Not many people know this, but in 1945, Abbott and Costello experienced a rift in their relationship. The brouhaha concerned the hiring of a domestic servant by Abbott who had previously been fired by Costello. Looking back, this may seem silly and maybe even petty, but Costello, hurt by his partner’s action, refused to speak to Abbott except when performing. The films released in 1946 reflect this divide: The comedians appear separately in character roles. One of the films of that year, The Times of Their Lives, just happens to be one of my favorite Abbott and Costello movies (the other film released that year was Little Giant).
Here is the trailer for The Times of Their Lives:
Eventually the rift was resolved in 1947 when Abbott volunteered to help with Costello’s favorite charity, a foundation for needy children.