The Abbott and Costello Show

The Abbott and Costello Show is the legendary burlesque comedy show helmed by Bud Abbot and Lou Costello that aired on CBS (Columbia Broadcasting Station) from December of 1952 to May 1954. Originally, The duo created their act on the stage, touring various vaudeville theaters, which led them to the radio and eventually on the silver screen. After a slew of hit movies, they created a television show focused on funny situations rather than life lessons and big complex plots, and thus became a great comic inspiration to future legends like Jerry Seinfeld. Though the show aired on CBS, it was never actually part of any specific network. Instead it was filmed and then independently sold to various CBS affiliates. As a result, it would air at different times through out the country. The duo's "shtick" consisted of the since standardized funny man/straight man act. In their most famous sketch titled Who's On First, Abbott tries to explain to Costello the strange names of the ball players of the day. The show was hailed by Entertainment Weekely and Time magazines as one of the 100 Best Shows of All-Time. MORE