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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 27 MIN

The Abbott And Costello Show - "Formal Thanksgiving Dinner" (Old Time Radio, 1944)

from The Abbott And Costello Show | Old Time Radio · host Old Time Retro Radio

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “Formal Thanksgiving Dinner,” originally broadcast November 23, 1944. This archival NBC program features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, with Ken Niles, Connie Haines, and Freddie Rich and his orchestra.On Thanksgiving Day, Lou hopes to attend Bud’s formal dinner but instead finds himself helping prepare the household for a parade of high-society guests. With Mr. Kitzel in the kitchen and Sebastian lending a hand, Lou’s new duties as greeter quickly put etiquette—and patience—to the test.The Abbott And Costello Show presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:47 Original Broadcast27:48 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

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