The Abbott and Costello Show

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  E1

  The Drug Store

  Bud and Lou find jobs in Fields' drugstore and nearly wreck the place. This episode opens with the famous "Jonah and the Whale" routine.

  1952-12-05
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  E2

  The Dentist's Office

  When Lou gets a toothache he attempts to get arrested so he can receive free treatment while incarcerated.

  1952-12-12
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  E3

  Jail

  Lou 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."

  1952-12-19
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  E4

  The Vacation

  Bud and Lou head off to the Biltmore Hotel near Phoenix for a vacation. "Hertz U-Drive" and the "Pack-Unpack" routines are performed.

  1952-12-26
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  E5

  The Birthday Party

  Lou 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.

  1953-01-02
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  E6

  Alaska

  When news arrives that Lou's uncle has struck gold in Alaska, Bud and Lou plan to help him spend it.

  1953-01-09
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  E7

  The Vacuum Cleaner Salesman

  Bud and Lou visit an employment agency run by Mr. Fields' brother, who gives Lou a job selling vacuum cleaners door to door.

  1953-01-16
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  E8

  The Army Story

  Bud and Lou join the Army, where they recreate their routines from the feature film 'Buck Privates.' "Drill Routine" and "Dice Game" are performed.

  1953-01-23
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  E9

  Pots and Pans

  Working 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.

  1953-01-30
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  E10

  The Charity Bazaar

  Bud and Lou participate in Hillary's charity bazaar, raising money with the "shell game." Lou blows his money at the kissing booth.

  1953-02-06
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  E11

  The Western Story

  Bud and Lou accept Hillary's invitation to visit her uncle's B-Bar-Bop ranch.

  1953-02-13
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  E12

  The Haunted House

  Hillary 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.

  1953-02-20
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  E13

  Peace and Quiet

  Lou 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.

  1953-02-27
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  E14

  Hungry

  Bud 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.

  1953-03-06
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  E15

  The Music Lovers

  Lou attempts to impress Hillary and her father with his musical abilities. While pretending to perform, Bud falls asleep and ruins the scheme.

  1953-03-13
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  E16

  The Politician

  Bud coaches Lou on running for public office, a political campaign that ends with Lou delivering a disastrous speech in a neighborhood park.

  1953-03-20
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  E17

  The Wrestling Story

  Lou and Stinky agree to settle their differences with a wrestling match. When Stinky becomes ill, his little brother Ivan the Terrible takes his place.

  1953-03-27
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  E18

  Getting a Job

  Bud 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.

  1953-04-03
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  E19

  Bingo the Chimp

  Mike the Cop tells Lou that he must have a license for his pet chimp. But Lou accidentally applies for a marriage license.

  1953-04-10
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  E20

  Hillary's Birthday

  While shopping for Hillary's birthday present, Lou nearly destroys a grocery store. Later, at her party, Mr. Fields becomes upset about the noise.

  1953-04-17
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  E21

  The Television Show

  Lou 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.

  1953-04-24
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  E22

  Las Vegas

  Bud 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.

  1953-05-01
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  E23

  Little Old Lady

  Bud 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.

  1953-05-08
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  E24

  The Actors' Home

  Bud is taken away to an old actors' home where he and Lou perform their famous "Who's on first?" routine.

  1953-05-15
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  E25

  Police Rookies

  Mike the Cop helps Bud and Lou enroll in the Police Rookie School, where Lou blows up the gymnasium while playing with a hand grenade.

  1953-05-22
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  E26

  Safari

  When Bingo gets sick, the whole gang travels to Africa to find his parents.

  1953-05-29

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Bud Abbott

Bud Abbott

Lou Costello

Lou Costello