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Comedy: Abbott and Costello-Who's on First
Usage: Public Domain
https://archive.org/details/DADDY_GS_ABBOT_AND_COSTELLO

Abbott and Costello performing "Who's on First?" Old Time Radio

"Who's on First?" is a comedy routine made famous by American comedy duo Abbott and Costello. The premise of the sketch is that Abbott is identifying the players on a baseball team for Costello. However, the players' names can simultaneously serve as the basis for questions (e.g., "Who is the first baseman?") and responses (e.g., "The first baseman's name is Who."), leading to repeated misinterpretations and growing frustration between the performers.