Abbott & Costello Who's On First
Jul 1, 2018 13:43:24 #
Ran on this while looking for something else.
Hadn't heard it in a long time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fg
Hadn't heard it in a long time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fg
Jul 1, 2018 14:07:29 #
I haven't seen it in a very long time, but think of it now and then, even using the phrase, "Who's on first," at the appropriate spot in some hopeless conversations.
Thanks for the link, Jerry!
Thanks for the link, Jerry!
Jul 1, 2018 14:15:16 #
CathyAnn wrote:
I haven't seen it in a very long time, but think of it now and then, even using the phrase, "Who's on first," at the appropriate spot in some hopeless conversations.
Thanks for the link, Jerry!
Thanks for the link, Jerry!
You are welcome
Jul 1, 2018 14:20:49 #
Jul 1, 2018 14:27:04 #
vonzip wrote:
A classic. Thanks for the laugh. vz
They sound like bureaucrats trying to "testify" before Congress without really answering anything.
Jul 1, 2018 14:36:48 #
robertjerl wrote:
Ain't that the truth! vzThey sound like bureaucrats trying to "testify" before Congress without really answering anything.
Jul 1, 2018 16:33:38 #
I have a recording of it on cassette tape and think it is one of the funniest skits ever made. They were comedians extraordinaire. Current comics can't make many jokes without getting crude or profane.
Jul 1, 2018 17:59:12 #
robertjerl wrote:
They sound like bureaucrats trying to "testify" before Congress without really answering anything.
LOL! So true!
Jul 2, 2018 08:55:15 #
Always hilarious. I ha a Dr. Yoo for a while--we had a lot of fun with that one, too.
Jul 2, 2018 09:34:38 #
I followed Bud & Lou all of my 79 yrs with great admiration for their humor.
It might interest all to know that the WHO'S ON FIRST routine was first broadcast on the DINAH SHORE radio show in 1939 where they were hired as guests comedians.
It might interest all to know that the WHO'S ON FIRST routine was first broadcast on the DINAH SHORE radio show in 1939 where they were hired as guests comedians.
Jul 2, 2018 09:46:38 #
robertjerl wrote:
They sound like bureaucrats trying to "testify" before Congress without really answering anything.
Here's a link to Obama's take on unemployment statistics when he was President, based on A&C's famous routine: https://georgetowner.com/articles/2011/12/14/abbot-and-costello-economics-lesson/
BTW, did you know that the "straightman" of a comedy duo received 60% of the team's income? It was to compensate him for all the comedic lines and jokes the "funnyman" got! Only after the start of their movie careers in the 40's did they split 50/50.
Here's a great Newsletter created by the duo's grandchildren: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bud-Abbott-The-Straight-man-s-Straight-man.html?soid=1103980118560&aid=FmznIJgF7fk
Best! Have a great 4th of July! Ed
Jul 2, 2018 10:26:42 #
1Feathercrest
Loc: NEPA
As a youngster, I never found the "Who's on first" routine funny. The dim wit Lou as a butt of low level intelligence by the arrogant Bud never got an explanation of the ball players names that he could understand. I found the routine very abusive of the uncomprehending Lou. Not a bit funny, to make a joke about low level intelligence/ comprehension.
Jul 2, 2018 10:59:06 #
kddp13
Loc: Wisconsin
robertjerl wrote:
Ran on this while looking for something else.
Hadn't heard it in a long time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fg
Hadn't heard it in a long time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fg
The Dice routine was pretty good also.
Jul 2, 2018 13:05:13 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
I have a recording of it on cassette tape and think it is one of the funniest skits ever made. They were comedians extraordinaire. Current comics can't make many jokes without getting crude or profane.
Yeah, if I had wanted hear what most put out today I could just listen to a bunch of teens trying to prove who is the most grown up and has the worst "potty mouth".
Jul 2, 2018 13:06:15 #
CathyAnn wrote:
LOL! So true!
Although A&C at least have all the information, just in a confusing format.
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