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The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
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Episode 130 min1953-10-05
The Iron Deer
When 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.
Episode 230 min1953-10-19
Gracie Helps Harry get a New Account
The prospect of Gracie being called for jury duty evokes much concern from all her friends
Episode 330 min1953-10-19
Gracie Gets a Jury Summons
The prospect of Gracie being called for jury duty evokes much concern from all her friends.
Episode 430 min1953-10-26
Gracie Thinks Blanche is a Kleptomaniac
Gracie (mistakenly, of course) gets the notion that Blanche is a kleptomaniac and wreaks havoc by trying to cover up for her.
Episode 530 min1953-11-02
George and Harry are Mad at Each Other
A 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.
Episode 630 min1953-11-09
Getting a Business Manager
Gracie mistakes the Mortons' lawn man for the business manager she hired.
Episode 730 min1953-11-16
The Raccoon Coats
After Gracie gives away Harry Morton's fur coat, she goes to great lengths to procure a replacement.
Episode 830 min1953-11-23
Gracie Thinks Von Zell is Broke
Gracie has the mistaken impression that Harry Von Zell is broke, and, of course, endeavors to help him.
Episode 930 min1953-11-30
Gracie Going to San Francisco
George and Harry Morton plan to enjoy the fruits of bachelorhood while their wives are out of town.
Episode 1030 min1953-12-07
Gracie Trades the House
The 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.
Episode 1130 min1953-12-14
George and Gracie go to a Movie Premier
Gracie and George get a limited amount of tickets to a movie premiere, and pledge them to too many friends.
Episode 1230 min1953-12-21
JANE (WARDROBE WOMAN) AND HER PROBLEM
Gracie creates a family crisis, because she believes sh e must have one in order to appreciate other people's problems.
Episode 1330 min1953-12-28
Gracie's Anniversary Present
Gracie decides to take flying lessons when she becomes convinced that George is planning to buy her a plane for their wedding anniversary.
Episode 1430 min1954-01-04
Uncle Harvey's Invention
Uncle Harvey's latest invention, a solution to make plants grow to gargantuan proportions, is found to contain the makings for a perfect martini.
Episode 1530 min1954-01-11
GEORGE READING PLAY TO BE DONE IN LONDON
Gracie makes travel plans when she finds George reading a play due to open in London.
Episode 1630 min1954-01-18
GRACIE HELPS MECHANIC WITH GIRL FRIEND
Gracie has an historic interview with a local reporter.
Episode 1730 min1954-01-25
GRACIE DISCOVERS GEORGE'S SECRET WEAKNESS
Gracie 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."
Episode 1830 min1954-02-01
GRACIE HAS TO SELL GEORGE'S CAR BY FIVE O'CLOCK
Gracie misunderstands a fire inspector's order to get rid of some inflammable rubbish.
Episode 1930 min1954-02-08
GRACIE WINS A TELEVISION SET
A 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.
Episode 2030 min1954-02-15
No Fan Mail for George
George 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.
Episode 2130 min1954-02-22
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
Episode 2230 min1954-03-01
Harry Morton Is Missing
When Harry Morton goes missing, Gracie hires a private investigator who becomes very confused about the identity of his new client and her associates.
Episode 2330 min1954-03-08
Gracie Goes to Psychiatrist for Blanche's Dream
Gracie visits a bewildered psychiatrist for dream analysis, which unexpectedly results in Blanche and Harry Morton each believing the other is crazy.
Episode 2430 min1954-03-15
Gracie's Old Boy Friend, Dan Conroy, Comes to Town
When 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.
Episode 2530 min1954-03-22
Gracie Tries to Get George in College/The Old Grads
Gracie decides to enroll George in college. Meanwhile, George's production manager frantically searches for someone who can get Gracie out of a traffic ticket
Episode 2630 min1954-03-29
Columbia Pictures Doing Burns and Allen Story
Columbia is doing the Burns and Allen story and everybody wants to get into the act.
Episode 2730 min1954-04-05
An Elephant Sits on Gracie's Fender
An elephant has actually sat on the fender of Gracie's car, and everyone is having trouble believing her.
Episode 2830 min1954-04-12
George Gets Black Eye from Open Door
George'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.
Episode 2930 min1954-04-19
Dolores De Marco, George's Ex-Vaudeville Partner
To 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.
Episode 3030 min1954-04-26
Vanderlip Buys Black Negligee for His Wife
Relationships are jeopardized after a meddling Gracie listens in on a phone call and concludes that Mr. Vanderlip is having an affair with a saleswoman.
Episode 3130 min1954-05-03
Gracie and George Have a Mystery Anniversary
Gracie 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.
Episode 3230 min1954-05-10
George Resting for Insurance Examination
George 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.
Episode 3330 min1954-07-05
One Week to Live
Gracie gets the mistaken notion that Harry Morton has only a week to live.
Episode 3430 min1954-07-12
Gracie Buys Old Movies to Sell to Television
George 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.
Episode 3530 min1954-07-19
Emily Vanderlip's Elopement
Although Emily Vanderlip has no desire to elope, Gracie pushes the matter until everyone's upset and Harry Von Zell is in police custody.
Episode 3630 min1954-07-26
Emily Vanderlip's Elopement
When a councilwoman asks for Gracie's support, she mistakenly thinks she's being asked to run for city council herself.
Episode 3730 min1954-08-02
Burnses and Mortons Choosing Movie to Attend
The 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.
Episode 3830 min1954-08-09
Gracie Buys a Toaster Wholesale
Gracie 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.
Episode 3930 min1954-08-23
Mortons Exchange Houses with the Gibsons from New York
Harry and Blanche's friends from New York precipitate a housing crisis when they come to stay in the Morton house.
Episode 4030 min1954-08-16
George Teaches Gracie Not to Start Rumors
Harry and Blanche's friends from New York precipitate a housing crisis when they come to stay in the Morton house.
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