Episode
The Abbott and Costello Show: The Birthday Party
Overview
Lou throws a birthday party for himself, but nearly poisons his guests when he puts ant paste on his hors d'oeurves instead of anti pasto. Bud throws him out and Lou consoles himself by ordering a giant decorated cake.
Details
- Series
- The Abbott and Costello Show
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 1953-01-02
Episode context
The Birthday Party is Episode 5 in Season 1 of The Abbott and Costello Show. It aired on 1953-01-02.
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