The Abbott and Costello Show

Season 1

TV-G

Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields' boarding house. Lou's girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Any premise would lead to slapstick, puns, lots of gimmicks from their movies.

26 Episodes

The Drug Store
E1
The Drug StoreThe boys are now 8 weeks behind in their rent and their boarding house superintendent catches them trying to sneak in. He's prepared to throw them out but when they indicate that they just can't find work, he sends them to the drug store around the corner. Costello is hired as a sales clerk and soda jerk while Abbott gets to be assistant manager. Mayhem ensues.
The Dentist's Office
E2
The Dentist's OfficeLou (Lou Costello) has a very bad toothache and Bud (Bud Abbott takes him to a near-sighted dentist (Sid Fields). Te results aren't good and Lou then decides to get arrested so he can get free treatment from the county. Instead, he ends up preventing a bank robbery and is a hero with a bad toothache.
Jail
E3
JailLou (Lou Costello) is arrested for shooting a hole into a pail belonging to the next-door neighbor, Mrs. Crumbcake (Elvia Allman). His case goes to court and Lou, to his dismay, discovers that Mr. Crumbcake (Stanley Andrews)is the judge. Lou is thrown into jail and his cell-mate (Sid Fields) shows homicidal tendencies at the mention of the words...Niagara Falls.
The Vacation
E4
The VacationBud (Bud Abbott) and Lou (Lou Costellodecide to take a vacation at the Biltmore Hotel near Phoenix. Bud frets over his concern that their landlord, Mr. Fields (Sid Fields will rent their apartment while they are gone, and Lou packs and unpacks every time Bud changes his mind. They finally set out for their vacation trip and Lou drives a half-block down the street to the Biltmore Hotel next door to the Phoenix Cafe.
The Birthday Party
E5
The Birthday PartyLou 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.
Alaska
E6
AlaskaWhen news arrives that Lou's uncle has struck gold in Alaska, Bud and Lou plan to help him spend it.
The Vacuum Cleaner Salesman
E7
The Vacuum Cleaner SalesmanBud and Lou visit an employment agency run by Mr. Fields' brother, who gives Lou a job selling vacuum cleaners door to door.
The Army Story
E8
The Army StoryBud and Lou join the Army, where they recreate their routines from the feature film 'Buck Privates.' "Drill Routine" and "Dice Game" are performed.
Pots and Pans
E9
Pots and PansWorking 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.
The Charity Bazaar
E10
The Charity BazaarBud and Lou participate in Hillary's charity bazaar, raising money with the "shell game." Lou blows his money at the kissing booth.
The Western Story
E11
The Western StoryBud and Lou accept Hillary's invitation to visit her uncle's B-Bar-Bop ranch.
The Haunted House
E12
The Haunted HouseHillary 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.
Peace and Quiet
E13
Peace and QuietLou 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.
Hungry
E14
HungryBud 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.
The Music Lovers
E15
The Music LoversLou attempts to impress Hillary and her father with his musical abilities. While pretending to perform, Bud falls asleep and ruins the scheme.
The Politician
E16
The PoliticianBud coaches Lou on running for public office, a political campaign that ends with Lou delivering a disastrous speech in a neighborhood park.
The Wrestling Story
E17
The Wrestling StoryLou and Stinky agree to settle their differences with a wrestling match. When Stinky becomes ill, his little brother Ivan the Terrible takes his place.
Getting a Job
E18
Getting a JobBud 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.
Bingo the Chimp
E19
Bingo the ChimpMike the Cop tells Lou that he must have a license for his pet chimp. But Lou accidentally applies for a marriage license.
Hillary's Birthday
E20
Hillary's BirthdayWhile shopping for Hillary's birthday present, Lou nearly destroys a grocery store. Later, at her party, Mr. Fields becomes upset about the noise.
The Television Show
E21
The Television ShowLou 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.
Las Vegas
E22
Las VegasBud 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.
Little Old Lady
E23
Little Old LadyBud 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.
The Actors' Home
E24
The Actors' HomeBud is taken away to an old actors' home where he and Lou perform their famous "Who's on first?" routine.
Police Rookies
E25
Police RookiesMike the Cop helps Bud and Lou enroll in the Police Rookie School, where Lou blows up the gymnasium while playing with a hand grenade.
Safari
E26
SafariWhen Bingo gets sick, the whole gang travels to Africa to find his parents.