Author : Stephen Cox
Publisher : Cumberland House Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,86 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Comedians
ISBN : 9781888952612
The Abbott & Costello Story is a fond tribute to the comedy team that made Who, What, and I Don't Know the most hilarious names of baseball players ever batted around on the silver screen.
Author : Bob Thomas
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 31,64 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Biography of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, one of the greatest comedy teams of all time.
Author : Bob Furmanek
Publisher : Perigee Trade
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 10,25 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
The president of the Abbott and Costello Fan Club and the personal archivist for the Abbott and Costello estates combine their resources to produce this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind volume. Giving in-depth coverage of each of their 36 feature films from start to finish, this is the only book that has the permission of Abbott and Costello estates to use rare personal materials, many of which have never before been seen by the public.
Author : Bud Abbott
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,43 MB
Release : 2013-02-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1594745900
One of the most beloved comedy sketches of all time is now a funny picture book for adults, kids, classic comedy fans, and baseball aficionados “Who’s On First?” is one of the great comedy bits of all time—popular not just with fans of Abbott and Costello but also with lovers of baseball and comedy. Now, the classic sketch has been transformed into a priceless picture book for kids of all ages! Follow the mistaken identities, confusion, and lots of laughs as the new baseball catcher, Rabbit, asks coach Bear the names of the other players on their team (“Who’s on first. What’s on second. I Don’t Know’s on third.”). Full of silly banter and retro-style illustrations, this charming picture book breathes new life into a landmark of sketch comedy—and is sure to delight young readers and their parents. “The book is stunning ~ dad and Bud would be proud!!” —Chris Costello, Daughter of Lou Costello
Author : Jeffrey S. Miller
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 30,1 MB
Release : 2004-03-22
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786419227
While Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are more famously known for their straight comedy routines, they did make a number of films in which horror played a crucial role. The first part of this critical reference examines the Abbott and Costello "Meet the Monsters" spoof films (Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Mummy). The second sections deals with Abbott and Costello's films with horror elements that do not follow this formula: Hold That Ghost, The Time of Their Lives and Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff. The plot of each film is examined in detail with special attention paid to the comedians' styles of comedy, the effect of the horror scenes, and the place of the film in the Abbott and Costello canon. The reactions of critics (then and now) and the influences the films have had on the horror and comedy genres and on pop culture are also discussed. A lengthy introduction provides background on the lives of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello and the development of Universal Studios as the premier horror factory.
Author : Richard J. Anobile
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,89 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Author : Stephen Cox
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 22,21 MB
Release : 1997-10-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1620452073
Offers profiles of the popular comedy team, looks at their careers in vaudeville, radio, and film, shares several of their most famous routines, and includes the reminscences of those who worked with them.
Author : Bob Thomas
Publisher : Theme Park Press
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 14,51 MB
Release : 2016-05-08
Category :
ISBN : 9781941500996
From Marceline to the Magic Kingdom. Award-winning Associate Press reporter Bob Thomas' original biography of Walt Disney is fast-moving and insightful - the perfect introduction to Walt for readers of all ages.
Author : Simon Louvish
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 20,61 MB
Release : 2005-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780312325985
A biography of Laurel and Hardy describes their original teaming in the 1927 short, "Duck Soup, " their considerable innovations, and their ongoing influence.
Author : Philip J. Riley
Publisher : Magicimage Filmbooks
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 16,3 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN :
From the vaults of the Ackerman Archives. Contains: production background; a press book; biography notes on cast and crew; complete shooting script; rare photos; and behind the scene photos.
