One of the most influential comedies in television history, Season 2 of The Abbott and Costello Show makes its Blu-ray debut from ClassicFlix with all 26 stunningly sharp episodes this January 30th.

Painstakingly restored from original 35mm master elements by the 3-D Film Archive, in collaboration with the Library of Congress, it will be the first opportunity for fans to see the show from the original 35mm material, instead of dupey, second generation fine grains.

Bonus features include two commentaries and a bonus content reel featuring a wealth of rare treasures.

A special note about this release—because the series was syndicated, there is no official broadcast order. Episodes in this set are presented in production order allowing the series to be viewed and unfold as it was filmed.

Also available on DVD. See below for more details.

Painstakingly restored from original 35mm master elements by the 3-D Film Archive, in collaboration with the Library of Congress, ClassicFlix presents the Blu-ray debut of The Abbott and Costello Show – Season 2 with all 26 episodes from the iconic series in a 2-disc set.

In its second and final season, the show evolved from a freewheeling pastiche inspired by vintage burlesque bits to a plot-driven sitcom harkening back to vintage comedy shorts. Like Bud and Lou, Season 2 writers Clyde Bruckman and Jack Townley, veterans of two-reel comedy, had no qualms about recycling gags or plots if they were funny.

Production also moved from Hal Roach Studios to Motion Picture Center Studios, which also had great comedy karma—I Love Lucy moved to the lot in 1953, followed by many other classic sitcoms. But although their neighborhood and neighbors changed, some things did not: Bud and Lou still run into nutty characters, owe back rent, vex Mike the Cop—and deliver surefire laughs.

Dependable second bananas Sid Fields and Gordon Jones are supplemented with a wealth of familiar faces, including Max Baer, Veda Ann Borg, Paul Bryer, Walter Catlett, Phyllis Coates, Paul Fix, Thurston Hall, Ted Hecht, Percy Helton, Gloria Henry, Adele Jergens, Glenn Langan, Mary Beth Hughes, Lucien Littlefield, Jean Porter, Joe Sawyer, and many more.

BONUS FEATURES:

• Audio Commentaries by Stu Fink and Ron Palumbo
• Bonus Content Reel featuring: "Vacation" - reel 1 without audience; Season 1 edited scene restoration; Campbell's Soup Promo; EZ Pop Commercials; The Lost Episode: "Star Reporters"; The Season 2 Theme; The Mystery Theme; Additional Crew and Staff Credits; Restoration Credits