Customer Reviews

The Abbott & Costello Show: Who's On First [VHS]

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

The content is great, but the poor quality is a distraction to this fine content. I know this is an old film, but the quality of the audio is awful....a constant hiss and static. Also the program is recorded on EP...they've jammed 104 minutes on a very short tape, so the video image is at its worst. I hope to find this classic from a better distributor. Don't buy this - you'll be frustrated.

The riddle of "Who's on First?", played at baseball fields all over the world, is even better when watching the physical antics of Lou Costello, a true comedic genius.

I heartily agree with the other reviewer: the sound quality really detracts from the enjoyment of the material. I couldn't find another source, so I bought this anyway. The Hall of Fame in Cooperstown has a very clear sounding tape, but they don't sell it in their gift shop.

I really enjoyed seeing the "Who's On 1st?" routine for the first time. I also like seeing the commercial for Palmolive and Colgate. It's so weird to see how simple everything was back then compared to today.

This tape is of an Abbott and Costello TV show. It is a collection of famous skits and musical numbers, like a variety show. Interestingly, it also includes the commercials! My 11-year old son is discovering the old comedians for himself and is enjoying the classics, like the Marx Brothers, Abbott and Costello, Charlie Chaplin, and the Stooges. Highly recommended for those who enjoy the classics.

Your video arrived on time in perfect condition and
I would order from you again. Thank for a perfect
transaction!!!!

This video is timeless. Abbott and Costello is always entertaining. I highly recommend this video to anyone.

Classic comedy that should be in the video collection of any one who appreciates good clean comedy. From the beginning to the end of this video,if you are unmoved then you are truly without any humor. The ability to make people laugh without sex, profanity, or at the expense of some one else is a lost art. The section who's on first is a masterpiece in it self. Just trying to keep up in the beginning was funny, and to turn words of t into names, inter change them and not fumble was hilarious. great video.

Many people allude to the commercials, not to mention the title-related "Who's on first?" bit. I did not find any of that. Anyone care to tell where the WOF routine is found on this DVD?

OK, I found it myself :-) The contents list was under the generic paper catalog in the left side of the case. It said it was in the last episode, and it is. The first time through the DVD I turned it off in the middle of that episode due to lack of interest in the A&C show in general.

Still doesn't change the rating, though. I guess if you like over the top silliness you could add a star. I just could not relate to their style of frantic humor.

This DVD is misleading. The famous skit: Who's on First? was not included. The DVD's cover reads Who's on First? Abbott is pictured holding a bat, and Costello wearing a ball cap. I don't know!!!!