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The Abbott and Costello Show Trivia Quiz

A challenging quiz about the comedy duo and the cast of "The Abbott and Costello Show". If you know the history and background of the stars, their movies, supporting players and the show, you should do well.

A multiple-choice quiz by EcstasyofGold. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
EcstasyofGold

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
208,796

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1613

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (8/10), Guest 174 (2/10), Guest 99 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the United States, "The Abbott and Costello Show" was originally broadcast these years? Hint

1952 - 1954

1948 - 1950

1947 - 1949

1955 - 1957

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Question 2 of 10

2. Joe Besser who played 'Stinky' would become well known as a replacement member of this comedy team? Hint

The Marx Brothers

The Ritz Brothers

Monty Python

The 3 Stooges

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Question 3 of 10

3. Pat Costello was one of the executive producers of the show. Who was Pat Costello in relation to Lou? Hint

no relation

his sister

his brother

his wife

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Question 4 of 10

4. In keeping the family involved in the production, Lou gave his brother-in-law Joe Kirk a recurring role on the show. What was that role? Hint

Abbott's Brother

Mike the Cop

Mr. Bacciagalupe

The Blind Man

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Hal Roach lot was where Abbott and Costello filmed the program. What other comedy team filmed most of their movies there? Hint

Martin and Lewis

Wheeler and Woolsey

The Marx Brothers

Laurel & Hardy

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mr. Fields, the beleagured landlord, was always hounding Abbott and Costello for the rent. What was Sid Fields' real name? Hint

Stanley Feltenstein

Sidney Fields

WIlliam Claude Fields

Steven Cagney

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many episodes of "The Abbott and Costello Show" were filmed? Hint

104

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Question 8 of 10

8. In how many episodes did Abbott and Costello perform their most famous sketch 'Who's on First'? Hint

One

Two

Never

Four

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Question 9 of 10

9. Lou Costello despised one of his co-stars on the series. Which one? Hint

Hillary Brooke

Sidney Fields

Gordon Jones

Bingo the Chimp

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Question 10 of 10

10. Gordon Jones, who played Mike the Cop, co-starred in how many movies with Abbott and Costello? Hint

One

Twenty

Five

All of them except one

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 14 2024 : Guest 24: 8/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 174: 2/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 99: 7/10
Mar 09 2024 : Upstart3: 6/10
Mar 03 2024 : Guest 107: 4/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 71: 5/10
Feb 24 2024 : turaguy: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the United States, "The Abbott and Costello Show" was originally broadcast these years?

Answer: 1952 - 1954

Before debuting on their own show in the U.S. on CBS in December 1952, Abbott and Costello were the the guest hosts of NBC's "Colgate Comedy Hour" in 1951 and went on to appear on the show many times boosting their ratings.

2. Joe Besser who played 'Stinky' would become well known as a replacement member of this comedy team?

Answer: The 3 Stooges

Joe Besser's character 'Stinky', an adult, dressed in a early 20th century children's outfit screaming to Costello while pinching him, "I'll haaaaarrrrmmm you!" was one of the touches that made "The Abbott and Costello Show" so surreal. Besser joined The 3 Stooges after Shemp Howard died in 1955. Joe made 16 films with the Stooges.

3. Pat Costello was one of the executive producers of the show. Who was Pat Costello in relation to Lou?

Answer: his brother

Pat Costello was Lou's older brother and died in 1990, more than thirty years after Lou.

4. In keeping the family involved in the production, Lou gave his brother-in-law Joe Kirk a recurring role on the show. What was that role?

Answer: Mr. Bacciagalupe

Joe Kirk also appeared in 14 movies with Abbott and Costello, often uncredited.

5. The Hal Roach lot was where Abbott and Costello filmed the program. What other comedy team filmed most of their movies there?

Answer: Laurel & Hardy

Besides Laurel and Hardy, Hal Roach studios were the home of "Our Gang" (aka "The Little Rascals"), and launched the career of Harold Lloyd. The studio was demolished in the 1960s.

6. Mr. Fields, the beleagured landlord, was always hounding Abbott and Costello for the rent. What was Sid Fields' real name?

Answer: Sidney Fields

One of the great second bananas of TV, Sid Fields died on September 28, 1975 in Las Vegas Nevada. He was 77 years old.

7. How many episodes of "The Abbott and Costello Show" were filmed?

Answer: 52

The show was only on for two years. And sadly only 26 episodes were filmed each year.

8. In how many episodes did Abbott and Costello perform their most famous sketch 'Who's on First'?

Answer: One

Episode 24, "The Actor's Home," in the first season, features the only time in the two year run the boys performed the classic skit.

9. Lou Costello despised one of his co-stars on the series. Which one?

Answer: Bingo the Chimp

Bingo the Chimp and Lou did not get along at all. Bingo probably sensed Lou was scared of him and actually bit Lou once!

10. Gordon Jones, who played Mike the Cop, co-starred in how many movies with Abbott and Costello?

Answer: One

"The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap" (1947). Although Gordon Jones appeared in many movies over a thirty year career, he only appeared in an Abbott and Costello movie!

Source: Author EcstasyofGold

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