Sugar and the Prior Owner: Burns and Allen (September 27, 1945)

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“Sugar and the Prior Owner” is an episode of Burns and Allen, the old-time radio show, first broadcast September 27, 1945. Listen free on Stupid Potato: no sign-up, no app.

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What happens

George and Gracie are settling into their new home and sorting out drawer and closet space for their clothes. George, feeling shortchanged, plans a housewarming party as a surprise for Gracie and enlists Bill Goodwin to find dates. A mention of a mysterious woman named Sugar leads Gracie to suspect George of infidelity, and the couple's misunderstandings grow. Meanwhile, the previous tenant, Mr. Jones, is hiding from his ex-wife, who believes George is her former husband. The episode is part of the Burns and Allen series, first broadcast on September 27, 1945, with George Burns and Gracie Allen in the lead roles.

George and Gracie's newly rented house, including the bedroom, the front yard and a drugstore.

Characters: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bill Goodwin, Meredith Willson, Mr. Jones, Mr. Postman

Listen for: Gracie's confusion over who Sugar is, and George's attempts to keep his housewarming party secret.

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.