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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Lou Inherits Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars,” originally broadcast January 21, 1948. This ABC radio comedy is also known by the alternate title “Diamond Jim Costello.”

After opening banter and a comic “dying” routine, Lou learns he may be in line for an $800,000 inheritance. When a family claim complicates matters, Bud and Lou begin a wildly comic search for the documents needed to settle the question. Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are joined by Sid Fields as Lawyer Melonhead, with Susan Miller providing a musical performance.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “English Butler with Arthur Treacher,” originally broadcast December 9, 1943. In this NBC Camel-sponsored program, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are joined by guest Arthur Treacher; Connie Haines and Freddie Rich are also featured.

Lou prepares an elaborate dinner party for film star Lynn Bari and decides he needs a proper butler. A visit to an employment agency sends Bud and Lou into a lively round of comic wordplay, while Treacher arrives as Bari’s exacting English butler to inspect the planned occasion.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Lou Shoots an Orange Picker,” originally broadcast February 1, 1945. Also cataloged as “Stolen Oranges,” this NBC, Camel Cigarettes-sponsored installment features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.

When Lou tries to intervene in a neighbor’s orange-stealing problem, the situation quickly leads to comic courtroom confusion. The story revisits an earlier Abbott and Costello radio routine, “The Lawyer.”

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Sam Shovel - He Lost His Aunts Pay,” originally broadcast on February 10, 1949. This ABC comedy-variety program is episode 240.

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello spoof hard-boiled detective stories as Sam Shovel takes on a case involving a nephew, gambling trouble, and an aunt’s missing pay. Announcer George Fenneman and vocalist Hal Winters are featured, with music by Matty Malneck and His Orchestra.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Running A Newspaper with Hedda Hopper,” originally broadcast March 2, 1944. This archival NBC comedy features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with guest star Hedda Hopper.

Mayor Bud launches the Sherman Oaks Gazette, putting Lou to work in the bustling new newsroom. With Mrs. Niles on fashion and Hedda Hopper considering a gossip column, Bud and Lou set out to find a front-page scoop at an exclusive party—where getting through the door becomes its own comic challenge.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Robinson Crusoe with Charles Laughton,” originally broadcast February 10, 1944. This NBC Camel-sponsored episode is identified as episode 51.

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are joined by film star Charles Laughton for a comic radio-play take on Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe. When Mrs. Niles stages an island adventure, Lou takes the title role and Laughton plays Friday—while a sound-effects man’s poorly timed cues keep disrupting the action.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Avisit to Peter Lorres Sanitarium,” originally broadcast on January 13, 1944. This local archival recording features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with guest star Peter Lorre.

After Lou is drenched by a street fire hydrant and starts sneezing, Bud launches an elaborate health-building regimen that turns colds, germs, exercise, and influenza into fast-moving wordplay. Peter Lorre appears as the operator of a sanitarium, with Connie Haines and Freddie Rich’s orchestra also featured on this NBC Camel broadcast.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “The Fish Market Murder,” originally broadcast September 23, 1948. This archival ABC Radio Network program features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, with Susan Miller and announcer George Fenneman.

In the Sam Shovel detective spoof, Lou’s comic private eye takes on a murder mystery at a fish market—also known by the punning title “They Killed Him Just for the Halibut.” The broadcast also includes music led by Matty Malneck and a vocal number from Susan Miller.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Guest - Cary Grant,” originally broadcast April 6, 1944. This NBC program was sponsored by Camel Cigarettes.

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello bring their fast-paced wordplay to a radio-station setting as Cary Grant and his friend Don Barclay join the on-air fun. Connie Haines and Freddie Rich’s orchestra provide musical interludes, including “Two Heavens.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “The Boys Get Hired by Adrugstoreafrsfirst Half,” originally broadcast April 3, 1947. This surviving archival recording preserves the first half of the Camel-sponsored NBC program.

Bud Abbott urges Lou Costello to find steady work, leading the pair to jobs at a local drugstore. With Bud as assistant manager and Lou assigned to the soda fountain, everyday customer service quickly becomes a showcase for Costello’s literal-minded comic confusion. Marilyn Maxwell and Skinnay Ennis are featured.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Bud and Lou Plan to Go to France,” originally broadcast on April 14, 1948. This ABC radio episode, listed as episode 197, stars Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.

A telegram from Lou’s uncle sends Bud and Lou toward France to help with an apparent financial emergency. Their overseas errand leads to a café, a lively language barrier, and a French-flavored variation on their classic wordplay. Susan Miller performs “Manyana,” with Matty Malneck and his orchestra; Michael Roy announces.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Knights in Shining Armor with Merle Oberon,” originally broadcast November 19, 1942. In this Camel-sponsored NBC Red program, guest star Merle Oberon joins Bud Abbott and Lou Costello for a Hollywood-studio send-up that turns into a comic medieval adventure.

At fictional Perfume Pictures Incorporated, Abbott and Costello prepare Oberon’s latest picture before donning armor as Sir Lloyd and Sir Porterhouse opposite Oberon’s Princess Guinevere. Mel Blanc also appears as the studio sound man, with Connie Haines and the Camel Five featured in the broadcast.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Apsychiatrist for Costello with Linda Darnell,” originally broadcast March 23, 1944. This archival NBC broadcast features Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and guest star Linda Darnell.

Concerned by Lou’s peculiar behavior, Bud brings him to a psychiatrist after a vitamin-themed routine. Darnell appears as the doctor’s nurse in a comedy of medical misunderstandings, examinations, and the prospect of a rest-home stay. Connie Haines and Freddie Rich and his Orchestra are also featured.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Trip to Palm Springs with Veronica Lake,” originally broadcast December 2, 1943. In this Camel-sponsored NBC comedy, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are joined by guest star Veronica Lake, with vocalist Connie Haines.

Bud and Lou set out for Palm Springs to persuade Lake to appear in their next picture, but a rental-car mix-up, the Lone Palm Hotel, and a desert movie-location atmosphere ensure that the trip does not go smoothly.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Costello’s Pet Turkey with Jane Wyman,” originally broadcast November 25, 1943. This Thanksgiving episode features Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and guest star Jane Wyman.

Lou’s cherished pet turkey, Ingrid, becomes the focus of a holiday-day dilemma, while Jane Wyman stops by as Lou’s next-door neighbor. The festivities also include Bugs Bunny, voiced by Mel Blanc, plus music from Freddie Rich and vocalist Connie Haines.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Uncle Mike’s Gold Mine,” originally broadcast on March 3, 1948. In this ABC sustaining broadcast, episode 191, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello head north after Lou learns that Uncle Mike may have struck gold.

A telegram sends Bud and Lou on an Alaska-bound comic adventure, complete with dog sled travel, the Lucky Seven Saloon, and plenty of misunderstandings. Susan Miller performs “Love Is Just Around the Corner,” with Matty Malneck and his orchestra; Michael Roy announces.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Preparing for Elsa Maxwells Party,” originally broadcast May 30, 1946. This archival NBC comedy episode, episode 125, features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with society hostess Elsa Maxwell.

Invited to Maxwell’s party, Bud attempts to coach Lou in dancing and proper party manners—with predictably comic results. The broadcast also features announcer Bert Parks, vocalist Amy Arnell, and music by Allen Roth and his orchestra.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Lou Buys an Apartment House,” originally broadcast on ABC on January 14, 1948. This unsponsored archival comedy features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, with Susan Miller, announcer Michael Roy, and Matty Malneck and his orchestra.

When Lou considers a new living arrangement, Bud encourages him to try life as a landlord. But purchasing an apartment house brings Lou face-to-face with a full building of tenants—and the challenges of managing them. Musical interludes include Susan Miller and Matty Malneck’s orchestra.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Night in Haunted House,” originally broadcast on NBC on May 8, 1947. Listed as episode 161 in Jerry Haendiges Vintage Radio Logs, this Mother’s Day-themed program stars Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, with Marilyn Maxwell and Skinnay Ennis.

Needing money for a Mother’s Day present, Lou agrees to spend the night in a supposedly haunted house. What begins with a search for ghostly lore soon leads Bud and Lou into a spooky comic adventure involving the formidable Mrs. Wetwash, mysterious residents, and unexpected clues. Ennis performs “Mam’selle,” while Maxwell sings “Beware My Heart.”

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Lou Builds Ahouse,” originally broadcast April 24, 1947. In this NBC Camel program, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello tackle the postwar dream of owning a suburban home.

Bud encourages Lou to trade his ramshackle living arrangements for a house of his own, but financing, building lots, contractors, and construction costs quickly provide fertile ground for confusion. Skinnay Ennis and Marilyn Maxwell supply musical interludes, including “Ivy” and “When Am I Gonna Kiss You Good Morning.”

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Guest Lana Turner,” originally broadcast on November 4, 1943. Episode 24 finds Bud Abbott and Lou Costello joined by guest star Lana Turner in an NBC studio-set comedy for Camel Cigarettes.

Returning after an extended recovery from rheumatic fever, Lou encounters a series of backstage obstacles before the broadcast can get underway. Ken Niles and Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny add to the on-air and behind-the-scenes confusion.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Christmas Party” (also known as “Lou’s Christmas Party”), originally broadcast December 21, 1944. This NBC holiday episode is episode 67.

Lou Costello dons a Santa suit, buys a tree, and prepares to host a Christmas celebration—only for the evening to take an imaginative turn. Bud Abbott, Mel Blanc as Santa, and singer Connie Haines join the seasonal fun, including “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.”

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Ski Jump,” originally broadcast on February 20, 1947. In this NBC Camel cigarettes broadcast, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are joined by Marilyn Maxwell and Skinnay Ennis.

Mrs. Wetwash invites Bud and Lou to her winter lodge for a George Washington’s Birthday getaway, where Lou finds himself entered in a Sun Valley ski-jump event. Along the way, Lou tries to share a George Washington story while Bud keeps interrupting.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Lou Goes to the Racetrack to Lose Money,” originally broadcast on NBC on March 13, 1947. This is episode 153 of the series, sponsored by Camels.

With income-tax day approaching, Lou needs to part with money he won in the previous broadcast. Bud suggests a trip to the racetrack and a few supposedly safe bets, setting up a day of horse-racing confusion and classic Abbott and Costello wordplay. The program also features Skinnay Ennis and Marilyn Maxwell.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Costello Is Invited to Join the Yankees,” originally broadcast on April 17, 1947. This 30-minute NBC program was sponsored by Camel cigarettes.

When Lou receives a telegram asking him to fill in for an ailing Joe DiMaggio, Bud accompanies him to a sporting-goods store to get ready for the Yankees. The episode features Abbott and Costello’s celebrated baseball wordplay, along with music from Skinnay Ennis and Marilyn Maxwell.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “The Lewis - Conn Fight,” originally broadcast on June 20, 1946. The episode is listed as No. 141 in one archival catalog.

The day after the Joe Louis–Billy Conn heavyweight rematch, Bud Abbott is planning a special dinner for his girlfriend and enlists Lou Costello as a butler. With Melonhead offering lessons in proper service and a cook still needed, the evening’s preparations give Abbott and Costello plenty of room for domestic-comedy confusion. The NBC program also features vocalist Amy Arnell and Carl Hoff’s orchestra.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “New Press Agent,” originally broadcast on NBC on March 8, 1945. Identified as episode 90, this archival comedy stars Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.

Bud hires press agent Needle to improve Lou’s public image, beginning with a farm-themed publicity stunt that gives the pair ample room for fast wordplay. The fun later shifts to a Hollywood-inspired desert adventure involving Turkish film star Turhan Bey, Princess Ben-Ali, and a comic Arabian setting. Written by Don Prindle and Ed Forman.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Sam Shovel - Case of the Curbstone Murder,” originally broadcast December 2, 1948. This archival ABC program stars Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.

After opening studio banter, Lou becomes comic private eye Sam Shovel, drawn into a hard-boiled case alongside Bud’s Lieutenant Abbott of Homicide. The detective setup gives way to the pair’s signature wordplay, misunderstandings, and absurdist gags, with singer Hal Winters featured and Matty Malneck providing the music.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Sam Shovel - I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” originally broadcast on ABC on March 24, 1949. Episode 246 features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, with Costello as comic private detective Sam Shovel and Abbott as a police lieutenant.

In this Sam Shovel detective spoof, the pair take on “The Case of the Man Who Burned His Sweetheart’s Body in the Fireplace.” The program also features announcer George Fenneman, vocalist Hal Winters, and Matty Malneck’s orchestra.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Formal Thanksgiving Dinner,” originally broadcast November 23, 1944. This archival NBC program features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, with Ken Niles, Connie Haines, and Freddie Rich and his orchestra.

On Thanksgiving Day, Lou hopes to attend Bud’s formal dinner but instead finds himself helping prepare the household for a parade of high-society guests. With Mr. Kitzel in the kitchen and Sebastian lending a hand, Lou’s new duties as greeter quickly put etiquette—and patience—to the test.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Avisit to Peter Lorres Sanitarium,” originally broadcast January 13, 1944. This local archival recording features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in a classic NBC comedy broadcast sponsored by Camel Cigarettes.

After Lou catches a cold, Bud puts him through a demanding health routine before the pair visit a sanitarium run by guest star Peter Lorre. The mock-spooky setting and Lorre’s ominous presence fuel the episode’s nervous wordplay, with music led by Freddie Rich and a vocal appearance by Connie Haines.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Robinson Crusoe with Charles Laughton,” originally broadcast February 10, 1944. This NBC Camel program is commonly cataloged as episode 51.

In the radio studio, Mrs. Niles stages a comic Robinson Crusoe play for Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, with guest star Charles Laughton joining the fun as Friday. Lou takes on Robinson Crusoe as the mock adventure moves to a desert island, complicated by an overeager sound-effects man. The broadcast also features Mel Blanc, announcer Ken Niles, vocalist Connie Haines, and Freddie Rich and his orchestra.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Guest - Cary Grant,” originally broadcast April 6, 1944. In this NBC broadcast, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello welcome Cary Grant, with Don Barcley also appearing as a guest.

Lou’s attempt to get to the radio station leads to radio-business mix-ups, the “Watt Is Voltage” routine, and an all-night record-program setup. Connie Haines contributes the song “Two Heavens,” with Freddie Rich and his orchestra.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Sam Shovel - the Murder at the Radio Quiz Show,” originally broadcast December 30, 1948. In this New Year’s Eve edition, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello open with holiday jokes before Costello takes on the role of private eye Sam Shovel.

When Lt. Abbott invites Sam to a New Year’s Eve party, the detective’s casebook gives way to fast wordplay, eccentric visitors, and comic party complications. George Fenneman announces, with music by Matty Malneck and his musicians and a vocal number from Hal Winters.

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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Sam Shovel: Murder in the Butcher Shop,” originally broadcast on October 21, 1948. Also known as “Have You Seen Those Prices, Lately?,” this unsponsored ABC broadcast survives as a local archival recording.

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello open in the radio studio with comedy about Lou’s movie-theater encounter, joined by orchestra leader Matty Malneck for a dice routine. The program then moves into the Sam Shovel detective parody, where a butcher shop becomes the setting for the mystery. George Fenneman announces, with Marilyn Williams featured as vocalist.

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