The Burns and Allen Show

The Burns and Allen Show

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Husband and Wife George Burns and Gracie Allen transitioned their successful radio show into a long-running television show, where Gracie’s escapades often annoyed George, with endless opportunities for humorous soliloquies. Starring George Burns and Gracie Allen.

The Kleebob Card Game

The Kleebob Card Game

A door-to-door book salesman finds Gracie to be a tough customer; George and Harry try to get out of going to the movies by teaching their wives a confusing card game they invented for that purpose called "Kleebob." Orig Air Date: 10/12/1950.
Property Tax Assessor

Property Tax Assessor

George Burns delivers a monologue on how he met Gracie while she bollixes the tax assessor and frustrates George and Harry with their football knowledge. Original Air Date: 11/9/1950.
Harry Morton's Private Secretary

Harry Morton's Private Secretary

Blanche becomes jealous when Husband Harry hires a new secretary, assuming she's female. Meanwhile, a pretty high school student drops by to interview George. Original Air Date: 11/23/1950
Gracie's Checking Account

Gracie's Checking Account

George's banker persuades him to cancel Gracie's checking account. Meanwhile, a traffic cop tries to give Gracie a ticket for running red lights. Original Air Date: 12/7/1950
Gracie's Christmas

Gracie's Christmas

At Christmas, Gracie tells about the Christmases she had as a child. Original Air Date: 12/21/1950
The Income Tax Man

The Income Tax Man

George's accountant can't grasp Gracie's proposed tax deductions. Original Air Date: 3/1/1951
Teenager Spends the Weekend

Teenager Spends the Weekend

The Vanderlips are going out of town, so Gracie volunteers to let their teenage daughter Emily stay with her and George. Emily gets an interesting lesson when Gracie "helps" her with her schoolwork. Original Air Date: 4/26/1951
Space Patrol Kids Visit

Space Patrol Kids Visit

George's attempts to write a speech are interrupted by the Mortons, Harry and Mamie's children who, as Space Patrol cadets, are constantly attacking "the Earthman" with their toy blasters. Original Air Date: 8/16/1951
Gracie Throws a Wedding

Gracie Throws a Wedding

Gracie organizes a wedding for a woman in the Burns' living room. Original Air Date: 9/13/1951
Beverly Hills Uplift Society

Beverly Hills Uplift Society

The Beverly Hill Uplift Society no longer has a meeting place because Gracie forgot to pay the rent on their clubhouse. She invites the ladies to have their meetings in the Burns' living room instead. Original Air Date: 10/11/1951
Surprise Birthday Party

Surprise Birthday Party

Gracie plans a surprise birthday party for George. The plan is that he is to invite all his friends for a party but they decline, making him think nobody remembered his birthday. However, things go awry quickly. Orig Air Date: 11/8/1951
Jack Benny Steals A Joke

Jack Benny Steals A Joke

Jack steals a joke from George when they're playing a benefit in San Francisco and as a result they feud. Original Air Date: 4/24/1952
Free Trip to Hawaii

Free Trip to Hawaii

Gracie tries to play cupid for Harry and her wardrobe woman, not realizing that the woman is married already and has two children. Original Air Date: 10/9/1952.