 Jones' association with the duo began in "The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap" (1947) with the role of the film's heavy, Jake Frame, and continued through their television series "The Abbott and Costello Show".Jones played "Mike the Cop", Costello's hulking, loud-voiced antagonist.The program was produced for only two seasons, but ensured continued recognition for Jones via frequent reruns and a 21st Century DVD release.