Episodi

  • The Abbott And Costello Show - "The Fish Market Murder" (Old Time Radio, 1948)

    The Abbott And Costello Show - "The Fish Market Murder" (Old Time Radio, 1948)
    Oct 18 2026
    The Abbott And Costello Show presents “The Fish Market Murder,” originally broadcast September 23, 1948. This archival ABC Radio Network program features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, with Susan Miller and announcer George Fenneman.

    In the Sam Shovel detective spoof, Lou’s comic private eye takes on a murder mystery at a fish market—also known by the punning title “They Killed Him Just for the Halibut.” The broadcast also includes music led by Matty Malneck and a vocal number from Susan Miller.

    The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:39 Original Broadcast
    30:19 Closing

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    30 min
  • The Abbott And Costello Show - "Guest - Cary Grant" (Old Time Radio, 1944)

    The Abbott And Costello Show - "Guest - Cary Grant" (Old Time Radio, 1944)
    Oct 16 2026
    The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Guest - Cary Grant,” originally broadcast April 6, 1944. This NBC program was sponsored by Camel Cigarettes.

    Bud Abbott and Lou Costello bring their fast-paced wordplay to a radio-station setting as Cary Grant and his friend Don Barclay join the on-air fun. Connie Haines and Freddie Rich’s orchestra provide musical interludes, including “Two Heavens.”

    The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:40 Original Broadcast
    29:04 Closing

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    29 min
  • The Abbott And Costello Show - "Christmas Program" (Old Time Radio, 1947)

    The Abbott And Costello Show - "Christmas Program" (Old Time Radio, 1947)
    Oct 13 2026
    The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Christmas Program,” originally broadcast December 24, 1947. In this ABC holiday edition, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello trade seasonal jokes, talk presents and relatives, and plug their new film, The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap.

    As Lou prepares for a Christmas party, a sleepy moment leads into a warmly comic holiday reminiscence featuring Santa Claus. Susan Miller performs “Winter Wonderland,” with music led by Matty Malneck.

    The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:46 Original Broadcast
    30:01 Closing

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    30 min
  • The Abbott And Costello Show - "Playing the Piano with Janet Blair" (Old Time Radio, 1944)

    The Abbott And Costello Show - "Playing the Piano with Janet Blair" (Old Time Radio, 1944)
    Oct 11 2026
    The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Playing the Piano with Janet Blair,” originally broadcast on January 27, 1944. In this NBC program sponsored by Camels, Janet Blair joins Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, with Connie Haines, announcer Ken Niles, and Freddie Rich and his orchestra.

    When Abbott and Costello are enlisted to entertain at a party, Lou’s assignment at the piano calls for a little musical preparation. Janet Blair chairs the entertainment committee as the duo navigate lessons, cues, and the comic complications of a live performance, including their “Do Re Mi” routine.

    The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:43 Original Broadcast
    30:42 Closing

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    31 min
  • The Abbott And Costello Show - "Date with Connie Haines" (Old Time Radio, 1944)

    The Abbott And Costello Show - "Date with Connie Haines" (Old Time Radio, 1944)
    Oct 9 2026
    The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Date with Connie Haines,” originally broadcast on May 4, 1944. This surviving NBC radio episode, number 63, features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with guest stars Connie Haines and John Garfield.

    With marriage on Lou’s mind, a hoped-for date with singer Connie Haines turns into a comic romantic tangle—especially when her boyfriend, John Garfield, objects. The program also features the pair’s bigamy routine, music by Haines and orchestra leader Freddie Rich, and the Camel salute.

    The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:40 Original Broadcast
    29:29 Closing

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    30 min
  • The Abbott And Costello Show - "The Boys Get Hired by Adrugstoreafrsfirst Half" (Old Time Radio, 1947)

    The Abbott And Costello Show - "The Boys Get Hired by Adrugstoreafrsfirst Half" (Old Time Radio, 1947)
    Oct 6 2026
    The Abbott And Costello Show presents “The Boys Get Hired by Adrugstoreafrsfirst Half,” originally broadcast April 3, 1947. This surviving archival recording preserves the first half of the Camel-sponsored NBC program.

    Bud Abbott urges Lou Costello to find steady work, leading the pair to jobs at a local drugstore. With Bud as assistant manager and Lou assigned to the soda fountain, everyday customer service quickly becomes a showcase for Costello’s literal-minded comic confusion. Marilyn Maxwell and Skinnay Ennis are featured.

    The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:46 Original Broadcast
    13:33 Closing

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    14 min
  • The Abbott And Costello Show - "Bud and Lou Plan to Go to France" (Old Time Radio, 1948)

    The Abbott And Costello Show - "Bud and Lou Plan to Go to France" (Old Time Radio, 1948)
    Oct 4 2026
    The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Bud and Lou Plan to Go to France,” originally broadcast on April 14, 1948. This ABC radio episode, listed as episode 197, stars Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.

    A telegram from Lou’s uncle sends Bud and Lou toward France to help with an apparent financial emergency. Their overseas errand leads to a café, a lively language barrier, and a French-flavored variation on their classic wordplay. Susan Miller performs “Manyana,” with Matty Malneck and his orchestra; Michael Roy announces.

    The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:46 Original Broadcast
    30:18 Closing

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    31 min
  • The Abbott And Costello Show - "Knights in Shining Armor with Merle Oberon" (Old Time Radio, 1942)

    The Abbott And Costello Show - "Knights in Shining Armor with Merle Oberon" (Old Time Radio, 1942)
    Oct 2 2026
    The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Knights in Shining Armor with Merle Oberon,” originally broadcast November 19, 1942. In this Camel-sponsored NBC Red program, guest star Merle Oberon joins Bud Abbott and Lou Costello for a Hollywood-studio send-up that turns into a comic medieval adventure.

    At fictional Perfume Pictures Incorporated, Abbott and Costello prepare Oberon’s latest picture before donning armor as Sir Lloyd and Sir Porterhouse opposite Oberon’s Princess Guinevere. Mel Blanc also appears as the studio sound man, with Connie Haines and the Camel Five featured in the broadcast.

    The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:49 Original Broadcast
    30:50 Closing

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    31 min