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Abbott and Costello were an American comedy duo composed of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, whose work on radio and in film and television made them the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and early 1950s. The show mixed comedy with musical interludes and special guests. This volume contains episodes of Abbott and Costello from 1940 through 1944 and showcases some of their most comedic shows such as Dance Lessons, Nylon Stockings, and A Psychiatrist...
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Lou has got another traffic ticket. Lou borrowed Bud's car and accidentally ruined it. Bud's house burned down. Someone has kidnapped Bud's wife. They will pay Bud to take her back. The Legion wants Lou to join them. It turns out to be the Foreign Legion. They are in the desert. They are looking for a camel to escape. They make a joke about Camels carrying them for 5 years.
5) French Medal
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Bud and Lou discuss the string of women Lou has dated, from the one who worked as a bubble girl to his current paramour, who works at a laundromat. A Frenchman interrupts the guys and presents Lou with a medal for not making the people of France have to hear his show as it's not broadcast Internationally.
12) Murder Mystery
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Abbott and Costello talk about Uncle Mike and about marriage. Lou wants to do murder mysteries instead of telling jokes. Bud does not like the idea.
13) Trip to France
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Lou is going to Washington. Susan invites Lou to dinner at her house. Mrs. Abbott sounds like Elvia Alman for the first time on ABC. Lou gets a telegram from an Uncle in France. He wants Lou to help France with their money problems. The boys go to France. They go to a cafe. In the French cafe is someone doing the Who's on first routine in French.
14) Radio Station
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An Italian story of the beautiful girl with the kiss of death.
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Abbott and Costello talk about Uncle Mike and Aunt May who have adopted a baby grown man. Uncle Mike is looking for a job. Lou talks about the book where he records all his dates and gets into a fight with the boyfriend of Zelda Zanzibar. Lou has invented Pedestrian Pants to trap hit and run drivers.
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A promotional film showing numerous highlights from the 1941 Universal Picture "KEEP 'EM FLYING" starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello...There is special narration at the beginning setting up the movie. Many hilarious scenes, routines and antics are then shown with the comedy duo.