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.
Cast: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello
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26 episodes
1. The Drug StoreBud and Lou find jobs in Fields' drugstore and nearly wreck the place. This episode opens with the famous "Jonah and the Whale" routine.TV-GCC25minDec 5, 1952
2. The Dentist's OfficeWhen Lou gets a toothache he attempts to get arrested so he can receive free treatment while incarcerated.TV-GCC25minDec 12, 1952
3. JailLou 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."TV-GCC25minDec 19, 1952
4. The VacationBud and Lou head off to the Biltmore Hotel near Phoenix for a vacation. "Hertz U-Drive" and the "Pack-Unpack" routines are performed.TV-GCC25minDec 26, 1952
5. The Birthday PartyLou 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.TV-GCC25minJan 2, 1953
6. AlaskaWhen news arrives that Lou's uncle has struck gold in Alaska, Bud and Lou plan to help him spend it.TV-GCC25minJan 9, 1953
7. The Vacuum Cleaner SalesmanBud and Lou visit an employment agency run by Mr. Fields' brother, who gives Lou a job selling vacuum cleaners door to door.TV-GCC25minJan 16, 1953
8. The Army StoryBud and Lou join the Army, where they recreate their routines from the feature film 'Buck Privates.' "Drill Routine" and "Dice Game" are performed.TV-GCC25minJan 23, 1953
9. Pots and PansWorking 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.TV-GCC25minJan 30, 1953
10. The Charity BazaarBud and Lou participate in Hillary's charity bazaar, raising money with the "shell game." Lou blows his money at the kissing booth.TV-GCC25minFeb 6, 1953
11. The Western StoryBud and Lou accept Hillary's invitation to visit her uncle's B-Bar-Bop ranch.TV-GCC25minFeb 13, 1953
12. The Haunted HouseHillary 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.TV-GCC25minFeb 20, 1953
13. Peace and QuietLou 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.TV-GCC25minFeb 27, 1953
14. HungryBud 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.TV-GCC25minMar 6, 1953
15. The Music LoversLou attempts to impress Hillary and her father with his musical abilities. While pretending to perform, Bud falls asleep and ruins the scheme.TV-GCC25minMar 13, 1953
16. The PoliticianBud coaches Lou on running for public office, a political campaign that ends with Lou delivering a disastrous speech in a neighborhood park.TV-GCC25minMar 20, 1953
17. The Wrestling StoryLou and Stinky agree to settle their differences with a wrestling match. When Stinky becomes ill, his little brother Ivan the Terrible takes his place.TV-GCC25minMar 27, 1953
18. Getting a JobBud 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.TV-GCC25minApr 3, 1953
19. Bingo the ChimpMike the Cop tells Lou that he must have a license for his pet chimp. But Lou accidentally applies for a marriage license.TV-GCC25minApr 10, 1953
20. Hillary's BirthdayWhile shopping for Hillary's birthday present, Lou nearly destroys a grocery store. Later, at her party, Mr. Fields becomes upset about the noise.TV-GCC25minApr 17, 1953
21. The Television ShowLou 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.TV-GCC25minApr 24, 1953
22. Las VegasBud 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.TV-GCC25minMay 1, 1953
23. Little Old LadyBud 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.TV-GCC25minMay 8, 1953
24. The Actors' HomeBud is taken away to an old actors' home where he and Lou perform their famous "Who's on first?" routine.TV-GCC25minMay 15, 1953
25. Police RookiesMike the Cop helps Bud and Lou enroll in the Police Rookie School, where Lou blows up the gymnasium while playing with a hand grenade.TV-GCC25minMay 22, 1953
26. SafariWhen Bingo gets sick, the whole gang travels to Africa to find his parents.TV-GCC25minMay 29, 1953
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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.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Bud Abbott, Lou Costello
- Studio
- Television Corporation of America
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Audio languages
English
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