The Abbott and Costello Show
The Abbott and Costello Show
TV Series
7.2
1952 2 Seasons

The Abbott and Costello Show

The comedic duo engages in humorous scenarios.

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Storyline

Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields’ boarding house. Lou’s girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Many situations arise leading to slapstick and puns.

Episodes

Specials

Specials

44 Episodes Aired 2026

No overview available for this season.

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E1

Chris & Paddy Costello on Season 1

Jun 29, 2026

Chris and Paddy Costello's opinions on Season 1.

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E2

Who's on First

Jun 29, 2026

Famous comedic skit performed perfectly by Abbott and Costello!

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E3

10,000 Kids and a Cop (1984 Short)

Jun 29, 2026

A Short Film on a Youth Foundation set up in Lou's Son's Honor

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E4

Bonus Material (Play All)

Jun 29, 2026

All of the bonus material from season 1!

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E5

Introduction to Bonus Features

Jun 29, 2026

Short intro to the bonus material.

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E6

The Stock Company

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about the characters on the show.

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E7

10,000 Kids and a Cop

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about their dad's foundation built in LA.

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E8

Chris & Patty On Their Home Movies

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about their dad's love of cameras and his use of it for their home movies!

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E9

The Costellos At Home (1942-1943)

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters narrate over some of their old childhood home movies.

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E10

Patty's 10th Birthday (1946)

Jun 29, 2026

Old home movie clips of Patty Costello's birthday.

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E11

A Costello Christmas & New Year's Day (1948 - 1949)

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about Christmas and new years with the family.

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E12

A Costello Christmas (1949)

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters show home movies from Christmas day in 1949.

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E13

Chris & Patty On Their Trip To Europe

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about their trip to Europe.

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E14

The Costellos In Europe (1950)

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters show footage from their trip to Europe.

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E15

But Who Was Joe Buzzo?

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about their father's friend Joe Buzzo.

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E16

Some Final Thoughts On Dad

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about their father as a conclusion to the season 1 bonus features.

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E17

End Credits

Jun 29, 2026

End credits for the season 1 bonus features.

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E18

Season Two Promo

Jun 29, 2026

Promo video for the season 2 DVD.

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E19

Change Of Season

Jun 29, 2026

Chris and Paddy Costello's opinions on Season 2.

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E20

When Dad Met Mom

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about how their mom met their dad.

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E21

Dad's Mom & Dad

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about their grandparents.

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E22

When Bud Met Lou

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about when their dad met Bud Abbott.

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E23

Universal Appeal

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about their times on the Universal sets as kids.

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E24

End of an Era

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about their dads dividing relationship with Bud.

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E25

Winsome Lou's Sum

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about their dads love for gambling.

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E26

I Pledge Allegiance

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about his coworkers allegiance and his love for America.

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E27

Cops & A Kid

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about his relationship with the police.

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E28

What Might've Been

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about what their dad would've done if he hadn't died so young.

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E29

Intro to Home Movies

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about their dads love of capturing the home and his love for entertaining Christmas goers.

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E30

A Costello Christmas (1946)

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters show home movies from Christmas in 1946.

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E31

A Costello Easter (1947)

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters show home movies from Easter in 1947.

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E32

Lou and Baby Chris (1947 - 1949)

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters show home movies of Chris from 1947 to 1949.

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E33

A Costello Easter (1949)

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters show home movies from Easter in 1949.

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E34

Chris' 2nd Birthday (1949)

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters show home movies of Chris' 2nd birthday party in 1949.

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E35

Patty's 13th Birthday Party (1949)

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters show home movies of Patty's' 13th birthday party in 1949.

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E36

9,000 Kids & A Mom

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters show home movies of their mother.

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E37

A Costello Christmas (1950)

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters show home movies from Christmas in 1950.

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E38

Chris' 4th Birthday (1951)

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters show home movies of Chris' 4th birthday party in 1951.

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E39

Hawaiian Memories

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters show home movies of their trip to Hawaii.

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E40

Patty's Wedding (1953)

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters show home movies of Patty's wedding in 1953.

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E41

"10,000 Kids & A Cop" (1948)

Jun 29, 2026

Costello's daughters talk about their dad's foundation built in LA.

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E42

"Who's On First" (1953)

Jun 29, 2026

Famous comedic skit performed perfectly by Abbott and Costello!

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E43

Trailer For Season One

Jun 29, 2026

Promo video for the season 1 DVD.

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E44

"Hey Abbott!" 1978 TV Special - Hosted by Milton Berle

Jun 29, 2026

This is technically not a movie, but a movie-length TV special that originally aired in the late 1970's. Milton Berle introduces a series of very well-chosen excerpts from Abbott & Costello's TV series (not their movies). Additional commentaries by Joe Besser and Steve Allen are also included. Many of the best burlesque comedy skits ever performed are featured in their entirety: "Slowly I Turn", "Herd of Cows", "Floogle Street", "Who's On First", and many others. The narration is by Milton Berle. This tape is a non-stop laugh riot all the way through! Abbott & Costello made many good movies through the 1940's and 1950's, but in my opinion even the best of them fall short of the laugh quotient of this superb compilation. With this tape, you don't have to sit through plot-advancing scenes or musical numbers while you wait for the funny parts. Pretty much the whole thing is the funny parts!

Season 1

Season 1

26 Episodes Aired 1952

No overview available for this season.

The Drug Store
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E1

The Drug Store

Dec 05, 1952

Bud and Lou find jobs in Fields' drugstore and nearly wreck the place. This episode opens with the famous "Jonah and the Whale" routine.

The Dentist's Office
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E2

The Dentist's Office

Dec 12, 1952

When Lou gets a toothache he attempts to get arrested so he can receive free treatment while incarcerated.

Jail
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E3

Jail

Dec 19, 1952

Lou damages Mrs. Crumbcake's waterpail and she drags him into court claiming .79 cents in damages. In jail, Lou's crazed cellmate becomes enraged whenever he hears "Niagara Falls."

The Vacation
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E4

The Vacation

Dec 26, 1952

Bud and Lou head off to the Biltmore Hotel near Phoenix for a vacation. "Hertz U-Drive" and the "Pack-Unpack" routines are performed.

The Birthday Party
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E5

The Birthday Party

Jan 02, 1953

Lou throws a birthday party for himself, but nearly poisons his guests when he puts ant paste on his hors d'oeurves instead of anti pasto. Bud throws him out and Lou consoles himself by ordering a giant decorated cake.

Alaska
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E6

Alaska

Jan 09, 1953

When news arrives that Lou's uncle has struck gold in Alaska, Bud and Lou plan to help him spend it.

The Vacuum Cleaner Salesman
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E7

The Vacuum Cleaner Salesman

Jan 16, 1953

Bud and Lou visit an employment agency run by Mr. Fields' brother, who gives Lou a job selling vacuum cleaners door to door.

The Army Story
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E8

The Army Story

Jan 23, 1953

Bud and Lou join the Army, where they recreate their routines from the feature film 'Buck Privates.' "Drill Routine" and "Dice Game" are performed.

Pots and Pans
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E9

Pots and Pans

Jan 30, 1953

Working as a door-to-door cookware salesman, Lou prepares a dinner for his friends in hopes of moving some product. However, his honest culinary efforts are met with disaster.

The Charity Bazaar
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E10

The Charity Bazaar

Feb 06, 1953

Bud and Lou participate in Hillary's charity bazaar, raising money with the "shell game." Lou blows his money at the kissing booth.

The Western Story
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E11

The Western Story

Feb 13, 1953

Bud and Lou accept Hillary's invitation to visit her uncle's B-Bar-Bop ranch.

The Haunted House
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E12

The Haunted House

Feb 20, 1953

Hillary will inherit a castle if she spends one night there. Bud and Lou come along with her for protection and Lou is scared out of his mind by frightful encounters.

Peace and Quiet
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E13

Peace and Quiet

Feb 27, 1953

Lou sleeps all day but can't sleep at night. Bud takes him to see a psychiatrist. Eventually Bud checks him into a sanitarium for a night's rest. "Crazy House" is performed.

Hungry
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E14

Hungry

Mar 06, 1953

Bud and Lou visit a couple of restaurants. In one they become involved with twin waitresses. In the other, Lou has a battle with an oyster.

The Music Lovers
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E15

The Music Lovers

Mar 13, 1953

Lou attempts to impress Hillary and her father with his musical abilities. While pretending to perform, Bud falls asleep and ruins the scheme.

The Politician
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E16

The Politician

Mar 20, 1953

Bud coaches Lou on running for public office, a political campaign that ends with Lou delivering a disastrous speech in a neighborhood park.

The Wrestling Story
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E17

The Wrestling Story

Mar 27, 1953

Lou and Stinky agree to settle their differences with a wrestling match. When Stinky becomes ill, his little brother Ivan the Terrible takes his place.

Getting a Job
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E18

Getting a Job

Apr 03, 1953

Bud and Lou are hired to deliver hats to the Susquehanna Hat Company on Floogle Street and encounter several lunatics on the way. Also, Stinky attempts to kill Lou by backing him into traffic. The "Loafing" routine is performed.

Bingo the Chimp
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E19

Bingo the Chimp

Apr 10, 1953

Mike the Cop tells Lou that he must have a license for his pet chimp. But Lou accidentally applies for a marriage license.

Hillary's Birthday
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E20

Hillary's Birthday

Apr 17, 1953

While shopping for Hillary's birthday present, Lou nearly destroys a grocery store. Later, at her party, Mr. Fields becomes upset about the noise.

The Television Show
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E21

The Television Show

Apr 24, 1953

Lou is a contestant on a TV quiz show where he wins a pack of bubblegum. Their neighbor slips on a piece of gum and takes them to court.

Las Vegas
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E22

Las Vegas

May 01, 1953

Bud and Lou pay $90 for a car and head for Las Vegas, where Lou takes part in a violent game of billiards. The "mudder/fodder" routine is performed.

Little Old Lady
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E23

Little Old Lady

May 08, 1953

Bud and Lou attempt to help an old lady who has been evicted. They raise $300 and she uses the money to bet on a racehorse.

The Actors' Home
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E24

The Actors' Home

May 15, 1953

Bud is taken away to an old actors' home where he and Lou perform their famous "Who's on first?" routine.

Police Rookies
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E25

Police Rookies

May 22, 1953

Mike the Cop helps Bud and Lou enroll in the Police Rookie School, where Lou blows up the gymnasium while playing with a hand grenade.

Safari
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E26

Safari

May 29, 1953

When Bingo gets sick, the whole gang travels to Africa to find his parents.

Season 2

Season 2

26 Episodes Aired 1953

No overview available for this season.

The Paper Hangers
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E1

The Paper Hangers

Nov 07, 1953

To pay back rent, Bud and Lou attempt to wallpaper an apartment. Later, as waiters in a restaurant, they brawl with hoodlums.

Uncle Bozzo's Visit
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E2

Uncle Bozzo's Visit

Nov 14, 1953

Lou's eccentric opera singing uncle comes to stay with the boys for a couple of months.

In Society
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E3

In Society

Nov 21, 1953

A wealthy society matron pays Bud to attend a formal reception and impersonate the Duke of Gluten. Lou comes along pretending to be his cousin, the Earl of Waldo.

Life Insurance
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E4

Life Insurance

Nov 28, 1953

Mr. Fields takes out an insurance policy on Lou. Later, Bud takes Lou on a hunting trip, and Lou suspects Bud and Mr. Fields have plotted to kill him for the insurance money.

Pest Exterminators
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E5

Pest Exterminators

Dec 05, 1953

Bud and Lou are pest exterminators mistaken for psychiatrists when they attend to Mrs. Featherton's "aunts."

Killer's Wife
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E6

Killer's Wife

Dec 12, 1953

When a heavyweight prize fighter named Killer thinks that Lou is having an affair with his wife, Bud attempts to get Lou trained and fit in a gym.

Cheap Skates
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E7

Cheap Skates

Dec 19, 1953

Bud and Lou accidentally buy a crate of roller-skates, not knowing that they have stolen diamonds hidden inside.

South of Dixie
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E8

South of Dixie

Dec 26, 1953

Lou accidentally lands himself and Bud roles in a Civil War melodrama.

From Bed to Worse
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E9

From Bed to Worse

Jan 02, 1954

Bud and Lou attempt to plant a backyard garden in order to win a cash prize offered by a civic group.

$1,000 TV Prize
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E10

$1,000 TV Prize

Jan 09, 1954

Lou wins a $1,000 dollar prize pretending to be Mr. Fields. He then has to get Mr. Fields out of the way so he can collect it.

Amnesia
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E11

Amnesia

Jan 16, 1954

Lou is in love with a girl he has never met. As a gag, Bud and his friends convince him that he has already married the girl. The woman who poses as his wife then makes his existence miserable.

Efficiency Experts
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E12

Efficiency Experts

Jan 23, 1954

Bud and Lou land jobs as efficiency experts, and are assigned to restrain their client’s daughters from spending money. The young women, however, get the boys to buy them expensive dresses and take them to a casino, where they end up in a brawl.

Car Trouble
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E13

Car Trouble

Jan 30, 1954

When Lou wins a car, Bud sells it to buy a cheaper one, using the profits to try to finance a vacation in Flint, Michigan.

Wife Wanted
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E14

Wife Wanted

Feb 06, 1954

When Lou finds out he will inherit $10,000 provided that he has a wife, he tries to marry a former girlfriend—who is dating a man named Bonebender Brodsky.

Uncle from New Jersey
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E15

Uncle from New Jersey

Feb 13, 1954

When Mr. Fields is just about to evict the boys, Bud convinces him that Lou's Uncle Ruppert is a millionaire and Lou is the sole heir. Complications arise, however, when Mike the Cop begins to believe that the visiting uncle (Lou in disguise) has been murdered.

Private Eye
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E16

Private Eye

Feb 20, 1954

After receiving his private eye diploma from the Watchdog Correspondence School, Lou helps a friend locate some valuable bonds in a haunted house.

The Tax Return
min
E17

The Tax Return

Feb 27, 1954

Lou receives a tax refund check for $1,000,000. He takes the check to a bank and demands cash. He is subsequently followed by home by crooks.

Public Enemies
min
E18

Public Enemies

Mar 06, 1954

Lou is mistaken for a crook named Dapper Dan and is forced to take part in a robbery.

Bank Holdup
min
E19

Bank Holdup

Mar 13, 1954

Bud and Lou unwittingly take jobs as armed bodyguards for a couple of hoodlums and assist in a bank robbery. They use their share of money to pay their rent, and later try to get it back from Mr. Fields' safe.

Well Oiled
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E20

Well Oiled

Mar 20, 1954

Bud and Lou help Mr. Fields, who is being threatened with a lawsuit. Lou poses as a Texas millionaire to help discredit the complainant.

The Pigeon
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E21

The Pigeon

Mar 27, 1954

Bud and Lou's beautiful next door neighbor uses Lou as a decoy to help break up with her mobster boyfriend.

Honeymoon House
min
E22

Honeymoon House

Apr 03, 1954

When Bud and Mr. Fields help Lou put together a prefab house in order to impress his fiancée and her parents, a jealous former boyfriend sabotages their work.

Fencing Master
min
E23

Fencing Master

Apr 10, 1954

A mad scientist's experiment convinces Lou that he is indestructible.

Beauty Contest Story
min
E24

Beauty Contest Story

Apr 17, 1954

When Bud and Lou judge a beauty contest, pressure is applied to sway their votes.

Fall Guy
min
E25

Fall Guy

Apr 24, 1954

Bud and Lou want to take two sisters on a date but their father convinces the boys to put an antenna on his roof instead.

Barber Lou
min
E26

Barber Lou

May 01, 1954

Lou tries to give Bud a rubdown following instructions from a radio show, but he's tuned into a program explaining how to paint a car at home.

Series Info

Status

Ended

Seasons

2

Episodes

52

Language

en

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