Abbott & Costello in the Catskills is an authentic entertainment of a 1930s Borscht Belt range present, recorded before a live market in the Catskills.

In this New Oldtime Radio Hour, Lou Costello (Bob Greenberg) follows Bud Abbott (Joe Bevilacqua) towards the Catskills when Abbott is hired as sole Master of Ceremonies of a Catskills variety display. Meanwhile, guest stars George Uses up and Cab Calloway miss their teach forcing Abbott to sing and dance within their place! Visitor stars who perform show up include Gracie Allen (Lorie Kellogg), Harpo Marx (Kenny Savoy), Ruth Waters (DeLois House), and Sophie Tucker, Last from the Red Sizzling hot Mamas (Teri Paris).

Musical numbers are performed by Ukulele Elaine & The Hurleyville Ukulele Orchestra, Banjo Steve Levine, and Leon Sandow & His Columbia Captivators: Leon Hilfstein (Piano), Friend Allen (Saxophone) and Bill Margargle (Drums).

Comedy sketches performed include: “”Lambchops”” (Bud Abbott & Gracie Allen) and “”Who’s about Initial?”” (Bud Abbott & Lou Costello)

During the curtain contact, Bud Abbott sings Minnie the Moocher.

A video promo for the show

A behind the scenes story:

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