Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953)

Some refer to this as one of the comedy team's poorest efforts, but if you're also into science fiction, besides being an Abbott & Costello fan, this is an ideal combo. The duo play their usual doofus characters - they accidentally take off in a space rocket and end up in New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Since all the citizens are dressed up in bizarre costumes, the two poor shmucks think that they really are on Mars. They also get tangled with a couple of bank robbers. This sequence is actually the better paced portion of the film - and the viewer may think that this is where it all will remain. But, the story does us one better - they and the crooks get back in the rocket and end up on Venus, where a matriarchy is presided over by a queen (Mari Blanchard) who had exiled all males 400 years ago.  Lou Costello, as sometimes happens in these comedies, is very attractive to all the females and briefly becomes the new king.  There are more inspired sight gags in the final act back on Earth. BoG's Score: 6.5 out of 10