Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with Stubby Kaye, Stork Room, London, UK, 1954 (b/w photo)

William Alexander Abbott (October 2, 1897–April 24, 1974): professionally known as Bud Abbott, was an American actor, producer and comedian. He is best remembered as the straight man of the comedy team of Abbott and Costello, with Lou Costello. Louis Francis Cristillo (March 6, 1906–March 3, 1959), known by the stage name Lou Costello, was an American actor and comedian best remembered for the comedy double act of Abbott and Costello, with Bud Abbott. Costello played a chubby, bumbling character. He was known for the catchphrases "Heeeeyyy, Abbott!" and "I'm a baaaaad boy!". Stubby Kaye (November 11, 1918-December 14, 1997): American comic actor known for his appearances in film musicals.