What happens
Gracie Allen and George Burns host guest Robert Montgomery, who is seeking funding for a new film about Napoleon and Josephine. Texas investor Mr. Judson leaves a million-dollar check with Gracie, to be handed over if Montgomery's picture seems worthwhile. Gracie takes her role seriously, questioning Montgomery's budget and insisting that George be given a part. Montgomery tries to win the check by persuading Gracie, and George is cast as Pierre, with a love scene planned opposite the French actress Collette. The episode is part of the Burns and Allen series, first aired on April 7, 1949 on CBS and NBC Radio, with Gracie Allen and George Burns starring.
Hollywood, California, at the Burns' home and at a film studio
Characters: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Robert Montgomery, Mr. Judson, Collette, Uncle Fred, Bill Goodwin
Listen for: Gracie's questions about Montgomery's budget and her insistence on a part for George
Written from the episode itself; it never gives away the ending. Every recording is remastered for the stream: cleaned of rumble, hiss and mains hum (and the old TV whine where we found it), then levelled in two passes to steady broadcast loudness, so one show is never quieter than the next.