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We've had a lot of requests to do a deep dive into the wild and crazy Ritz Brothers.  You'll meet Harry, Jimmy, and Al as Jerry and Nick discuss their career, their films, and their amazing talent.  Some people love them and others don't, and we are in the former group and we hope this helps put you into that category, as well.  And please DON'T HOLLER!!!

Join Jerry and Nick as they do a deep dish dive into THE BOWERY BOYS, and all their incarnations.  You'll meet the Dead End Kids, The East Side Kids, and even The Little Tough Guys.  You'll hear the whole story.  Were Leo Gorcey and Huntz Hall a great comedy team?  You be the judge...and have FUN!

In this episode Jerry and Nick explore the 2nd most popular comedy duo of the 1930s. Wheeler and Woolsey seem to be an acquired taste, even though they used many of the same writers/composers as the Marx Brothers.  The results?  Judge for yourself.  Warning:  There are some strong opinions in this episode, but why should this one be any different.  ENJOY EVERYBODY!

Join Nick and Jerry as they discuss some of the less  comedy remembered teams, the ones we didn't cover in episode #53.  Here we take a look at Clark and McCullough, The Ritz Brothers, Olsen and Johnson, Brown and Carney, and even a few obscure ones!  It's real egghead stuff, man, so put on your Leonard Maltin tee shirt, your MAKING AMERICA FUNNY AGAIN hat, and your rip-away pants and join in on the fun!

Get ready, because Jerry and Nick meet here in person for the very first time, and the laughs are flying wild!  In episode #53 we discuss Bud and Lou's reputation as a couple that just didn't get along.  We also discuss the other great comedy teams and take a close-up look at how THEY all got along.  Luckily Jerry and Nick get along just fine.  ENJOY!

Join us as Jerry and Nick finally take a hard look at The Abbott and Costello Show.  Syndicated in the early 1950s, it's considered one of the most influential TV comedy shows of all time, and it is still airing today.  Here we take a look at 3 episodes from the first (superior) season, and 3 from the second (inferior) season.  Either way it's lots of fun, and there is even a visit to the Bud Abbott Variety Show, featuring a special guest.  Enjoy!

If you're like Jerry and me you were HUGELY disappointed with Frank Coniff's commentary for WHO DONE IT? in the Universal Film Collection.  So, we are doing our own commentary on the film that many believe is their absolute best.  Listen in while watching the film along with us, or just listen and let your imagination take the lead.  Either way, have fun and watch out for that Limburger Cheese!

Celebrate our 50th episode with us!  The gang's all here, Nick, Jerry, and our special guest, The Ghost of Bud Abbott.  As promised, here is fan favorite, ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN with our commentary as it plays.  Just set up your DVD, Blu Ray, VHS tape, or streaming version of the film and begin watching on Jerry's cue.  We can all watch it together, or you can just listen along as you drive.  Just remember to have fun.  We did.  :)

On episode #49 of Abbott and Costello Meet the Podcast Jerry and I look at our top 5 favorite Bud and Lou films.  We begin at # 5 and work our way up from there.  There are a few surprises, lots of laughs, and a whole lot of fun information

Join Jerry and Nick as they discuss the OTHER comedy team that was under contract to Universal at the same time that Bud and Lou reigned there.  Here we discuss HELLZAPOPPIN', CRAZY HOUSE, GHOST CATCHERS, and SEE MY LAWYER, all 4 of Olsen and Johnson's Universal output.  See the links below:HELLZAPOPPIN:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9pPh...CRAZY HOUSE: https://archive.org/details/CrazyHous...GHOST CATCHERS:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0DQH...SEE MY LAWYER:  https://m.ok.ru/video/3352180361949?rtu=%2Fdk%3Fst.cmd%3DuserMovies%26amp%3Bst.vdsrch%3Dsee%2Bmy%2Blawyer%2B1945%26amp%3B_prevCmd%3Dundefined%26amp%3Btkn%3D7734&retLoc=search&_cl.id=1775266443336&_clickLog=%5B%7B%22qId%22%3A%22c8513e25d0dd41249017f9110b50599a%22%2C%22query%22%3A%22see%20my%20lawyer%201945%22%2C%22position%22%3A0%2C%22entityId%22%3A3352180361949%2C%22searchActionEntity%22%3A%22VIDEO%22%2C%22searchActionCard%22%3A%22MOVIE_CARD%22%2C%22searchActionLocation%22%3A%22VIDEO_SEARCH%22%2C%22searchActionTarget%22%3A%22CLICKABLE_AREA%22%2C%22target%22%3A%22videoSearch%22%7D%5D&_cl.sID=userMoviesFIREBALL FUN FOR ALL:  https://m.ok.ru/video/3352180361949?r...

Join Jerry and Nick as we answer the requests for a sequel to our last episode.  Here we choose 5 more of Bud and Lou's classic routines, and one surprise radio show at the end.  You'll also hear a fresh clip from Kevin Brownlow as we find Bud in another very unusual situation.  AND you'll even meet up with a little Biffle and Shooster.  Enjoy!Here are the links:DICE GAME:  (Begins at 11:54)  • The Lux Radio Theatre: Buck Privates (1941)  Jonah and the Whale in Co-eds:  • Here Come The Co Eds 1945 | Abbott & Coste...    (Begins at 34:07)Loafing  • Abbott & Costello - Season 1 (Loafing) RAR...  7x13=28:  (From IN THE NAVY)  • inthenavy 281  Ma and Pa Kettle Version:  • Ma and Pa Kettle Math Lesson (HD)  Biffle and Shooster Version from Schmo Boat:(On the disc, or on Prime)Niagara Falls:(with Sid Fields)  • Abbott & Costello - Season 1 RESTORED (Nia...  (Stooges)  • The Three Stooges - Slowly I Turned  Biffle and Shooster Version in Schmo Boat:(On disc or Prime)Radio Show:Bergen and McCarthy Show (2/08/1942):  • EDGAR BERGAN AND CHARLIE MCCARTHY - IDA LU...

In this episode Jerry and Nick look at their favorites of the boys' routines, and their favorite versions of them, as well.  So, join in on the fun for this super special "Greatest Hits" extravaganza!LINKS:Dollar A Day from ONE NIGHT IN THE TROPICS:  https://na01.safelinks.protection.out...Loan Me $50 from BUCK PRIVATES :  You'll have to check out your DVD.  The link is too lengthy to post.  Sorry.You're 40 and she's 10:  Can also be found on your Buck Privates DVD.  Too lengthy a link to post.  Sorry.The Magic Trick ("Tin"):  https://na01.safelinks.protection.out... Who's on First with Sid Fields:  https://na01.safelinks.protection.out...The latest from ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST #46:  A ROUTINE INSPECTION.In this episode Jerry and Nick look at their favorites of the boys' routines, and their favorite versions of them, as well.  So, join in on the fun for this super special "Greatest Hits" extravaganza!  On all podcast platforms.  LINKS:Who's on First With Bud:  https://na01.safelinks.protection.out... You're 40 and she's 10:  Begin at 45:14  https://na01.safelinks.protection.out... The Magic Trick ("Tin"):  https://na01.safelinks.protection.out... Who's on First with Sid Fields:  https://na01.safelinks.protection.out...

In this episode we look at Bob Thomas' terrible book, BUD AND LOU, and at the terrible TV movie it's based upon.  It's terrible-ness in abundance as we look at what boils down to Eddie Sherman's revenge.  Their manager obviously had a bone to pick with the boys, and especially Lou.  And the movie features some of the worst depictions of Abbott and Costello material you will ever see, or WANT to see.  Buddy Hackett and Harvey Korman do nobody proud as we deep dive into these messes.  Join us, if you dare!

Join Jerry and Nick as we delve into the sensation caused by those two burlesque comedians in BUCK PRIVATES and the scramble by the other studios to claim some of that gravy.  Suddenly everybody seemed to have a "comedy team" in a service comedy.  You'll learn about Brown and Carney, Stan and Ollie, Gleason and Durant, Haley and Oakie, and SIlvers and Durante!  And for the very first time in 44 episodes Jerry disagrees with Nick about something.  :)  Join the fun!

Jerry and I have an in depth discussion about Lou's first project as a producer, A WAVE, A WAC, AND A MARINE (Monogram 1944). You'll hear all about the director, the production, and the incredible cast. Lou paid back some favors here and his loyalty is a thing of beauty, especially in Hollywood. We also discuss Ed Watz's scurrilous article on the boys for COMIQUE magazine, a fantastic documentary about "Gorilla Man" Charlie Gemora, and we read and comment on your always welcome emails (I'm at: [email protected]).