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The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
40 Episodes 1954 - 1955
Episode 1
George Invites Critics to Watch First Show of Season
Mon, Oct 4, 1954 30 mins
George and Gracie start a new season by inviting some reporters over to see a telecast of their show. George, trying to establish good relations with the press, rehearses Gracie in the proper things to say. Harry Von Zell, Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
Episode 2
Filmed Show #106
Mon, Oct 11, 1954 30 mins
Gracie attends a do-it-yourself show and purchases a power machine so that George can build her a dresser. Before she leaves the exhibits she causes a small riot. Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating, Harry Von Zell.
Episode 3
Gracie Gives Wedding in Payment of a Favor
Mon, Oct 18, 1954 30 mins
Gracie attempts to arrange the marriage of a friend's daughter. Ronnie Burns, Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
Episode 4
Gracie Gives a Baby Shower for Virginia Heaseley
Mon, Oct 25, 1954 30 mins
Gracie and her neighbor arrange a baby shower for the postman's daughter. With Gracie doing the planning, Mr. Beasley's daughter isn't the only one who's surprised. Bea Benaderet.
Episode 5
Auto License Bureau--George Becomes an Author
Mon, Nov 1, 1954 30 mins
Even the Motor Vehicle Department isn't safe from Gracie's logic. She reports to take her driver's test, and leaves some very befuddled officers in her wake. Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
Episode 6
Filmed Show #112
Mon, Nov 8, 1954 30 mins
George can't find his car key. Harry Von Zell, Larry Keating.
Episode 7
Gracie Thinks She and George Are Moving to New York
Mon, Nov 15, 1954 30 mins
Gracie believes she and George are moving to New York and busily prepares to relocate. George hasn't the faintest idea what it's all about. Harry Von Zell, Bea Benaderet.
Episode 8
Shoplifter and the Missing Ruby Clip
Mon, Nov 22, 1954 30 mins
A shoplifter steals a pin and plants it in the purse of Gracie's friend, Mrs. Vanderlip. Gracie, observing this, believes Mrs. Vanderlip is involved in the theft. Larry Keating, Bea Benaderet.
Episode 9
Filmed Show #107
Mon, Nov 29, 1954 30 mins
Gracie tries to save a marriage that needs no saving. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
Episode 10
Burnses & Mortons Going to Hear Antonelli Concert
Mon, Dec 6, 1954 30 mins
George tries to get out of going to a concert by presenting Gracie with a jigsaw puzzle, hoping that she'll get so involved she will forget the concert. Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
Episode 11
George Gets Call From Unknown Victor About Film
Mon, Dec 13, 1954 30 mins
Gracie takes a phone message for George, but all she can remember about the caller is his first name. Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
Episode 12
Harry Morton's Alumni Banquet
Mon, Dec 20, 1954 30 mins
Gracie helps Harry Morton plan his college-alumni reunion. Gracie Allen, George Burns, Larry Keating.
Episode 13
Gracie Thinks Bob Cummings Is in Love With Her
Mon, Dec 27, 1954 30 mins
Actor Robert Cummings stops at the Burnses' home to pick up George for a round of golf, and makes a remark, in jest, to Gracie. True to form, Gracie takes the actor seriously and immediately goes into action.
Episode 14
George's Mother-in-Law Trouble
Mon, Jan 3, 1955 30 mins
Gracie's mother is coming to visit---and George couldn't feel worse. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet.
Episode 15
George and the Glendale Eagle Publicity Stunt
Mon, Jan 10, 1955 30 mins
Gracie gets her busy little mind working overtime, as she cooks up a publicity stunt with a press agent. George's part in this scheme includes pretending to have a sprained ankle, and his performance proves to be Academy Award material. Bea Benaderet.
Episode 16
No Seats for Friar's Club Dinner
Mon, Jan 17, 1955 30 mins
Gracie tries to wangle extra invitations to a dinner party. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
Episode 17
Blanche and Clara Bagley Leave Their Husbands
Mon, Jan 24, 1955 30 mins
Gracie offers sanctuary to two wives who are feuding with their husbands. Matters take a turn for the worse when their suitcases are returned to the wrong homes. Clara: Irene Hervey. Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
Episode 18
Gracie Gets a Valet for George
Mon, Jan 31, 1955 30 mins
Gracie hires a valet for George---not, of course, that he wanted one. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
Episode 19
Filmed Show #123
Mon, Feb 7, 1955 30 mins
Gracie decides to liberate a pet parakeet that George is minding for a friend. Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
Episode 20
Blanche's Brother, Roger the Moocher, Visits
Mon, Feb 14, 1955 30 mins
Gracie tries to find a job for Blanche's brother. Gracie Allen, George Burns, Larry Keating, Bea Benaderet.
Episode 21
George and the Missing Five Dollars and Missing Baby Pictures
Mon, Feb 21, 1955 30 mins
George searches for some old baby pictures for his publisher. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
Episode 22
Gracie Becomes Portrait Artist After Museum Visit
Mon, Feb 28, 1955 30 mins
Awed by the prices of modern artworks, Gracie takes up painting. Gracie Allen, George Burns, Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
Episode 23
George and the 14-Karat Gold Trombone
Mon, Mar 7, 1955 30 mins
Gracie hides a borrowed trombone---then can't remember where she put it. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet.
Episode 24
Filmed Show #128
Mon, Mar 14, 1955 30 mins
Gracie puts two and two together and gets five reasons why a countess has set her cap for Harry Morton. Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
Episode 25
Filmed Show #129
Mon, Mar 21, 1955 30 mins
Gracie can't resist meddling in the latest neighborhood romance. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet. Emily: Millie Doff. Roger: King Donovan.
Episode 26
Filmed Show #130
Mon, Mar 28, 1955 30 mins
Gracie hides a neighbor's great Dane---in the guest room. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet. Clara: Irene Hervey.
Episode 27
Filmed Show #131
Mon, Apr 4, 1955 30 mins
Gracie begins interviewing applicants for the next Mrs. George Burns. Gracie mistakenly believes she is not long for this world, and wants to see that George will be taken care of. Sandra Burns, Bea Benaderet.
Episode 28
Filmed Show #132
Mon, Apr 11, 1955 30 mins
George ends up in jail when Gracie receives a traffic ticket. Gracie Allen, George Burns, Bea Benaderet. Judge: Douglass Dumbrille.
Episode 29
Gracie Hires a Safe-Cracker for Her Wall Safe
Mon, Apr 18, 1955 30 mins
Gracie presents George with a wall safe and, for added security, locks the combination code in the safe. She then seeks the aid of a skilled safecracker. Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating. Safe-Cracker: Will Wright.
Episode 30
Filmed Show #134
Mon, Apr 25, 1955 30 mins
Gracie makes a friend's bad problem even worse. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Larry Keating, Bea Benaderet.
Episode 31
Filmed Show #135
Mon, May 2, 1955 30 mins
George and Gracie argue over the new house paint. Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating, George Burns, Gracie Allen.
Episode 32
Filmed Show #136
Mon, May 9, 1955 30 mins
Gracie is so impressed with the talents of the delivery boy that she asks him to do his impersonations at a benefit. Gracie Allen. Tommy: Eddie Ryder. Jerry: Barry Truex.
Episode 33
Filmed Show #137
Mon, May 16, 1955 30 mins
Gracie invites friends to a picnic at the beach. Gracie Allen, George Burns, Larry Keating, Bea Benaderet.
Episode 34
Filmed Show #138
Mon, May 23, 1955 30 mins
Gracie is convinced that George owns a uranium mine. George Burns, Gracie Allen.
Episode 35
Filmed Show #139
Mon, May 30, 1955 30 mins
This time it's George who leaps to conclusions when he overhears Gracie discussing divorce terms. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Larry Keating, Bea Benaderet.
Episode 36
Gracie Believes George Has a Criminal Record
Mon, Jun 6, 1955 30 mins
Gracie decides that George has a criminal past. George Burns, Gracie Allen.
Episode 37
Gracie Gets an Extension Visa for Jeanette Duval
Mon, Jun 13, 1955 30 mins
Gracie takes on the immigration authorities to get a renewal of a friend's visa. Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
Episode 38
Gracie Tries to Cure Roger of Amnesia
Mon, Jun 20, 1955 30 mins
Gracie manages to develop amnesia. George Burns, Gracie Allen.
Episode 39
Lucille Vanderlip Gives a Barbeque Party
Mon, Jun 27, 1955 30 mins
Gracie gives George the wrong address for a barbecue party, and he falls out of favor with the neighbors as a result. Bea Benaderet.
Episode 40
Filmed Show #144
Mon, Jul 4, 1955 30 mins
With a Hawaiian trip in the offing, Gracie takes up the hula. George Burns, Gracie Allen.