Abbott & Costello, Joe Kirk, Bingo the Chimp - The Banana Sketch

[E1craZ4life]

Costello knows the error in the vendor's math, yet he doesn't see his flaw in calculating 7 x 13 as 28.

[joemysteryguitar]

Wow, I can't believe somebody put these skits up. Fantastic. Seinfeld and other later day comics have acknowledged the greatness and influence of Abbott and Costello. When I see these skits it just supports the obvious. A and B are one of the greatest comic duos ever and this show was groundbreaking. Yes, a lot of this stuff based on vaudeville material but who cares. It is consistently funny. And what a great cast- Kirk, Jones, Fields etc. Wow, Sid Fields wrote a lot of these shows. Greatness.

[beggin1967]

Ya gotta sing it!

[SplitSniper7]

Haha you can't argue with that logic xP

[501columbus]

How could Abbott fall for 3 for 25

[rolko52]

@501columbus That's because Lou was buying!

[TheFrontrowkid]

Bingo the Chimp was brought onto the show for a little extra comedy, but he got bounced after one season because he bit Costello. Guess he didn't like the idea of the short pudgy guy wearing the same suit and hat as he did. Not sure but I think that "One Banana and Two Banana Make Three" goes back to Bud and Lou's burlesque days. There was an expression then of "Top Banana" which meant the lead actor in a burlesque routine.

[beggin1967]

ya gotta sing it !

[TheREIMaverick]

Hey, I just wanted to leave a comment and let you know I really like what you are doing here! Keep the videos coming!

[rolko52]

@TheREIMaverick - Thanks for the comment. As of today, I have 146 videos. You got a lot to catch up! :-)

[beggin1967]

ya gatta sing it!

[beggin1967]

Bud Abbott, greatest straight man in history.But a terrible singing voice.

[anton7296]

haha abott got screwwed this time

[beggin1967]

for you louwigi,a specialla price,5 cents apiece or 3 for 25. you dont get better comedy then the laughs from bud and lou!

[Gypsygrilpower]

I don't get this joke

[rolko52]

@Gypsygrilpower - Sorry...explaining the joke is part of the premium service. ;)

[oakroyal]

I understand that Bingo's mother was working in a circus and making pretty good money!!!

[rolko52]

@oakroyal - She actually worked with Ronald Reagan in "Bedtime for Bonzo". (Not!)

[rolko52]

@rolko52 - Go to the YT video trailer entitled " Bedtime For Bonzo "

[Nickcat5]

Bacciagalupe was great!!!! He was truly an 'Everyman'.

[d4seasons]

hey costello, you should ask for 5 bananas. when he counts to 3 take those 3 away immediately. ha ha ha****

[TatevossianA]

It Teddy, from The Shalimar Diner, Rego Park, Queens.

[WindHarps]

Another classic ~

[QuechuaWind]

and i thought my math was bad XD