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An elementary school dropout, George Burns went on to become one of America's most beloved entertainers. This book covers a neglected part of his career--his work as a television producer. Burns was not only a behind-the-scenes producer, but also filled the role of producer in various comedies in which he starred. Though his forte was situation comedies, Burns' company, McCadden Productions, also produced dramatic anthology series and pilots, including a pilot considered to be a precursor to the popular TV series Mission: Impossible.This book focuses on Burns' wide variety of production efforts, and follows his involvement in television productions from his 1950 comedy series with his wife, Gracie Allen, through his participation in the fantasy sitcom Mister Ed, and finally to his last producer credit in 1981, I Love Her Anyway, a remake of The Burns and Allen Show.
Richard Irvin is a self-described documentarian of television history. He lives in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPreface1. George Burns, Executive Producer2. George and Gracie—The Live TV Shows3. George and Gracie—The Filmed Shows4. George and the Charming Bachelor—The Bob Cummings Show5. George and the Wisecracking Dog—The People’s Choice6. George and His McCadden Comedy Projects and Pilots7. George and His Dramatic Anthologies8. George Without Gracie9. George and Filmways10. George and Warner Brothers11. George and United Artists12. George and the Final PilotChapter NotesBibliographyIndex
