Bud Abbott and Lou Costello star in this 1943 episode, first broadcast on November 18, 1943. Costello, eager to date singer Connie Haines, is told by Abbott to stop chasing girls, and he promises to do so. Haines agrees to go out with him if he can get her a pair of nylon stockings, which are scarce during the war. The two men set out to find them at a department store, where the search takes them through the elevator and into a rush for a single pair on sale. Joe Kirk and Elvia Allman also appear in the story, and Lucille Ball is introduced as a shopper who becomes part of the chase.

With Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Connie Haines, Lucille Ball, Elvia Allman, Joe Kirk, Mrs. Niles, Little Matilda.

Listen for: Costello's attempts to win over Connie Haines and his search for nylon stockings at the department store.

First aired on November 18, 1943 on NBC, ABC.

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Lou Costello plans a Thanksgiving dinner and raises a pet turkey named Ingrid, who becomes the center of a feud with his friend Bud Abbott. When Costello refuses to cook Ingrid, Abbott threatens to leave, and the argument spreads to the neighbors, including Jane Wyman, whose radishes are eaten. The story turns to a search for the missing turkey, with Costello and Abbott going door to door and enlisting a policeman named O'Rourke. Abbott and Costello are the stars of the Camel-sponsored series, and this episode aired on November 25, 1943, on NBC and ABC.

With Lou Costello, Bud Abbott, Jane Wyman, Ingrid, Mr. Kenneth Niles, Mrs. Niles, O'Rourke, Little Matilda.

Listen for: Costello's pet turkey Ingrid, the argument over the turkey dinner, and the search for the missing bird

First aired on November 25, 1943 on NBC, ABC.

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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello host their comedy program, with announcer Ken Niles and singer Connie Haines. Costello complains about being near Mrs. Niles, while Abbott and Costello argue over whether Niles and Haines should have more to do on the show. Costello then describes his day at a football game and an incident involving a crying baby, while Abbott explains the government's car-pooling rules. Costello later claims he collected a roll of money from a man who left a bank, and the two stumble into a bank robbery investigation. The transcript cuts off as they set out to track down the bandit, Black Pete, with the guest star Marlene Dietrich. The episode aired on October 15, 1942, on NBC and ABC.

With Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Ken Niles, Connie Haines, Marlene Dietrich, Aunt Ruby.

Listen for: Costello's account of the bank and his roll of money, and the moment he and Abbott ride into Deadpan Gulch.

First aired on October 15, 1942 on NBC, ABC.

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First aired November 4, 1943.

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