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Gracie's Dating Service

Burns and Allen · December 29, 1942 · 28 min · 3,551 words

The transcript of “Gracie's Dating Service”, an episode of Burns and Allen first broadcast December 29, 1942. 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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This is Bill Goodwin speaking for Lever Brothers, makers of Swan, the new white floating zone. Well, let's choose the night again and that means another pleasant visit with George Burns and Gracie Allen, their guests, Rita Hayworth, Jimmy Cash and Paul Whiteman and his music.

And now meet the people who live in the Burns House, George and Gracie. Hey, Gracie, did the postman get here yet? No, George, that's the fourth time you've asked me. But honey, it's important. Don't worry, he'll be here any minute with your copy of Cowboy Love Tale.

Oh, dear. How was she to hurry? Oklahoma, Texas, in a terrible spot. You see, he and Lucy were alone in the ranch house, and Lucy was cooking that dinner, then suddenly six bandits came in.

Oh, that's terrible. You bet. Poor Lucy only cooked dinner for two. I'll see you later. Texas in trouble. My goodness. He's like a child. Good morning, Mrs. Burns. Oh, it's the postman. Good morning. Here's your husband's magazine.

Oh, thank you. Well, how are you feeling today, Mr. Postman? Oh, a feta's a fiddle. Of course, I'm always in top-notch condition. Oh, yes. I know. Did you have a nice Christmas? Yes, indeed. Was a little old man with a red nose and big stomach good to you this year?

Oh, yes. George gave me... Oh, you mean Santa Claus? Oh yes, I got some lovely things. Well that's nice. Well good-bye Mrs. Mung's. Happy New Year. Oh and a very, very happy New Year to you, although I know it won't show.

Oh. Thank you. And remember, keep smiling. Where is it? Where is it? Oh boy, that's it. Texas and the travel spot, I've got a... Hey, hey! Let's bring a mistake. What? Look at this cover, it's Hopper's Bazaar.

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