George Burns & Friends [Audio Cassette]

Gracie Allen (Editor), Jack Benny (Editor), George Burns (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1996

George Burns' career has spanned the history of modern show business; he has starred in vaudeville, radio, television, the movies and the recording industry. As a group, George and his friends created and shaped the show business of today. With the invention of radio, a new form of comedy developed--situation comedy. This six-tape collection is in tribute to the beginning years, with George and friends Al Jolsen, Jack Bennie, Gracie Allen and more. 6 cassettes.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Metacom (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0886769191
• ISBN-13: 978-0886769192
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.6 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,673,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Say Goodnight, Gracie..., February 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: George Burns & Friends (Audio Cassette)

If your familiarity with George Burns only goes back as far as "The Sunshine Boys", here's a refresher course. Of the six hour-long cassettes, four of these come from the 1940s-era Burns and Allen show, one of the classic sitcoms of American radio (and early TV). The remaining tapes include guest spots George did (with and without Gracie) with Jack Benny and Bing Crosby. All programs are complete (or as complete as possible). A few of my favorite Burns and Allen shows were passed over in the selection, which is why this set doesn't get the extra star. However, this set is a bushel of fun and a great gift idea for the comedy fan in your life

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Alternative For the Car, May 7, 2006

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This review is from: George Burns & Friends (Audio Cassette)

I got this tape from my local library because it included an appearance by Al Jolson on it. I listened to the tape and found myself taken by the charm of the old radio from the sweet jokes to the strong personalities right down to the charming plugs for Swan soap and Maxwell House coffee.

Although George Burns and Gracie Allen have a relationship similar to Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez's (one I don't find appealing), there is a certain something one cannot ignore or dislike. Adding to this quiet quality are the variety of stars on this set ranging from Mickey Rooney to Rita Hayworth to Eddie Cantor.

There are songs on the broadcasts, skits, and jokes which make for some highly entertaining and unique moments. We do not have anything equivalent to old time radio in modern times, so there is a transition into liking it, but it is easy to adapt to. It really is a shame we don't have it anymore.