Abbott (1895—1974) and Costello (1906—1959)    

Last Edited: 05-Mar-2012 A Global British Comedy Collaborative document. Edited by John Lucas
Broadcast source is BBC Radio Four unless otherwise indicated. Recording quality is considered good unless otherwise indicated.

Aboott and Costello started in burlesque, then appeared in films, then radio (their own show from 1942) and finally television (from 1951). The partnership dissolved in 1957.