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The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show Season 7 Episodes
Season 7 Episode Guide
40 Episodes 1956 - 1957
Episode 1
Return to California
Mon, Oct 1, 1956
The Burnses, Mortons, and Harry von Zell unexpectedly return home to California, only to be surprised by Ronnie and the twenty co-eds, who he's allowed to take up residence in their homes without their prior knowledge or approval.
Episode 2
The Shakespeare Paper
Mon, Oct 8, 1956
Gracie decides to help Ronnie get ahead at school, so she rewrites his essay on one of Shakespeare's plays. Meanwhile, Harry Von Zell begs George to get him an audition with producer William Goetz.
Episode 3
The Woman in the Car
Mon, Oct 15, 1956
When Gracie borrows the Mortons' car, she leaves behind a parking ticket upon which the officer has scribbled an unusual note. Blanche finds the citation and concludes Harry's been having an affair with a "very cooperative" woman.
Episode 4
The Interview
Mon, Oct 22, 1956
The Burns' are interviewed by a reporter who hopes to talk to the real people, not their wacky TV personas. Meanwhile, Ronnie joins the school cheerleading squad; Mrs. Sohmers hopes to meet her matinée idol; and Von Zell gets a stuntman.
Episode 5
Ronnie's Initiation
Mon, Oct 29, 195630 mins
As part of his college fraternity initiation, Ronnie must say and do the opposite of what people would normally expect. Meanwhile, Mrs. Sohmers decides to reside in Pasadena, but Gracie gets mixed up and thinks the Mortons are moving.
Episode 6
Ronnie's Bashful
Mon, Nov 5, 1956
Harry Von Zell makes plans to treat the Burns and Mortons to a night on the town. Meanwhile, Gracie learns Ronnie's skipping a school dance and jumps to the conclusion that her son is bashful, so she endeavors to set up a date for him.
Episode 7
The Missing Stamp
Mon, Nov 12, 1956
Harry Morton suspects his no-good brother-in-law, Roger, of swiping his hundred-dollar Madagascar Imperial stamp from his cherished collection. Little does he know, Gracie has stuck it on an envelope she intends to mail.
Episode 8
George's Gray Suit
Mon, Nov 19, 1956
Gracie ships George's new gray suit to Roger, but when George gets wind of it, he intercepts the package. Meanwhile, Gracie concocts a phony story about a burglary and gets everyone involved - even the police.
Episode 9
Von Zell's Raises
Mon, Nov 26, 1956
Gracie wants to find chaperones for Ronnie's ski trip, so she decides Harry Von Zell should marry Vivian so they can accompany the kids. George gives Harry a series of raises to accommodate the new groom and garner some laughs for himself.
Episode 10
The Refrigerator Salesman
Mon, Dec 3, 195630 mins
Ronnie lands a job at as an electric-razor salesman in a department store and Gracie gets him promoted to refrigerator sales. Unfortunately, they forget to share this news with George, who unknowingly orders refrigerators for his staff.
Episode 11
The Girl Behind the Perfume Counter
Mon, Dec 10, 1956
Gracie jumps to conclusions and has everyone believing that Ronnie is dating an older woman, whom is actually his girlfriend's mother.
Episode 12
Ronnie Quits College Because His Father Goes Broke
Mon, Dec 17, 195630 mins
In an attempt to motivate her son to finish his education, Gracie tells Ronnie that George has gone broke because he didn't go to college, but her plan backfires and Ronnie decides to quit school, get a job and support the family.
Episode 13
Christmas in Jail
Mon, Dec 24, 1956
Narrating from a prison cell, George tells the strange tale of how a string of pearls that he bought as a Christmas gift for Gracie wound up landing him in the slammer.
Episode 14
The Costume Party
Mon, Dec 31, 195630 mins
George and Harry need a loan from banker Vanderlip to secure a business deal, so George and Gracie throw a dinner party and invite him. Ronnie suggests that it be a costume party, but when Mr. Vanderlip shows up in costume, George mistakes him for Harry's shifty brother Roger and throws him out.
Episode 15
Gracie and the Bullfighter
Mon, Jan 7, 1957
When Ronnie expresses an interest in bullfighting, Gracie and Harry Von Zell head to Tijuana to bring back a bullfighter, but Ronnie's interest quickly wanes. Meanwhile, the Mortons try to dupe George into believing Gracie has left him.
Episode 16
The Ugly Duckling
Mon, Jan 14, 1957
Gracie decides to give Ronnie's brainy friend Mildred a makeover and send them to the prom together. Meanwhile, a fight ensues when Harry Morton unintentionally insults his wife's looks; and George shows off his magic Genie.
Episode 17
The Aptitude Test
Mon, Jan 21, 1957
After Ronnie explains the aptitude test that he has recently taken, Gracie decides showbiz is the wrong career for George and he would be much happier being a farmer.
Episode 18
Going to Palm Springs
Mon, Jan 28, 1957
Ronnie Burns and his friend, Ralph, make plans to get away to Palm Springs with seven girls - and without adult supervision. Meanwhile, Harry Von Zell comes down with laryngitis.
Episode 19
The Matrimonial Bureau
Mon, Feb 4, 1957
Gracie learns that when Ronnie reaches age 21 in four months, he can get legally get married without first asking her permission, so she becomes desperate to pick out a wife for him before that time comes.
Episode 20
The Fortune Teller
Mon, Feb 11, 1957
Gracie visits a fortune teller who claims George is about to acquire vast wealth, so Gracie goes out and buys Ronnie a convertible.
Episode 21
Fighting for Happiness
Mon, Feb 18, 1957
Gracie and Blanche fight with their husbands for the joy of making up.
Episode 22
The Termites
Mon, Feb 25, 1957
Gracie wants to hire a high-priced decorator to redo the bedroom, but she doesn't want George to find out until after the work is done. In order to get George out of the house, she and Ronnie pretend the house must be fumigated to rid it of termites.
Episode 23
$15,000.00 Error
Mon, Mar 4, 1957
The Burns' decorator tells Gracie that he has an opportunity to buy an art collection for $15,000, and asks if he can receive payment early - but Gracie misunderstands and thinks she owes him 15 grand.
Episode 24
The Ring
Mon, Mar 11, 1957
Gracie is worried that George will find out that she's given her engagement ring to Ronnie for his girl, so Blanche convinces her to tell George that it fell into the kitchen sink drain.
Episode 25
The Plumber's Friend
Mon, Mar 18, 1957
Gracie agrees to watch Mr. Jantzen's four daughters while he goes to San Francisco. Meanwhile, Kathy's jealousy threatens to destroy her engagement to Ronnie.
Episode 26
Going to Houston
Mon, Mar 25, 1957
When Brian McAfee's father decides to take him out of college, Gracie, Blanche and Ronnie hop a plane to Texas to change his mind. Once George realizes what's happened, he leaves with Von Zell on his heels, convinced there's an oil deal.
Episode 27
The Stray Dog
Mon, Apr 1, 1957
While staying in a hotel in Houston, the hotel manager's French poodle follows Gracie to her room. She assumes it's a stray and wants to keep it. Guests are not allowed to keep animals in the hotel, so she and Blanche decide to hide the dog from George and the hotel staff.
Episode 28
Ronnie Gets a Movie Role
Mon, Apr 8, 1957
When Ronnie accepts a role in the film "Bernardine," Gracie fears George will be furious that their son is putting his education on the back burner, so everyone bends over backwards to cover for Ronnie.
Episode 29
The Plumber's Union
Mon, Apr 15, 1957
Gracie finds out that Mr. Jantzen, a widowed plumber with four teenage daughters, is looking for a wife. She volunteers to help out by placing an ad for him in the "Personals" column, but in her zeal to help Mr. Jantzen, she "stretches" the truth a bit. Complications ensue.
Episode 30
Harry Returns Early
Mon, Apr 22, 1957
When Harry Morton returns from his business trip a day early, George convinces him to don a beard, sport a French accent and romance Blanche, who plays along with the gag. Gracie catches them and concludes Blanche is having an affair.
Episode 31
The Publicity Romance
Mon, Apr 29, 1957
When the publicity department sends Ronnie on a date with a new Italian movie star, it causes a rift in his relationship with Kathy, so Gracie runs interference with the movie studio.
Episode 32
The Texan Lady MacBeth
Mon, May 6, 195730 mins
When Bonnie Sue comes to California to pursue an acting career, her brother Brian begs Gracie to find a way to get her to return home to Texas. Meanwhile, Ronnie's friends rib him about his movie career.
Episode 33
Ronnie's Boat
Mon, May 13, 1957
Ronnie wants to buy a 22-foot cabin cruiser but he needs his father's credit, so Gracie enlists her friends to convince George that it's a wise investment. Meanwhile, a man from the BBC comes to town to renew the contract for the show.
Episode 34
A Trip to Tahiti
Mon, May 20, 1957
Ronnie and Ralph are all set for a trip to Tahiti on Ronnie's new boat. However, when the two beautiful Jansen girls stop by, the boys realize what they'll be missing out on if they go. Since Gracie has already figured out an excuse to tell George after the boys had left, Ronnie tries to talk George into persuading Gracie that they shouldn't go.
Episode 35
The Home Graduation
Mon, May 27, 1957
College student Brian McAfee's father is in town from Texas to see his son graduate (after nine years in school). However, Brian thinks that he hasn't passed. Gracie comes up with a plan to make Brian's father think that he has graduated that involve Harry pretending to be the "dean", but her plan goes awry when the real dean shows up.
Episode 36
Blanche's Mother Arrives
Mon, Jun 3, 1957
Harry's business trip is canceled at the last minute, so Blanche's visiting mother is forced to stay with the Burnses. Meanwhile, Ronnie tries to impress a beautiful foreign exchange student by misspeaking the language of love.
Episode 37
A Marital Mix-Up
Mon, Jun 10, 1957
Gracie plays Cupid by trying to find a wife for their plumber, Mr. Jansen.
Episode 38
The Wading Pool at Acapulco
Mon, Jun 17, 195730 mins
Ronnie and Ralph apply for jobs as lifeguards at an Acapulco resort, but when they learn they'll be working the kiddie pool, they decide to back out. Meanwhile, Blanche and Gracie decide Acapulco would be a perfect vacation destination.
Episode 39
A Pain in the Back
Mon, Jun 24, 1957
When Blanche tries to force Harry to take George on a fishing trip, the men mutually agree that George should fake a backache. Meanwhile, Ronnie and Ralph prepare for a calypso-themed party.
Episode 40
Ronnie's Twenty-One
Mon, Jul 1, 1957
On his 21st birthday, Marie Bordeau asks Ronnie to marry her so she can stay in the country. Meanwhile Gracie goes to get Ronnie's birth certificate changed; and George tricks Harry Von Zell into doing his chores.