www.botar.us http://www.botar.us/abbottcostello.html Starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, the zany comedy of The Abbott and Costello Show graced the airwaves from 1942 until 1948, after a short stint as summer replacement for The Fred Allen Show in 1941. There were often tongue twisting or otherwise confusing dialogs Who' on First is the most famous and Costello was always getting into trouble. The vaudeville style repartee kept the live audience in stitches. In the tradition of the day, there was always a song, courtesy of Connie Haines or Marilyn Maxwell. abbott and costello Starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, the zany comedy of The Abbott and Costello Show graced the airwaves from 1942 until 1948, after a short stint as summer replacement for The Fred Allen Show in 1941. There were often tongue twisting or otherwise confusing dialogs Whos on First is the most famous and Costello was always getting into trouble. The vaudeville style repartee kept the live audience in stitches. In the tradition of the day, there was always a song, courtesy of Connie Haines or Marilyn Maxwell. en-us botar botar botar@sprynet.com Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:00:00 -0700 720 http://www.botar.us/foto/abbottcostelloicon.jpg http://www.botar.us/abbottcostello.html Old Time Radio Comdey,Audio Theater,Abbott,Costello,OTR,Old Time Radio,botar no www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__lou_substitutes_for_joe_dimaggio_05_11_1942.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__lou_substitutes_for_joe_dimaggio_05_11_1942.mp3 Lou receives a letter from Joe DiMaggio who explains that he is recovering from a foot operation and he would appreciate Lou taking his place on New York Yankees until he recovers. original air date 5/11/1942 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__bank_robbery_10_15_1942.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__bank_robbery_10_15_1942.mp3 Listen to the music of Leith Stevens and his orchestra the songs of Connie Haines and the Camel Quintet, Guest star Miss Marlene Dietrich and of course lots of slapstick comedy from Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. original air date 10/15/1942 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__knights_in_shining_armor_11_19_1942.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__knights_in_shining_armor_11_19_1942.mp3 Listen to the music of Leith Stevens and his orchestra the songs of Connie Haines and the Camel Quintet, Guest star Miss Marlene Dietrich and of course lots of slapstick comedy from Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. original air date 11/19/1942 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__hunting_guide_claire_trevor_01_14_1943.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__hunting_guide_claire_trevor_01_14_1943.mp3 Listen to the great rhythms of Freddy Rich and his Orchestra, Camel Five sing Happy Go Lucky ,Connie Haines sings Doin It For Defense, guest Miss Claire Trevor and Abbott and Costello go on a hunting trip because of the shortage of meat during the war. original air date 01/14/1943 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__bugs_bunny_and_lucille_ball_11_18_1943.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__bugs_bunny_and_lucille_ball_11_18_1943.mp3 Listen to the music of Freddie Rich and his orchestra, Billy Grahams Little Matilda, Mel Blanc is the famous cartoon character Bugs Bunny and guest, star of the Metro Goldwyn Meyer film, Best Foot Forward, Miss Lucile Ball and of course lots of slapstick comedy from Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. original air date 11/14/1943 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__trip_to_palm_springs_12_02_1943.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__trip_to_palm_springs_12_02_1943.mp3 Listen to the music of Freddie Rich and his orchestra, the songs of Connie Haines, Billy Grahams Little Matilda and tonights guest the lovely Paramount star Miss veronica Lake and of course lots of slapstick comedy from Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. original air date 12/02/1943 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__wild_west_12_16_1943.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__wild_west_12_16_1943.mp3 The Abbott and Costello program brought to you by Camel Cigarettes presents the music of Freddie Rich and his orchestra, the songs of Connie Haines, tonights special guest is star of the Twentieth Century Fox picture star Miss Lynn Bari and Bud Abbot and Lou Costello. original air date 12/16/1943 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__christmas_show_12_23_1943.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__christmas_show_12_23_1943.mp3 Lou Costello is planning on having a Christmas party but is having trouble getting people to come. He thinks that nobody cares about him anymore but how wrong could he be Connie Haines entertains with her beautiful singing. original air date 12/23/1943 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__the_lawyer_with_bert_gordon_12_30_1943.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__the_lawyer_with_bert_gordon_12_30_1943.mp3 The Abbott and Costello program brought to you by Camel Cigarettes presents the music of Freddie Rich and his orchestra, the songs of Connie Haines and tonights special guest Bert Gordon the Mad Russian of radio and of course lots of slap stick comedy from Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. original air date 12/30/1943 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__lou_is_engaged_to_judy_canova_01_06_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__lou_is_engaged_to_judy_canova_01_06_1944.mp3 Listen to the music of Freddie Rich and his orchestra, the songs of Connie Haines and with guest star one of radios favorite comediennes Judy Canova Charles. It is Leap Year. Abbot and Costello talkabout marriage. Bud gives Lou advice on taking out a girl. original air date 01/06/1944 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__guest_star_peter_lorre_01_13_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__guest_star_peter_lorre_01_13_1944.mp3 Lou is catching a cold. Abbott and Costello do flu flee routine. Bud puts Lou on a program to get rid of his cold. Peter Lorre runs a sanitarium and offers it to Lou. original air date 01/13/1944 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abboot_and_costello__with_the_great_gildersleeve_01_20_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abboot_and_costello__with_the_great_gildersleeve_01_20_1944.mp3 Mrs Niles wants Lou to take care of little Hector. Hector shoots BBs at Lou. Lou shoots BBs out the window and it hits Gildersleve. Lou kicks a football thru Gildersleves window. original air date 01/20/1944 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__charles_laughton_02_10_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__charles_laughton_02_10_1944.mp3 Next Monday is St. Valentines day. Mrs. Niles is writing a play for the show. Mel Blanc plays a sound man on the show. the play is called Robinson Caruso. original air date 02/10/1944 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__with_dorothy_lamour_02_17_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__with_dorothy_lamour_02_17_1944.mp3 Tonights guest the Paramount star of And The Angel Sing Miss Dorothy Lamour, Freddie Rich plays Poinciana, Connie Haines sings My Love You Havent Gone Away. original air date 02/17/1944 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 03 May 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__blondie_and_dagwood_03_09_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__blondie_and_dagwood_03_09_1944.mp3 Stars of the Monday nights Blondie program Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake are tonights guest, Blondie and Dagwood are helping Bud with waste paper drive. Connie Haines sings Take It Easy. original air date 03/09/1944 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 10 May 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__at_the_circus_with_alan_hale_03_16_1943.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__at_the_circus_with_alan_hale_03_16_1943.mp3 Guest stars Alan Hale Warner Brothers star of The Adventures of Mark Twain. Camels salutes Lieutenant colonel William Leverette. Freddie Rich plays Speak Low. Connie Haines sings Salt Water Cowboy. original air date 03/16/1943 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Tue, 18 May 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__back_home_again_10_05_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__back_home_again_10_05_1944.mp3 Lou at Los Angeles railroad station coming back from trip. Lou was at his uncles farm. Abbott are going toinvest in war bonds. Lou falls asleep and dreams 10 years later, 1954. Freddie Rich plays Ill Walk Alone, Connie Haines sings Swingin On A Star. original air date 10/05/1944 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Tue, 25 May 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__matrimonial_agency_10_26_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__matrimonial_agency_10_26_1944.mp3 Lou came from cousin Hugos wedding. Lou still has 75 dollars in the bank. Abbott and Costello are going to open a matrimonial agency.Freddie Rich plays The Very Thought Of You, Connie Haines sings It Had To Be You. original air date 10/26/1944 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__mortimers_pet_shop_11_02_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__mortimers_pet_shop_11_02_1944.mp3 Lou found a dog called Hector. Lou tries to auction off dog. Bud auctions and Lou is the shill. Lou takes the lost dog to Red Mortons pet shop. But Lou wants to buy the dog.Camels salutes Sergent Phillip R. Hampe. Connie Haines sings Dance With The Dolly. original air date 11/02/1944 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abott_and_costello__costello_buys_a_race_horse_11_09_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abott_and_costello__costello_buys_a_race_horse_11_09_1944.mp3 Costello buys a race horse called Peanut Butter from a street cleaner. He is going to enter his horse at the Hollywood race track. Camel salutes Marine Corporal George Y. Mazarakos. Freddie Rich plays Tico Tico and Connie Haines sings The Trolley Song. original air date 11/09/1944 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__return_to_PS_15_11_16_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__return_to_PS_15_11_16_1944.mp3 Lou gets a telegram. Lous grade school wants him to appear in annual school play. Camel salutes Technical Sergeant James M. Logan. Freddie Rich plays Sweet And Lovely ane Connie Haines sings Together. original air date 11/16/1944 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__thanksgiving_dinner_11_23_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__thanksgiving_dinner_11_23_1944.mp3 Lou wants to eat Thanksgiving dinner at Bud s house. Jennifers pearl necklace is stolen. The police are called and investigate. Camel salutes Lieutenant Thomas A. McKenzie. Freddie Rich plays Java Junction and Connie Haines sings Sunny Side of the Street. original air date 11/23/1944 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__christmas_shopping_for_lou_12_14_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__christmas_shopping_for_lou_12_14_1944.mp3 Bud says there are only 8 shopping days left till Christmas. Abbott and Costello talk about Christmas presents. Camel salutes Sergeant Benjamin F. Lambeth. Freddie Rich plays Whispering nad Connie Haines sings Trolley Song. original air date 12/14/1944 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__merchant_marines_01_25_1945.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_abbott_and_costello__merchant_marines_01_25_1945.mp3 Lou wants to join the Merchant Marines.Lou finds a ship and sails it. Camel salutes Lieutenant Everett E. Pruitt. Freddie Rich plays Sweet Dreams, Sweetheart and Connie Haines sings Im Making Believe. original air date 01/25/1945 William Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film and television made them one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. They launched their own weekly show October 8, 1942, sponsored by Camel cigarettes. The Abbott and Costello Show mixed comedy with musical interludes. Abbott and Costello moved the show to ABC five years after they premiered on NBC. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no abbott and costello,OTR,old time radio,botar