Abbot & Costello Signed Photo 8×10 Lou & Bud – COA JSA

Abbott and Costello were an American comedy duo composed of comedians Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, whose work in radio, film, and television made them the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and early 1950s, and the highest-paid entertainers in the world during World War II. Their patter routine “Who’s on First?” is considered one of the greatest comedy routines of all time.

They first worked together in 1935, at the Eltinge Burlesque Theater on 42nd Street—now the lobby of the AMC Empire movie complex in New York City. This first performance together occurred due to Costello’s regular partner being ill. When AMC moved the old theater 168 ft. further west on 42nd Street to its current location, giant balloons of Abbott and Costello were rigged to appear to pull it.

Presented is an Universal Pictures 8×10 black and white promotional photo for 1942 Uncle Sam’s Ace – “Minute Men” featuring Abbott and Costello. Each entertainer Lou Costello and Bud Abbott autographed the photo in black ink.

Costello’s signature is a bit darker with a “7” rating. He added a salutation, “To Paul From Your Pals” which is faded at the end portion. Abbott signed by his portrait in black ink as well. His autograph is lighter as it as faded over time but is still quite legible (“4”).

Authentication: JSA Full Letter

Abbot & Costello Signed Photo