Abbott and Costello Show

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In this episode, we dive into the comedic genius of Abbott and Costello with their classic "Who's on First?" routine. The episode begins with a humorous exchange about the unexpected places people have found luck, setting the stage for the main act. As Abbott and Costello take the spotlight, they deliver their timeless baseball sketch, filled with clever wordplay and rapid-fire dialogue that keeps the audience in stitches. The routine revolves around the confusion of baseball player names, with "Who" on first, "What" on second, and "I Don't Know" on third, creating a comedic masterpiece that showcases their impeccable timing and chemistry.

Listeners are treated to a nostalgic journey back to the golden age of comedy, where Abbott and Costello's routine remains as fresh and funny as ever. The episode captures the essence of their humor, highlighting why they are considered legends in the world of comedy. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their work, this episode is sure to bring laughter and joy, reminding us of the enduring power of classic comedy.

(00:00) Unusual Places to Get Lucky

(00:30) Casino Games at 30,000 Feet

(01:00) Abbott and Costello's Comedy Routine

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Well, Professor Melanin, boy,   how's everything? All right. All right. No, everything's fine. I understand. Not that Abbott isn't here. He used to be the manager. Abbott used to be the manager of the team. Yeah. I understand he's gonna make you the manager. That's right. In fact, I am now the manager of the team. Don't make it any tougher than he does for me. Alright. I would finally like to know some of the guys' names on the team. So when I meet them on the street or in a ballpark or in a drugstore, I'll be able to say hello to those guys. When are the names of the football players on the team? That's right. Yeah. Well, I know them. Good. Well, give me the guys names on the team. Well, who's on first? What's on second? I don't know what's on third. That's what I want to find out.   Who's on first? What's on second? I don't know what's on third.  

Abbott made you the manager? That's right. You know the guy's name? Of course I do. Don't tell me the fellow's names on a ball club. Who's on first? What's on second? I   Who?   The first baseman.   Who?   Who's on first? That's right.   Have you got a first baseman? Of course. So tell me the first baseman's name. Who? The guy playing first. Who? The guy on first. Who's playing first? What are you asking me for?   I'm not asking you. I'm telling you. I'm asking you who's at first? That's right. Well, go ahead and tell me. Who? The guy at first. Who?   Have you got a contract with a first baseman? Of course I have. Who signed the contract? Exactly.  

Somebody has not assigned a contract on First Base. Now who signed it? Correct.   When you pay off the first baseman every month, who gets the money? Every dollar of it.   Somebody on first has got to get it. Now who gets it? Who?   The full on first. Who? Who gets the money?   Well, he better get   it. Look, all I wanna know is what? What is the the guy's name on First Base? I don't know what's on second. Who's on first?   Now what are you asking me for? I'm not asking you. Who's on first? He gets the money. Sometimes he sends his wife for the money. Who's wife? Yeah.   Look. All I wanna know is what is the guy's name on first base that's gonna get the What's on second? I'm not asking you who's second? Who's on first? That's what I'm trying to find out.  

Now what's the guy's name on first? What's on second? I'm not asking you who's on second. Who's on first? I don't know. Third base.   He plays third. Who plays third? Who plays first? How did I get off third base?   I'm asking you what's the fellow's name on third base now? What's on second? I'm not asking you who's on second. Who's on third? I don't know. He plays third. There I go back on third   again.   Will you please stay on third base and don't go off it? Alright. Now who is playing third base? Who's playing first? I'm not asking you what's on first. What's on second? Who's on second? Who's on first? I don't know. Third base.   You've got a outfield? Of course I have. The left fielder's name. Why?  

I don't know. I just thought I'd ask you.   Now. I just thought I'd tell you. Look at me. Who's playing left field? Why?   What's the guy's name in left field? What's on second? I'm not asking you who's on second. Who's on first? I don't know.   In the left fielder's name? Why? Because. Because   he's in center.   You got a pitcher on a team? Of course. Certainly. The pitcher's   name? Tomorrow.   You don't wanna tell me today?   Of course I do. Then tell me who's gonna pitch tomorrow?   Tomorrow.   Who's gonna pitch? Oh, no. Who's on   first? I wanna know what's the pitcher's name.  

The pitcher's name tomorrow.   What's on second? I don't know. Third base. Third base. I don't know.   This is very simple. You you got a catcher on a team? Of course. We've got a catcher. The catcher's name? Today. Today? Yeah. And tomorrow's pitching? That's correct. All we got is a couple of days on a team.   You know, I'm a catch you too. You catch? Yeah. No. I'll get behind a plate. I'll do some fancy catching. Tomorrow's pitching on my team and they're heavy hitter to get something. Yeah. Now when tomorrow throws the ball, the guy up punch the ball. Me being a good catcher, I wanna throw the guy out of first base. So I pick up the ball and throw it to who? Naturally.   If I throw the ball at first base, somebody has gotta get it. Now who gets it? Naturally.  

Naturally?   Naturally.   Naturally. Naturally. Naturally.   So I pick up the ball and I throw it to naturally. No. No.   No. No. No. No. No. You throw the ball to   who?   Naturally.   That's right. So I throw the ball to naturally. No. No. You throw the ball to who? Naturally. That's right. That's what I'm saying. That's right. I throw the ball to first base, then who gets it? Naturally. Okay.   I throw the ball to naturally. No. No. No. You don't. You throw the ball to who?   Naturally. That's right.   Then who gets it? Naturally.   He better get it.  

Every time. Who? Naturally.   I throw the ball at first base. Whoever it is drops the ball. So the guy picks up and closes the what? What closes? I don't know. I don't know. Close it back to tomorrow. Triple play.   Another guy gets up and it's a long fly ball for because.   Why?   I don't know. He's on third, and I don't give a thon.   What did you say? I said, I don't give a thon. Oh, that's our short stop.  

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