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George Needs A Guest Star

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George's sponsor thinks it would be great to have Clark Gable on the show as a guest. George considers getting someone who does a Clark Gable impression instead. During the episode, Gracie performs the song "If You Please."

Burns and Allen were an American comedy duo consisting of George Burns and his wife Gracie Allen. They worked together as a successful comedy team that entertained vaudeville, film, radio, and television audiences for over forty years.

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Cast & Crew

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Artie Shaw and His Orchestra

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Peter Lind Hayes

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The Smoothies

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Mon Sep 16 1940 Mon Sep 16

The Burns and Allen Show

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