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The Burns and Allen Show - Collection [VHS]

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As a fan of Old Time Radio shows I was very familiar with George and Gracie's radio program. I had never seen the TV program until I picked up this set of videos and was pleasantly surprised to learn that they are even better than the radio program which is one of my favorites ever. I won't trouble with plot summaries, because I can't do that nearly as well as what's already been done. If you're already a fan of George and Gracie, you're sure to love these episodes, and if you've never experienced them, this is a great place to start!

Bridgestone's two volume video boxed set, The Burns & Allen Collection, showcases the comedic talents of George Burns and his wife, Gracie Allen as revealed in episodes of their early television series. Both of these video volumes have a running time of 180 minutes, are black & white, and feature six Burns & Allen episodes (included "Hollywood Parade" which starred George Burns and the Andrews Sisters). The Burns & Allen Collection will prove to be an inexpensive and greatly appreciated addition to any community library video collection, and is a nostalgic "must see" for all Burns & Allen fans.

Though I`m completely sold on DVDs, these tapes were still well worth the purchase to me. I was too afraid they might be discontinued and never converted......I hooked my VCR back up for these........love the shows, hate the VCR....Rewinding is such a joy!

Classic comedy never grows old. Sony's excellent compilation of "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show" makes you wonder why the entire series (which ran from 1950 to 1958) has not warranted a DVD release. The VHS set features six hilarious episodes, with "Columbia Pictures Doing Burns and Allen Story" (1954) a particular standout. Shot in 35mm, the unedited prints look terrific. A landmark program from the Golden Age of Television.

I absolutely loved these episodes...each one is funnier than the last. The comedy of Gracie Allen is timeless, so that even teenagers will appreciate it.

There are 2 half hour episodes per tape, 3 tapes in the collection, so only a total of 6 episodes, when they could have fit 12 at SP speed. Nevertheless, the quality is very good considering how old these eps are. I wish there were more available on DVD or VHS. I do not understand why they are not since these old eps are in the public domain (as far as I know). Unfortunately, Burns and Allen are no longer shown on TV reruns. Television has truly become a vast wasteland.

Do yourself and your family a favor by buying these timeless treasures before they run out, as they may never again be available.