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"Who's on First?" is a comedy routine made famous by American comedy duo Abbott and Costello. The premise of the sketch is that Abbott is identifying the players on a baseball team for Costello .
A bit by the legendary comedy duo William “Bud” Abbott and Lou Costello. It focuses on a fictional roster for a St. Louis baseball team, whose players all have nicknames…. Read More.
In 1982, Tonight Show host Johnny Carson performed a topical sketch as then-President Ronald Reagan in which "Who's on First?"-style confusion arose from the names of Interior Secretary James Watt, Palestinian leader Yassir Arafat and Chinese leader Hu Yaobang.
One of the most famous baseball comedy acts to ever take place was the following humorous exchange between Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. The words alone cannot do it justice, but it is still quite funny to read.
At the heart of “Who’s on First?” is the extraordinary wordplay and the impeccable timing of Abbott and Costello. Abbott, the straight man, delivers his lines with a precision and clarity that perfectly complements Costello, whose bewildered frustration escalates with every exchange.
Sep 26, 2021 · Who's on First? [AUTHENTICITY CERTIFIED: Text version below transcribed directly from audio] Abbott: Well Costello, I'm going to New York with you. You know Bucky Harris, the Yank's manager, gave me a job as coach for as long as you're on the team. Costello: Look Abbott, if you're the coach, you must know all the players.
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Feb 16, 2007 · Abbott and Costello perform the classic "Who's on first?" baseball sketch in their 1945 film "The Naughty Nineties" first performed as part of their stage act. Still find this really...
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