Burns and Allen – Adolphe Menjou. 440208.

February 8, 2017Posted inBurns and Allen, Comedy
Gracie opens with an important public service announcement, buy war bonds. This morning in the Burns home, Gracie talks to George about their great love affair, and their upcoming anniversary. George suggests that Gracie get rid of their useless maid. All she does is gather gossip while Gracie does all the work. The scene changes to another couple with a famous love affair. Adolph Menjou and his wife. They talk about a movie scene that he is shooting. The maid overhears their staged arguement, and thinks its real. She's the same maid who works for Gracie, and other Hollywood stars.

Burns and Allen – Ida Lupino Plays a Housewife. 431207

December 7, 2016Posted inBurns and Allen, Comedy
Performing live for troops at Terminal Island. We first look in at the office of a Hollywood producer, and Ida Lupino complaining about the part in a play. Elsewhere, Gracie admires her big, strong, dream man, George. Is she buttering him up to soften the blow about a fender bender she kinda had in the car? Will she be giving away any secrets when Ida arrives to ask for advice in being a housewife? Gracie gives a talk on the birds and the bees. Bill Goodwin shows up to help with the advanced training for Ida. That means he's going to lay on the sponsor message.