Svengoolie Season 6 Episode 27 Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man

In this episode of Svengoolie, the beloved horror host presents the classic comedy-horror film "Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man." The film was released in 1951 and is directed by Charles Lamont.

The story centers around Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, who play private detectives Bud Alexander and Lou Francis. The duo is hired to clear the name of boxer Tommy Nelson, who is accused of murder. The catch? Nelson has become invisible due to a serum developed by his scientist friend, Dr. Philip Gray (played by Arthur Franz).

As Bud and Lou race to find evidence to clear Nelson's name, they are pursued by a rival private detective and a group of gangsters who want to get their hands on the invisibility serum. The film is filled with classic Abbott and Costello humor, from Lou mistaking a wax museum figure for a living person to the duo trying to box with the invisible Nelson.

Of course, no horror-comedy would be complete without a dose of spookiness, and "Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man" delivers. The invisibility serum proves to have dangerous side effects, causing Nelson to have violent tendencies and putting everyone in danger. The film also features suspenseful chase scenes and a thrilling finale.

The movie was the third in the Abbott and Costello "meet" series, following "Meet Frankenstein" and "Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff." It was a box office success upon its release, and has since become a beloved classic. The film also marked the final Abbott and Costello movie for Universal Studios, as the duo would soon move on to other studios for their future projects.

Overall, "Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man" is a fun and entertaining film that combines comedy and horror seamlessly. It's a must-watch for fans of Abbott and Costello, classic horror films, and anyone who enjoys a good laugh. And with Svengoolie as the host, viewers are in for a fun and spooky ride.