Bud Abbott
Acting
Biography
William Alexander "Bud" Abbott was an American actor, producer and comedian. He is best remembered as the straight man of the comedy team Abbott and Costello, with Lou Costello.
Born: October 2, 1897
Place of Birth: Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA
Known For
Showbiz Goes to War
While a few Hollywood celebrities such as James Stewart and Clark Gable saw combat during World War II, the majority used their talents to rally the American public through bond sales, morale-boosting USO tours, patriotic war dramas and escapist film fare. Comedian David Steinberg plays host for this star-studded, 90-minute documentary, which looks at the way Tinseltown helped the United States' war effort.
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
A history of the famous vampire of books and movies, using film clips, previews and other methods.
Studio 42 with Bob Costas
Emanating from Studio 42 -- named in honor of Jackie Robinson -- in MLB Network's Secaucus, N.J., headquarters, this series features the Hall of Fame-worthy interview skills of Bob Costas talking baseball with the legends of the game, Hall of Famers in their own right. Guests including Willie Mays, Bob Feller, Hank Aaron, George Brett, Reggie Jackson and Cal Ripken Jr. have graced the replica baseball field-designed studio set, reminiscing with Costas about their days on the diamond while also discussing current events and issues surrounding the game. Costas has also spent time on the show with broadcasters Al Michaels and Ernie Harwell, entertainer and big-time baseball fan Billy Crystal, and fronted episodes discussing baseball in Cuba and the state of umpiring.
Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 1
Join the most popular comedy team in history with a collection of their most loved classic skits! Highlights include Who's on First, The Piano Bit and Niagara Falls featuring the great Errol Flynn and many more. Also, included is the delightful Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein trailer in color for the first time. The laughter is endless with Abbott and Costello at their very best in this timeless medley of their funniest routines! Digitally re-mastered and fully restored in high definition, this is perfect for any fan. Routines include: Hole in the Wall, Mustard, The Magic Act Bit, The Mother Bit, Aspirin, Army Drill, Niagara Falls, Jonah and the Whale, 7x13 is 28, The Piano Bit, The Lemon Bit, The Dice Game, and Who's on First.
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
Featuring the routines that made them comedy legends like “Who’s On First?,” and “The Lemon Bit,” this digitally restored and re-mastered “Best Of” collection includes six of the Abbott and Costello Show’s most beloved episodes.
The Abbott and Costello Cartoon Show
The Abbott and Costello Cartoon Show is an American half-hour animated series of the famous comedy duo that aired in syndication from September 9, 1967 to June 1, 1968. Each of the 39 individual episodes consisted of four five-minute cartoons. The cartoons were created jointly by Hanna-Barbera, RKO General and Jomar Productions between 1965 and 1967. The series was syndicated by Gold Key Entertainment and King World Productions. The primary feature of this cartoon series was the fact that Bud Abbott supplied the voice for his own character. Stan Irwin provided the voice of Lou Costello, who had died in 1959. The rest of the voice cast was composed of Hanna-Barbera regulars. The Canadian cartoonist, Lynn Johnston, who is famous for her comic strip, For Better or For Worse, was an uncredited cel colorist.
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.
The Abbott and Costello Show
Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields’ boarding house. Lou’s girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Many situations arise leading to slapstick and puns.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body.
The Time of Their Lives
Two ghosts, who were mistakenly branded as traitors during the Revolutionary War, return to 20th century New England to retrieve a letter from George Washington which would prove their innocence.
Filmography
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as Abbott (voice)
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as Doc in 'Rio Rita' (archive footage)
as Bud Flick
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as Peter Patterson
as Harry 'Slim' Pierce
as Lester
as Ernie Kauffman
as Rocky Stonebridge
as Bud Abbott
as Tom Watson
as Mr. Dinkel / Mr. Dinkelpuss
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as Al Stewart
as Eddie (archive footage)
as Bud Alexander
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as Casey Edwards
as Buzz Johnson
as Harry Lambert
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as Chick Young
as Ted Higgins
as Duke Egan
as Slicker Smith
as Cuthbert Greenway / Dr. Ralph Greenway
as Eddie L. Morrison / T.S. Chandler
as Buzz Kurtis
as Dexter Broadhurst
as Slats McCarthy
as Peter Johnson
as Eddie Harrington
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as Flash Fulton
as Grover Mockridge
as Chick Larkin
as Algernon 'Algy' Shaw
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as Blackie Benson
as Duke
as Chuck Murray
as Smokey Adams
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