Abbott and Costello - Who's on First? (Comedy REACTION)

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[@white_wolf2112]

In the upper echelon of comedy duos for sure. Proof you don't need language or blue material to make people laugh. After Costello died, Abbott tried to replace him, but never could. You should check out 7x13=28 and Two Tens for a Five next.

[@mikewrasman5103]

The comic who Bud Abbott had an act with in the 1960s was comic Candy Candido. Bud ended the act because he said, "No one can replace Lou."

[@robertthomson5485]

I am 62. Growing up, my Dad would cry with laughter every time he heard them perform this routine. It means a lot to me for that alone. But it is hilarious.

[@georgewodicka4839]

This is played on a continuous loop at The Baseball Hall Of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

[@joconnell8145]

This is correct....SOOOO many people think A&C were inducted which is incorrect.

[@mikemclaughlin3306]

Yup. Seen it. Greatest 6 minutes in comedy.

[@calthekonqueror312]

I remember when I went there, when i got to that I just sat there and watched it like three times in a row.

[@amcds2867]

Yep, saw it and relished the moment!

[@theblackcat5416]

This is comedy at it's finest. And it's 75 YEARS OLD !!! True genius will always be good !!! Thanks as always Daniel !!!✌❤🌻😷🎶

[@Rebel9668]

Closer to 84 years old considering they perfected their routine of it on the Vaudeville circuit in 1937 :)

[@RickTBL]

Their movie, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein is actually pretty good. Lou Costello has a habit of breaking the fourth wall, which has a way of making an old movie seem like it's happening, right now.

[@MrDeejf]

Plus, not only does it work in continuity with all the other Universal horror movies, but it's only the second (and last) time Lugosi played Dracula.

[@debbienockels7255]

Oh, I LOVE that movie!!!!

[@ThatGuy-cb3yv]

Also the first movie to do a cross-over with Dracula and the wearwolf.

[@MrDeejf]

@@ThatGuy-cb3yv They weren't both in House of Frankenstein and/or House of Dracula?

[@debbienockels7255]

@@MrDeejf - Not according to the IMDB, no.

[@maceomaceo11]

They probably have a hundred variations on getting in to this skit, this isn't the best one and there are several different videos where the timing and energy is better but this skit is so brilliant it never fails to entertain. Very few things in art stand the test of time, especially comedy which generally needs context of its time to work but the pure brilliance of this sketch is the peak of the mountain for comedy.

[@MrDeejf]

As far as I'm concerned, the canonical version with the sharpest timing is a recording from one episode of their radio show (they did it often on the show, it was a VERY popular routine). This one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmLIc397bLuInrs

[@dlebs]

I dunno, this is my fave version, it seems to be the most polished, and the pacing is slower to emphasis frustration/attitude.

[@QuisletEsq]

I prefer this version to the one at the actors retirement home.

[@humphreygruntwhistle3946]

I disagree. This is the best one I’ve seen. It’s better than any of the others that have live audience laughter interrupting the routine.

[@rosmeeker1964]

It is a classic. I did always prefer the Marx Bros. I like a bit of surreal humour and those boys were so talented.

[@luckymustard]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZC2qmmlnq-Ve80

[@MrDeejf]

And if you take cranberries and stew them like applesauce, they taste _much_ more like prunes than rhubarb does. Now, tell me what you know.

[@Lightmane]

They were incredible

[@dianegraham3441]

Did you ever watch the Marx Brothers on I Love Lucy. It was so funny 😊

[@dianegraham3441]

Did you ever see the Marx Brothers on I Love Lucy? It was so funny 😊

[@johnandrews3151]

Abbott & Costello made many movies together. Some of their best were done in the 1950's with movie titles like Abbott & Costello Meet The Mummy, Abbott & Costello Meet The Invisible Man, Abbott & Costello Meet The Killer : Boris Karloff and Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstine. They even did a full length version of Jack And The Beanstalk, one of their rare color features. Try the skit from the Colgate Comedy Hour called 3 Bits.

[@MrDeejf]

The best part is, THIS ISN'T EVEN THEIR BEST VERSION OF IT. _Such_ a great routine. *refrains mightily from yammering about A&C, comedy duos, vaudeville comedy, and the history of vaudeville in general*

[@MrDeejf]

If you can, find a Laurel & Hardy 2-reeler and react to that. Different vibe than Abbot & Costello, but at least as funny. "The Music Box" is one of their most recognizeable shorts.

[@Trilaan]

@MrDeefj Which do you feel is the best version?

[@MrDeejf]

@@Trilaan Already linked it in response to someone else's comment, but it's this one. The pauses and the audience response make it perfect, for me. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmLIc397bLuInrs

[@MrDeejf]

Also, be it noted that I am NOT the craziest fan of goofy vaudeville/Hollywood comedy teams of the early sound era. Because I've never made up my own comedy team and shot actual comedy shorts with them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXnFgKJ9Zdhlbbs

[@wallyboy6666]

@@MrDeejf :) :) Laurel & Hardy are so good. Like you said, different from Abbott & Costello, but I love a lot of the old stuff. Even silent movies. Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, etc., they made some enjoyable cinema. :)

[@billgee02]

This will be funny 100 years from now - perfect confusion - johnny carson did a remake on his show (as ronald reagan) - give it a look

[@rev.paull.vasquez4001]

No, the classic bit for Carson is with Jack Webb, copper clappers.

[@paulazavalafreire3935]

Mel Brook's Young Frankenstein. A classic.

[@paulazavalafreire3935]

@Dawn Baby Yes. Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman... 😊

[@MrDeejf]

Frau Blucher!

[@paulazavalafreire3935]

@@MrDeejf 😂😂😂😂😂😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJWseneViayqnq8

[@californiadreaming567]

Now you need to watch “George Burns & Gracie Allen”. Can you post so we can see your acting.

[@corawheeler9355]

Lambchops

[@MrDeejf]

Their appearance on "What's My Line?" is awesome. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5W3lXuZpN2qmbc

[@kellylaflash1016]

"Say goodnight, Gracie" "Goodnight, Gracie" 🙂

[@brandonflorida1092]

Do more Abbott and Costello. They're superb. All of the clips on KZbin are taken from their TV series or their movies. Most are taken from the TV series, which, incidentally, is available on DVD. Some good clips on KZbin are called "The Payphone Sketch" (also called "Alexander 4444"), "Handcuffs," and "3 Bananas." There are many more.

[@davidpomeroy8124]

love this sketch! You should try some Marx Brothers

[@DavidB-2268]

Tutsi Fruitsi, get your Tutsi Fruitsi here!

[@davidpomeroy8124]

@@DavidB-2268 You can'ta fool me. Everybody knows there's no sucha thing as insanity clause.

[@lesliesylvan]

Just saw another such reaction' sheer coincidence, and had to check out yours. Appreciate you . . . also remind me to have faith in enough of next gens. Thanks. I'm 70~

[@LoopORama]

Back in the old days they had a lot of nicknames...Dizzy Dean, Daffy Dean, Lefty Gomez, Whitey Ford, Shoeless Joe Jackson ,and stuff like that.

[@erickyoung8331]

More currently, I've always gotten a kick out of Coco Crisp.

[@scubawrestler]

Likely the best comedy sketch ever produced. No one has ever topped this.

[@mutleymutley7474]

It's amazing how Abbott and Costello is still making us laugh today. Check out these other routines: Loafing, 7x13=28 (Original common core math), Two tens for a five, Susquehanna hat company.

[@1950Grendel]

Mustard, Take Your Pick. Common Core Math advocates would probably see 7X13=28 as correct, since it's logically explained.

[@helgar791]

The incredible timing on this comeidc bit is exquisite. Many have attempted to cover this bit but no one has ever matched this combination of timing, acting and precision.

[@lmkm57]

I agree about The Smothers Brothers. You must see them! They ARE the 1960’s. Also, look up Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In for more 1960’s goofiness. And then there are Stiller and Meara (they’re the parents of actor/director Ben Stiller.) Lastly. I’m going to recommend A Late Show starring Stephen Colbert. On CBS at 10:35 weekend nights . Colbert is political, I must warn you, but he’s a brilliant monologist. Study his timing and delivery and attention to detail. He’s in quarantine like the rest of us, so he’s been working from his home. Colbert is a devout Catholic who lives his commitment to what he believes. And his language is R-rated, sometimes. But only when needed.

[@freebirdtony]

Those were the days when one didn't have to resort to vulgar insults and cursing to be humorous. The innocence slipped away. Thanks for the reaction.🤣

[@1950Grendel]

On one hand, it's sad that someone his age has never heard "Who's On First". On the other, it's gratifying that he can still see the humor in it. My granddaughter has a t-shirt that says "Who. What. I Don't Know. He's on Third. I Don't Care." Strangers point it out and laugh, same as they do with her "I'm a Victim of Soicumstance" shirt.

[@MrDeejf]

"I'm a victim of soicumstance." I'm tryin' ta think, but nuttin' happens!

[@colleenross8752]

@@MrDeejf why you little

[@embott1]

The beauty of this skit is that they could make the skit longer or shorter depending on time available. They did this schtik in movies, tv, and radio. It’s still brilliant. It requires both the straight man (Bud Abbott) and the comedy guy (Lou Costello) listen

[@headrushindi]

These guys were geniuses of word play...they actually had other skits in which they played games with words, and concepts. They inspired so many other comics through history.This has to easily be the most reproduced comedy routine of all time .

[@CaseyinTexas]

They have been doing this routine since 1931, so they had it down pat. The tall guy, Costello, was a comedian who hired Abbot, the short guy to be his straight man, Costello demanded the ay would be a 60/40 split with 60% going to Abbot. his reasoning was that comedians were a dime a dozen, but a good straight man is a rare find.

[@danalynch8889]

You should watch the 1953 version. It is longer and funnier.

[@joemercury100]

Reminds me of ANOTHER Halloween movie. (A&C made many of them.) But one little known movie where Lou is a ghost from the 18th century in modern days. The Time of Their Lives. Great fun!

[@toodlescae]

I love watching the younger generation be introduced to the comedic genius of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Lou Costello never had any lines in their movie scripts they just let him ad lib.

[@thatoneguyagain2252]

There was a remake of this in the 70's, with a concert promoter talking about a concert with The Who, The Guess Who and Yes.

[@fordp69]

I already supplied it to him :-)

[@DandyLion662a]

Surely the warm-up act was ? and the Mysterians.

[@fordp69]

@@DandyLion662a No, no warm up.

[@jameswilson8433]

Look, just write it down! If I could write, we wouldn't have to steal this bit!

[@georgewodicka4839]

President Franklin Roosevelt was so impressed by the routine, they did it for him personally as part of a visit, I believe more than once.

[@landonpeckham7752]

Smother Brothers: Cabbageville

[@walrusjax]

Greatest comedy skit of all time! It is literally genius.

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

They have dozens of these. The misunderstood use of words was their specialty. It shows that good writing and perfect timing beat foul language anytime.

[@matthewhoag2609]

When I was a kid there was a Sunday matinee double-feature on one of the local TV stations that played old movies that often included Abbot and Costillo, Charlie Chan mysteries, and the old Sherlock Holmes movies with Basil Rathbone. I watched them with my dad all the time - these were the movies he grew up with. My favorites were always the spooky A&C movies. You should look them up sometime- they met ‘em all, from Dracula to Frankenstein, the Wolfman, and everyone in between.

[@andymullarx6365]

Your dad had good taste.

[@lynette.]

Classic because it is still talked about clever writing and best timing,will never date. A modern equivalent is The Two Ronnies Four candles sketch.

[@samsmith4216]

SNL NEVER! I MEAN NEVER! Even at their best wrote anything close to this classic genius bit! To even bring up the two in comparison is comedy heresy. ABBOTT AND COSTELLO'S TIMING WAS UNBEATABLE!

[@taun856]

I've heard this routine over 1,000 times and it still cracks me up. A couple other routines of theirs I recommend are "2 tens for a five", "Loafing" and "13x7=28". The whole hook to this routine is the timing. They didn't create the routine - but they perfected it.

[@aandpman]

Would absolutely LOVE to see you do some other comedy reactions. The Carol Burnett show featured one of the most hilarious duos ever. Tim Conway and Harvey Korman. Many times, Tim Conway would go off script and the co-actors had to try to hold it together while finishing the sketch. In his autobiography, Tim Conway stated it was his mission in life to destroy Harvey Korman (comically speaking). The two funniest sketches for me were "The Interrogation", kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2bIcp2PpciMm8k and Tim Conway's elephant sketch. (two versions)... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqvKeX2LrrBmqMk Caution. Don't be drinking soda's or milk while watching, unless you want it coming out of your nostrils. :-)

[@r0kus]

Cool reaction. I've heard this routine many time since my first time in the 1960s, and it is always funny. For a comedy suggestion, consider "Tim Conway's Elephant Story". It is outtakes from a skit on the Carol Burnett Show (weekly variety with comedic focus). See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaLUdpKNosaaoLs I think the episode aired in the 1970s. The clip is from a larger skit which actually had melodramatic elements. Basically, four adults are trying to play the game Password (from an even older game show). The link includes two attempts by Tim Conway to go off script to get his castmates to break character -- something he is famous for and brilliant at. Well, he succeeds, wonderfully, in one of the funniest things I have ever seen.

[@showmoke]

If you like The Office Daniel, I presume you are referring to the USA version? Sorry, but the original and best is the UK version with Ricky Gervais. That was great, but in my view, even better than that was the recent highly regarded production of a cringe UK comedy series called ‘This Country’ which is similar in many ways to The Office, but is set in rural England. It’s so well done that it first appears to be a documentary, but is in fact very well scripted. You might like to check it out!

[@djgrant8761]

Check out the radio version of this routine. Costello receives a telegram from New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio asking if Costello will sub for him as DiMaggio is recovering from a foot operation. The routine runs for approximately 25 minutes and also Star Marilyn Maxwell and Skinnay Ennis. Both Maxwell and Ennis sing in this episode Ennis singing a song called Linda and Maxwell singing a song called New Orleans. The radio series was sponsored by Camel cigarettes and ads appear a couple of time during the broadcast.

[@TheFireMonkey]

This is great stuff - shows that you can have humour without needing profanity. I suggest you try looking at some Wayne and Shuster - they are also great ... A bit different style, but I think you might enjoy them. They were a bit more like SNL Here's an example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioOziZ6oh8R2o6c

[@Mr54nomore]

This comedy routine by Abbott and Costello is in the "Baseball Hall Of Fame" in Cooperstown New York. They are the first non players ever elected into the Baseball Hall Of Fame.

[@michaelbastraw1493]

"Let's see if I can possibly overanalyze this." I have the utmost faith in you. Best. Leo.

[@KartarNighthawk]

Saw a version of this once about staging a concert entitled "The Who's On First." Containing lines like "And when do the doors open?" "No! The Doors close."

[@hebneh]

Abbott & Costello had been doing this routine from the 1930s onwards, for live audiences and on the radio, in movies, and on TV. They got absolutely expert in their timing, even though they varied it every time they did it. By the 1950s, many American adults would already have heard them do this, and understood the basic joke and could anticipate the gags with pleasure as the skit continued.

[@jimtatro6550]

I am a 52-year-old horror movie junkie, I was introduced to the genre at age 6 with Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein. Daniel check that movie out, it’s a classic.

[@richnorcal]

I understand this is played on repeat at the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame and was voted..not sure by whom...as the funniest skit in comedy history

[@SeekingHisWill78]

This is the first time I've ever watched this reactor. He is so cute 😍. I heard him mention the Braves. Is he from Atlanta? That's where I'm from. Just a really smart and attractive person. 🙂 Very impressed.

[@johng.8517]

Actually I think the last line was changed to "I don't give a Darn" meaning (Damn) not "I don't care". I've heard both versions. Not sure which was first. But I think "I don't give a damn" would be the funniest. They probably couldn't say that back then though.

[@MrDeejf]

It was "I don't give a darn" on the radio, probably changed due to the production code in Hollywood. Since Abbott & Costello's comedies sometimes got a bit risque in other ways, they likely changed it pre-emptively to avoid trouble.

[@joconnell8145]

Once Gone With The Wind came out, they started using 'damn'.

[@MrDeejf]

@@joconnell8145 Not exactly. You can probably find a few "damns" in films noir after 1945, but GWTW got a special dispensation from the Hayes office at the personal plea of David O. Selznick, saying that fans of the book would demand that it remain in (even though the line is still slightly different from the book). The office agreed that the book was SO well-known that leaving it in was acceptable. And, again, since A&C were "low class", "mere" burlesque comedians, and frequently had "naughty" implications in their movies, it's unlikely that the Hayes Office would be as kind to them as they were to Hollywood Royalty releasing a Major Picture based on an all-time bestselling novel, like Selznick.

[@1950Grendel]

There's a filmed version of A&C doing this on the radio where Lou says "damn".

[@MrDeejf]

@@1950Grendel Interesting. Was it during the war? Could have been for the Armed Forces radio network, which had totally different standards.

[@joanbounacos8958]

So glad you did this. It deserves to continue to be appreciated by new listeners. It is an exercise in logic and miscommunication. Good clean fun!

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

They performed this act over a thousand times. They kept it fresh by trying to trip each other up. Here is a rock music version of this from Animaniacs starring Slappy and Skippy Squirrel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fquyq3-GhZp4hac

[@carlacook5181]

It's a joke between my youngest brother and me if one of us doesn't understand what they other one is talking about one of us will say "Who's on First" that is our signal to stop and explain...Take care.

[@saamegan2985]

As a student of acting and comedy, suggestion: try the 1953 Actors Retirement Home version, to see the progression.

[@vrvaughn]

“Let’s see if I can possibly over analyze this” we have faith in ya kid.. we’re sure you can 😂

[@ORagnar]

The Wizard of OZ was made in 1939, and is still popular. It happens.

[@sorrystaunton]

This is the only comedy routine that’s in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown NY.

[@MrDeejf]

Which is a bit of a shame, because Danny Kaye's "D-O-D-G-E-R-S" belongs there, too.

[@gregstilwell7760]

Their next most famous routine is '7 x 13 = 28', which also still holds up

[@dangaiser4729]

They had a couple of bits like this in the movies they made. One about formaldehyde. "Take this bottle back and give it to mel and tell him to hide it." "But what's in the bottle?" "Its formaldehyde. " "I know it's for mel to hide, but what's in the bottle?"

[@larrystuder8543]

They started doing this in vaudeville In the '30's, and fine tuned it for years, and did it on TV. There are many various versions.

[@rhwinner]

They had been doing this skit since their vaudeville days: they had it down pat. What's amazing is that they did it without editing in one take.

[@1950Grendel]

This was origally called "The Baseball Routine" and was an old vaudeville skit even when A&C picked it up. Lots of people do it, but no one has the magic of Bud and Lou.

[@ericanderson8886]

lol you did this one. one of the best comedy routines ever. gotta roll with it, but it's fun. Didn't they hate each other in real life?

[@MrDeejf]

No, but they did have a rough year or two, 1945-47, when Abbot hired a domestic servant that Costello had fired. But they patched things up by '47, and if you see Lou Costello's episode of "This Is Your Life", you'll see just how much they loved and respected each other.

[@lizmil]

I think that was Laurel and Hardy, they couldn’t stand one another.

[@ellenstrack6274]

Back in their day players had some strange nicknames...there were also a very large number of teams so it helped you remember players and teams.

[@michaelboyce9373]

It's currently running in the Baseball Hall Of Fame in a room on a loop

[@jameswilson8433]

This is truncated, they could keep this going a looong time. The timing is always impeccable.

[@willmehegan2788]

I'm 61 and abbot and Costello are still relevant to today's world

[@boris53703]

Look for the Susquehanna Hat routine....

[@bartondonnelly5293]

If you listen closely you’ll hear slight giggles. That’s the cameraman and the crew trying not to laugh. They had to do this routine without the crew making noise. Finally the director just let it go.

[@reverts3031]

The Susquehanna Hat Company is another famous routine. For the season, check out Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein and The Time of Their Lives.

[@1950Grendel]

"Slowly I turned..."

[@darrenhoskins8382]

Aaaw yes ! Brilliant!

[@johnwriterpoet1783]

Beautifully orchestrated chaos.

[@birdieputtnh74]

Abbott and Costello were icons of their age. Years later when I was a kid, watching their movies was a staple of Sunday afternoons - Buck Privates, In the Navy, Meet Frankenstein, etc. were fun movies, and they also had their own TV show

[@melenatorr]

Abbott was known as one of the best straight men in the business, and was invaluable to the team: straight man is the harder job in the comedy team; as a rule, he'll get fewer laughs, and has to be the one who anchors the routines while the comic flies high. He's the harmony to the main tune; you don't always hear him or register him, but the piece would fall if he weren't spot on. The older teams had some great match-ups and variations in how the their chemistry operated: George Burns was a brilliant straight man to his gifted comedienne wife, Gracie Allen; Oliver Hardy was the rare straight man who got as many laughs as his often off-orbit partner, Stan Laurel. The Marx Brothers were a rare breed, maintaining a loose hierarchy of who was topping who: Groucho, arguably the most "socialized", could get the laugh on anyone except Chico and Harpo; Chico could get the best of anyone, including Groucho, except Harpo. No one got the best of Harpo.

[@pattymesagal2654]

you might also want to try their routine on 13 X 7 = 28 -- a wonderful run with math and misdirection. smiles and love

[@joconnell8145]

I was always a HUGE A&C fan, never got into any of the others like Marx or 3 Stooges. This bit was a little bit of planning and a lot of improv, never ever rehearsed and NEVER performed the same way twice. Yes, many ball players had goofy nicknames. Not so much anymore, but back in the early days and up to the 50s and 60s absolutely. Years ago my best friend and I used to do as much of this routine as we could, it was so much fun! Once you understand the premise and have watched it enough it's fairly easy to do. A very very funny bit is called The Dice Game, worth a watch! Great reaction, thanks!!

[@blackwatch1062]

Classic rock & now classic comedy. Yeeeee Haaaaaaaaa !

[@MovieVigilante]

You need to watch the sketch in which Costello proves to his landlord that 7 x 13 = 28. Also, _Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein_ is a great movie, one of the earliest in the comedy/horror genre.

[@landonpeckham7752]

How bout those lyrics doe

[@theblackcat5416]

You're so funny, lol !

[@Blaze_Drumz]

This man is funny

[@markhellman-pn3hn]

"Abbott & Costello" ... this comedy team was LEGENDARY !! ... they were the FIRST to do horror/comedy !!

[@MrDeejf]

Possibly the first to do it at a major studio, but the Bowery Boys made a few comedies with Lugosi earlier, including _Ghosts on the Loose_ in 1943. It was Poverty Row, but it still happened. And arguably _Bride of Frankenstein_ was intended as a comedy, though there was no "comedy team" in it.

[@markhellman-pn3hn]

@@MrDeejf thank you

[@tessesmom]

Wow, wonderful to see you enjoying this classic routine!

[@theblackcat5416]

1st

[@porflepopnecker4376]

You should check out "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein."

[@GrouchyMarx]

A lot of people recommend you watch their comedy movie "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein". Now it's a good flick but you'll have to watch the classic and serious "monster" flicks of the '30s and '40s to understand the comedy angle. They are "Dracula" 1931, "Frankenstein" 1931, "The Wolf Man" 1941, and the "The Invisible Man" 1933. IMHO an even better movie of theirs is "The Time of Their Lives" 1946, which doesn't require watching any other flick... just need a little basic Revolutionary War history. Interesting 1946 special effects too. Watch these in your own time, don't try to do reactions to these as they are movies around an hour and a half long, too long for reactions but you will enjoy them if you like old movies of that era. Another favorite is "Buck Privates" containing a lot of cool Swing music of The Andrew Sisters from that era.

[@jefftappan4735]

It's misdirection.

[@konstantineorfanos249]

Classic bit and classic duo!

[@t0dd000]

Just a super clever bit.

[@Ravenscaller]

It never gets old.

[@ThisIstheDay118]

they've got lots of stuff...just look online for their movies, comedy show...inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame / Museum. It is very quotable when you're having a confusing conversation with someone.

[@bigbow62]

Check out .... 7 X 13 = 28 Abbott & Costello 😃😃😁 These guys are a riot..... every Saturday night I'd watch their movies ! The best ones featured Abbot & Costello meet Frankenstein, Wolfman, The Mummy....etc. They did a bunch of war movies also like.... Abbott & Costello Join The Army, Navy...etc. Thank you for bringing back some video & amazing memories............ 😅 ☆ 😄 ☆😃 ☆ 😂 ☆ 😁 ☆ 😅

[@firebird7479]

From the TV Show "Police Squad!" kzbin.info/www/bejne/npbXYp6iYqZrp9k

[@neilwhite7556]

So happy you have discovered them. You should watch their “Frankenstein” movie. Scared the peewadden out of me when I was a kid. This is so much fun.

[@firebird7479]

Three Stooges..."Curly Takes The Stand". ANYTHING from Burns and Allen. Gracie Allen was a comedic genius. SCTV (John Candy, Rick Moranis, Joe Flaherty, Dave Thomas, Catherine O'Hara and Andrea Martin)...it was a parody of a small town TV station. It spoofed TV commercials, TV shows, Movies and the local news. The Leave it to Beaver Family reunion TV special with John Candy as Beaver Cleaver is fantastic. Eugene Levy's impersonation of Alex Trebek is spot on. Rick Moranis did a great Merv Griffin impersonation. When my friends in junior high were watching SNL, I was watching SCTV.

[@TheDetailsMatter]

Other A&C sketches you'll likely enjoy: --Poco Moco (aka Poco Loco, aka The Niagara Falls sketch) --The Susquehanna Hat Company sketch

[@Rebel9668]

"Hertz U-Drive", "The Board Routine", "7x13=28", "The Story of Moby Dick", and so many more great routines they had. The IRS did them pretty dirty considering all the free work they did for the U.S. Government in WWII selling War Bonds. I've got all their movies on dvd that I've had for 20 years or more and watched them every chance I could get when their movies would show up on television when I was a child in the 70's. My favorite movies of theirs are, "Hold That Ghost", "The Time of Their Lives" and "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein". Though any of their movies are pure comedic gems. But if you should decide to react to one of their movies some day, I'd love to see your reaction to any of the three mentioned above. :)

[@alwaysprepared]

Another good one.... 7 X 13 = 28.... You could also check out The Marx Brothers - The Sanity Clause..

[@Pixelologist]

I don't think either of these guys are gonna be blocking your video. Their estates......MAYBE. lol

[@CaptainNice]

Looks like you're trying to get into the old stuff. The first sci-fi movie was "A Trip to the Moon" (1902). Its public domain (no copyright issues) and on youtube. Not the first horror movie, but Edison Studios made a Frankenstein movie in 1910 (yes, the light bulb guy)... Movie making was very different 100+ years ago.

[@mikeking7710]

The shortstop was given several different names in their various performances of the sketch. They used "I don't give a darn", "I don't care", and at least once "I don't give a damn". Also, there is a long history of sports athletes in general having strange nicknames, and probably no sport did this more than baseball. "Dizzy" Dean, "Cool Papa" Bell, "Yogi" Berra, "Three Finger" Brown, Leo "The Lip" Durocher, "Catfish" Hunter, "The Say Hey Kid", "Satchel" Paige, "Casey" Stengel, "The Big Hurt", and of course "Babe" Ruth. And these are just some of the guys in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

[@firebird7479]

I loved Abbott and Costello when I was a kid but I grew out of them. If I were to recommend another comedy sketch, I'd go with Rowan Atkinson as Mr. Bean. Pantomime. Very few words. I'd suggest "Happy birthday, Mr. Bean" (Several Beatles links in that skit), "Mr. Bean goes to the Beach" and "Mr. Bean goes swimming".

[@csn10]

SNL's Jeopardy is a riot, as is SCTV's Half-wits with Eugene Levy as Alex Trebel, Martin Short, John Candy...

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Hey, the first few years of SNL were pretty damn good.....the original cast was amazing. This is THE classic comedy sketch. However, my favorite classic comedians were The Marx Brothers. If you haven’t watched any of them, you should. And there are lots of quotes from them.....The Office is a great series, as well as Parks and Recreation, The Big Bang Theory and 30 Rock. Intelligent comedy. Have you ever watched any of the Monty Python sketches? Huge in the sixties.and seventies......