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  Editorial review of "The Abbott and Costello Show, volume 9" courtesy of Amazon.com
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are one of the funniest comedy teams of all time. And this disc, featuring four episodes of The Abbot and Costello Show from the 1952-53 season is certainly proof of that. Most of the episodes begin with Bud and Lou onstage in front of an audience, providing an introduction to each story. The episodes themselves are stand-alone classics, but the plot lines frame famous Abbot and Costello sketches. The disc is formatted with menus so that you can play each episode or skip to the routines.
Contains 4 complete shows from the classic TV comedy series (1952-53), transferred from the original 35mm film masters.
The Abbott and Costello TV Show is timeless American humor, as fresh today as it was 40 years ago. All the classic routines which "the boys" performed on film, radio, and stage were captured in 1952-53 for the new medium of television and delivered at the peak of their powers. The regular cast of characters, including Mr. Fields, Mike the Cop, Stinky, Bacciagalupe, and Hillary, had worked with Bud and Lou on film and stage and each contributed memorably. These shows stand today as perhaps the finest surviving representation of the art of burlesque comedy
Episodes included on The Abbott and Costello Show, volume 9
- Politician - Lou runs for office, with Bud coaching him. Lou delivers a neighborhood speech with disruptive results.
- Public Enemies - Lou is mistaken for a robber, and is forced to take part in a robbery
- From Bed to Worse - Bud and Lou attempt to plant a backyard garden, to win a cash prize
- Car Trouble - Lou wins a car, which Bud sells for a cheaper car. Bud then tries to use the cash difference to take a vaction to Flint, Michigan
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