The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

George Burns

Gracie Allen

Blanche Morton

Announcer / ... (268 episodes, 1951-1958)

Harry Morton

Ronnie Burns

The bulk of the filmed episodes were shot over the course of a day with two cameras. Episodes were then edited and screened for a preview audience, and audio of the crowd's reaction was recorded to give an organic reaction to each joke rather than "canned laughter." At the end of each preview screening, George and Gracie would come out and film their "Say goodnight, Gracie" closing tag scene live in front of the audience.

George Burns & Gracie Allen were inducted into the Television Hall of Fame at the 5th annual ceremony in 1988. A carved sculpture of the duo adorns the eastern wall of The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame's outdoor exhibit in North Hollywood.

The edge of the Burns' swimming pool which was sometimes seen in the live episodes was an 18 inch tank of water which was designed to be quickly rolled on and off the stage. Lighting tricks were employed to create the illusion that the shallow tank had depth.

Gracie Allen: Well, you see one Christmas my father caught a wild turkey and he fed him corn and chestnuts. But then we didn't have the heart to kill him so we let him get away.

George Burns: Say "Good night," Gracie.