Abbott & Costello in the Catskills isan authentic recreation of the 1930s Borscht Belt variety show, recorded before alive market in the Catskills.

With this New Oldtime Radio Hour, Lou Costello(Bob Greenberg) follows Bud Abbott (Joe Bevilacqua) towards the Catskills whenAbbott is hired as sole Master of Ceremonies of a Borscht Belt variety show.Meanwhile, guest superstars George Burns up and Cab Calloway miss their teach, forcingAbbott to sing and dance within their place! Guest stars that do arrive includeGracie Allen (Lorie Kellogg), Harpo Marx (Kenny Savoy), Ruth Waters (DeLoisHouse), and Sophie Tucker, Last from the Red Popular Mamas (Teri Paris).

Musicalnumbers are performed by Ukulele Elaine & The Hurleyville UkuleleOrchestra, Banjo Steve Levine, and Leon Sandow and His Columbia Captivators: LeonHilfstein (piano), Friend Allen (saxophone), and Costs Margargle (drums).

Comedysketches performed include “Lambchops” (Bud Abbott and Gracie Allen) and “Who’son Initial?” (Bud Abbott and Lou Costello). Through the curtain call, Bud Abbottsings “Minnie the Moocher.”