Making George Jealous: Burns and Allen (January 19, 1943)

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“Making George Jealous” is an episode of Burns and Allen, the old-time radio show, first broadcast January 19, 1943. Listen free on Stupid Potato: no sign-up, no app.

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What happens

On the morning of their wedding anniversary, Gracie Allen finds George Burns has forgotten the date, and she is hurt. She confides in her friend Tootsie, who suggests making George jealous. Gracie arranges a double date with Brian Donlevy, who agrees to flirt with her while George watches. The series is Burns and Allen, and this episode first aired on January 19, 1943. Gracie and George are the leads, with Bea Benaderet, Meredith Willson and Mel Blanc also featured in the cast.

The Burns house in the morning and evening, a neighbouring street, and the Burns home on the night of the double date.

Characters: Gracie Allen, George Burns, Tootsie, Bill Goodwin, Brian Donlevy, Herman, Paul Whiteman

Listen for: Gracie's plan to make George jealous, and the double date with Brian Donlevy.

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.