Abbott and Costello – Costello’s Father’s Day Gift. ep103, 450614

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott remarks about Costello’s strange family. Why were his relatives carrying the sign, and why are his relatives living with him? Costello talks about bathroom mishaps, and relatives who are inventors. The pundits and workplace continue to all manner of misunderstandings about Lou’s relatives.

Will as born sings, “from that day I will say.”

While Bud and Lou go shopping for a Father’s Day gift, they have a brief encounter with Lou’s landlord. Should he get a singing gift? Maybe some underwear? Lou gets confused over a down pillow.

Connie Haynes sings, “a kiss should last.”

The shopping adventures continue as the gents discuss what kind of gift Lou should get for his father. A watch? Maybe something to wear? Prof. Mellon had arrived as an expert in clothing in attire. Will Lou take his advice, or just get confused? Lou shares why he wears his locket. To remember his old girlfriend. At any rate, he gets confused over the closing and haberdashery terms.

The orchestra plays a musical interlude in the time that remains.