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Book Synopsis: While George Burns and Gracie Allen were uproariously funny on stage, screen and television, radio was - and remains - the preeminent showcase for their comedic talents. Here you'll find 20 digitally remastered and restored radio episodes, including some available here for the first time anywhere, featuring big name guest stars like Cary Grant, Ray Milland, Hedy Lamarr, Charles Boyer, Ida Lupino, Bing Crosby, Cesar Romero and more! Aiding and abetting the stars was a top-notch supporting cast that included announcer-sidekick Bill Goodwin, bashful bandleader Meredith Willson, and rascally regulars Hans Conried, Mel Blanc, Elvia Allman, Joseph Kearns, Bea Benaderet, Arthur Q. Bryan, Paula Winslowe, Verna Felton and Gale Gordon. Burns, Allen, and the crème de la crème of Hollywood talent will have you doubled over in laughter, enjoying one of the true delights of Radio's Golden Age.
Includes a Program Guide by Ivan G. Shreve, Jr.
Episodes Include:
- The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show: Twenty Dollar Debt 05-04-43
- Dotso 05-11-43
- Mr. Sunshine 05-18-43
- Collecting Waste Fats 06-15-43
- Guest: Brian Donlevy 09-14-43
- Guest: Ray Milland 09-21-43
- Guest: Ann Sheridan 09-28-43
- Guest: Pat O'Brien 10-19-43
- Guest: Hedy Lamarr 10-26-43
- Guest: Walter Pidgeon 11-16-43
- Guest: Loretta Young 11-23-43
- Guest: Charles Boyer 11-30-43
- Guest: Ida Lupino 12-07-43
- Guest: John Garfield 12-28-43
- Maxwell House Coffee Time: Surprise Housewarming Party 09-29-45
- Guest: Frances Langford 05-29-47
- Guest Cary Grant (and Cousin Nellie) 10-16-47
- Guest: Cary Grant (as Gracie's husband for a day) 10-30-47
- Guest: Bing Crosby 12-04-47
- Guest: Guest: Cesar Romero 01-20-49
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Looking for some timeless comedy gold? Look no further than Burns & Allen: Treasury (Old Time Radio) book! George Burns and Gracie Allen's hilarious performances on stage, screen, and television are truly legendary, but it was radio that truly showcased their comedic talents. Now, you can experience the best of their radio episodes with this collection of 20 digitally remastered and restored episodes, some of which are available here for the first time anywhere!
What sets this collection apart is the incredible lineup of guest stars that joined George and Gracie on these episodes. From Hollywood icons like Cary Grant, Ray Milland, and Hedy Lamarr, to beloved entertainers like Bing Crosby and Cesar Romero, these episodes are packed with star power. Get ready for plenty of laugh-out-loud moments from some of the biggest names in showbiz!
But it's not just the guest stars that make this collection special. The supporting cast, featuring announcer-sidekick Bill Goodwin, bashful bandleader Meredith Willson, and talented regulars like Hans Conried and Mel Blanc, add another layer of hilarity to each episode. You'll also be treated to the talents of Elvia Allman, Joseph Kearns, Bea Benaderet, Arthur Q. Bryan, Paula Winslowe, Verna Felton, and Gale Gordon.
With this book, you'll be transported back to Radio's Golden Age, where laughter was abundant and entertainment was at its finest. Each episode is a delightful reminder of the timeless appeal of George Burns and Gracie Allen, and their ability to bring joy to audiences of all ages. In addition, you'll receive a Program Guide by Ivan G. Shreve, Jr. that enhances your listening experience, providing fascinating insights into the world of these classic radio shows.
Don't miss out on this incredible collection of laughter! Treat yourself or a loved one to Burns & Allen: Treasury (Old Time Radio) book today and enjoy the unmatched comedic talents of these iconic entertainers. Get ready to double over in laughter, relishing in the true delights of Radio's Golden Age!
Get Burns & Allen: Treasury (Old Time Radio) book and start laughing today!
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