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Costello Buys Gifts For Castafrs

Abbott and Costello · June 8, 1944 · 29 min · 2,690 words

The transcript of “Costello Buys Gifts For Castafrs”, an episode of Abbott and Costello first broadcast June 8, 1944. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Abbott and Costello plays Abbott and Costello free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.

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In place of Fiverr McGee, usually heard at this time, we present a re-broadcast of the Abbot and Costello show with music by Freddie Rich and his orchestra and songs by Connie Haynes. And in answer to the many requests from new men and women in the armed forces of the United Nations, you'll hear that famous baseball routine starring Bud Abbot and Lou Costello.

I'm going to throw a grab with it. I know that you know the black guy in the restaurant. Or if they had a sign of an account that said, ladies, serve here.

Yes. So I order the flaunt. Oh. I see you are injured in the practice. For me in the practice? Yeah. Not me. I was struck between the rest of you and the kitchen. Why do you always go around and get into place?

Oh no, you're in no condition for that loo. Who's that because of you? You! At least they're in shape. So am I. When I woke up this morning I felt like jumping out of bed and taking an ice cold shower.

Then I felt like punching a bag. Then I felt like skipping a rope. Then I fell like taking a 10 mile hike. And what did you do? I stayed in bed until a feeling went away.

Oh, I'm going up to my Uncle Artie, Stephen's farm and helping pick strawberries. Well, no, that's very commendable. But you must be careful picking strawberries, or you'll get poison ivy. No, I won't. I got a system.

The minute I get up, Uncle Artie's going to wrap my shop up and top paper bags. Then I'm going to hang myself in a closet. But you can pick strawberries. That way. I know, but I can't get poison ivy here.

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