The term 'Half a Comedy Team' refers to the iconic comedy duo of Bud ABBOTT and Lou Costello. ABBOTT was a straight man who played the role of the sensible one in the duo, while Costello was the more comedic one. The two were known for their hilarious skits and routines, which often involved ABBOTT trying to explain something to Costello, only for Costello to misunderstand it. ABBOTT's last name is 6 letters long, while Costello's is 8 letters long.