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A new radio season begins, and it appears that Burns and Allen have transitioned from Summer replacement status, to regular season.
As a new problem is addressed, the need for a guest star, Senor Lee and Artie Shaw tell about going to the Brown Derby. With the search for a guest, might this be the sound man’s big chance to do more than slam doors? The Smoothies sing, Trade Winds.
Since George can’t afford the real stars, he goes with a mimic. While he waits for the impersonator, George pitches an idea for a sketch, and Gracie shoots holes in his plot. Will the impersonator work out? Artie Shaw plays a tune.
The sponsor demands that George get Clark Gable for the show. Can they fake it through the play with using only their impersonator? George gives it his best effort for a serious medical drama, but Gracie’s one liners keep the comedy coming. As was the custom in these early shows, Gracie closes with a song, Would You Be So Kindly.
