Heyyyyy Aaaabbott! Who's on first? It's Abbott and Costello, of course! Although it has been nearly 60 years since Bud Abbott and Lou Costello began filling American movie houses with belly laughs and chuckles, many of their routines have proven timeless. Few people today realize what a godsend their humor was to 1940s. The Abbott & Costello Story is a fond tribute to the duo who made 'Who,' 'What,' and 'I Don't Know' the most hilarious names of baseball players ever batted around on the silver screen. More than fifty of Bud Abbott's and Lou Costello's close friends, relatives, and coworkers were interviewed for the book, which includes lively memories from such celebrities as Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, the Andrews Sisters, and Mel Blanc. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs and illustrations, as well as scripts of 'The Boys' most famous routines.
