Abbott and Costello facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Abbott and Costello |
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Abbott (left) and Costello (right) circa 1940s.
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| Born | New Jersey, U.S. |
| Medium | burlesque, vaudeville, film, radio, television |
| Nationality | American |
| Genres | Word play, physical comedy, surreal humour |
Abbott and Costello were an American comedy duo composed of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, whose work on radio and in film and television made them the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and early 1950s. Their patter routine "Who's on First?" is one of the best-known comedy routines of all time, and set the framework for many of their best-known comedy bits.
Images for kids
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With Carmen Miranda, The Streets of Paris, in 1939.
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Abbott and Costello on radio (note Abbott without toupee normally worn in films)
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Abbott and Costello on NBC's This Is Your Life November 21, 1956
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Abbott and Costello performing "Who's on First?"
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Caricature of the pair from NBC-TV's Colgate Comedy Hour.
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Abbott and Costello commemorative stamp
See also
In Spanish: Abbott y Costello para niños
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