One of the greatest comedy teams of all time was Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. The duo managed a unique "grand slam" of entertainment because they appeared on stage, performed on radio, acted in films, and hosted their own television show. Their most popular routine remains the hilarious "Who's on First?" The skit is also a terrific listening skill for Language Arts! I have been known to present "Who's on First?" using several different methods, including performing it "live" with students.

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Abbott and Costello Collectibles

Are you now a fan of Abbott and Costello? If so, you may want to visit this website. Make sure you get Mommy's permission before purchasing anything, however!

Abbott and Costello.com

A biography and filmography of the pair are the main features of this website.

Abbott and Costello Meet the Internet

Created by the families of Bud and Lou, this wonderful website is named in the spirit of the comedy team's most memorable movie titles. Everything is here! Fans can access a biography page, download scripts, and listen to sound clips from the funniest routines. Of course, "Who's on First?" is included. Some sound files may take a long time to load if you have a dial-up connection.

Abbott and Costello Quarterly

This is the online journal of the Official Abbott and Costello Fan Club.

Classic-Horror.com: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

Writer Jason Jones reviews the classic Abbott and Costello film, considered by many to be their best. The article also divulges some interesting behind the scenes information.

ClassicTVHits.com: The Abbott and Costello Show

After a successful string of movies, Abbott and Costello had their own television show from 1952 to 1954. Take a look at the photo gallery. If your parents are as old as me, this should bring back memories!

Filmography of Abbott and Costello

Access this page to get a list of the comedy team's films. By clicking on each title, you will get interesting information, including cast credits and a synopsis of the plot.

"Who's on First?" Script

Here is a script of "Who's on First?" based on the version performed by Abbott and Costello on radio. I added an MP3 of the skit, too!

"Who's on First?" Video

In the 1950s, Abbott and Costello hosted their own weekly television variety show. This is their rendition of the classic skit, accessed from YouTube.com. The show was originally broadcast "live", so there are moments when Bud and Lou have trouble keeping straight faces!