I used to love watching the Burns and Allen television show. In doing research for my next book today, I came across this funny newspaper column of Gracie Allen from 1949.
Gracie Allen Reporting:
Well, I'm still tired from packing for our London and Paris trip. I had to tie up all the trunks with stout ropes while George did the same with his wallet.
George never wants me to take much luggage on a trip because, as an old vaudeville man, he boasts of the days when he not only lived in a trunk but sublet part of it to a midget act.
I wanted to take some canned goods but George said no, we could get plenty to eat over there.
Then I wanted to take my little car, but George said no, we could get plenty of transportation over there.
Then I wanted to take all my cute little hats, but George said no, I could get all I wanted over there.
Then he choked and his face turned purple and I had to beat him on the back and he didn't say another word all evening.
Richard Cummings
Gracie Allen Reporting:
Well, I'm still tired from packing for our London and Paris trip. I had to tie up all the trunks with stout ropes while George did the same with his wallet.
George never wants me to take much luggage on a trip because, as an old vaudeville man, he boasts of the days when he not only lived in a trunk but sublet part of it to a midget act.
I wanted to take some canned goods but George said no, we could get plenty to eat over there.
Then I wanted to take my little car, but George said no, we could get plenty of transportation over there.
Then I wanted to take all my cute little hats, but George said no, I could get all I wanted over there.
Then he choked and his face turned purple and I had to beat him on the back and he didn't say another word all evening.
Richard Cummings
Rich,
ReplyDeleteI agree, I also enjoyed watching the Burns and Allen Show. Gracie Allen was a hoot!
Hugs, Rose
Oh, I always loved them, their comedy stands up today as well as it did. And to think they could be really funny and "G" rated at the same time.....I remember listening to them on the radio....Ooops my age is showing...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder
Anon here...you can catch quite a few their skits and shows on youtube.com....wonderful. Ciao for now.
ReplyDeleteIs that the same Richard Cummings that I sat next to in 1st grade at the Mary T. Ronan school in Beachmont? Richard Carter sat in front of him. I had a wicked crush on Richard Cummings back then!!! Jackie Anderson sat in front of me all through elem. school because we were always in alphabetical order. Ahhh, the trivial stuff we remember. By the way, I love this Lantern site. Nice job!
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ReplyDeleteAh, my true identity has been discovered. Yes; I lived on Bradstreet Avenue way back then. But please don't tell anyone else! Nice to hear from you, that you remember me, and willingly exposed
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Take care. Anonymous.