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The Abbott and Costello Show S1E5 — The Birthday Party
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The Abbott and Costello Show•Season 1•Episode 5

The Birthday Party

7.6/10 · 93 votesJan 2, 195325 min

Ranked #25 of 26 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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Lou throws a birthday party for himself, but nearly poisons his guests when he puts ant paste on his hors d'oeurves instead of anti pasto. Bud throws him out and Lou consoles himself by ordering a giant decorated cake.

Directed byJean Yarbrough
Written byEddie Forman
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Episode Summary

"The Birthday Party" is episode 5 of The Abbott and Costello Show season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 93 votes, ranking #25 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jean Yarbrough and written by Eddie Forman, it aired on January 2, 1953.

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