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TJ · 07-05-2001, 07:36 PM

Post your questions and comments about this 50's sitcom on this board, thanks!

RWCTV · 10-06-2001, 05:15 PM

I am currently 21 and I love this show. I loved it since I was 18. It shows on TV here in Chicago once in a while, and I bought a box set with the best episodes. I think that if it was marketed better over the years, the show would have been as popular as the 50's sitcom classic "I Love Lucy" which enters it's 50th anniversary this year.

NCVARick · 12-16-2001, 02:39 AM

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Originally posted by RWCTV
I am currently 21 and I love this show. I loved it since I was 18. It shows on TV here in Chicago once in a while, and I bought a box set with the best episodes. I think that if it was marketed better over the years, the show would have been as popular as the 50's sitcom classic "I Love Lucy" which enters it's 50th anniversary this year.

I agree. The first couple seasons this show was on television (1950-1952), I believe it was done live. So all that exists from those years are inferior kinescopes. But the last six season ('52-'58), it was filmed. It was a wonderful show. And George and Gracie were one of the greatest and most durable comedy teams of all time. Their radio show started in like 1933. Before that, they had been in vaudeville together for several years. That had to be good to have that kind of longevity.

I first saw this show when I was a teenager. Until that point, George Burns, to me, was just that old man who showed up occasionally on The Carol Burnett Show, and who played God in Oh God! I knew nothing of his career prior to that. And I had never heard of Gracie Allen at all. But when I saw this show, I thought it was the funniest thing ever -- even challenging I Love Lucy. Gracie Allen was terrific! I would love to see this show again.

Captain Ken · 02-23-2002, 02:23 AM

Here is the show Nick At Nite shou;d add to their new line up. Good humor with many laughs. Gracie was one in a million

Pitooey · 02-23-2002, 12:33 PM

I saw the show the other day (again) and I miss Gracie so much. I was wondering what ever happened to their son. He was so handsome. I'm glad they still show Burns and Allen every now and then.

jayman75 · 03-31-2002, 08:36 PM

I'm so glad to see this show added to the site. I LOVE George and Gracie!

The television show used to be on Sunday nights on my local PBS station. Unfortunately, I can't find it anymore. I know there are tapes out there, but I'm a poor college student!

I have 60+ recordings of the radio programs they did. I am a huge fan of them, and would love to see the show brought back for a good run.

Anna · 04-05-2002, 10:29 PM

Loved Gracie, she was one in a million

sami dg · 04-09-2002, 04:49 PM

Gracie was quite possibly one of the funniest comediennes ever

Goodnight Gracie · 07-06-2003, 01:07 AM

Gracie was the best.

jsummo · 01-25-2007, 02:11 PM

I agree, Nick at Night should pick up Burns and Allan. It would be a hit. I love the show and I am a big fan. I am waiting for the complete seasons box set. I believe it will happen but we have to be patient.
Joe

OH Nuts! · 08-13-2007, 07:57 AM

Gracie was a hoot all right. She copyrighted daffy but graciously shared the patent with Lucy. Were they ever on a show together--if they were--that would have had to been a riot.

The 3 great commediennes may they rest in peace...Grace, Lucy and Gilda.

07-05-2001, 07:36 PM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,651	Welcome George Burns and Gracie Allen Show fans! Post your questions and comments about this 50's sitcom on this board, thanks!

02-23-2002, 02:23 AM	#4
Captain Ken Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 22, 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 41	Great show better than cosby Here is the show Nick At Nite shou;d add to their new line up. Good humor with many laughs. Gracie was one in a million

02-23-2002, 12:33 PM	#5
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I saw the show the other day (again) and I miss Gracie so much. I was wondering what ever happened to their son. He was so handsome. I'm glad they still show Burns and Allen every now and then.
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03-31-2002, 08:36 PM	#6
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	I'm so glad to see this show added to the site. I LOVE George and Gracie! The television show used to be on Sunday nights on my local PBS station. Unfortunately, I can't find it anymore. I know there are tapes out there, but I'm a poor college student! I have 60+ recordings of the radio programs they did. I am a huge fan of them, and would love to see the show brought back for a good run.
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10-06-2001, 05:15 PM	#2
RWCTV Making Sense Senior Member Join Date: Sep 21, 2001 Location: Lockport, IL USA Posts: 1,138	I am currently 21 and I love this show. I loved it since I was 18. It shows on TV here in Chicago once in a while, and I bought a box set with the best episodes. I think that if it was marketed better over the years, the show would have been as popular as the 50's sitcom classic "I Love Lucy" which enters it's 50th anniversary this year.

04-05-2002, 10:29 PM	#7
Anna Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Indpls,Ind. U.S.A. Posts: 442	Loved Gracie, she was one in a million

04-09-2002, 04:49 PM	#8
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	Gracie was quite possibly one of the funniest comediennes ever

07-06-2003, 01:07 AM	#9
Goodnight Gracie Gracie with Respect Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 02, 2003 Location: City of Townsville Posts: 89	Gracie was the best.

01-25-2007, 02:11 PM	#10
jsummo Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 05, 2006 Location: New Rochelle, NY Posts: 7	I agree, Nick at Night should pick up Burns and Allan. It would be a hit. I love the show and I am a big fan. I am waiting for the complete seasons box set. I believe it will happen but we have to be patient. Joe

08-13-2007, 07:57 AM	#11
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Gracie was a hoot all right. She copyrighted daffy but graciously shared the patent with Lucy. Were they ever on a show together--if they were--that would have had to been a riot. The 3 great commediennes may they rest in peace...Grace, Lucy and Gilda.