Comedy Fiction

The Abbott and Costello Show.

The Abbott and Costello Show is a classic Old Time Radio comedy series that brings laughter and joy to listeners from the golden age of radio. This beloved program features the iconic comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, who engage in a variety of humorous sketches, routines, and antics that have become timeless classics. The show originally aired during the 1940s and 1950s, captivating audiences with its unique blend of slapstick humor and witty dialogue. As a collector's favorite, The Abbott and Costello Show remains a significant part of Old Time Radio history. Fans of classic radio comedy and those who appreciate the art of humor will…

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The Abbott and Costello Show: Programme Guide.

The Abbott and Costello Show is a classic Old Time Radio comedy series that brings laughter and joy to listeners from the golden age of radio. This beloved program features the iconic comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, who engage in a variety of humorous sketches, routines, and antics that have become timeless classics. The show originally aired during the 1940s and 1950s, captivating audiences with its unique blend of slapstick humor and witty dialogue. As a collector's favorite, The Abbott and Costello Show remains a significant part of Old Time Radio history. Fans of classic radio comedy and those who appreciate the art of humor will…

Listening category: Comedy Fiction. This page brings together the public The Abbott and Costello Show recordings in Heritage Radio Vault with their current catalogue titles and running times.

Where to begin.

The Abbott and Costello Show – Sam Shovel: They Caught Him With His Plants Down | Old Time Radio Comedy · The Abbott and Costello Show – Sam Shovel: Case Of The Russian Diplomat | Old Time Radio Comedy · The Abbott and Costello Show – Sam Shovel: There's Good Booze Tonight | Old Time Radio Comedy

These are available starting points from the catalogue, rather than a popularity ranking or a verified broadcast sequence.

Broadcast history, cast and creators.

Historical research for this programme is still being checked. Original broadcast dates and performer credits are not yet independently established in this guide. Dates attached to the podcast recordings describe modern publication, not the original broadcasts.

Inside this collection.

The current public listing contains 162 recordings. Individual catalogue records are retained even when titles repeat, so alternative recordings are not silently merged.

Sources and recording notes.

Official HRV The Abbott and Costello Show catalogue on Spreaker. Programme introduction and listening category follow this publisher listing. Episode IDs, availability and running times were checked against the Spreaker catalogue on 13 November 2026. Historical sources and credits remain a research item.

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162 public recordings in this programme. Catalogue order is not a verified original broadcast chronology.

162 episodes available.

Questions about The Abbott and Costello Show.

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How many recordings are available?

There are 162 public recordings in the catalogue checked for this page.

Are podcast publication dates original broadcast dates?

No. A modern podcast publication date records when that catalogue item was published. Original broadcast dates require separate historical evidence.

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