This was an old vaudeville routine, similar to the "peace and quiet" one seen in "The Night They Raided Minsky's", which Abbott & Costello covered elsewhere. It was of course covered by many comedy teams.
When I was little we went to Niagara Falls on vacation. The whole drive up there we kept saying "Niagara Falls Slowly I turned Step by step Inch by inch" over and over. I didn't know what it was but I thought it was the funniest thing ever.
THANK YOU for sharing 7+decades and we listened and watched these wonderful guys from radio and tv Just listening toe Lou Costello when he yells ABBOTT....Lous' voice sounds just like a Frenchie dog shrill!
Coworker said they were heading to Niagara falls and instantly quoted "slooowly I turned". I'm 36 and knew it was a bit obscure, but was surprised that absolutely no one around knew what I was talking about. I had only seen the Stooges and Lucy version, but they're all so funny!
I was in elementary school in the early 60's and if "Niagara Falls" was ever uttered by anyone there would always be about a half dozen kids who said that, almost as if it was planned. But it never was. EVERYONE knew that back then.
Best burlesque bit ever done! Sid Fields played the bum who beat Costello up. He played Mr. Fields as well as other parts; many don't know it but Sid Fields was a good comedy writer, worked for Steve Allen and Jackie Gleason. Joey Faye claimed credit for this bit but who knows with burlesque comics it is based on a verbal tradition. This piece of business is second only to "pocket full of nickels".
Abbot & Costella - Absolutely love this sence I laughed so hard 😂😂😂Sid Fields is superb & Costello pure legend, I love the look in his eye on the first 'slowly I turned' before his first slapping. Plus every time I watch this clip I do the routine with my knee!! 😂 brilliant classic comedy.
This was an old vaudeville routine, similar to the "peace and quiet" one seen in "The Night They Raided Minsky's", which Abbott & Costello covered elsewhere. It was of course covered by many comedy teams.
This was hilarious
HA !! Never seen the Abbott & Costello bit. Only The Three Stooges bit. Who did it first?
When I was little we went to Niagara Falls on vacation. The whole drive up there we kept saying "Niagara Falls Slowly I turned Step by step Inch by inch" over and over. I didn't know what it was but I thought it was the funniest thing ever.
Stooges did it first and better.
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We're gonna get you outta here, if it takes 20 years. OMG The funniest skit EVER, Just showed this to my Son, a Play Station Guy..
Three stooges did this bit too.
Similar to the 3 Stooges.
Next week,the Moon is going to say that at Niagara Falls.
Lou's ad-libs are always fun to watch.
they stold it from the 3 stooges
Unfortunately for you, no one remembers the stooges version.
Thought that maybe it was Burt lancaster
The funniest skit I've ever seen.must of watched it 500 times
So who did this originally? I only knew the stooges version. I have a feeling they both stole it from Vaudeville.
Hahaha! I recalled the Three Stooges version way back when, but I actually like this version with Bud and Lou better. It's hysterical!
In one of Abbot & Costello movie they used the same skit but the word wasn't Niagara Falls but Poco Moco.
THANK YOU for sharing 7+decades and we listened and watched these wonderful guys from radio and tv Just listening toe Lou Costello when he yells ABBOTT....Lous' voice sounds just like a Frenchie dog shrill!
They stole this from the 3 stooges
This is a old vaudville bit. Lots of shows did it.
Who did it 1st the 3 stooges or lou?
The Stooges did it better
Lol mary mary!!! Mary! Mary!!!!
Coworker said they were heading to Niagara falls and instantly quoted "slooowly I turned". I'm 36 and knew it was a bit obscure, but was surprised that absolutely no one around knew what I was talking about. I had only seen the Stooges and Lucy version, but they're all so funny!
I was in elementary school in the early 60's and if "Niagara Falls" was ever uttered by anyone there would always be about a half dozen kids who said that, almost as if it was planned. But it never was. EVERYONE knew that back then.
I’m the same age as you. Wish I could have been there to back you up 😅
Honestly I'm not sure which I prefer this or the I love lucy versions thier bolth a laugh 😂❤❤
I like the Three Stooges version.
Niagara Falls!
GRAVİTY FALLS AND STAR VS THE FORCES OF EVİL MEETS ABBOTT AND COSTELLO CROSSOVER Dipper Pines as Bud Abbott Marco Diaz as Lou Costello
Didn't The Three Stooges do this bit but differently
This reads like a copy-pasta
My mom did this all the time to me as a kid, now she does it to the dog
The ending was extra satisfying. 😂
Eh
Best burlesque bit ever done! Sid Fields played the bum who beat Costello up. He played Mr. Fields as well as other parts; many don't know it but Sid Fields was a good comedy writer, worked for Steve Allen and Jackie Gleason. Joey Faye claimed credit for this bit but who knows with burlesque comics it is based on a verbal tradition. This piece of business is second only to "pocket full of nickels".
What does Costello mean by "It's the little rats I'm afraid of"?
He was Great, should of gotten top roles. Still he was a Giant actor, Bless his heart.
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While the stooges did this bit first i still like this version
Hmmm… I prefer the landlord rent bit more than this one, but this wasn’t bad, the landlord bit had me laughing pretty good though. 😝
So who did it first? Them, or Moe Howard? Or is it like an old classic song that several people do
It still makes me laugh . Just funny.
1:36 "A bundle in pink and white, a baby boy". Not a joke. The old colours were the opposite. Pink for boys, blue for girls.
Abbot & Costella - Absolutely love this sence I laughed so hard 😂😂😂Sid Fields is superb & Costello pure legend, I love the look in his eye on the first 'slowly I turned' before his first slapping. Plus every time I watch this clip I do the routine with my knee!! 😂 brilliant classic comedy.
Sidney Feilds wrote most of their sketches...
Sidney Fields was an incredible talent.
This Triggered a Generation!
This actor: Sidney Fields, was so talented. He could play any character.
Maybe he really was Every Character in a sense, I remember his Parmigiano cheese routine.
Could he play Conan the Barbarian.
Like this is you’re here because of ‘Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve’
As if he is going away lol.
Step by step I came!
Heeey that's the landlord!
The great Sydney Fields, who later played the landlord and a host of parts on the TV show.