Who’s on First

<p>This week we serve up a "changeup" and focus on a legendary comedy routine instead of a comedian. And with the World Series going on, what better choice than Bud Abbott and Lou Costello's classic wordplay routine "Who's on First?" Bud and Lou borrowed the basic concept from a number of wordplay routines making the vaudeville circuit, but their all-American spin using a baseball team as the focus made it an instant hit. It also was a masterclass in slow burn comedy, with Lou becoming more and more frustrated until he explodes. As always find extra cuts below and thanks for sharing our shows!</p> <p>Want more Who's On First?</p> <p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/laughtracksradio?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDo1NjkyNjI4NTg1MzU3MjlfNDI0MDUwNjk2NTk0NTYx&__tn__=R-R'>Laugh Tracks Legends of Comedy</a></p> Bud and Lou first performed the routine to a wide audience on the Kate Smith Radio Hour in 1938. This clip is taken from a later appearance on the show, but it's a fun listen as the boys have fully inhabited their characters. <a href='https://youtu.be/Y91PmP9AXbI?fbclid=IwAR0Ci__plzQwcTN3poQQiR8DiANFH8vyRQg6yDSidwm8FBueBTWRD6IVEJw'>https://youtu.be/Y91PmP9AXbI</a>   There are a number of video versions of the routine available, but this version -- taken from their early 1950s tv show -- is among the very best. <a href='https://youtu.be/2ve20PVNZ18?fbclid=IwAR2nXZ7fgPycoIIADu4fE5WiFS6qQBbeqgSJYMD2KQmhlkPrC3r9mF86R7A'>https://youtu.be/2ve20PVNZ18</a>   All great comedy inspires great comedy homages and this one by the Credibility Gap is a gem. Instead of baseball we have a rock concert, but the bit translates perfectly. <a href='https://youtu.be/ludCVowT-DE?fbclid=IwAR2LGsSSxRBx7fdCgVdzkcNCiya1eLVYsUkoeJg7YHV8cWf7GfVxo6iptyk'>https://youtu.be/ludCVowT-DE</a>