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Abbott and Costello were an American comedy duo composed of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, whose work on radio and in film and television made them the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and early 1950s. The show mixed comedy with musical interludes and special guests.

Abbott and Costello ride into Dead Pan Gulch on the trail of Black Pete, the bank robber. Black Pete turns out to be guest Marlene Dietrich!

Bud and Lou go to a dance school. Bud gets a job at the school and tries to get Lou to dance. Lessons are three for a dollar. Then they discuss how last week they formed the Wacky film company. Next Bud and Lou do a bit about Christopher Columbus. Lou is Columbus. Bud mistakenly calls him Lou instead of Columbus.

Bud and Lou set out for their safari and will meet Skinny and Marilyn at the lodge later. But first, let the jokes about hunting reign. Marilyn pops in to help with the jokes, then Lou runs into the Game Warden. He has a special job for Lou - capture the lion that has been roaming the woods. Marilyn sings, "Blue Skies".The big moment arrives, and Lou has the lion trapped in a cave. When his bravery pays off, there’s a big musical finale to end the show.