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1.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Episode #3.32
(1953)
Comedy, Romance
Abbott and Costello were hosts. The Amin Brothers did acrobatics. Teresa Brewer sang a medley of ballads at front stage, then did a song and dance with the June Taylor dancers to Roll Them ... See full summary »
Directors: Fred Hamilton, Ed Sobol | Stars: Bud Abbott, Dean Martin, Lou Costello, The Amin Brothers
Votes: 26
2.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Hosts: Abbott & Costello; Guests: Les Paul & Mary Ford, Janik & Arnaut, Fred Darian, The Pied Pipers, Veola Vonn
(1954)
Comedy, Romance
Jerry is the newest member.is a shy new member.
Director: Fred Hamilton | Stars: Bud Abbott, Hal Sawyer, Lou Costello, Norman Abbott
Votes: 29
3. Screen Snapshots Series 21, No. 6 (1942)
Approved | 9 min | Short, Comedy, Sport
Alan Mowbray, then starring in a series of comedy shorts for Columbia, acts as Master of Ceremonies and tour guide on a trip to stores, shops and sports events in Hollywood. The first stop ... See full summary »
Director: Ralph Staub | Stars: Ralph Staub, Alan Mowbray, Maxie Rosenbloom, Jack Holt
Votes: 55
4.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Tobias Jones Story
(1958)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Major Adams allows two stowaways, Tobias Jones and his young friend Midge, to stay with the train. But Tobias is in trouble due to his drinking, and things get worse when he's accused of murder.
Director: Herschel Daugherty | Stars: Ward Bond, Robert Horton, Lou Costello, Harry von Zell
Votes: 174
5.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Hosts: Abbott & Costello; Guests: Vera Zorina, Tony Bavaar, The Ashtons, Monique Van Vooren, "Sport" Morgan, Sid Fields, Gemze de Lappe, Joe Kirk, Bobby Barber, Jean Cleveland, Charlie Bollinder, Three Beaus & a Peep, Al Goodman & his Orchestra
(1952)
Comedy, Romance
Director: Fred Hamilton | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, The Ashtons, Bobby Barber
Votes: 13
6.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Episode #3.17
(1953)
Comedy, Romance
Abbott & Costello host a mock Inaugural Ball for new President Eisenhower. Includes a hilarious recital by Victor Borge sending up outgoing President Truman and his piano-playing daughter ... See full summary »
Directors: Fred Hamilton, Ed Sobol | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Bobby Barber, Victor Borge
Votes: 26
7.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Episode #4.33
(1954)
Comedy, Romance
Director: Fred Hamilton | Stars: Bud Abbott, Dean Martin, Lou Costello, Hoagy Carmichael
Votes: 34
8.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
The Actors' Home
(1953)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Thinking it's a counterfeit, bud tears up a $500 bill. When it turns out to be real, he goes nuts and is put in the old actors' home. This episode includes the "Who's On First" Routine.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Sid Fields, Gordon Jones
Votes: 69
9.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Hosts: Abbott & Costello; Guest: Peggy Lee, Fisher & Ross, The Shaller Brothers
(1952)
Comedy, Romance
Hosted by Donald O'Connor. Guests included Ann Sheridan, Patti Moore, Ben Lessey, Sid MIller, Tom D'Andrea, Hal March and The Bell Sisters. The Bell Sisters perform "There's a Ship Comin' In."
Directors: Fred Hamilton, Ed Sobol | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Fisher and Ross, Al Goodman
Votes: 10
10. The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956–1960)
60 min | Comedy
The Steve Allen Show was an American variety show hosted by Steve Allen.
Stars: Steve Allen, Gene Rayburn, Louis Nye, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 258
11. Who's on First?!!? The Animated Version (2020)
Animation, Short, Comedy
Dexter Broadhurst & Sebastian Dinwiddle have a hilarious argument over the names and positions of Baseball players.
Director: Maxwell Whiteman | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello
Votes: 7
12. The Lux Show (1957–1958)
Music
Rosemary Clooney was the hostess of this variety series that also featured the Hi-Los, and Nelson Riddle and his orchestra.
Stars: Rosemary Clooney, Paula Kelly, The Modernaires, José Ferrer
Votes: 21
13.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
The Music Lover
(1953)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Hillary's Dad will only allow her to marry a man with musical talent, so Lou goes to a singing teacher.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Hillary Brooke, Sid Fields
Votes: 60
14.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Private Eye
(1954)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Lou takes a correspondence course to become a detective, and then tries to help a girl recover some old bonds.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Sid Fields, Keith Richards
Votes: 45
15.
Diminishing Returns (2016– )
It
(2017 Podcast Episode)
Comedy, Talk-Show
In anticipation of the new film adaptation of Stephen King's It, Diminishing Returns take a look at the book, the 1990 mini-series (or TV movie, depending on who you ask) and, of course, the upcoming film.
Directors: Calvin Dyson, Sol Harris, Allen Turing | Stars: Calvin Dyson, Sol Harris, Allen Turing, Bud Abbott
Votes: 7
16.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Hosts: Bud Abbott & Lou Costello; Guests: George Raft, Louis Armstrong, Rosette Shaw, The Pied Pipers, Al Goodman & his Orchestra
(1951)
Comedy, Romance
Director: Fred Hamilton | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Louis Armstrong, Sid Fields
Votes: 17
17.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Hosts: Bud Abbott & Lou Costello; Guests: Errol Flynn, Rhonda Fleming, Bruce Cabot, Sid Fields, Joe Kirk, The Pied Pipers, cameo appearance by George Raft
(1952)
Comedy, Romance
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello host with guests actors Errol Flynn and Bruce Cabot, actress Rhonda Fleming, A & C stalwarts Sid Fields and Joe Kirk, The Pied Pipers, Al Goodman and his ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Friedman | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Errol Flynn, Rhonda Fleming
Votes: 27
18.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Hungry
(1953)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
The boys visit two restaurants, one with twin waitresses.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Joe Kirk, Bobby Barber
Votes: 55
19.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Hosts: Abbott & Costello; Guests: Lizabeth Scott, Gisele MacKenzie, The Four Pipers
(1952)
Comedy, Romance
Abbott & Costello train to Broadway from Hollywood with Lizabeth Scott to appear in her new play. En route Gisele McKenzie sings "Just One of Those Things." The Dassies perform a dazzling comedy acrobatic act.
Directors: Fred Hamilton, Ed Sobol | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Bobby Barber, Milt Bronson
Votes: 15
20.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
$1000 TV Prize
(1954)
TV-G | 27 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Lou answers Mr. Fields' phone and inadvertently wins a thousand-dollar prize.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Gordon Jones, Sid Fields
Votes: 39
21.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
The Charity Bazaar
(1953)
TV-G | 27 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Lou spends most of his money at the kissing booth.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Hillary Brooke, Sid Fields
Votes: 58
22.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Hosts: Abbott & Costello; Guests: Evelyn Knight, Hal Le Roy, Paul Remos & his Toy Boys, Jimmy Ford Four, Art & Mort Havel, Patricia Shea, Valerie de Cadenet, Al Goodman & his Orchestra
(1951)
Comedy, Romance
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello host with guests singer Evelyn Knight, dancer Hal Le Roy, specialty act Paul Remos and his Toy Boys, the Jimmy Ford Four, Art and Mort Havel, Patricia Shea, ... See full summary »
Directors: Charles Friedman, Kingman T. Moore | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Evelyn Knight, Hal Le Roy
Votes: 20
23.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Hosts: Abbott & Costello; guest stars: Lon Chaney, Jr., Jarmilla Novotna
(1951)
59 min | Comedy, Romance
Abbott and Costello recreate some of their most famous skits including "Who's on First?" and "The Haunted Candle" and do a burlesque on the opera "Carmen."
Directors: Charles Friedman, Kingman T. Moore | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Jarmila Novotna, Lon Chaney Jr.
Votes: 38
24.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Amnesia
(1954)
TV-G | 27 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
When Lou prepares to marry a girl he's only corresponded with, Bud convinces him he has amnesia and has already married a shrew.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Adele Jergens, Sid Fields
Votes: 41
25.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Episode #4.28
(1954)
Comedy, Romance
In the volatile South American land of "Bullonia", Bud and Lou are broke. To escape their creditors, the put on disguises from some found clothes, Bud in a caballero outfit, and Lou in an ... See full summary »
Director: Fred Hamilton | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Beryl Davis, Rhonda Fleming
Votes: 26
26.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Getting a Job
(1953)
TV-G | 27 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
The boys deliver straw hats to the Susquehanna Hat Company and run into crazy guys en route.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Sid Fields, Veda Ann Borg
Votes: 58
27. The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
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.
Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Sid Fields, Gordon Jones
Votes: 1,351
28.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Jail
(1952)
TV-G | 27 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Lou is arrested for shooting a hole in his neighbor's bucket.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Hillary Brooke, Sid Fields
Votes: 81
29.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Killer's Wife
(1953)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
A jealous boxer and his sexy wife rent a nearby apartment and Lou is suspected of carrying on with said sexy wife.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Mary Beth Hughes, Max Baer
Votes: 47
30.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
The Pigeon
(1954)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Lou is set up by his sexy neighbor to take the fall for her infidelity, so that Lou is the one who gets killed by her jealous mobster boyfriend.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Gloria Henry, Ted Hecht
Votes: 40
31.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
The Army Story
(1953)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
The boys join the reserves.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Hillary Brooke, Gordon Jones
Votes: 60
32.
This Is Your Life (1950–1993)
Episode:
Lou Costello
(1956)
30 min | Biography, Family, Reality-TV
Beloved comedian Lou Costello is the subject, detailing his partnership with Bud Abbott, his unsuccessful start in 1920s Hollywood, and the tragic drowning of Lou's not quite 1 year old son Lou Jr., nicknamed Butch.
Director: Richard Gottlieb | Stars: Ralph Edwards, Lou Costello, Bud Abbott, Jake Breslin
Votes: 23
33.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Hosts: Bud Abbott & Lou Costello; Guests: Gale Storm, Phil Regan
(1951)
Comedy, Romance
Featured guests were singers Gale Storm and Phil Regan. The comedy story line had Lou planning to marry Gale.
Director: Fred Hamilton | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Peter Conlow, Murray Leonard
Votes: 20
34.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
The Politician
(1953)
TV-G | 27 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Lou runs for public office, so Bud brings in Lou's 4th grade teacher for sympathy.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Hillary Brooke, Gordon Jones
Votes: 52
35.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Bank Holdup
(1954)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
The boys are hired as bank guards by two robbers masquerading as Brinks guys.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Douglas Fowley, Gordon Jones
Votes: 36
36.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Barber Lou
(1954)
TV-G | 27 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Bud enlists Lou to give him a massage.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Sid Fields, Renie Riano
Votes: 41
37.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Fencing Master
(1954)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Bud volunteers Lou for a science experiment that makes him immune to pain.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Fortunio Bonanova, Sid Fields
Votes: 35
38. I've Got a Secret (1952–1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
A group of panelists try to guess a guest's secret.
Stars: Garry Moore, Henry Morgan, Bill Cullen, John Cannon
Votes: 565
39.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Beauty Contest
(1954)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
The boys judge the Miss Mud Turtle pageant, in which Mr. Fields' niece is a contestant.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Dick Wessel, Claudia Barrett
Votes: 44
40.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Cheapskates
(1953)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
The boys accidentally buy a crate of roller skates - which contain ill-gotten gems.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Sid Fields, Gordon Jones
Votes: 42
41.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
The Vacuum Cleaner Salesman
(1953)
TV-G | 27 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Lou tries selling vacuum cleaners door-to-door.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Hillary Brooke, Gordon Jones
Votes: 66
42.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
In Society
(1953)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Bud & Lou are hired to pose as British noblemen at a swanky party.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Hillary Brooke, Isabel Randolph
Votes: 44
43.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Television
(1953)
TV-G | 27 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
On the quiz show Hold That Cuckoo, the host puts Lou thru some embarrassing stunts.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Hillary Brooke, Gordon Jones
Votes: 56
44.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Las Vegas
(1953)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
The boys rent a car and drive to Vegas, where they play a violent game of pool.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Hillary Brooke, Sid Fields
Votes: 48
45.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Pest Exterminators
(1953)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
The boys exterminate the ants at a rich lady's house, but she thinks they have killed her aunts.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Sid Fields, Gordon Jones
Votes: 44
46.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Uncle from New Jersey
(1954)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
To avoid eviction, the boys convince Fields that Lou has a millionaire uncle. Lou winds up masquerading as his own uncle.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Sid Fields, Gordon Jones
Votes: 38
47.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Well Oiled
(1954)
TV-G | 27 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Lou poses as a millionaire to help Mr. Fields get out of a breach-of-promise suit.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Gordon Jones, Sid Fields
Votes: 36
48. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne
Votes: 1,562
49.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Hillary's Birthday
(1953)
TV-G | 27 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
The boys plan a surprise party, but the noise angers Mr. Fields.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Hillary Brooke, Gordon Jones
Votes: 53
50.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Pots and Pans
(1953)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Lou tries selling pots and pans door-to-door.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Hillary Brooke, Gordon Jones
Votes: 55