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George Burns and Gracie Allen A Bio-Bibliography
By Cynthia Clements and Sandra Weber
ISBN: 0-313-26883-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-26883-0
444 pages, discography,
Greenwood Press
Publication: 8/30/1996
List Price: $86.95 (UK Sterling Price: £49.95)
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Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects:
Series Title: Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts
Series Number: 72
Description: 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.
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
LC Card Number: 96-4970
LCC Class: PN2287
Dewey Class: 792
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