The Abbott and Costello Show

1952 - 1954

The Drug Store

5th December 1952

Episode 1

Bud and Lou find jobs in Fields' drugstore and nearly wreck the place. This episode opens with the famous "Jonah and the Whale" routine.

The Dentist's Office

12th December 1952

Episode 2

When Lou gets a toothache he attempts to get arrested so he can receive free treatment while incarcerated.

Jail

19th December 1952

Episode 3

Lou damages Mrs. Crumbcake's waterpail and she drags him into court claiming .79 cents in damages. In jail, Lou's crazed cellmate becomes enraged whenever he hears "Niagara Falls."

The Vacation

26th December 1952

Episode 4

Bud and Lou head off to the Biltmore Hotel near Phoenix for a vacation. "Hertz U-Drive" and the "Pack-Unpack" routines are performed.

The Birthday Party

2nd January 1953

Episode 5

Lou throws a birthday party for himself, but nearly poisons his guests when he puts ant paste on his hors d'oeurves instead of anti pasto. Bud throws him out and Lou consoles himself by ordering a giant decorated cake.

Alaska

9th January 1953

Episode 6

When news arrives that Lou's uncle has struck gold in Alaska, Bud and Lou plan to help him spend it.

The Vacuum Cleaner Salesman

16th January 1953

Episode 7

Bud and Lou visit an employment agency run by Mr. Fields' brother, who gives Lou a job selling vacuum cleaners door to door.

The Army Story

23rd January 1953

Episode 8

Bud and Lou join the Army, where they recreate their routines from the feature film 'Buck Privates.' "Drill Routine" and "Dice Game" are performed.

Pots and Pans

30th January 1953

Episode 9

Working as a door-to-door cookware salesman, Lou prepares a dinner for his friends in hopes of moving some product. However, his honest culinary efforts are met with disaster.

The Charity Bazaar

6th February 1953

Episode 10

Bud and Lou participate in Hillary's charity bazaar, raising money with the "shell game." Lou blows his money at the kissing booth.

The Western Story

13th February 1953

Episode 11

Bud and Lou accept Hillary's invitation to visit her uncle's B-Bar-Bop ranch.

The Haunted House

20th February 1953

Episode 12

Hillary will inherit a castle if she spends one night there. Bud and Lou come along with her for protection and Lou is scared out of his mind by frightful encounters.

Peace and Quiet

27th February 1953

Episode 13

Lou sleeps all day but can't sleep at night. Bud takes him to see a psychiatrist. Eventually Bud checks him into a sanitarium for a night's rest. "Crazy House" is performed.

Hungry

Episode 14

Bud and Lou visit a couple of restaurants. In one they become involved with twin waitresses. In the other, Lou has a battle with an oyster.

The Music Lovers

13th March 1953

Episode 15

Lou attempts to impress Hillary and her father with his musical abilities. While pretending to perform, Bud falls asleep and ruins the scheme.

The Politician

20th March 1953

Episode 16

Bud coaches Lou on running for public office, a political campaign that ends with Lou delivering a disastrous speech in a neighborhood park.

The Wrestling Story

27th March 1953

Episode 17

Lou and Stinky agree to settle their differences with a wrestling match. When Stinky becomes ill, his little brother Ivan the Terrible takes his place.

Getting a Job

Episode 18

Bud and Lou are hired to deliver hats to the Susquehanna Hat Company on Floogle Street and encounter several lunatics on the way. Also, Stinky attempts to kill Lou by backing him into traffic. The "Loafing" routine is performed.

Bingo the Chimp

10th April 1953

Episode 19

Mike the Cop tells Lou that he must have a license for his pet chimp. But Lou accidentally applies for a marriage license.

Hillary's Birthday

17th April 1953

Episode 20

While shopping for Hillary's birthday present, Lou nearly destroys a grocery store. Later, at her party, Mr. Fields becomes upset about the noise.

The Television Show

24th April 1953

Episode 21

Lou is a contestant on a TV quiz show where he wins a pack of bubblegum. Their neighbor slips on a piece of gum and takes them to court.

Las Vegas

Episode 22

Bud and Lou pay $90 for a car and head for Las Vegas, where Lou takes part in a violent game of billiards. The "mudder/fodder" routine is performed.

Little Old Lady

Episode 23

Bud and Lou attempt to help an old lady who has been evicted. They raise $300 and she uses the money to bet on a racehorse.

The Actors' Home

Episode 24

Bud is taken away to an old actors' home where he and Lou perform their famous "Who's on first?" routine.

Police Rookies

Episode 25

Mike the Cop helps Bud and Lou enroll in the Police Rookie School, where Lou blows up the gymnasium while playing with a hand grenade.

Safari

Episode 26

When Bingo gets sick, the whole gang travels to Africa to find his parents.

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Bud Abbott•Lou Costello

Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields’ boarding house. Lou’s girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Many situations arise leading to slapstick and puns.

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