Abbott And Costello Meet The Keystone Cops Kops (VHS)

Abbott & Costello were not only amongst the biggest grossing stars of the 40's but also had successful careers on Radio and TV all the way through to the end of the 50's. Even after that they still had enough popularity to have an animated series in the 60's. Bud Abbott was the Ernie Wise/Oliver Hardy of the duo. The straight man who was the brains behind every stupid situation eh talked Costello into. Lou Costello was the funny man, the stupid imbecile who was short fat and loveable. He walked into every trap that was laid for him and never learnt. Together they made the perfect double act and after building their name in the music halls the move ...  Read the complete review

Abbott And Costello Meet The Keystone Cops Kops. ================================ The Boys: ======== Bud Abbott was born in1895 in New Jersey, USA. Surprisingly Lou Costello was born 1906 also in New Jersey, USA. They had both toured in 'Burlesque' but had only limited success until teaming up in 1936. But it wasn't until 1940 until they where signed by 'Universal' and went on to make their first movie 'Night in the Tropics'. By 1950 there Star was starting to fade. Also, not all was well between the boys, as at times throughout their career together, Bud had a 60/40 split on their earnings and this had always irked Lou. Later it would ...  Read the complete review