Ep 8. The Army Story

Abbott & Costello Show season 1 episode 8, entitled "The Army Story," sees the comedic duo of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello getting involved in military hijinks. The episode starts with Abbott and Costello visiting their old friend and former Army sergeant, who is now working as a gas station attendant. When Costello asks the sergeant about his time in the Army, the sergeant recollects his experiences, and the duo recreates Army scenarios to the best of their abilities.

Abbott and Costello's imitations serve as the backdrop of this hilarious episode, as the duo dons military uniforms and pretends to be on the front during the war. Costello, as usual, struggles to understand the military jargon and repeatedly gets into trouble with his commanding officers played by guest stars Eddie Marr and Joseph Kearns. Meanwhile, Abbott, as usual, tries to keep Costello in line with varying degrees of success.

The episode also features a few musical numbers, including a performance from the popular singing group The Andrews Sisters, who play themselves. Abbott and Costello get caught up in hijinks when they try to secure an autograph from the trio. The episode concludes with the duo causing chaos in the mess hall and Abbott finally losing his patience with Costello.

Overall, "The Army Story" is a classic Abbott and Costello episode that combines their signature humor with military scenarios. It showcases the duo's ability to create unique and entertaining situations that always lead to laughs. The episode also highlights their comedic timing and their ability to play off each other.