Abbott and Costello Show
Hosted by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello · Entertainment Radio
- 128
- Episodes
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
- 274K
- YouTube views
About Abbott and Costello Show
The Abbott and Costello Radio Show was a popular comedy program during the golden age of radio in the United States. It featured the iconic comedy duo of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, known for their quick-witted banter and classic routines like "Who's on First?" The show originally aired on NBC from July 3, 1940, as a summer replacement for The Fred Allen Show, and later became a regular program in the fall of 1942, running through June 9, 1949, with a transition to ABC in 1947. The 30-minute weekly show blended comedy sketches, often drawn from the duo’s vaudeville roots, with musical interludes featuring performers like Connie Haines, Marilyn Maxwell, and various orchestras. The sketches typically revolved around Bud and Lou’s humorous attempts to succeed in various business ventures or everyday situations, filled with their signature wordplay and misunderstandings. Supporting players included Ken Niles as the announcer (later succeeded by Michael Roy and others), Elvia Allman as Mrs. Niles, and Joe Kirk, Costello’s brother-in-law, who often played a heckling Italian immigrant character. Other recurring voices like Artie Auerbach (Mr. Kitzel) and Mel Blanc added to the lively cast. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
- Publisher
- Entertainment Radio
- Category
- comedy · comedy
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 21 May 2023
- Latest episode
- 29 Jun 2026
Latest episodes
128 episodes in the feed.
29 Jun 2026
The Paul Thomas Murder Case
3 Apr 2025
Tonys Home Permanent
3 Apr 2025
Sam Shovel - Reach For The Sky
Who has been a guest on Abbott and Costello Show
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Sam Shovel
- Blondie
- Dagwood
- Zeke
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- YouTube views
- 274,124
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
- Quality
- 96
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 86
- Engagement
- 0
Contact Abbott and Costello Show
- Guest appearances
- Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Questions about Abbott and Costello Show
Who hosts Abbott and Costello Show?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello host the show. Published by Entertainment Radio.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Abbott and Costello Show take guests?
The show does not typically feature guests, based on episode analyses.
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