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What's good: Abbott & Costello are the same as usual. However, some of the supporting characters, Joe Besser (Stinky), Sidney Fields (himself & other characters usually named Mr. Melonhead - and who also wrote many of the 1st years episodes), Gordon Jones (Mike the Cop), and Joe Kirk (Mr. Bachegaloup) make the show entertaining. Hillary Brook makes nice window dressing, but her part is written to make her a one dimensional eye candy "girlfriend" to Lou Costello. Some of the additional supporting players, such as Joan Shawlee, Veda Ann Borg and Dorothy Granger are more amusing than Hillary Brooke. The older "laughing man" and the little bald guy (seen in "Lost in Alaska") are also amusing. There are also a few amusing new wordplay bits - Lou understands cow herd as cow heard - and one or two more in 26 episodes. What's bad: 75% of the shows reprise - in whole or in part - many of their movies, including many of the word play bits - including "Who's on First" and bits such as the moving candle which only Lou sees - a bit already used in two of their movies.After a while the same old Bud & Lou shtick - Bud slaps Lou around again and again and again - Lou roles his eyes, gives his little idiot chuckle and does his best to make a mess of things. The complete movie set is much more entertaining - and if you have that set, this one is not worth buying - unless you love Bud & Lou or have to have everything they did, or really like Joe Besser and Sidney Fields, or can get a used copy really cheaply.Read full review
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Great comedy from a by-gone era. Good digital transfer, excellent bonus features which are a must-have for any Abbott and Costello fan. All the classic routines are here. Great for the people who grew up on these pioneers of comedy. Excellent for youngsters to discover and enjoy..
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Awesome & great to watch good clean principals & entertaining clean laughter as tv should be a++
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Anyone who enjoys TV comedy classics will love this DVD set. The iconic team of Abbott & Costello in all their glory harken us back to happier times when good comedy was clean and family friendly. Nothing brings more viewing pleasure than watching life's simple pleasures when seen through the eyes of child-like comedians such as Lou Costello. This collection brought back memories of rushing home from school to catch their antics on the TV before dinner!
It is great watching this type of comedy. No cursing and no vulgarity. Abbott and Costello are the best in terms of a comedy team. Their routines are funny and enjoyable to watch. These 2 men are at the top of their game in these TV shows.
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