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The Abbott and Costello Show
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| The Abbott and Costello Show | |
| Premiere | December 5, 1952 |
| Finale | May 1, 1954 |
| Network/Provider | First-run syndication |
| Style | 30-minute sitcom |
| Company | Television Corporation of America |
| Distributor | MCA Television (original)
Entertainment One Television (current) |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 52 |
| Origin | USA |
The Abbott and Costello Show is a sitcom that aired in first-run syndication. It brought Bud Abbott and Lou Costello's classic burlesque bits to television, often with little regard for plot or continuity.
Contents |
Cast
| Actor | Character | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billed Cast | |||
| Bud Abbott | Bud Abbott | 1 | 2 |
| Lou Costello | Lou Costello | 1 | 2 |
| Hillary Brooke | Hillary | 1 | 2 |
| Sid Fields | Sid Fields | 1 | 2 |
| Gordon Jones | Mike the Cop | 1 | 2 |
Seasons
| Season | Premiere | Finale | # | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-run syndication | ||||||
| Season One | December 5, 1952 | May 29, 1953 | 26 | |||
| Season Two | June 5, 1953 | May 1, 1954 | 26 | |||
In-Depth
- At a Glance: Additional information about the series
DVD Releases
| Title | Release Date | # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Series | |||
| Complete Series | March 23, 2010 | 9 | |
| Season Sets | |||
| 100th Anniversary Collection Season 1 | September 5, 2006 | 5 | |
| 100th Anniversary Collection Season 2 | October 3, 2006 | 5 | |
