Abbott And Costello - Who’s On First | REACTION

[@dagmar.6954]

This skit never gets old. I have seen it many times & it still is funny! This is what you call good clean comedy that has lasted for decades. That was real talent!

[@rollomaughfling380]

It's a sketch, not a skit.

[@dagmar.6954]

@@rollomaughfling380 Skit is a short comedy sketch or piece of humorous writing.

[@darrenbent7601]

Exactly. This proves that comedy can be hilarious, without being crude about it.

[@williamwebb8908]

A lost art unfortunately.

[@rollomaughfling380]

@@dagmar.6954 You don't know what you talking about. Look it up. Educate yourself.

[@kevincoleman7633]

Being 53, I grew up on Sunday morning watching this n their cleverness of wit, especially on this one skit. They r one of the funniest duos ever. Thank u for covering this classic

[@Malcontent-]

Exactly the same for me. Just a year apart. Watching/studying the timing and chemistry between them is what makes their work so re-watchable and timeless. It never gets old.

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

Sunday morn! Cisco Kid! Charlie Chan! The Loooooooan Rangerrrr!

[@jorgeclaudio-boza4584]

I'm 52 years old and I grew up watching them Abbott and Costello they were awesome in the generation

[@gerardroll6468]

I could happily & EASILY watch this on continuous loop 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year every year for the rest of my life ☝️🤣. This timeless classic NEVER gets old ✋️😆

[@batmanforpresident9655]

"Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein" is also a classic worth checking out.

[@blacprophet1153]

I totally agree with you! I loved watching reruns of their movies as a little kid! All of them are great to me.

[@Alwaysherethere]

I thought of that too!

[@gwenfluker3436]

It's on my streaming service now. Everytime it's on I watch it. A poll was taken and it asked movie fans what is the best movie to show at Halloween. By a landslide it was Abbott and Costello meets Frankenstein.

[@gerardroll6468]

I can never watch another game of baseball without hearing this in my head 🤣🤣🤣

[@FUBAR1986]

My BFF and I did this in middle school for public speaking. We never made it through. We laughed so damn hard, so did the class😂🎉😂🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@joeyboedeker2047]

Right on!!)))

[@psychedelicguitarartbyjima3850]

You are so lucky to have Brothers like the ones you have and I like to see more of The whole family.⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾

[@cherylnelson4259]

Thats the funniest bit ever!! I've heard it many times and it's still hilarious!!

[@nancymunroe3672]

I love the way you two caught everything they had to throw!!!

[@darrenbent7601]

This is the sort of comedy that I love. Good, clean family fun with no innuendo or swearing.

[@rray848]

As a kid I use to love when the reruns of Abbott and Costello movies came on (usually Sunday mornings). My favorite was Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.

[@thomasmayk]

It does my heart so much good to see young people like yourselves enjoying this classic routine that I've been rolling over for decades. Abbott and Costello's work seems so seamless because they had a lot of practice perfecting it. They first performed "Who's on First?" in vaudeville, then on radio in 1938, then in the movie The Naughty Nineties in 1945, and finally on their television series from which this clip was taken. It repeatedly tops the list of the greatest comedy acts of all time. It was even inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown! They just don't come any better.

[@XCaliKev]

Loved that for over 50 years

[@BuffaloC305]

Thanks for doing the extra work on these. I've seen this a hundred times in the past few years - always for different reactions - but I can't help but see the superb performance.

[@SonorGeek05]

The way Costello said ( I'll break your arm if you say who's on first ) is hilarious.

[@lokihasbeentaken8493]

They were masters of their craft. I grew up watching them with my grandparents.

[@toodlescae]

My 14 year old nephew watched one of their movies with me years ago and laughed so hard he fell off the couch. He was amazed that they, especially Costello, could be so funny and not use a single curse word.

[@Malcontent-]

'Bud Abbot' was the greatest straight man who has ever existed. Being a good straight man is more difficult and challenging. A great one like 'Abbot' was worth his weight in gold. Costello get's a lot of the attention because he's so animated but even he stated Abbot was truly the better comedian.

[@ericzissen7069]

it's funny that this comedy routine was first done in 1944 (during WWII) and how it is still pertinent to baseball andto comedy routines etc. Almost 80 years ago and a 10 year old baseball enthusiast and their grandparent would both " Get it" today. I love continuity...

[@b42baritone]

Abbott and Costelo were pure genius. How could they do this routine without cracking up is beyond me.

[@Flyboy_73]

Can’t get better than classic comedy like that.

[@knickydymondz33]

Still Hilarious after all these years! Literally cracks me up every time!

[@hellagood67]

55 years old, seen this skit so many times…never gets old. Comedy gold.

[@robertjessen1554]

It's so smooth, flawless. Impeccable timing !

[@warrengwonka2479]

Vin Scully, the Dodgers’ broadcaster, was on the radio when their Korean newcomer was walked. He said “I’ve been waiting for this for thirty years. HU’S ON FIRST!”

[@wdtaut5650]

Chin-Lung Hu is from Taiwan.

[@psmolek7438]

This never gets old. I’ve even shown it to my grandkids. And to think this was live.

[@doraslife9737]

Saw happy that you were able to see this, it's a classic. Most people don't realize that they didn't have any cuts or second takes or cue cards when this was on tv so these guys are geniuses.

[@blacprophet1153]

I really enjoyed the Abbott and Costello movies! My favorite comedy teams growing up are Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis and next Abbott and Costello! I enjoyed watching their reruns in WGN and Fox 32!

[@johnmartins94]

One of the most, if not THE most cleverly written and performed skits EVER!

[@markshard]

hilarious to see the next generation see what made us laugh so hard. the more you listen and understand the funnier it gets. timeless. my eyes are watering. I love the pay/receipt part.

[@mjcubfan36]

I remember that as a kid, never gets old

[@johnterpack3940]

Laughed just as hard this time as I did just the other day watching your other video of it. Never gets old.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Wow Jamel, I've been gone a long time. Last time I was here you had just made 100k subs now look at you! Creeping up on ONE MILLION. I'm so happy for you!

[@stevedavis5704]

I don’t know what’s funnier-watching you knowing what’s coming or watching someone see it for the first time.

[@56music64]

Watching you Jamal watching it again and again and I still have a big smile on my face and tears in my eyes also, how many years have I been watching these two geniuses. Enjoying seeing you sharing it with your family. May I say your rellie is the image of yourself, no mistaken that for sure

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

Awesome downright historic skit

[@Blade247]

Absolute comedy gold is like music because regardless of any barrier in life it is enjoyable and an escape from life..

[@carrieeaton2357]

What a team!

[@Coolrockndad]

FYI >>> This skit is in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown NY.

[@cynergy4]

Classic! Grew up watching these guys

[@joannparker1977]

I haven’t seen this in forever. It’s nuts hilarious! 😂

[@kmwwrench]

I've been laughing at this for 60 years. Cracks me up every time.

[@saamegan2985]

Love the way you guys got it! "Masters of there craft", sums it up.

[@11167KevA]

Flawless as you say because they performed it so many times they had it down.

[@oldscuba]

Really enjoy your channel Jamel. When you say "Masters of their craft" your sure right, and don't forget this is on a live stage, they were not prerecorded.

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

My all time favorite comedy skit and duo ♥️

[@caydenboylston8817]

Most people don't know this, but it took them a little over a year to perfect that skit. When it aired for the first time in 1938, the president of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt called the studio and congratulated them both on a performance that was very, very well done.

[@junehanzawa5165]

No better skit on word play exist to this day. None. A pure masterpiece.

[@lilsuzq32]

From Wiki - "In February 1938, Abbott and Costello joined the cast of The Kate Smith Hour radio program and the sketch was first performed for a national radio audience on March 24 of that year."

[@TheChadPad]

Classic skit! My dad showed them to me when I was young

[@Tarry_Plaguer]

Another great comedian to look up is Shelley Berman. He is famous for doing telephone skits in which you only hear his replies. Pure gold. There are two that you absolutely must look up. One is entitled "The Morning After, The Night Before". In this skit he wakes with a hangover and calls the guy whos home he was at for a party because he can't remember what happened. Total and absolute hilarity follows. The other is "The Department Store" in which a guy is trying to call the store across the street to tell them a customers is hanging out a window. Both are pure gold. Just wanted to introduce you to a comedian you probably have never heard of or seen. Definitely worth a look.

[@TheSkeetergirl]

This schtick never gets old. Thank you!🤣

[@joeyboedeker2047]

Classic!!! Remember seeing that as a kid and found a tee shirt that had that on it. Another one Martin and Lewis boxing skit from Sailor Beware

[@tnolddawg]

There's another skit they did about Hertz Rent a car, back when it was called "Hertz - U - Drive" 🤣

[@tomswoodwork]

The car sounds like it's falling apart and Costello says "Out of gas" 😂

[@valenciabegay3489]

Wow! I haven’t seen this in a long time! What a classic! Their timing is impeccable. They have so many great skits and movies. If you like old classics watch Arsenic and old lace with Cary Grant. Thank you for sharing n 🤣

[@jeanniedebartolo5965]

Seen this so many times. It’s still makes me laugh 😂😂

[@kaalba5529]

Love you guys. Excellent choices and commentary always

[@Dimika-rq3uj]

The routine is great as always but the reaction was just as fun!

[@samanthanickson6478]

i always need a pen and paper when listening to this!

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

This skit is just as funny as it was the day they wrote it. So good.

[@djgrant8761]

Listen to their radio shows. The episodes run for roughly 24-25 minutes and include other people, musical numbers and ads for Camel cigarettes.

[@missd9785]

ONe of the best reactions to Who's On First y'all!

[@tinaanderson6185]

This was back when comedy was clean fun and even your 11 yr old can watch without curse words or other inappropriate language! No sex to prop it up....and once more, they NEVER make a mistake....this was live as well. I would have loved to see someone do this skit on America's got talent ! What fun lol

[@DavidBrown-yd9le]

Still one of the funniest bits ever!

[@jennifermorris6848]

This skit is over 100yrs old and it’s still hilarious.

[@MrMoggyman]

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were superb. And now try Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein. Hilarious!

[@TheDarthmom1]

One of the greatest routines ever.

[@danstewart3894]

When one walks into the Baseball HOF, One sees this playing on a loop.

[@NarnianRailway]

Jamal AKA Jamal ... Honorary President of the Abbott and Costello Fan Club 😄

[@Ididnotwanttojoin]

There were actually a few little missteps, but they got back on track quickly. I don't think they ever did it the same word for word.

[@carminecupani2315]

These guys were the best. Watch the series with mr fields ,bacchiacaupe, mike the cop, stinky, Hilary you will laugh your asses off. I know every episode. Thank you guys for appreciating. This. Me and my brother laughed so much we almost threw up.

[@victorcowboywest]

There are some differences in the A & C movie "THE NAUGHTY NINETIES" (1945) They also did this on the "COLGATE COMEDY HOUR " The routine is based on prior burlesque sketch. Still, this is my favorite routine by them. I not only have it in my DVD collection I also have a cassette of their radio show. Check out 'I'M A LOAFER ' (I not sure if the title is right basically, Bud gets a job in a bakery )

[@curtiswadestafford7532]

MY ALLTIM E GREATEST COMEDY TEAM OF EVER

[@pebblehilllane]

I've seen the skit many times over roughly 60 years and whichever version it is, it always makes me laugh ---- always. Abbott and Costello performed "Who's on First?" numerous times in their careers, rarely performing it exactly the same way twice. They did the routine for President Franklin Roosevelt several times. An abridged version was featured in the team's 1940 film debut, One Night in the Tropics. The duo reprised the bit in their 1945 film The Naughty Nineties and it is that longer version which is considered their finest recorded rendition.[a] They also performed "Who's on First?" numerous times on radio and television (notably in The Abbott and Costello Show episode "The Actor's Home", widely considered the definitive version). In 1956, a gold record of "Who's on First?" was placed in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. A video (taken from The Naughty Nineties) now plays continuously on screens at the Hall.

[@ExUSSailor]

A true comedy classic!

[@Weareroses]

All of their old skits and even movies are brilliant. I suggest y’all check out the movie Abbot and Lou Costello meets Frankenstein

[@JIMBEARRI]

Jamal, there are many different versions of this skit. They never did it same way twice because it was always improvised. They had a basic framework to follow, and just winged it. Now, THAT shows their true genius.

[@BrandonFromLYT]

Lou Costello, the shorter guy, was once a boxer who fought in 12 matches under the alias “Lou King.” With 11 victories and one draw, his boxing career was off to an impressive start-until his father abruptly forced him into an early retirement.

[@39thala]

Jamel, I would like you to react to "Someday Soon" by Suzy Bogguss in honor of the man who wrote that iconic song, Ian Tyson, who passed away just a little over a week ago on Dec 29, 2022. The song has been covered by so many people, It was first made famous by Judy Collins, But I really like Suzy Bogguss's hit version.

[@paigemprice]

Super classic, super funny!

[@geraldspencer8679]

Lou at least got the third baseman down. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣

[@MarieFletcher-tw7io]

Hi guys. One of the old time greats. Double acts of yesteryear. The modern day double acts of today ain't got nothing on the creates of the past. not even close. from an old cockney gal. b safe take care

[@keith9716]

Classic 😆

[@inukshuksixtyfour1164]

Always a hoot!!! 👍🤣💫

[@rodneyharper2275]

Great job thanks 👍

[@ZeroOskul]

It is my unqualified opinion that the right fielder is named "Maybe". You got a right fielder? Yes. Does he have a name? Maybe. Do you know his name? Yes. Maybe.

[@wpollock1]

You have to do George Carlin "Baseball vs Football". Fantastic.

[@dennish3032]

Its hard to believe but in every team of this type in those days one has to be the perfectionist meanie and the other the follower. Here its Costello thats the meanie playing the part of the follower and Abbott that plays the mean boss as he follows. Very mean words away from public ears.

[@stephenwright5939]

You need to watch who’s on stage

[@JD_Cool]

Pet peeve from an Abbott and Costello fanatic: 95% of KZbinrs react to this TV version of Who's On First, but the movie version from "Naughty Nineties" is infinitely better. Great either way, but this isn't A&C's finest rendition.

[@Beehindblueyes]

Hi. I love your reactions but can I ask you to make the videos a bit bigger? I can barely see them.

[@cherip4573]

Classic.

[@---l---]

It worked

[@mikewhitfield2994]

Love this skit! On music, let me suggest the North Mississippi Allstars. Here're a couple links. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2GUpoabpLusqKM Mississippi Bollweevil (featuring Luther Dickinson playing a mean cigar box guitar) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYuVoGhjrreHers Rollin' and Tumblin'

[@DamienCooley]

You should look up the Animaniacs homage to this where Slappy Squirrel and her nephew Skippy do this bit but use bands from Woodstock. It's funny in its own right. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3SanYiFiZirhsk

[@bobdiamond5423]

They rehearsed for months before ever stepping on stage.

[@johnnypimpinz5202]

So this is what The Game is doing these days... But I thought he was Blood?

[@charlieperakis2799]

Jamel you should react to les brers in A minor by the allman brothers

[@charlieperakis2799]

@jamelakajamal And if you have I must have missed it

[@warrengwonka2479]

They used this skit for twenty years, never exactly the same.

[@barbaramattson817]

MEL BLANC. SI, SY, SUE. ON THE JACK BENNY SHOW. THESE GYU'S ARE LEGENDS. JACK BENNY FOR BEING TIGHT WITH MONEY. WHEN BEING ROBBED THE ROBBER SAYS YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE, JACK BENNY DOSE'NT ANSWER, THE ROBBER SAYS, WELL!! YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE!! JACK SAYS I'M THINKING IT OVER. (THIS IS NOT THAT SHOW). MEL BLANC DID ALL THE VOICES FOR LOONYTUNES CARTOONS THESE TWO MEN ARE A BIG PART OF TV HISTORY. WORTH A PLAY. IF ONLY JUST FOR YOURSELF. I THINK YOU ARE ONE OF THE FEW BEST REACTORS ON UTUBE. SOOO DOES THAT GIT YOU TOO REACT OR NOT.