Time magazine called abbott and costellos whos on first. Costello died in 1959, and abbott died in 1974, and only in 1984 did their heirs reclaim rights after the film studio executed a quitclaim agreement that allowed universal to hold onto their. Whos on first is one of the greatest and funniest comedy routines of all time, and in 1999, time magazine named the routine best comedy sketch of the 20th century. Costello clowns around with dracula and frankenstein in abbott and costello meet frankenstein. For the blackford oakes novel, see whos on first novel. Whos on first, whats on second, i dont know on third, tomorrow is pitching, today is catching, why is in left field, because is in center field, and i dont give a darn is the shortstop.
Also, unlike the previous collection, each dvd is singlesided, as opposed to having different films recorded on both sides of the dvd. Here you can download all books for free in pdf or epub format. Bucky harris the yankees manager gave me a job as coach for as long as youre on the team. This routine still stands up today because it illustrates a universal truth we all understand and have experienced. Apr 20, 2017 no part of the who s on first routine was published or registered before a portion of it was performed and embedded into the 1940 tropics movie. Jerry seinfeld is an avid abbott and costello fan and their influence on him was celebrated in a 1994 nbc special, abbott and costello meet jerry seinfeld. Everett collection like a lot of kids, my first abbott and costello movie was abbott and. Apr 09, 20 and abbott and costello had even better timing in who s on first than the nationals did when they chose first in the draft in the years stephen strasburg and bryce harper were available. Get the best deals for abbott and costello who s on first at. Louis baseball team, whose players all have nicknames that makes. Get the best deals for abbott and costello whos on first at. A saying that originates with the characters created by the comedy duo bud abbott and lou costello. Have a laugh and enjoy one of the funniest skits on miscommunication ever performed.
Abbott and costellos whos on first routine celebrates 75. Feb 19, 20 time magazine called abbott and costello s who s on first. Kgr 4 abbott and costello s beloved comedy routine receives a picture book treatment, complete with comical illustrations. No part of the whos on first routine was published or registered before a portion of it was performed and embedded into the 1940 tropics movie. Kitzel, elvia allman, iris adrian, mel blanc, wally brown, sharon douglas. Abbott and costello were an american comedy duo composed of bud abbott and lou costello, whose work on radio and in film and television made them the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and early 1950s and the highestpaid entertainers in the world during world war ii. Gems from the films of abbott and costello at the best online prices at ebay. Jul 04, 2016 costello clowns around with dracula and frankenstein in abbott and costello meet frankenstein.
One of the classic comedy sketches of all time is now transformed into a priceless picture book and its a great read for kids of all ages. Follow the mistaken identities, confusion, and lots of laughs as rabbit and bear act out this scene. The abbott and costello show mixed comedy with musical interludes by vocalists such as connie haines, ashley eustis, the delta rhythm boys, skinnay ennis, marilyn maxwell, and the les baxter singers. The record containing that sequence is over 50 years old, so in the uk is public domain. This is a short kids picture book with a bear as the manager and rabbit as the perspective player that follows abbott and costellos comedy sketch whos on first. You know bucky harris, the yankees manager, gave me a job as coach for as long as youre on the team costello. Ever get into a conversation that seems to go no where. Look abbott, if youre the coach, you must know all the players.
Look abbott, if youre the coach, you must know all the players abbott. Even if fathers day has passed when you read this, john martzs illustrated whos on first would make a nice complement to attending a summer baseball game, perhaps especially with grandpa. One of the most famous baseball comedy acts to ever take place was the following humorous exchange between bud abbott and lou costello. Regulars and semiregulars on the show included artie auerbach mr. Abbott costello whos on first animated talking figures. In february 1938, abbott and costello joined the cast of the kate smith hour radio program, and the sketch was first performed for a national radio audience on march 24 of that year. Jan 01, 20 this is a short kids picture book with a bear as the manager and rabbit as the perspective player that follows abbott and costellos comedy sketch whos on first. Whos on first an illustrated version of the abbott. It s everything the abbott and costello fan would want to know, and then some. You know bucky harris, the yanks manager, gave me a job as coach for as long as youre on the team costello. The most famous of all of abbott and costello s routines, whos on first.
William bud abbott and lou costello born louis francis cristillo performed together as abbott and costello, an american comedy duo whose work on stage, radio, film and television made them the most popular comedy team during the 1940s, as well as a. A bit by the legendary comedy duo william bud abbott and lou costello. Text version below transcribed directly from audio abbott. Whos on first by bud abbott, lou costello nook book. Mar 22, 2012 the good news is that is a compilation of all of bud abbott and lou costelloa s movies made at universal pictures, including the newlyreleased it aina t hay, available for the first time on dvd. The book is stunning dad and bud would be proudchris costello, daughter of lou costello. Costellos highpitched, escalating agitation in the face of abbotts gravelvoiced rationality and authority. And abbott and costello had even better timing in whos on first than the nationals did when they chose first in the draft in the years stephen strasburg and bryce harper were available. Kgr 4abbott and costellos beloved comedy routine receives a picture book treatment, complete with comical illustrations. George costanza s middle name is louis, after costello. The rapidfire rapport between costello a plump white rabbit and abbott a big brown bear is drained of some of its manic energy, and martz s stylized digital characterizations also dial down the real joy and metameaning of the skit. Abbott and costello were an american comedy duo composed of bud abbott and lou costello, whose work on radio and in film and television made them the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and early 1950s. This is a short kids picture book with a bear as the manager and rabbit as the perspective player that follows abbott and costello s comedy sketch whos on first. You know, ucky harris, the yanks manager gave me a job as coach for as long as youre on the team.
William bud abbott and lou costello born louis francis cristillo performed together as abbott and costello, an american comedy duo whose work on stage, radio, film and television made them the most popular comedy team during the 1940s, as well as a top ten box office draw for a full decade 19421952. The rapidfire rapport between costello a plump white rabbit and abbott a big brown bear is drained of some of its manic energy, and martzs stylized digital characterizations also dial down the real joy and metameaning of the skit. Costello s highpitched, escalating agitation in the face of abbott s gravelvoiced rationality and authority. The most famous of all of abbott and costellos routines, whos on first. Bud abbott played the straight man, self confident, sure of himself and thinks to know all the. Use the button available on this page to download or read a book. The premise of the sketch is that abbott is identifying the players on a baseball team for costello, but their names and nicknames can be interpreted as nonresponsive answers to costello s questions. You know bucky harris, the yank s manager, gave me a job as coach for as long as youre on the team. Seinfeld s tv series includes numerous references to the team. Supreme court asked to save abbott and costello whos on.
Kgr 4abbott and costellos beloved comedy routine receives a picturebook treatment, complete with comical illustrations. Depends where you live and what the law is in your country. Illustrated in full color with slightly retro stylized illustrations. Credit to koch entertainment copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act. Jul 04, 2016 costello filled us in on that amazing childhood which included cameos from screen icons like clark gable and veronica lake as well as the origins of whos on first and her fathers least favorite abbott and costello movie which, surprisingly, happens to be a lot of other peoples favorite. The words alone cannot do it justice, but it is still quite funny to read.
I say, whos on first, whats on second, i dont knows on third and then you. Jan 23, 2020 the comedy of bud abbott and lou costello, the whos on first buck privates that dominated film comedy in the 40s and 50s see more ideas about abbott and. Its everything the abbott and costello fan would want to know, and then some. The book will appeal to abbott and costello fans, baseball fans, and anyone who enjoys funny banterdriven picture books.
A tall brown bear plays the coach abbott, a chubby white bunny plays the catcher costello, and they go back and forth about the oddly named members of their baseball team. Costello is going to play baseball with the new york yankees. Bucky harris the yankee s manager gave me a job as coach for as long as youre on the team. Is abbott and costellos whos on first public domain answers. What they succeed in performing is a hilarious scene full of wit and comedic miscommunication. I read it to my kids as they ate breakfast this morning and we all enjoyed. I say, who s on first, what s on second, i dont know s on third and then you. In this new take on abbott and costellos famous comedy skit whos on first, two teenage performers try, rather unsuccessfully, to rehearse a scene for their drama class. The book will appeal to abbott and costello fans, baseball fans, and anyone.