The Abbott & Costello Story

The Abbott & Costello Story

Stephen Cox

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Turner Publishing Company
Año de edición:
1997
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Cultura popular
ISBN:
9781888952612
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Heyyyyy Aaaaaabbott! Who’s on first? It’s Abbott & Costello, of course! Although it has been nearly 60 years since Bud Abbot and Lou Costello began filling American movie houses, their work has proven timeless.The Abbott & Costello Story is a fond, authoritative tribute to the duo who made "Who," "What," and "I Don’t Know" the most hilarious names ever batted around on the silver screen. Carefully researched, with interviews from their close friends, relatives, and coworkers, The Abbott & Costello Story is a captivating portrait of the lives, laughs, and legend of America’s best-loved comedy team.

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