Dean Martin

Abbott and Costello: Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were among America's most celebrated comedy duos, especially in the 1940s. Amazingly, between 1940 and 1956 the two made more than 30 films together. Despite their success, when the IRS came knocking for back taxes owed, both ... morecomedians had to sell their homes and most of their personal assets, including their film rights. The two were never able to resurrect their careers because they had already been usurped by America's newest comedy duo, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. In 1959, Costello suffered a heart attack and died, whereas Abbott lived until 1974. (Photo: Everett Collection)

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