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Should Gracie talk about George, or something interesting? Somehow the topic comes round to her landslide victory in Wisconsin. Frank Parker Getz in his jabs at George over the happenings in the news. Ray Noble shares his wisdom regarding George and the campaign. Gracie takes a phone call from her mother, and learns the latest family gossip. Her party mascot, her Kangaroo has fallen ill.
Frank Parker sings an oldie from 1914, They’ll Never Believe Me. What does Ray need to discuss with George and Gracie in the hall? For now, it has to wait for a visit from Bubbles. What will George halve too do when Gracie wins her campaign? A knock at the door brings a census enumerator. Will the dirt that he has gathered fuel Gracie’s campaign, or just a few moments of gossip? Secrets about Nelson Eddy are shared is there anything in Gracie’s background she ought to worry about? Ray Noble plays, Gracie’s Campaign Song.
Ray still needs to talk with George and Gracie, but why can’t he just say it here? Interruptions come when Gracie takes a phone call, and others in the cast get in their jokes. Will George get to sing a jingle for the sponsor? Gracie manages to clear the stage, which leaves her alone onstage with Ray. Will they forget their memorable moment? Maybe they should write it down.
Gracie sings that hit from the film Buck Benny Rides Again, My My.
Note: The census man sounds like Elliot Lewis, but I’m not sure.
