Burns and Allen · February 10, 1949 · 27 min · 4,047 words
The transcript of “Gracie Sends Sam Spade To Jail”, an episode of Burns and Allen first broadcast February 10, 1949. 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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Another couple Maxwell House Coffee Josh. Sure, call me a cup, Gratian. You know Maxwell House is always good to the last. Drop. That drops good too. Yes, it's Maxwell House Coffee Time, starring George Burns and Gracie Allen.
With our special guest, Howard Duff, who is the famous detective Sam Spade. Yours truly toldy read, Joseph Kerns, Eric Snowden, Harry Lubin, the Maxwell House Orchestra, and Bill Goodwin. For America's Thursday night comedy enjoyment, it's George and Gracie.
And for America's everyday coffee drinking enjoyment, it's Maxwell House. Always good to the last drop. Many people say that Gracie is responsible for George being where he is today, and that's certainly true. Gracie is also responsible for Sam Spade being where he is today.
You see, George and Sam Spade are both in jail. How did it happen? Well, let's listen as George is being questioned by a police lieutenant. Alright, let's start at the top. Name? George Burns. Occupation?
I'm married to Graciel. No, no, no, no. What do you do? What keeps you busy? I'm married to Graciel. Let me put it this way. What's your source of income? I'm married to Graciel. Alright, skip it. What's your age?
Roxam, at least 42. How come you look older? I'm married to Gracie Allen. What's your address? Three, 16 North Camden. Alright, Burns, now suppose you tell me why you're in this jam. I'm married to Gracie Allen.
You're in a rut. Hey, Spade, I'll come you're in this jam. He is married to Gracie Allen. You know Burns, you and this fake character are accused of murder. Now suppose you tell me the whole story right from the start.
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