It's true that Jack and George were best friends. When Jack died and George started to give the eulogy he broke down and cried and couldn't finish so they had to get someone else to do it. They obviously cared a lot about each other. You don't see that kind of friendship anymore with most men.
Just finished reading the book by George Burns about his beloved Gracie, fabulous read. Thought I must have a look at them again as I loved their show fifty odd years ago.
@TheTongapuss You're quite welcome, mate, and on Antenna TV they were just airing the episodes when the book originally came out and they kept slipping the clever plugs for it into the show. Do you recall any of those episodes?
@TheLegendfamily Being in England they didn't show them as much as (I am guessing) they did in America. I only remember a few of the episodes but loved the humour. In those days we loved the American sit coms as the ones over here were a bit basic!|!
got introduced to George & Gracie during a 9 week school strike in NYC in 1968 they only showed the espiodes that were filmed thxs for posting these rare espiodes
Just to point out again, this was a LIVE broadcast, as Burns and Allen's shows did not become pre-filmed until fall of 1952. God bless Gracie for remembering all of that crazy dialogue!
So that's how commercials used to be done. Fascinating... and, with the right approach, nearly seamless, bearing great potential depending on the show's format. These videos are truly a window into another time. And quite the entertaining window it is, at that. Thank you for sharing them with us.
I know that line it was NOT an ad lib on George's part, 'red'. In fact, I could "see" Jack bending over in laughter after he said it. Note that Jack also has to struggle to keep a straight face at times during his "verbal duel" with George in part two, because Burns had a tendency to say the simplest thing to him, and Benny would crack up.
It's unbelievable! These jokes are still funny today! A lot of old time humor isn't funny to modern ears, but most of these actually made me smile or laugh.
@andyandymax This is the beauty of the early era in television. I've often heard it said that anyone can get a laugh with a vulgar joke but to work clean is much harder. Benny and Burns were masters at this.
George could get away with squelching Jack in a script- even on Benny's radio show in March 1952, where they appeared in Palm Springs. Jack is being pompous in thanking George, Frank Sinatra, Danny Kaye and Groucho Marx for coming on his program to form a quartet to sing" his" song, "When You Say 'I Beg Your Pardon''. George interrupts, "Jack...". "Yes?". "Shut up". The audience roars...
@fromthesidelines the "shut up" line is scripted, not an ad lib. it was used 2 other times on the JB radio show. Jack says that the time Mary said, "oh, shut up" in a routine where they brag about their musical knowledge got the best laugh ever, even moreso than the money or your life bit.
This episode originally aired live on April 24, 1952. Jack appeared as a guest star in return for the Burnses appearing on his show a month earlier (they did this often, and, of course, everyone knew that Jack and George were VERY close friends).
It's true that Jack and George were best friends. When Jack died and George started to give the eulogy he broke down and cried and couldn't finish so they had to get someone else to do it. They obviously cared a lot about each other. You don't see that kind of friendship anymore with most men.
TheTubePortal 3 months ago
Gracie was the cutest! Makes me laugh still!
TheSpo69 5 months ago
Just finished reading the book by George Burns about his beloved Gracie, fabulous read. Thought I must have a look at them again as I loved their show fifty odd years ago.
tongapuss 6 months ago
@tongapuss You must be talking about the book "I Love Her-That's Why"?
TheLegendfamily 2 weeks ago
@TheLegendfamily It was an abridged version in a Readers Digest, yes, that was the title. Fascinating and thanks for responding.
TheTongapuss 2 weeks ago
@TheTongapuss You're quite welcome, mate, and on Antenna TV they were just airing the episodes when the book originally came out and they kept slipping the clever plugs for it into the show. Do you recall any of those episodes?
TheLegendfamily 2 weeks ago
@TheLegendfamily Being in England they didn't show them as much as (I am guessing) they did in America. I only remember a few of the episodes but loved the humour. In those days we loved the American sit coms as the ones over here were a bit basic!|!
TheTongapuss 2 weeks ago
My grandmother used Carnation Condensed Milk I think, still it's cool seeing old advertising. Burns, Allen and Benny, all legends.
DragonChaserKev 6 months ago
I wish we had programs like this now
ogamiitto42 8 months ago
got introduced to George & Gracie during a 9 week school strike in NYC in 1968 they only showed the espiodes that were filmed thxs for posting these rare espiodes
Blassieboy 10 months ago
@Blassieboy Thank you for watching and commenting! -Michael
hwy61media 10 months ago
Just to point out again, this was a LIVE broadcast, as Burns and Allen's shows did not become pre-filmed until fall of 1952. God bless Gracie for remembering all of that crazy dialogue!
Lampshade51 1 year ago
So that's how commercials used to be done. Fascinating... and, with the right approach, nearly seamless, bearing great potential depending on the show's format. These videos are truly a window into another time. And quite the entertaining window it is, at that. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Alkahest 1 year ago
I know that line it was NOT an ad lib on George's part, 'red'. In fact, I could "see" Jack bending over in laughter after he said it. Note that Jack also has to struggle to keep a straight face at times during his "verbal duel" with George in part two, because Burns had a tendency to say the simplest thing to him, and Benny would crack up.
fromthesidelines 1 year ago
It's unbelievable! These jokes are still funny today! A lot of old time humor isn't funny to modern ears, but most of these actually made me smile or laugh.
andyandymax 1 year ago
@andyandymax This is the beauty of the early era in television. I've often heard it said that anyone can get a laugh with a vulgar joke but to work clean is much harder. Benny and Burns were masters at this.
hwy61media 1 year ago 2
George could get away with squelching Jack in a script- even on Benny's radio show in March 1952, where they appeared in Palm Springs. Jack is being pompous in thanking George, Frank Sinatra, Danny Kaye and Groucho Marx for coming on his program to form a quartet to sing" his" song, "When You Say 'I Beg Your Pardon''. George interrupts, "Jack...". "Yes?". "Shut up". The audience roars...
fromthesidelines 1 year ago 2
@fromthesidelines They were so great together. Funny story!
hwy61media 1 year ago
@fromthesidelines the "shut up" line is scripted, not an ad lib. it was used 2 other times on the JB radio show. Jack says that the time Mary said, "oh, shut up" in a routine where they brag about their musical knowledge got the best laugh ever, even moreso than the money or your life bit.
bigred997 1 year ago
I misspelt your name in the earlier comment. Posting again.
Love old comedies,great upload, deserve more than one thumps up.
Love the description that you always provide and have learnt a new word too.
Seeing this lifts my spirits.
Thanks Michael
AfsAnehAfairytale 1 year ago 2
@AfsAnehAfairytale Thanks Rita!
hwy61media 1 year ago
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AfsAnehAfairytale 1 year ago
This episode originally aired live on April 24, 1952. Jack appeared as a guest star in return for the Burnses appearing on his show a month earlier (they did this often, and, of course, everyone knew that Jack and George were VERY close friends).
fromthesidelines 1 year ago 2
@fromthesidelines I sure know they were good friends. They couldn't even hide it in the show :) Thanks Barry!
hwy61media 1 year ago
I like gracies Idea of a diet riding backwards on the train, while eating breakfast.. hahaha george burns was a great actor, really amazing..
RebelOntheRoad 1 year ago 2
@RebelOntheRoad George was the perfect straight man for Gracie's zaniness :) There were some first rate writers for this show.
hwy61media 1 year ago