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The Sponsor Visits

Burns and Allen · February 14, 1946 · 29 min · 3,837 words

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It's Maxwell House Coffee Time starring George Burns and Gracie Allen. With yours truly Bill Goodwin and the music of Meredith Wilson and his orchestra. For deep down laughs and listening enjoyment, it's George and Gracie.

And for deep down coffee drinking enjoyment, it's Maxwell House. With extra flavor in the blend because of choice Latin American coffee, skillfully combined. Extra flavor in the cup because radiant roast develops the full flavor of every coffee bean.

And the result is that today more people buy Maxwell House than any other brand of coffee in the world. Well, there's lots of excitement in the Burns home today. Their sponsor, Mr. Charles Mortimer, is in town.

And George and Gracie have invited him to dinner. At the moment, we find Gracie putting the finishing touches on a plump, aged ham. The whole still judge, but I picked you tight. Okay. There. Now step back, let me look at you.

Now, you don't look right. Let's try another one. Honey, you've tried ten different ties already. I know, dear, but something just seems to be lacking. Oh, now I see what it is. What? Yeah, I'm going to Japan sign.

Well, that might help, yes. Oh, not that you don't look handsome without them. Oh. You have such aristocratic needs. Aristocratic? Yeah, they're so snobbish. They just never come close to one another. Well, as much as I hate to cover them up, I better put my pants on.

Yeah. Now, George, let's get a few things straight about the dinner. Now, we've got to be sure Mr. Mortimer gets plenty to eat. So I've arranged some signals. Signal? Yes, for example, when I pass you the potatoes, I may say, George has some more potatoes, PMK.

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