
Lou can't sleep so Bud takes him to a shrink who gives him a sleep inducing record.
Episode 14 • 26 m
Hungry
The boys visit two restaurants, one with twin waitresses.
Episode 15 • Mar 13, 1953 • 30 m
The Music Lover
Hillary's Dad will only allow her to marry a man with musical talent, so Lou goes to a singing teacher.
Episode 16 • 27 m
The Politician
Lou runs for public office, so Bud brings in Lou's 4th grade teacher for sympathy.
Episode 17 • Feb 3, 1958 • 27 m
The Wrestling Match
Lou & Stinky agree to do a charity wrestling match, but Stinky gets sick, so Lou is forced to wrestle Ivan the Terrible.
Episode 18 • 27 m
Getting a Job
The boys deliver straw hats to the Susquehanna Hat Company and run into crazy guys en route.
Episode 19 • 30 m
Bingo
Lou has to get a license for his chimp but accidentally applies for a marriage license.
Episode 20 • 27 m
Hillary's Birthday
The boys plan a surprise party, but the noise angers Mr. Fields.
Episode 21 • 27 m
Television
On the quiz show Hold That Cuckoo, the host puts Lou thru some embarrassing stunts.
Episode 22 • May 1, 1953 • 26 m
Las Vegas
The boys rent a car and drive to Vegas, where they play a violent game of pool.
Episode 23 • May 8, 1953 • 30 m
Little Old Lady
Bud & Lou raise money to keep an old lady from being evicted but she uses the money to bet on horses.
Episode 24 • 30 m
The Actors' Home
Thinking it's a counterfeit, bud tears up a $500 bill. When it turns out to be real, he goes nuts and is put in the old actors' home. This episode includes the "Who's On First" Routine.
Episode 25 • 27 m
Police Rookies
Mike the Cop helps the boys enroll in the police academy which Lou manages to blow up.
Episode 26 • 27 m
Safari
Bingo the Chimp is sick and Lou figures he misses his family, so they all go to Africa.

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Bud Abbott

Bud Abbott

Lou Costello

Lou Costello

Sid Fields

Sid Fields, Fields the Druggist, Mr. Fields of Fields Employment Agency

Gordon Jones

Mike Kelly, Col. Potts (in play), Husband

Bobby Barber

Hercules, Janitor, Angry Pedestrian

Hillary Brooke

Hillary Brooke, Hilary Brooke

Joe Kirk

Mr. Bacciagalupe, Double Crossing Dan, Drugstore Counter Customer

Milt Bronson

Police Sergeant, Bank Teller, Baseball Catcher

Donald Kerr

Engineer, Excited Man in Doctor's Office, Man at Auction

Joe Besser

Stinky Davis

Bingo the Chimp

Bingo the Chimp, Bingo

Joan Shawlee

Cash Register Lady, Eyewitness in Courtroom, Girl in Doctor's Office, Marriage License Bureau Clerk, Miss Brown, Opera-Loving Lady in Park, Receptionist, Telephone Operator, Twin Waitresses

Ray Walker

Policeman, Police Lt. Smith, Retired Actors Home Man on Street, Smith

Murray Leonard

Doctor, Landlord, Man Phoning Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, The Commissioner

Veda Ann Borg

Angry Wife, Crazy Lady, Eyewitness in Courtroom, Fifi

Renie Riano

Helen Davis, Mrs. Bronson, Woman going to Las Vegas, Woman on Street

Lucien Littlefield

First Man, Julius Caesar, Mr. Whitcup, Retired Actors Home Man

Dorothy Granger

Arguing Wife, Bit, Hercules Wife at Carnival, Miss Smith--Nurse

Bob Hopkins

Announcer, Capt. Grant, Psychiatrist, Quiz Show Host

Joseph La Cava

Grocery clerk, Income tax employee, Joe, Railorad detective

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