Bud Abbott

John Conte on his activities during World War II, and on working with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello

Chuck McCann on meeting Bud Abbott and Lou Costello at the Roxy Theater in New York City

Leonard Stern on first meeting Abbott and Costello; their bodyguards had gotten into a fight and were trying to kill each other!

Leonard Stern on his relationship with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello; on the "Who's on First" routine; trying to cast Phil Silvers in a role later given to Jimmy Durante

Leonard Stern on writing feature films for Abbott and Costello; trying to cast Phil Silvers in a role later given to Jimmy Durante; on how Abbott came to work with Costello; how the relationship soured