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"Abbott and Costello - America's favorite comedy team" - Brentwood Public Library for The Brentwood Historical Society - Open to the public

  • Brentwood Historical Society (at the Brentwood Public Library) 34 Second Avenue Brentwood, NY, 11717 United States (map)

Attendees will learn how these two burlesque comedians came to dominate every medium they appeared in, overcame great personal tragedies, gave away large parts of their earnings and made America laugh when the country needed it most. We certainly could use comedians and human beings like them today! From their beginnings in burlesque to their success in film and television, you will feel as if you knew these men by the end of the presentation. For this lecture, attendees will view some of their rare live television appearances on the Colgate Comedy Hour after the Power Point presentation! You’ll laugh until your sides hurt! A large memorabilia collection (including actual World War 2 newspaper ads and magazine articles), autographs and book display will be included with this presentation. As a bonus, you will be given free leads on how to follow Bud and Lou today as their families keep their legends alive. For more information, please contact the Brentwood Historical Society at (631) 273-7883 and you do not have to be a member to attend. But you will meet some warm and interesting people!