Abbott and Costello

Loved the restoration work on Africa Screams and I’m sure this will be the same high quality. Count me in on the Kickstarter.

 

Fantastic, thank you VERY much!

 

A thread about Australian politics. Just what we need... NOT.

 

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK premiered in color on WOR's The Big Preview in 1965.

Or did it?

Check out today's update on the restoration campaign and help solve this mystery! Update 22: Beanstalk on TV · Help Restore Abbott and Costello's JACK AND THE BEANSTALK!

 

We are now in the final five days of our Kickstarter campaign. This is the last opportunity for backers to support the definitive restored edition of this beloved Abbott and Costello classic.

Please share this campaign and pledge now to ensure that your name will appear on-screen in the Restoration credits!

Here is a complete list of bonus extras that will be included on the July 2021 ClassicFlix Blu-ray and DVD release:

1. 4K scan of the surviving 35mm color camera negative footage - update 2.
   
2. Restored 1952 children's record from the 15 ips master tape - update 3.
   
3. Abbott and Costello Trailer Rarities - update 7.
   
4. Climbing the Scales: The Music of Jack and the Beanstalk by Ray Faiola - update 11.
   
5. Bud and Lou on Tour - update 12.
   
6. Commentary track by noted Abbott and Costello expert Ron Palumbo.
   
7. Supplemental commentary segment from actor David Stollery - update 16.
   
8. Restored 1954 live television comedy sketch with the Frankenstein Monster (Glenn Strange) and Creature from the Black Lagoon (Ben Chapman) - update 18.
   
9. Restored Sepia-toned opening and closing scenes.
   
10. Original 1952 SuperCinecolor 35mm trailer.
    
11. Behind the scenes on-set production photos.
    
12. A look at the complex Cinecolor process by film historian Jack Theakston - update 13.
    
13. Deleted scenes photo gallery - update 6.
    
14. Jack and the Beanstalk radio sketch from 1945 with Rudy Vallee.
    
15. Kodachrome wardrobe test slides with Lou, Buddy Baer and Dorothy Ford - update 5
    
16. Posters, pressbook and lobbycards photo gallery.
    
17. 1952 World Premiere photos at the Fabian Theatre in Paterson, NJ - update 4.
    
18. Restored color trailer for Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd.

PLUS, there may be an extra surprise or two which I am working on right now!

Help Restore Abbott and Costello's JACK AND THE BEANSTALK! '

 

We're in the last few days of the JACK AND THE BEANSTALK restoration campaign. Less than ten copies remain of both the original 35mm SuperCinecolor frame from 1952 and Who's on First souvenir record from 1956. Pledge today to help preserve the film and secure these original Abbott and Costello artifacts for your collection!

 

Check out today's update for exciting news on the JACK AND THE BEANSTALK restoration campaign!

Update 26: Lost Footage is Found! · Help Restore Abbott and Costello's JACK AND THE BEANSTALK!

 

Less than one day to go. Here's your last chance to help with the restoration and see YOUR name on-screen in the Restoration credits of an Abbott and Costello film!

 

Your kindness and generosity is simply incredible. This 1952 photo of Bud and Lou on stage promoting JACK AND THE BEANSTALK expresses our sincere gratitude for your support.

 

I had a great time discussing Bud and Lou, Martin and Lewis and 3-D on this podcast. I hope that you enjoy it!

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

 

Nice to hear you on Gilbert Godfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast, Bob!

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

For those who haven't heard it, be sure to give it a listen.

Gilbert's podcast is a recommendation in itself. It covers a lot of old Hollywood and also features interesting musical guests from time to time. I think a lot of people on this forum would appreciate it.

 

Thanks very much, Jord. It was a LOT of fun!

 

Definitely sounded like it. I'm not a huge Abbott and Costello fan but it triggered me to watch the give or take 10 movies of them that I do have.

One of the many interesting things said in the podcast was how Leonard Maltin said he wrote a play on the Who's on first routine using band names. I immediately wondered if this was the inspiration for the Animanics bit that used (the) Who, the Band and Yes:

 

Here’s a fuller version of the Slappy Squirrel routine.

 

@Bob Furmanek had a great appearance promoting the new DVD on Gilbert Gottfried's podcast this week, and I encourage Abbott & Costello fans to check out the show.

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

 

It was a fun listen!

 

I am delighted to announce that Chris Costello - Lou's youngest daughter - will be recording a special introduction to JACK AND THE BEANSTALK for our 70th anniversary restoration DVD and Blu-ray release from ClassicFlix.

Chris has very fond memories of this film and we are truly honored to have her participation on this project!

 

I know what that is and what that means.

 

I don't what it is but do know that it means I will be once again happily opening my wallet.

 

Plenty of people should now about this news.

In fact, I'll get in the phone right now.

Operator! Get me Alexander 2222.