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Classic Comedy: Abbott and Costello’s Loafing Routine
The classic comedy team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are best remembered for their “Who’s on First” baseball routine. But they had other routines (most based on burlesque routines that they reworked) that were funnier. My favorite: the loafing routine.
Not that this doesn’t just work due to the scripting but the the timing and onstage chemistry between the two. A short routine but must viewing for all comedy fans of all ages:
