This downtown park is dedicated to Lou Costello, famous comedian from Paterson
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This downtown park is dedicated to Lou Costello, famous comedian from Paterson |
| Abbott & Costello were one of the greatest comedy teams in the history of showbusiness. They mastered the straight man/clown relationship, creating a magical chemistry that would take them from the burlesque stage to radio to broadway to film and finally, to television. |
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Born William Alexander Abbott on October 6, 1897 in Asbury Park, N.J., Bud became one of the most sought after and polished straighten on the burlesque circuit. It was here that he met his future partner, Louis Francis Costello, born on March 6, 1906 in Paterson, N.J. Their official teaming was in 1936. Although they became a popular booking commodity on the burlesque wheel, it wasn't until they appeared on the Kate Smith Radio Hour, performing what would soon become known as their classic signature skit, "Who's On First," that Bud Abbott & Lou Costello were hurled to stardom, and to Hollywood. |
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Signed to Universal in 1939, Abbott & Costello reigned as the new "Kings Of Comedy," producing a solid decade of box office hits such as: "Buck Privates;" "In The Navy;" "Hold That Ghost;" "Naughty Nineties;" "Time Of Their Lives;" and their 1948 monster classic, "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein." Today, that film remains a favorite among fans, as well as an international cult masterpiece. |
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| Special thanks to www.city-net.com/abbottandcostellofc/ |
