The Abbott And Costello Show - "New Press Agent" (Old Time Radio, 1945)

The Abbott And Costello Show presents “New Press Agent,” originally broadcast on NBC on March 8, 1945. Identified as episode 90, this archival comedy stars Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.Bud hires press agent Needle to improve Lou’s public image, beginning with a farm-themed publicity stunt that gives the pair ample room for fast wordplay. The fun later shifts to a Hollywood-inspired desert adventure involving Turkish film star Turhan Bey, Princess Ben-Ali, and a comic Arabian setting. Written by Don Prindle and Ed Forman.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 Introduction00:46 Original Broadcast22:16 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio