The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

Season 4

TV-G

Burns and Allen, an American comedy duo consisting of George Burns and his wife, Gracie Allen, worked together as a comedy team in vaudeville, films, radio and television and achieved great success over four decades.

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40 Episodes

The Iron Deer
E1
The Iron DeerWhen George declares he "can't see" how Harry Morton could spend $200 on an iron deer for his lawn, Gracie concludes George's eyesight is deteriorating.
Gracie Helps Harry get a New Account
E2
Gracie Helps Harry get a New AccountThe prospect of Gracie being called for jury duty evokes much concern from all her friends
Gracie Gets a Jury Summons
E3
Gracie Gets a Jury SummonsThe prospect of Gracie being called for jury duty evokes much concern from all her friends.
Gracie Thinks Blanche is a Kleptomaniac
E4
Gracie Thinks Blanche is a KleptomaniacGracie (mistakenly, of course) gets the notion that Blanche is a kleptomaniac and wreaks havoc by trying to cover up for her.
George and Harry are Mad at Each Other
E5
George and Harry are Mad at Each OtherA mutual acquaintance ticks off George and Harry Morton, so Gracie thinks they're mad at each other. To patch up their friendship, Gracie decides to turn them both against Harry Von Zell.
Getting a Business Manager
E6
Getting a Business ManagerGracie mistakes the Mortons' lawn man for the business manager she hired.
The Raccoon Coats
E7
The Raccoon CoatsAfter Gracie gives away Harry Morton's fur coat, she goes to great lengths to procure a replacement.
Gracie Thinks Von Zell is Broke
E8
Gracie Thinks Von Zell is BrokeGracie has the mistaken impression that Harry Von Zell is broke, and, of course, endeavors to help him.
Gracie Going to San Francisco
E9
Gracie Going to San FranciscoGeorge and Harry Morton plan to enjoy the fruits of bachelorhood while their wives are out of town.
Gracie Trades the House
E10
Gracie Trades the HouseThe Burns house is put in jeopardy when a mis-heard telephone conversation between George and Jack Benny gives Gracie the impression that George is quitting show business.
George and Gracie go to a Movie Premier
E11
George and Gracie go to a Movie PremierGracie and George get a limited amount of tickets to a movie premiere, and pledge them to too many friends.
JANE (WARDROBE WOMAN) AND HER PROBLEM
E12
JANE (WARDROBE WOMAN) AND HER PROBLEMGracie creates a family crisis, because she believes sh e must have one in order to appreciate other people's problems.
Gracie's Anniversary Present
E13
Gracie's Anniversary PresentGracie decides to take flying lessons when she becomes convinced that George is planning to buy her a plane for their wedding anniversary.
Uncle Harvey's Invention
E14
Uncle Harvey's InventionUncle Harvey's latest invention, a solution to make plants grow to gargantuan proportions, is found to contain the makings for a perfect martini.
GEORGE READING PLAY TO BE DONE IN LONDON
E15
GEORGE READING PLAY TO BE DONE IN LONDONGracie makes travel plans when she finds George reading a play due to open in London.
GRACIE HELPS MECHANIC WITH GIRL FRIEND
E16
GRACIE HELPS MECHANIC WITH GIRL FRIENDGracie tries to dissuade the mechanic's girlfriend from swooning over celebrities by fabricating stories of George's cruelty and abuse, but she blabs to the wrong woman and the tall-tales become front-page headlines.
GRACIE DISCOVERS GEORGE'S SECRET WEAKNESS
E17
GRACIE DISCOVERS GEORGE'S SECRET WEAKNESSGracie convinces herself that George must be in the class of the one man in five who has a secret vice. Burns & Allen do the vaudeville routine that made them famous, "Lamb Chops."
GRACIE HAS TO SELL GEORGE'S CAR BY FIVE O'CLOCK
E18
GRACIE HAS TO SELL GEORGE'S CAR BY FIVE O'CLOCKGracie misunderstands a fire inspector's order to get rid of some inflammable rubbish.
GRACIE WINS A TELEVISION SET
E19
GRACIE WINS A TELEVISION SETA quiz show phones Gracie and offers her a TV set if she can answer a question. She can't, but she looks it up in an almanac, calls them back with the correct data, and demands a set.
No Fan Mail for George
E20
No Fan Mail for GeorgeGeorge is unhappy about not receiving any fan mail, so Gracie instructs Blanche to write a phony fan letter. Unfortunately this correspondence upsets both Harry Morton and the jealous husband of the woman whose name Blanche signed.
George and Gracie Going to Opera 'Carmen'
E21
George and Gracie Going to Opera 'Carmen'Everyone is elated when Mr. Vanderlip invites them to the opera except for George, who's adamant about seeing a 3-D movie instead
Harry Morton Is Missing
E22
Harry Morton Is MissingWhen Harry Morton goes missing, Gracie hires a private investigator who becomes very confused about the identity of his new client and her associates.
Gracie Goes to Psychiatrist for Blanche's Dream
E23
Gracie Goes to Psychiatrist for Blanche's DreamGracie visits a bewildered psychiatrist for dream analysis, which unexpectedly results in Blanche and Harry Morton each believing the other is crazy.
Gracie's Old Boy Friend, Dan Conroy, Comes to Town
E24
Gracie's Old Boy Friend, Dan Conroy, Comes to TownWhen Gracie's athletic ex comes to visit, she swipes Harry Morton's trophies to pass off as her husband's. Further complications ensue when the awards go missing.
Gracie Tries to Get George in College/The Old Grads
E25
Gracie Tries to Get George in College/The Old GradsGracie decides to enroll George in college. Meanwhile, George's production manager frantically searches for someone who can get Gracie out of a traffic ticket
Columbia Pictures Doing Burns and Allen Story
E26
Columbia Pictures Doing Burns and Allen StoryColumbia is doing the Burns and Allen story and everybody wants to get into the act.
An Elephant Sits on Gracie's Fender
E27
An Elephant Sits on Gracie's FenderAn elephant has actually sat on the fender of Gracie's car, and everyone is having trouble believing her.
George Gets Black Eye from Open Door
E28
George Gets Black Eye from Open DoorGeorge's black eye and another man's broken leg lead people to believe the two men were brawling. Meanwhile, Gracie attempts to outsmart an insurance investigator, and Harry Von Zell tries to book a contortionist on the show.
Dolores De Marco, George's Ex-Vaudeville Partner
E29
Dolores De Marco, George's Ex-Vaudeville PartnerTo avoid a lawsuit, George dodges a man who spends the day patiently waiting on the front porch. Meanwhile, jealousy and mistaken-identity drive Gracie to extremes when the young daughter of George's ex-girlfriend visits.
Vanderlip Buys Black Negligee for His Wife
E30
Vanderlip Buys Black Negligee for His WifeRelationships are jeopardized after a meddling Gracie listens in on a phone call and concludes that Mr. Vanderlip is having an affair with a saleswoman.
Gracie and George Have a Mystery Anniversary
E31
Gracie and George Have a Mystery AnniversaryGracie throws an extravagant 9th "Hmm-Hmm" anniversary party, having forgotten the event that she's celebrating. A cook and butler hired for the occasion are bemused by Gracie's eccentricities.
George Resting for Insurance Examination
E32
George Resting for Insurance ExaminationGeorge tries to get a full day's rest before his doctor's exam, but he soon finds friends, family, a telephone repairman, roofer and electrician tromping across his bed.
One Week to Live
E33
One Week to LiveGracie gets the mistaken notion that Harry Morton has only a week to live.
Gracie Buys Old Movies to Sell to Television
E34
Gracie Buys Old Movies to Sell to TelevisionGeorge passes on an offer to buy the rights to some old films, but Gracie decides the deal would be in his best interest after consulting a psychic.
Emily Vanderlip's Elopement
E35
Emily Vanderlip's ElopementAlthough Emily Vanderlip has no desire to elope, Gracie pushes the matter until everyone's upset and Harry Von Zell is in police custody.
Emily Vanderlip's Elopement
E36
Emily Vanderlip's ElopementWhen a councilwoman asks for Gracie's support, she mistakenly thinks she's being asked to run for city council herself.
Burnses and Mortons Choosing Movie to Attend
E37
Burnses and Mortons Choosing Movie to AttendThe Burns and Mortons decide to go to the movies but have difficulty finding a film that none of them have seen. Further complicating matters, Al and Harry Von Zell arrive and decide to tag along.
Gracie Buys a Toaster Wholesale
E38
Gracie Buys a Toaster WholesaleGracie needs a new toaster. When George suggests that she consult a fellow club member who deals in wholesale appliances, Gracie finds that it is easy to save money.
Mortons Exchange Houses with the Gibsons from New York
E39
Mortons Exchange Houses with the Gibsons from New YorkHarry and Blanche's friends from New York precipitate a housing crisis when they come to stay in the Morton house.
George Teaches Gracie Not to Start Rumors
E40
George Teaches Gracie Not to Start RumorsHarry and Blanche's friends from New York precipitate a housing crisis when they come to stay in the Morton house.