Abbott & Costello

Abbott & Costello
Author: NBC Television, The Colgate Comedy Hour, Public Domain

Born: 10/2/1897 and 3/6/1906

Died 1974 and 1959

 

Wildly popular entertainers most famous for their hilarious “Who’s on First” skit, performing it over 1,500 times.

Began in vaudeville and burlesque tradition but had instant success in Hollywood, starting with their first film One Night in the Tropics.

Promoted WWII war bonds on tour, raising over $85 million!

 

“You never heard of a comedy team that didn’t fight, did you?”