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George Burns and Gracie Allen Cynthia Clements

George Burns and Gracie Allen By Cynthia Clements

George Burns and Gracie Allen by Cynthia Clements


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He wrote books and won numerous awards, and his nightclub and convention appearances did not stop until shortly before his death.

Through a thoughtful biography and detailed entries, this book serves as a comprehensive reference to the careers of Burns and Allen together and individually.

George Burns and Gracie Allen Summary

George Burns and Gracie Allen: A Bio-Bibliography by Cynthia Clements

In the minds of today's audiences, George Burns was a solo act. But in the history of show business, he will long be remembered for his work with Gracie Allen. Few performers have enjoyed so much popular and critical acclaim. Together they enjoyed phenomenal success in vaudeville, radio, television, and film. Although they were celebrities, the two performers enjoyed a life remarkably free of scandal. After the death of Allen in 1964, Burns made commercials, a music video, and an exercise video. He wrote books and won numerous awards, and his nightclub and convention appearances did not stop until shortly before his death.

Through a thoughtful biography and detailed entries, this book serves as a comprehensive reference to the careers of Burns and Allen together and individually. The biography summarizes their rise as vaudeville performers, their work in a range of media, and Burns' continued achievements after Allen's death. Sections of the book cover their work on the stage, on radio, on television, and in films. Each section provides detailed entries for their performances, including cast and credit information, plot synoposes, and review excerpts. Appendices list their awards, personal appearances, and archives; and an extensive annotated bibliography cites and discusses sources of additional information.

About Cynthia Clements

CYNTHIA CLEMENTS is the Collection Development Librarian at Richland College, Dallas County Community College District, Dallas, Texas.

SANDRA WEBER is a free-lance writer.

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments Chronology Bio-Bibliography Vaudeville Film Radio Radio Series Radio Guest Appearances Television Television Series Television Guest Appearances Discography Videography Appendix A: Awards and Honors Appendix B: Personal Appearances Appendix C: Research Centers Bibliography Index

Additional information

NPB9780313268830
9780313268830
0313268835
George Burns and Gracie Allen: A Bio-Bibliography by Cynthia Clements
New
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
1996-08-23
444
N/A
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