About The Abbott And Costello Show | Old Time Radio
The Abbott and Costello Show | Old Time Radio brings you classic comedy from the golden age of radio, featuring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in fast-paced routines, hilarious misunderstandings, memorable characters, and some of the most famous comedy sketches in entertainment history. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. Starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, the series became one of radio’s most beloved comedy programs, blending vaudeville-style wordplay, recurring characters, celebrity guests, and timeless humor. Rediscover classic old time radio comedy, Abbott and Costello, vintage comedy shows, radio sitcoms, golden age entertainment, and classic radio.
The Abbott And Costello Show - "Christmas Program" (Old Time Radio, 1947)
The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Christmas Program,” originally broadcast December 24, 1947. In this ABC holiday edition, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello trade seasonal jokes, talk presents and relatives, and plug their new film, The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap.
As Lou prepares for a Christmas party, a sleepy moment leads into a warmly comic holiday reminiscence featuring Santa Claus. Susan Miller performs “Winter Wonderland,” with music led by Matty Malneck.
The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.
Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:46 Original Broadcast
30:01 Closing
Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio (https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio)
11 Oct 2026
The Abbott And Costello Show - "Playing the Piano with Janet Blair" (Old Time Radio, 1944)
The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Playing the Piano with Janet Blair,” originally broadcast on January 27, 1944. In this NBC program sponsored by Camels, Janet Blair joins Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, with Connie Haines, announcer Ken Niles, and Freddie Rich and his orchestra.
When Abbott and Costello are enlisted to entertain at a party, Lou’s assignment at the piano calls for a little musical preparation. Janet Blair chairs the entertainment committee as the duo navigate lessons, cues, and the comic complications of a live performance, including their “Do Re Mi” routine.
The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.
Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:43 Original Broadcast
30:42 Closing
Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio (https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio)
9 Oct 2026
The Abbott And Costello Show - "Date with Connie Haines" (Old Time Radio, 1944)
The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Date with Connie Haines,” originally broadcast on May 4, 1944. This surviving NBC radio episode, number 63, features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with guest stars Connie Haines and John Garfield.
With marriage on Lou’s mind, a hoped-for date with singer Connie Haines turns into a comic romantic tangle—especially when her boyfriend, John Garfield, objects. The program also features the pair’s bigamy routine, music by Haines and orchestra leader Freddie Rich, and the Camel salute.
The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.
Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:40 Original Broadcast
29:29 Closing
Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio (https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio)
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