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Who’s on first? Featuring the routines that made them comedy legends, this special collector’s set includes all 52 episodes from the hilarious Abbott and Costello Show. Digitally restored and re-mastered, this complete collection is filled with DVD extras and never-before available bonus material.
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95 of 97 people found the following review helpful
By Charlie Gee
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Some say opportunity only knocks once...well, for those of us who missed THE ABBOTT AND COSTELLO SHOW in its previous DVD releases this is another chance to add all of the 52 episodes to our collection. The shows, digitally remastered, look and sound great and, as one might expect, contain many of the classic routines A&C made famous throughout their careers. For the devoted A&C fan, this is a must have!
In addition to the shows on eight discs, this boxed set includes a ninth DVD of special features: "Hey, Abbott" 1978 TV special hosted by Milton Berle, a 1948 short film entitled "10,000 Kids and a Cop," interviews with Chris and Paddy Costello, and "Lou Costello Home Movies: Holidays and Celebrations." There are also a couple of bonus features included amid the shows: a classic routine reel and more Lou Costello home movies at home and in Europe. You will also find four high-quality postcards featuring stills of the comedy duo.
The 52 episodes are listed on the covers of the two inner DVD cases, as well as in the Commemorative Booklet that comes with the set so it will be easy to find the shows you want to single out for another viewing. This booklet includes biography information on the show's cast and a history of A&C's career. The one potential drawback is that the fold-up boxed set comes in the traditional cardboard cover and may not hold up well over time. The inner DVD plastic cases, however, are well-protected and should hold up just fine.
The comedy of Abbott and Costello remains as funny today as when it was originally broadcast. This set gives the viewer the chance to once again sit back, laugh, and marvel at how these two men made such meticulously crafted routines look so easy. The A&C fan can't go wrong with this set!
In addition to the shows on eight discs, this boxed set includes a ninth DVD of special features: "Hey, Abbott" 1978 TV special hosted by Milton Berle, a 1948 short film entitled "10,000 Kids and a Cop," interviews with Chris and Paddy Costello, and "Lou Costello Home Movies: Holidays and Celebrations." There are also a couple of bonus features included amid the shows: a classic routine reel and more Lou Costello home movies at home and in Europe. You will also find four high-quality postcards featuring stills of the comedy duo.
The 52 episodes are listed on the covers of the two inner DVD cases, as well as in the Commemorative Booklet that comes with the set so it will be easy to find the shows you want to single out for another viewing. This booklet includes biography information on the show's cast and a history of A&C's career. The one potential drawback is that the fold-up boxed set comes in the traditional cardboard cover and may not hold up well over time. The inner DVD plastic cases, however, are well-protected and should hold up just fine.
The comedy of Abbott and Costello remains as funny today as when it was originally broadcast. This set gives the viewer the chance to once again sit back, laugh, and marvel at how these two men made such meticulously crafted routines look so easy. The A&C fan can't go wrong with this set!
52 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Bud Abbott & Lou Costello had a chance to do what no other comedy team could do: Every entertainment venue possible in their day. Being partnered in vaudeville, they quickly climbed the showbiz ladder to Broadway and then Hollywood. They made 36 films between 1941 and 1956; many of which were box office hits during their heyday (1942-1952). They also had a very succesful radio show, made personal appearances, and then in 1951; created their own television show.
Many comedy teams were seemingly forced to make movies with sub-plots and bad musical numbers. Laurel & Hardy and Martin & Lewis were forced to play second banana in their own features from time to time. Even though the musical numbers were better in Bud & Lou's feature films, there were many unnecessary sub-plots. Why? Because it was believed that comedians couldn't carry a full 90 minute vehicle. Having been victims of the Hollywood system, when it came time to do things their own way--they created a half-hour show starring them with no sub-plots (and sometimes no plot!).
The show was a half-hour sitcom showcasing their wonderful routines from the 1940s. Season One is infinitely superior, as many memorable routines and word-plays were re-packaged for the new TV audience. Season Two, while still good, is more like a classic short subject/sitcom with a few classic routines added.
I'm sure my review here hasn't added anything new, but as man in his early 20s, I must say these episodes are very funny and very timeless. There are no references to politics, sex, etc. The things we think make comedy today, didn't make comedy then. Bud and Lou didn't need sex to be funny, they just needed a funny scream "Heyyyy Abbotttt!" You know you're in for a treat in when you hear that at the beginning of each show.... Read more ›
Many comedy teams were seemingly forced to make movies with sub-plots and bad musical numbers. Laurel & Hardy and Martin & Lewis were forced to play second banana in their own features from time to time. Even though the musical numbers were better in Bud & Lou's feature films, there were many unnecessary sub-plots. Why? Because it was believed that comedians couldn't carry a full 90 minute vehicle. Having been victims of the Hollywood system, when it came time to do things their own way--they created a half-hour show starring them with no sub-plots (and sometimes no plot!).
The show was a half-hour sitcom showcasing their wonderful routines from the 1940s. Season One is infinitely superior, as many memorable routines and word-plays were re-packaged for the new TV audience. Season Two, while still good, is more like a classic short subject/sitcom with a few classic routines added.
I'm sure my review here hasn't added anything new, but as man in his early 20s, I must say these episodes are very funny and very timeless. There are no references to politics, sex, etc. The things we think make comedy today, didn't make comedy then. Bud and Lou didn't need sex to be funny, they just needed a funny scream "Heyyyy Abbotttt!" You know you're in for a treat in when you hear that at the beginning of each show.... Read more ›
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By DAVIDC
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This collection is well worth the money. First of all, the quality is awesome. I still can not believe all the extras , including the home movies,interviews with Costellos daughters, Milton Berle special and the short film Lou Costello did as a tribute to his son that tragically drowned. The product would have been worth the money ,even without all the extras. These shows are still funny, yes even the second season. The menus are easy to navigate, with the info commerative booklet explaining the discs as well as giving bios on the recurring characters. All in all, this set should be a model as the way dvd sets should be marketed. This is a true gem and many thanks to e1homevideo for perfection. They even threw in postcards of our beloved comedians. Remastered , restored and more than enough extras to keep most 'buffs' happy; This set shall be cherished and other companies can take a lesson from how well this was done.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By C. D. Marine
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've read some of the reviewers on here complaining about the Abbott & Costello Show re-release being unnecessary and other gripes. Well let me say that this product is much better than the latter. First off the quality is better. On the previous release the disks were in cruddy cases that had a funny smell to it. Some of the disks had scratches or other flaws to them and usually one of the disks would not play at all. They were an inferior product. I had to return two season 1's because of this problem. Then when I tried to buy it again from a different party they were asking for upwards of one hundred to two hundred dollars. Like i'm going to pay that for something that shouldn't cost more than 30 or 40 dollars tops (Dang Robbers!)On this new product you get all the extra's the other ones had plus extra bonuses they didn't have. The price is reasonable. The quality is better.I haven't had one problem with this set. And I finally have all of the Abbott & Costello Show without going through all the headaches of the previous release.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Abbott and Costello Meet Television!
Get ths collection while you can! The picture and sound are excellent and Bud and Lou have a blast through two seasons presented here. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Jack Pripusich
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cavalier Rusticana
Anyone who is a fan of Bud & Lou should pick this up. The complete two seasons of the A & C show on DVD. Read more
Published 2 months ago by ftorillo
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Barrell of Laughs
Finding this collection was a dream come true. I enjoyed the series all thru my school years. Even during my college years we reminisced about the different skits and characters. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Steve Paul, Jr
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yep, worth every penny!
We aren't serious Abbott and Costello fans...well, when we bought this we weren't. Now, quite frankly, we are. Read more
Published 3 months ago by RN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grew up in front of these guys! Love em
I was born in 1951 and remember afternoons watching Abbott and Costello and laughing as a youn urchin. Always put them at the top with Laurel and Hardy and The Marx Brothers. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Calvin Chetakian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gift
My sister bought this DVD for my husband for Christmas, and he just loves it, he laughs for hours.i myself have only seen the T.V. Movies, but the show is soo much fun. Read more
Published 4 months ago by john arrigo
5.0 out of 5 stars
terrific
I watched this series when I was a kid, and it hasn't lost it's charm. very little of their material is limited by when it was done.
Published 4 months ago by thenightfly
4.0 out of 5 stars
The whole series--a classic cache
Took a while for the whole TV series to come out in a single package. Two years is a lot of A&C--enough to satisfy the most ardent fan.
Published 5 months ago by sh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still Love These Guys
So glad I purchased this. The routines that made me laugh as a child still make me laugh. Really appreciate Sid Fields' contributions, both as writer of the first season and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by eism
5.0 out of 5 stars
classic
Well worth the money i would recommend this item i bought this for a Christmas gift for my dad he loved it.
Published 5 months ago by Irshman820
