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Abbott & Costello - Hunting Season
Category: Arts
Duration: 00:30:25
Publish Date: 2007-03-27 17:00:00
Description: www.radioamerica.biz Abbott and Costello is the name of an American comedy duo made up of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello William ; Abbott and Lou Costello first worked together in 1935 at the Eltinge burlesque theater on 42nd Street in New York. Costello (1906-1959) had become a comic after failing as a movie stunt double and extra. Abbott (1897-1974) had been in burlesque since 1916, first as a cashier, then a producer and finally a performer. Throughout the late 1930s, Abbott and Costello built their act by adapting and improving upon dozens of old burlesque sketches, including "Who;s on First?" In 1938 they received national exposure for the first time by performing on the radio show The Kate Smith Hour, which lead to a Broadway musical, "The Streets of Paris," the following year, and then, in 1940, a contract with Universal. Abbott and Costello released their first film in 1940 entitled, One Night in the Tropics. Although Abbott and Costello were only filling supporting roles in the film, they stole the film with their classic routines. This led to a long-term contract with the studio and their second film, "Buck Privates," 1941 secured their place as movie stars. They made over 30 films between 1940 and 1956, and were among the most popular and highest-paid entertainers in the world during World War II. They also hosted a weekly radio program from 1942-49. In 1951 the team made its TV debut as rotating hosts on the Colgate Comedy Hour.
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