Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are one of the best-known comedy teams in history. The "straightman/clown" relationship was the hallmark of their partnership. Originally a burlesque act, their partnership successfully transitioned into radio,Broadway, television and film.
Professional Highlights
- 1936: Abbott & Costello first teamed togetherAbbottandCostello.net: Abbott & Costello Biography
- 1936: First performed the famous Who's on First? routine in a Brooklyn burlesque houseLou's On First: Abbott & Costello Biography
- 1939: The team went under contract with Universal Studios
- 1940: Made their film debut in One Night in the Tropics
- 1941-1946: The Abbott & Costello Show aired on ABC radioLou's On First: Abbott & Costello Biography
- 1946-1949: The Abbott & Costello Show aired on NBC radioLou's On First: Abbott & Costello Biography
- 1951: On January 7, Abbott & Costello appeared as guest hosts on NBC's hour-long live variety show, The Colgate Comedy Hour
- 1952-1953: The Abbott & Costello Show appeared on CBS for two seasons
- 1956: On the Steve Allen Show, Steve Allen announced the induction of Abbott & Costello's Gold Record of Who's On First into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New YorkAbbottandCostello.net: Abbott & Costello Biography
- 1956: Their final film as a team, Dance with Me, Henry!, was released
- 1957: Officially dissolved their partnership
- 1994: At 10:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving evening, Abbott & Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld aired on NBC to an audience of over 20 million and received a #2 rating from TV GuideAbbottandCostello.net: Abbott & Costello Biography