Abbott & Costello in the Catskills, An authentic recreation of a 1930s Borscht Belt variety show, recorded before a live audience in the Catskills. Audiobook (Free)

Abbott & Costello in the Catskills is an authentic recreation of a 1930s Borscht Belt variety show, recorded before a live viewers in the Catskills.

In this New Oldtime Radio Hour, Lou Costello (Bob Greenberg) follows Bud Abbott (Joe Bevilacqua) to 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 train forcing Abbott to sing and dance in their place! Guest stars who perform show up include Gracie Allen (Lorie Kellogg), Harpo Marx (Kenny Savoy), Ruth Waters (DeLois Home), and Sophie Tucker, Last of the Red 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), Pal Allen (Saxophone) and Bill Margargle (Drums).

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

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

A video promo for the show

A behind the moments story:

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