The George Burns Show

Season

1958

USA

7.8

This The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950) spin-off found George Burns relocated to his downtown office working as a producer and trying to deal with an assortment of entertainers and oddball theatrical acts, as well as his previously established friends.

Episode List

S1 • E1

George and the Private Eye

George searches for a new property to produce but receives a tip not to touch a new detective series called "The Blonde Who Died Twice."

S1 • E2

Jack Benny Comes Over

When Jack Benny drops by George's office and finds him teaching a dance routine to a young girl, he becomes jealous, concluding that George is rehearsing a new act for himself.

S1 • E3

The French Revue

George tries to get Blanche to resign as his secretary, so he sends three beautiful Folies Bergere showgirls to her husband's office in an attempt to both arouse jealousy and tick her off.

S1 • E4

A Walk on for George

When William Goetz offers George a bit part in Ronnie's new movie, George agrees to appear uncredited, not wishing to overshadow his son. Meanwhile, Von Zell falsely promises to get a waitress an audition with Goetz.

S1 • E5

The 18 Year Old Novelist

S1 • E6

Tony Martin Visits

When Tony Martin is unable to appear at a singing engagement, George tries to weasel his way in as his replacement.

S1 • E7

George's Eviction

The landlord arrives to find vaudeville acts such as knife-throwers, tumblers and live animals, and threatens to evict George.

S1 • E8

Eddie Fisher Guests

S1 • E9

La Vie En Rose or A Wife for Christmas

To prevent her deportation to France, George tries to get Colette married to a good old American citizen - like Harry von Zell.

S1 • E10

Dale Robertson & The Lennon Sisters

In this "Live" (videotaped) episode, George chooses a western theme and western costumes and sets. His guest is Dale Robertson is repeatedly asked by George to put Ronnie in an upcoming Tales Of Wells Fargo as a villain.The Lennon Sisters are also featured.

S1 • E11

George Signs Carol Channing

George uses Carol Channing's absent-mindedness to his advantage when he gets her to sign a contract for a night-club appearance.

S1 • E12

Anna Maria Alberghetti Guests

George sings and dances with Anna Maria Alberghetti, and then escorts her to a Hollywood premiere for a chat with silent movie star Sybil Wentworth.

S1 • E13

George on Juke Box Jury

George learns that his newly released record is going to be rated on disc jockey Peter Potter's TV show "Juke Box Jury" by a special panel comprised of the children of various celebrities.

S1 • E14

Rosemary Clooney Guests

S1 • E15

Carol Channing Guests

S1 • E16

Xavier Cugat and Abbe Lane Guest

S1 • E17

Howard Duff Guests

S1 • E18

Ronnie Takes an Apartment

S1 • E19

Jimmie Rodgers Moves in with Ronnie

When Jimmie Rodgers moves in with Ronnie, suddenly the apartment is overrun with pretty young groupies, so a jealous Judi turns turns to George for help.

S1 • E20

The Landlord's Daughter

George finds himself in an ethical conundrum when Mr. Knox, the building's landlord, offers him a five year lease in return for discouraging his talented daughter Linda from pursuing a career in showbiz.

S1 • E21

The Orchid Room or Contract to Sing

George books Ronnie and Judi at The Orchid Room, but when he learns they'll be performing downstairs, he decides to take over the engagement himself, fearing that singing in a basement could ruin his son's career.

S1 • E22

George's Trial

When the owner of the club where George is performing cancels his contract due to poor attendance, George decides to take him to court.

S1 • E23

Breaking Up the Team

Ronnie and Judi audition for the producer of a Broadway revue, but when he turns them down, Ronnie decides to break up the act so Judi can get ahead - but George comes up with a devious plan to keep them together.

S1 • E24

The Monster Trend

When George produces a horror movie, he auditions actors in makeup which leads the other tenants to believe that the building's been taken over by monsters.