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  • The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
  • TV-G
    TV Series | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
TV-G
TV Series | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery

Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields' boarding house. Lou's girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Any premise would lead to slapstick, puns, lots of gimmicks from their movies.
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Updated Dec 5, 1952

Release date (First episode)
Dec 5, 1952 (United States)

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Cast

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205 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Bud Abbott
Bud Abbott Bud Abbott   See fewer
52
Lou Costello
Lou Costello Lou Costello   See fewer
52
Sid Fields
Sid Fields / Fields the Druggist / Mr. Fields of Fields Employment Agency / Claude Melonhead / Dr. Mildew / … See more Sid Fields / Fields the Druggist / Mr. Fields of Fields Employment Agency / Claude Melonhead / Dr. Mildew / Dr. Ralph Prentiss / Friendly Fields / Mr. Sidney / Prisoner / Prof. Melonhead / Prof. Melonhead Fields / Sheriff / Sporty Fields   See fewer
50
Gordon Jones
Mike Kelly / Col. Potts (in play) / Husband / Mike's Cousin Mike Kelly / Col. Potts (in play) / Husband / Mike's Cousin   See fewer
34
Bobby Barber
Hercules / Janitor / Angry Pedestrian / Barfly / Chauffeur / … See more Hercules / Janitor / Angry Pedestrian / Barfly / Chauffeur / Crazy Concert Pianist / Customer in diner / Delivery Man with Box / Guess-Your-Weight Customer / Jake / John Rednose / Man Phoning Australia / Man in Grandfather Clock / Man in Pajamas / Man with Balloon / Man with Cake / Man with Overcoat / Newspaper Vendor / Nightclub Bouncer / Painter / Pete / Prop Man / Restaurant Customer / Second Man with Cigar / Stage Hand / Tout / Waiter / Window Washer   See fewer
26
Hillary Brooke
Hillary Brooke / Hilary Brooke Hillary Brooke / Hilary Brooke   See fewer
23
Joe Kirk
Mr. Bacciagalupe / Double Crossing Dan / Drugstore Counter Customer / Indian Mr. Bacciagalupe / Double Crossing Dan / Drugstore Counter Customer / Indian   See fewer
19
Milt Bronson
Police Sergeant / Bank Teller / Baseball Catcher / Brakeman / Clarence / … See more Police Sergeant / Bank Teller / Baseball Catcher / Brakeman / Clarence / Crazy Man / Doctor / First Man in 'Floogle Street' Routine / Heckler / Man / Man Phoning Brazil / Mr. Bronson / Repairman / Ring Announcer / Sam Speedy / Stinky's Brother / Taxi Driver   See fewer
18
Donald Kerr
Engineer / Excited Man in Doctor's Office / Man at Auction / Man on Street / Man with Cane / … See more Engineer / Excited Man in Doctor's Office / Man at Auction / Man on Street / Man with Cane / Man with Cigarette / Painter / Passerby / Police Photographer / Ring-the-Bell Customer / Spectator at Rally / Spooners' Heaven Barker / Wrestling Match Spectator   See fewer
13
Joe Besser
Stinky Davis Stinky Davis   See fewer
12
Bingo the Chimp
Bingo the Chimp / Bingo Bingo the Chimp / Bingo   See fewer
9
Joan Shawlee
Cash Register Lady / Eyewitness in Courtroom / Girl in Doctor's Office / Marriage License Bureau Clerk / Miss Brown / … See more Cash Register Lady / Eyewitness in Courtroom / Girl in Doctor's Office / Marriage License Bureau Clerk / Miss Brown / Opera-Loving Lady in Park / Receptionist / Telephone Operator / Twin Waitresses   See fewer
8
Ray Walker
Policeman / Police Lt. Smith / Retired Actors Home Man on Street / Smith Policeman / Police Lt. Smith / Retired Actors Home Man on Street / Smith   See fewer
5
Murray Leonard
Doctor / Landlord / Man Phoning Chambersburg, Pennsylvania / The Commissioner Doctor / Landlord / Man Phoning Chambersburg, Pennsylvania / The Commissioner   See fewer
5
Veda Ann Borg
Angry Wife / Crazy Lady / Eyewitness in Courtroom / Fifi Angry Wife / Crazy Lady / Eyewitness in Courtroom / Fifi   See fewer
4
Renie Riano
Helen Davis / Mrs. Bronson / Woman going to Las Vegas / Woman on Street Helen Davis / Mrs. Bronson / Woman going to Las Vegas / Woman on Street   See fewer
4
Lucien Littlefield
First Man / Julius Caesar / Mr. Whitcup / Retired Actors Home Man First Man / Julius Caesar / Mr. Whitcup / Retired Actors Home Man   See fewer
4
Dorothy Granger
Arguing Wife / Bit / Hercules Wife at Carnival / Miss Smith--Nurse Arguing Wife / Bit / Hercules Wife at Carnival / Miss Smith--Nurse   See fewer
4
Bob Hopkins
Announcer / Capt. Grant / Psychiatrist / Quiz Show Host Announcer / Capt. Grant / Psychiatrist / Quiz Show Host   See fewer
4
Joseph La Cava
Grocery clerk / Income tax employee / Joe / Railorad detective Grocery clerk / Income tax employee / Joe / Railorad detective   See fewer
4
Emory Parnell
Bit / Police Sergeant at Firing Range / Sheriff Bit / Police Sergeant at Firing Range / Sheriff   See fewer
3
James Alexander
Captain / James Alexander--Contestant / Singing Cowboy Captain / James Alexander--Contestant / Singing Cowboy   See fewer
3
Harry Clexx
Harry--Policeman / Mike / Uniformed Cop Harry--Policeman / Mike / Uniformed Cop   See fewer
3
Ralph Gamble
Auctioneer / Blodgett / Jones Auctioneer / Blodgett / Jones   See fewer
3
J. Anthony Hughes
Bill / Man on Street / Second Workman Bill / Man on Street / Second Workman   See fewer
3
Syd Saylor
Chuck / Second Panhandler / Sneezing Man Chuck / Second Panhandler / Sneezing Man   See fewer
3
Isabel Randolph
Lady with $100 Bill / Mrs. Van Olsen / Olga Van Goo Lady with $100 Bill / Mrs. Van Olsen / Olga Van Goo   See fewer
3
Elvia Allman
Mrs. Crumbcake / Stinky's Mother Mrs. Crumbcake / Stinky's Mother   See fewer
3
Joe Devlin
Bit / Man / Motorcycle Cop Bit / Man / Motorcycle Cop   See fewer
3
Minerva Urecal
Indian Woman / Singing Student / Woman Checking Out Bud and Lou's Apartment Indian Woman / Singing Student / Woman Checking Out Bud and Lou's Apartment   See fewer
3
Eddie Parks
Man with Glasses / Man with Hearing Aid / Patient with Propeller on Head Man with Glasses / Man with Hearing Aid / Patient with Propeller on Head   See fewer
3
Johnny Kascier
Front Audience Member / Gambler in raid / Waiter Front Audience Member / Gambler in raid / Waiter   See fewer
3
Fortunio Bonanova
Prof. Roberto / Uncle Bozzo Prof. Roberto / Uncle Bozzo   See fewer
2
Dick Wessel
Bill Hart / Larry Bill Hart / Larry   See fewer
2
Thurston Hall
J. Peter Stuyvesant - Philanthropist / Mr. Smith J. Peter Stuyvesant - Philanthropist / Mr. Smith   See fewer
2
Connie Cezon
Stella / Tunnel Girl Stella / Tunnel Girl   See fewer
2
Claudia Barrett
Clara / Dora Clara / Dora   See fewer
2
George Chandler
First Panhandler / Henry Davis First Panhandler / Henry Davis   See fewer
2
Anthony Caruso
Black Bart / Scarpuss Black Bart / Scarpuss   See fewer
2
Robert Cherry
Nervous Rookie / Schultz--Nervous Soldier Nervous Rookie / Schultz--Nervous Soldier   See fewer
2
Iris Adrian
Lady with Umbrella / Woman Who Slaps Lou Lady with Umbrella / Woman Who Slaps Lou   See fewer
2
Benny Burt
Bank Robber / Spike Bank Robber / Spike   See fewer
2
Lillian Bronson
Ruby Kent / Wife of Patient with Propeller on Head Ruby Kent / Wife of Patient with Propeller on Head   See fewer
2
Charles Cane
City Councilman / Friendly Fields City Councilman / Friendly Fields   See fewer
2
Billy Varga
Big Guy Big Guy   See fewer
2
Ben Welden
Gaston - Restaurant Manager / Judge Gaston - Restaurant Manager / Judge   See fewer
2
Virginia Christine
Grateful Lady / Mrs. Jackson Grateful Lady / Mrs. Jackson   See fewer
2
Vera Marshe
Tough Lady / Woman in 'Floogle Street' Routine Tough Lady / Woman in 'Floogle Street' Routine   See fewer
2
Charles Anthony Hughes
Bartender / Grocery Clerk Bartender / Grocery Clerk   See fewer
2
Nicla Di Bruno
Nicla--Singer Phoning Italy / Singing Kissing Booth Girl Nicla--Singer Phoning Italy / Singing Kissing Booth Girl   See fewer
2
Paul Bryar
George / Lefty's Partner George / Lefty's Partner   See fewer
2
Robin Raymond
Lady on Bench / Young Lady Lady on Bench / Young Lady   See fewer
2
Max Wagner
Chauffeur / First Workman Chauffeur / First Workman   See fewer
2
Alix Talton
Mrs. Ashton / Pet Shop Customer Mrs. Ashton / Pet Shop Customer   See fewer
2
Jack Rice
Digby - the Butler / Frantic Patient Digby - the Butler / Frantic Patient   See fewer
2
George Barrows
Bingo's Father / Gorilla Bingo's Father / Gorilla   See fewer
2
Mary Beth Hughes
Dixie King Dixie King   See fewer
1
Jean Porter
Jean Wilson Jean Wilson   See fewer
1
Karen Sharpe
Sally Davis Sally Davis   See fewer
1
Jean Willes
Doris Wentworth Doris Wentworth   See fewer
1
1
1
Gloria Henry
Ruby Norton Ruby Norton   See fewer
1
Adele Jergens
Maxine Maxine   See fewer
1
Walter Catlett
Henry Thomas Henry Thomas   See fewer
1
Joe Sawyer
Chopper Chopper   See fewer
1
Max Baer
Killer King Killer King   See fewer
1
1
Sara Haden
Mrs. Bronson Mrs. Bronson   See fewer
1
Noreen Nash
June Thomas June Thomas   See fewer
1
Keith Richards
Bill Mason Bill Mason   See fewer
1
Ted Hecht
Steve Terry Steve Terry   See fewer
1
Lucille Barkley
Peggy Wentworth Peggy Wentworth   See fewer
1
Phyllis Coates
Millie Montrose Millie Montrose   See fewer
1
1
1
Byron Foulger
Dr. Bluzak Dr. Bluzak   See fewer
1
1
Gloria Saunders
Marie Thomas Marie Thomas   See fewer
1
Theodore von Eltz
Henry Dunn Henry Dunn   See fewer
1
'Brother' Frank Jares
Bone Bender Brodsky Bone Bender Brodsky   See fewer
1
Paul Fix
Lefty the Shiv Lefty the Shiv   See fewer
1
Raymond Hatton
Mr. Brooke Mr. Brooke   See fewer
1
Allen Jenkins
Retired Actors Home Man on Street Retired Actors Home Man on Street   See fewer
1
1
Helene Millard
Mrs. Featherton Mrs. Featherton   See fewer
1
William Fawcett
Mr. Scudder Mr. Scudder   See fewer
1
James Flavin
Joe Kelly Joe Kelly   See fewer
1
Tim Ryan
Police Lt. Smith Police Lt. Smith   See fewer
1
Edgar Dearing
Police Lt. Ryan Police Lt. Ryan   See fewer
1
Herbert Heyes
J.J. Wentworth J.J. Wentworth   See fewer
1
Ray Montgomery
Bob Lee Bob Lee   See fewer
1
Tracey Roberts
Nancy Dixon Nancy Dixon   See fewer
1
1
Horace Murphy
Henry--Farmer Henry--Farmer   See fewer
1
Lyle Talbot
Jimmy Dill Jimmy Dill   See fewer
1
1
Henry Kulky
Mulligan Mulligan   See fewer
1
1
Pat Flaherty
Jail Guard Jail Guard   See fewer
1
Anthony Warde
Blackie Blackie   See fewer
1
Florence Auer
Sophie Sophie   See fewer
1
1
Hank Patterson
The Tramp The Tramp   See fewer
1
Robert Karnes
Jones--Flower Pot Man Jones--Flower Pot Man   See fewer
1
Robert Bice
Moose Miller Moose Miller   See fewer
1
Ralph Sanford
Police Sergeant Police Sergeant   See fewer
1
Frank Marlowe
Steve Davis Steve Davis   See fewer
1
Emmett Vogan
Bank Manager Bank Manager   See fewer
1
Sandra Spence
Mabel Murphy Mabel Murphy   See fewer
1
Charles Delaney
Caraway Caraway   See fewer
1
Al Hill
Lefty Lefty   See fewer
1
Danny Morton
Corky Kane Corky Kane   See fewer
1
Ralph 'Red' Berry
Wild Red Barry Wild Red Barry   See fewer
1
Robert J. Wilke
Mike Brodie Mike Brodie   See fewer
1
Lee Patrick
Grocery Store Customer Grocery Store Customer   See fewer
1
Dick Gordon
Col. Davis Col. Davis   See fewer
1
1
Lou Nova
Butch Butch   See fewer
1
Selene Walters
Young Woman Young Woman   See fewer
1
1
Tommy Farrell
Steve Becker Steve Becker   See fewer
1
1
Frank J. Scannell
Croupier Croupier   See fewer
1
Jan Kayne
Columbine Columbine   See fewer
1
1
Kathryn Sheldon
Stenographer Stenographer   See fewer
1
Richard Norris
A Young Man A Young Man   See fewer
1
1
1
Stanley Andrews
Judge Henry Q. Crumbcake Judge Henry Q. Crumbcake   See fewer
1
Joyce Compton
Girl at Drivers License Bureau Girl at Drivers License Bureau   See fewer
1
Sarah Padden
Old Lady on Street Old Lady on Street   See fewer
1
1
Judy Clark
Young Woman Young Woman   See fewer
1
1
Charlie Hall
Jake - Roofer Jake - Roofer   See fewer
1
1
Lou Krugman
Sinister Man Sinister Man   See fewer
1
1
Grace Hayle
Mrs. Lumpkins Mrs. Lumpkins   See fewer
1
Joey Ray
Nightclub Boss Nightclub Boss   See fewer
1
Jarma Lewis
Ice Cream Customer Ice Cream Customer   See fewer
1
1
Teddy Infuhr
Fresh Kid Fresh Kid   See fewer
1
Rex Lease
Bartender Bartender   See fewer
1
1
William Newell
Arguing Husband Arguing Husband   See fewer
1
1
1
Ted Stanhope
Salesman Salesman   See fewer
1
Paul Stader
Man in Picture Frame Man in Picture Frame   See fewer
1
Jo-Carroll Dennison
Ice Cream Customer Ice Cream Customer   See fewer
1
John Beradino
Husky Man Who Grabs Lou's Tie Husky Man Who Grabs Lou's Tie   See fewer
1
Harold Goodwin
Truck Driver Truck Driver   See fewer
1
Hallene Hill
Mrs. Gillicuddy - Little Old Lady Mrs. Gillicuddy - Little Old Lady   See fewer
1
Bud Wolfe
Cook in Restaurant Brawl / Nightclub Bouncer (uncredited) Cook in Restaurant Brawl / Nightclub Bouncer (uncredited)   See fewer
2
Sam Harris
Man on Street / Passerby (uncredited) Man on Street / Passerby (uncredited)   See fewer
2
Frank O'Connor
Man at auction / Passerby (uncredited) Man at auction / Passerby (uncredited)   See fewer
2
Glenn Strange
Big Tough Guy (uncredited) Big Tough Guy (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Louis Lettieri
Third Kid (uncredited) Third Kid (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Virginia Gordon
Customer (uncredited) Customer (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Danny Beck
Nervous Man (uncredited) Nervous Man (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Peter Roman
Second Kid (uncredited) Second Kid (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Ronnie Clark
First Kid (uncredited) First Kid (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Rita Moreno
Telegram delivery girl (uncredited) Telegram delivery girl (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Gloria Talbott
Crying Woman (uncredited) Crying Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Barbara Billingsley
Becky the Cashier (uncredited) Becky the Cashier (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Joyce Jameson
Blonde on Street (uncredited) Blonde on Street (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Mel Blanc
Parrot (uncredited) Parrot (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Burt Mustin
Deaf Old Man (uncredited) Deaf Old Man (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Robert Foulk
Police Sergeant (uncredited) Police Sergeant (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Dorothy Ford
Miss Yummy (uncredited) Miss Yummy (uncredited)   See fewer
1
John Halloran
Judo Instructor (uncredited) Judo Instructor (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Kathleen O'Malley
Kathleen O'Malley--Contestant (uncredited) Kathleen O'Malley--Contestant (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Ethelreda Leopold
Blonde Housewife (uncredited) Blonde Housewife (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Maudie Prickett
Woman in Casino (uncredited) Woman in Casino (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Harry Tyler
License Bureau Clerk (uncredited) License Bureau Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Tom Kennedy
Man Carrying Costello (uncredited) Man Carrying Costello (uncredited)   See fewer
1
John Daheim
Brawler (uncredited) Brawler (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Boyd 'Red' Morgan
Judo Student (uncredited) Judo Student (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Jack Perry
Passerby (uncredited) Passerby (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Phyllis Kennedy
Unattractive Waitress (uncredited) Unattractive Waitress (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Walter Bacon
Observer on Street (uncredited) Observer on Street (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Jimmy Noel
Barfly (uncredited) Barfly (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Hank Mann
Man at Auction (uncredited) Man at Auction (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Buck Bucko
Henchman (uncredited) Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Jimmie Booth
Barfly (uncredited) Barfly (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Ralph Brooks
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Joanne Arnold
Making a phone call (uncredited) Making a phone call (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Wilbur Mack
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Carl Sklover
Passerby (uncredited) Passerby (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Kenneth Gibson
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Russell Custer
Man at Auction (uncredited) Man at Auction (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Don Zelaya
DeLeone (uncredited) DeLeone (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Cecil Combs
Barfly (uncredited) Barfly (uncredited)   See fewer
1
John 'Skins' Miller
Retired Actors Home Magician (uncredited) Retired Actors Home Magician (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Jean Goodman
Self - Contestant (uncredited) Self - Contestant (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Margaret Plim
Self - Constestant (uncredited) Self - Constestant (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Bess Flowers
Restaurant Patron (uncredited) Restaurant Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Gloria Pall
Contestant #9 (uncredited) Contestant #9 (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Harold Miller
Restaurant Patron (uncredited) Restaurant Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Tom Keene
Joe (uncredited) Joe (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Steve Pendleton
Man Who Punches Bud (uncredited) Man Who Punches Bud (uncredited)   See fewer
1
James Carlisle
Pedestrian (uncredited) Pedestrian (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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