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Official Abbott & Costello Scrapbook, The

Author: Stephen Cox and John Loftin
Paperback: 212 pages
Publisher: Contemporary Books (1990)
Avg. Rating: [ Unrated ]
ISBN: 0809240803
In Print? No

Shemp Howard and Joe Besser are discussed, and appear in some photo illustrations, in the chapter discussions involving their encounters with Bud & Lou, in the movies and on television.  Joe Besser is featured in a one-page recollection of the comedy duo.

From the back cover...

"Who's on first?"  It's Abbott & Costello, of course!  To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their very first film, here's the official scrapbook of the duo that made "Who," "What," and "I Don't Know" the most hilarious baseball-player names ever to be batted around on the silver screen.

Authors Stephen Cox and John Loftin have interviewed more than 50 of Bud Abbott's and Lou Costello's close friends, relatives, and coworkers to put together a scrapbook that features quotes and lively remembrances from family, friends, and celebrities, including Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, the Andrews Sisters and Mel Blanc.  Offering a complete filmography and packed with more than 200 photos and illustrations (many of which have never been seen before), as well as the Boys' most famous routines.  "The Official Abbott & Costello Scrapbook" is an authoritative and captivating tribute to the lives, laughs, and legend of America's best-loved comedy team."


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