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The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Apsychiatrist for Costello with Linda Darnell,” originally broadcast March 23, 1944. This archival NBC broadcast features Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and guest star Linda Darnell. Concerned by Lou’s peculiar behavior, Bud brings him to a psychiatrist after a vitamin-themed routine. Darnell appears as the doctor’s nurse in a comedy of medical misunderstandings, examinations, and the prospect of a rest-home stay. Connie Haines and Freddie Rich and his Orchestra are also featured. The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:40 Original Broadcast 29:05 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Trip to Palm Springs with Veronica Lake,” originally broadcast December 2, 1943. In this Camel-sponsored NBC comedy, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are joined by guest star Veronica Lake, with vocalist Connie Haines. Bud and Lou set out for Palm Springs to persuade Lake to appear in their next picture, but a rental-car mix-up, the Lone Palm Hotel, and a desert movie-location atmosphere ensure that the trip does not go smoothly. The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:45 Original Broadcast 01:00:22 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Costello’s Pet Turkey with Jane Wyman,” originally broadcast November 25, 1943. This Thanksgiving episode features Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and guest star Jane Wyman. Lou’s cherished pet turkey, Ingrid, becomes the focus of a holiday-day dilemma, while Jane Wyman stops by as Lou’s next-door neighbor. The festivities also include Bugs Bunny, voiced by Mel Blanc, plus music from Freddie Rich and vocalist Connie Haines. The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:43 Original Broadcast 30:06 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Uncle Mike’s Gold Mine,” originally broadcast on March 3, 1948. In this ABC sustaining broadcast, episode 191, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello head north after Lou learns that Uncle Mike may have struck gold. A telegram sends Bud and Lou on an Alaska-bound comic adventure, complete with dog sled travel, the Lucky Seven Saloon, and plenty of misunderstandings. Susan Miller performs “Love Is Just Around the Corner,” with Matty Malneck and his orchestra; Michael Roy announces. The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:46 Original Broadcast 21:52 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Preparing for Elsa Maxwells Party,” originally broadcast May 30, 1946. This archival NBC comedy episode, episode 125, features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with society hostess Elsa Maxwell. Invited to Maxwell’s party, Bud attempts to coach Lou in dancing and proper party manners—with predictably comic results. The broadcast also features announcer Bert Parks, vocalist Amy Arnell, and music by Allen Roth and his orchestra. The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:48 Original Broadcast 30:23 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Lou Buys an Apartment House,” originally broadcast on ABC on January 14, 1948. This unsponsored archival comedy features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, with Susan Miller, announcer Michael Roy, and Matty Malneck and his orchestra. When Lou considers a new living arrangement, Bud encourages him to try life as a landlord. But purchasing an apartment house brings Lou face-to-face with a full building of tenants—and the challenges of managing them. Musical interludes include Susan Miller and Matty Malneck’s orchestra. The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:46 Original Broadcast 30:11 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Night in Haunted House,” originally broadcast on NBC on May 8, 1947. Listed as episode 161 in Jerry Haendiges Vintage Radio Logs, this Mother’s Day-themed program stars Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, with Marilyn Maxwell and Skinnay Ennis. Needing money for a Mother’s Day present, Lou agrees to spend the night in a supposedly haunted house. What begins with a search for ghostly lore soon leads Bud and Lou into a spooky comic adventure involving the formidable Mrs. Wetwash, mysterious residents, and unexpected clues. Ennis performs “Mam’selle,” while Maxwell sings “Beware My Heart.” The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:51 Original Broadcast 27:25 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Lou Builds Ahouse,” originally broadcast April 24, 1947. In this NBC Camel program, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello tackle the postwar dream of owning a suburban home. Bud encourages Lou to trade his ramshackle living arrangements for a house of his own, but financing, building lots, contractors, and construction costs quickly provide fertile ground for confusion. Skinnay Ennis and Marilyn Maxwell supply musical interludes, including “Ivy” and “When Am I Gonna Kiss You Good Morning.” The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:43 Original Broadcast 30:32 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Guest Lana Turner,” originally broadcast on November 4, 1943. Episode 24 finds Bud Abbott and Lou Costello joined by guest star Lana Turner in an NBC studio-set comedy for Camel Cigarettes. Returning after an extended recovery from rheumatic fever, Lou encounters a series of backstage obstacles before the broadcast can get underway. Ken Niles and Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny add to the on-air and behind-the-scenes confusion. The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:46 Original Broadcast 28:47 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Christmas Party” (also known as “Lou’s Christmas Party”), originally broadcast December 21, 1944. This NBC holiday episode is episode 67. Lou Costello dons a Santa suit, buys a tree, and prepares to host a Christmas celebration—only for the evening to take an imaginative turn. Bud Abbott, Mel Blanc as Santa, and singer Connie Haines join the seasonal fun, including “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:45 Original Broadcast 30:45 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Ski Jump,” originally broadcast on February 20, 1947. In this NBC Camel cigarettes broadcast, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are joined by Marilyn Maxwell and Skinnay Ennis. Mrs. Wetwash invites Bud and Lou to her winter lodge for a George Washington’s Birthday getaway, where Lou finds himself entered in a Sun Valley ski-jump event. Along the way, Lou tries to share a George Washington story while Bud keeps interrupting. The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:43 Original Broadcast 30:10 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Lou Goes to the Racetrack to Lose Money,” originally broadcast on NBC on March 13, 1947. This is episode 153 of the series, sponsored by Camels. With income-tax day approaching, Lou needs to part with money he won in the previous broadcast. Bud suggests a trip to the racetrack and a few supposedly safe bets, setting up a day of horse-racing confusion and classic Abbott and Costello wordplay. The program also features Skinnay Ennis and Marilyn Maxwell. The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:41 Original Broadcast 30:23 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Costello Is Invited to Join the Yankees,” originally broadcast on April 17, 1947. This 30-minute NBC program was sponsored by Camel cigarettes. When Lou receives a telegram asking him to fill in for an ailing Joe DiMaggio, Bud accompanies him to a sporting-goods store to get ready for the Yankees. The episode features Abbott and Costello’s celebrated baseball wordplay, along with music from Skinnay Ennis and Marilyn Maxwell. The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:48 Original Broadcast 30:15 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “The Lewis - Conn Fight,” originally broadcast on June 20, 1946. The episode is listed as No. 141 in one archival catalog. The day after the Joe Louis–Billy Conn heavyweight rematch, Bud Abbott is planning a special dinner for his girlfriend and enlists Lou Costello as a butler. With Melonhead offering lessons in proper service and a cook still needed, the evening’s preparations give Abbott and Costello plenty of room for domestic-comedy confusion. The NBC program also features vocalist Amy Arnell and Carl Hoff’s orchestra. The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:46 Original Broadcast 31:06 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “New Press Agent,” originally broadcast on NBC on March 8, 1945. Identified as episode 90, this archival comedy stars Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Bud hires press agent Needle to improve Lou’s public image, beginning with a farm-themed publicity stunt that gives the pair ample room for fast wordplay. The fun later shifts to a Hollywood-inspired desert adventure involving Turkish film star Turhan Bey, Princess Ben-Ali, and a comic Arabian setting. Written by Don Prindle and Ed Forman. The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:46 Original Broadcast 22:16 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio