The Abbott and Costello Show
The comedic duo engages in humorous scenarios.
On Syndication
A lighthearted, high-energy slapstick sitcom built on physical comedy and wordplay, with a warm ensemble of recurring characters in a boarding house setting.
Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields’ boarding house. Lou’s girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Many situations arise leading to slapstick and puns.
Genres
Questions people ask
Is The Abbott and Costello Show easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.
Is The Abbott and Costello Show scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is The Abbott and Costello Show sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.
Is The Abbott and Costello Show violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Does The Abbott and Costello Show leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Abbott and Costello Show
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Abbott and Costello Show
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Abbott and Costello Show, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Abbott and Costello Show, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Abbott and Costello Show, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
