Stars of Slapstick #6: Abbott and Costello
Today is Bud Abbott's birthday (1895-1974). I apologize for spelling his name wrong in No Applause. I am one of the few people who prefer Abbott over Costello, and by a pretty wide margin. If you want to know why, you’ll need to check out my new book Chain of Fools: Silent Comedy and Its Legacies [...]