Bob Burns Substitutes

The makers of Grape Nuts bring you the first in this series of guest stars during the vacation of George Burns and Gracie Allen. Tonight we present Bob Burns with Tony Martin, Ray Noble and his orchestra and yours truly John Conney.

Alright Ray, one, two, this and gentleman is my first official act on the Grape Nuts program. I should like to present that celebrated spinner of tall yarns who will lead off our guest star

list while George Burns and Gracie Allen are vacationing in New York. I take great pleasure in presenting that one and only comedian, that great star of radio stage and screen. That's... Apart me, Mr. Connie, I'm Tony Martin.

How does it think I ought to introduce our guest star? After all, you're new to the program. Well, all right, Mr. Martin. You go right ahead. Thanks. Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to present to you that hillbilly comedian and musician.

That's the Kousky of the Bazooka. I would say, oh boy. Yes, Ray. I know it isn't cricket and the poppin' on you on this way, but I do. I don't feel the pleasure of presenting the distinguished Scottish poet.

It should be mine. After all, I've read all his works. Scotch poet? Ray, who do you think this man is? Well, Robert Burns, of course. Didn't you ever hear of Annie Laurie? Certainly I've heard of Annie Laurie.

What's Annie Laurie got to do with this? Oh, nothing. I just wondered what she's doing tonight. Well, it looks like there's only one way to get this show started. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to present.

No, allow me on the contrary allow me. Well, come on. Let's all do it. Okay. One two three ladies and gentlemen presenting the first citizen of Ben's urine Arkansas Bob Burns I want to thank you boys for that introduction. You're gonna mighty good job there, but you boys can go now Well, there's you. What does it say here with your bum?