Nautical – Retro Radio Podcast

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 and Costello – Joining the Merchant Marines. ep85, 450125

By Keith February 5, 2026Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Costello enters in a naval officer’s uniform. Abbott is critical and thinks he’ll never pass the physical exam. Costello applies a little wordplay as he talks about a date he…

LUM AND ABNER – A Play About Merchant Marines. 441005

By Keith November 12, 2018Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has had trouble containing himself over his win to be back on the school board. Today we find him pitching a play he wrote to promote the Merchant Marine.…

Abbott and Costello – Lou Buys A Boat. 470213.

By Keith February 13, 2014Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Lou tells about his flight back to Hollywood. Then topics turn towards buying a boat, and all manner of nautical jokes as the guys put all they can squeeze into…