Abbott and Costello

Formed

1935

Origin

New Jersey

Abbott and Costello

About

Stand-up comedy, television, film and radio personalities popular in the 1940s and early 1950s. They originated the famous comedy routine, "Who's on First?"

Trivia

Their routines generally delved into word play, physical comedy and surrealism. They first worked together at the Eltinge Burlesque Theater on 42nd Street in New York City.

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