Ep 4. The Vacation

Abbott & Costello Show is a classic comedy series that features the hilarious duo of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. In season 1 episode 4, titled "The Vacation," the two funny men are planning a much-needed vacation but their plans go hilariously awry.

The episode begins with Abbott and Costello in their apartment, discussing their upcoming vacation. Abbott suggests they go to Niagara Falls, but Costello wants to go to Atlantic City instead. They argue back and forth until Abbott finally gives in and agrees to go to Atlantic City.

Once they arrive in Atlantic City, the two comedians check into their hotel and begin their vacation. They hit the boardwalk and start having fun, but things quickly go wrong. Costello gets his collar stuck in a revolving door, causing Abbott to try to save him. This results in both of them getting stuck and needing to be rescued by the hotel staff.

Abbott and Costello then decide to take a dip in the hotel pool to cool off, but Costello can’t seem to swim and keeps sinking to the bottom. Abbott tries to help him but ends up getting pulled underwater too. After some desperate gasps for air, both men emerge from the pool completely soaked.

After their disastrous pool experience, Abbott and Costello head to the casino to try their luck at gambling. They quickly lose all their money and end up being chased around the casino by security for not paying their debts. They finally escape and make their way back to their hotel room, only to find that their room has been double-booked and they have to share it with a stranger.

The stranger turns out to be a gag cartoonist, and Abbott and Costello try to get him to draw a comic strip featuring them. However, the cartoonist is more interested in drawing a strip about a duck and ignores Abbott and Costello’s requests.

The vacation ends with Abbott and Costello deciding to cut their trip short and head back home. As they pack their bags, they reflect on the disastrous vacation they had. Abbott tells Costello that they should be grateful that they at least have each other to share in their misadventures.

In conclusion, season 1 episode 4 of Abbott & Costello Show titled "The Vacation" is a hilarious comedy that showcases the classic humor of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. From their failed attempts at swimming to their disastrous gambling experience, this episode will leave you in stitches. The chemistry between the two comedians is undeniable, and their misadventures will keep you entertained from beginning to end.