Abbott and Costello
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William Abbott and Lou Costello's work in film, on the radio, and on television made them the most popular comedy duo in the 1940s and 50s. Ultimately, they had a sizable influence on American culture at the time and their routines still hold a place in many American hearts. They are known for their quick and witty word play as well as the controlled confusion they depicted and occasionally instilled in their audiences. Now immortalized on DVD, Abbot and Costello's hysterical routines are American classics and will continue to entertain every time you watch.
Popular Abbott and Costello Routines/Films
'''''Who's On First?''''' was Abbott and Costello's signature routine and was the comedy sketch that brought them to the peak of their fame. In the sketch, Costello plays a penut venor talking to the manager of a baseball team, played by Abbott. Costello's character wants to be sure he knows every name of the player, which is difficult considering that every player seems to have a nickname like "Who," "What," or "I don't know." The routine was often referred to by the two comedians as the baseball sketch and is featured in the Baseball Hall of Fame, even though neither Abbot nor Costello were ever inducted in. Abbott's nonchalant attitude and Costello's unwavering pronoun confusion brought this laugh out loud routine to fame and later allowed it to be considered a classic American comedy sketch.
'''''Who Done It?''''' is a 1942 comedy film that features the work of Abbott and Costello. In the film, they both play characters who work at the soda counter at their local radio station who want to write their own on radio mystery show. During the course of the film, Abbott and Costello impersonate detectives, are suspected murders, solve a crime, and win $10,000 on The Wheel of Fortune radio show. Its fast paced dialogue and plot keep audiences on the edge of their seat and laughing throughout the entire movie. This is a favorite for many Abbott and Costello fans and is included in many collections of the pair's beloved work.
'''''Pardon My Sarong''''' was produced during the peak of these two comedians career and is widely regarded to be one of their best films. In the film, a wealthy bachelor rents a bus (Abbott and Costello are the drivers) to take him from Chicago to Los Angeles to participate in a Yacht race. As their relationships develop and their lives get more and more ridiculous, Abbott and Costello stay on their comic toes while still delivering a rather impressive acting performance. Included in two Abbot and Costello collection DVDs sets, this is one of their funniest films and a vital component of any Abbott and Costello fans personal collection.
* Other famous Abbott and Costello routines include ''
The Time of Their Lives''.
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