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Gold Rush Gracie

Burns and Allen · August 12, 1940 · 29 min · 3,757 words

The transcript of “Gold Rush Gracie”, an episode of Burns and Allen first broadcast August 12, 1940. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). The Burns and Allen Show plays Burns and Allen free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.

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From Hollywood, the George Burns and Gracie Allen show for Hormel and Spam. People, George Burns and Gracie Allen, party show when he's so control, for singing believe we're the smoothies three, last but not least and with Bob Houston.

Yes, George and Gracie have dropped in for another visit. Of course you've been expecting them, but what about those folks who drop in unexpectedly at meal time?

Well, don't fret, don't fuss, just serve Spam, S-P-A-M. This tender, juicy meat is perfect for hurry up meals. It's all ready to eat, just open the spam can, slice it, and serve with sliced tomato or a salad.

Spam is always ready for quick action because this delicious meat doesn't need refrigeration. And the rich, satisfying goodness, the tempting taste of spam always makes a hit. Get a supply of spam when you shop tomorrow and try the easy recipes on the label.

You'll discover the easy way to please your unexpected guests, Because cold or hot, spam hits the spot. Together just like spam and eggs. Ooh! Why are the stars of our show and here they are in person, George and Gracie!

Thank you very much. Folks, you'll have to forgive me from a little out of breath. But the minute we hear Arty Shaw's music, all of us on the stage here, we just have to dance.

Oh, yes! Josh, did you see Baden me doing the Rumba? Yeah, what was that? Arty Shaw was playing a foxtrot. Why were you and Bud doing a Rumba? Well, Bud used to be a football player.

Well, what's a football player? Got to do with a rumba. Well, he's used to keep in the backfield in motion. No. No. I say so, Bud, the rumba is the only dancer you can do.

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