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The George Burns Show Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

25 Episodes 1958 - 1959

Episode 1

George and the Private Eye

Tue, Oct 21, 1958

George searches for a new property to produce but receives a tip not to touch a new detective series called "The Blonde Who Died Twice."

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Episode 2

Jack Benny Comes Over

Fri, Oct 31, 1958

When Jack Benny drops by George's office and finds him teaching a dance routine to a young girl, he becomes jealous, concluding that George is rehearsing a new act for himself.

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Episode 3

The French Revue

Tue, Nov 11, 1958

George tries to get Blanche to resign as his secretary, so he sends three beautiful Folies Bergere showgirls to her husband's office in an attempt to both arouse jealousy and tick her off.

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Episode 4

A Walk on for George

Tue, Nov 18, 1958

When William Goetz offers George a bit part in Ronnie's new movie, George agrees to appear uncredited, not wishing to overshadow his son. Meanwhile, Von Zell falsely promises to get a waitress an audition with Goetz.

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Episode 5

The 18 Year Old Novelist

Tue, Nov 25, 1958

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Episode 6

Tony Martin Visits

Tue, Dec 2, 1958

When Tony Martin is unable to appear at a singing engagement, George tries to weasel his way in as his replacement.

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Episode 7

George's Eviction

Tue, Dec 9, 1958

The landlord arrives to find vaudeville acts such as knife-throwers, tumblers and live animals, and threatens to evict George.

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Episode 8

Eddie Fisher Guests

Tue, Dec 16, 1958

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Episode 9

La Vie En Rose or A Wife for Christmas

Tue, Dec 23, 1958

To prevent her deportation to France, George tries to get Colette married to a good old American citizen - like Harry von Zell.

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Episode 10

Dale Robertson & The Lennon Sisters

Tue, Dec 30, 1958

In this "Live" (videotaped) episode, George chooses a western theme and western costumes and sets. His guest is Dale Robertson is repeatedly asked by George to put Ronnie in an upcoming Tales Of Wells Fargo as a villain.The Lennon Sisters are also featured.

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Episode 11

George Signs Carol Channing

Tue, Jan 6, 1959

George uses Carol Channing's absent-mindedness to his advantage when he gets her to sign a contract for a night-club appearance.

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Episode 12

Anna Maria Alberghetti Guests

Tue, Jan 13, 1959

George sings and dances with Anna Maria Alberghetti, and then escorts her to a Hollywood premiere for a chat with silent movie star Sybil Wentworth.

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Episode 13

George on Juke Box Jury

Tue, Jan 20, 1959

George learns that his newly released record is going to be rated on disc jockey Peter Potter's TV show "Juke Box Jury" by a special panel comprised of the children of various celebrities.

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Episode 14

Rosemary Clooney Guests

Tue, Jan 27, 1959

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Episode 15

Carol Channing Guests

Tue, Feb 3, 1959

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Episode 16

Xavier Cugat and Abbe Lane Guest

Tue, Feb 10, 1959

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Episode 17

Howard Duff Guests

Tue, Feb 17, 1959

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Episode 18

Ronnie Takes an Apartment

Tue, Feb 24, 1959

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Episode 19

Jimmie Rodgers Moves in with Ronnie

Tue, Jan 20, 1959

When Jimmie Rodgers moves in with Ronnie, suddenly the apartment is overrun with pretty young groupies, so a jealous Judi turns turns to George for help.

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Episode 20

The Landlord's Daughter

Tue, Mar 10, 1959

George finds himself in an ethical conundrum when Mr. Knox, the building's landlord, offers him a five year lease in return for discouraging his talented daughter Linda from pursuing a career in showbiz.

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Episode 21

The Orchid Room or Contract to Sing

Tue, Mar 17, 1959

George books Ronnie and Judi at The Orchid Room, but when he learns they'll be performing downstairs, he decides to take over the engagement himself, fearing that singing in a basement could ruin his son's career.

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Episode 22

George's Trial

Tue, Mar 24, 1959

When the owner of the club where George is performing cancels his contract due to poor attendance, George decides to take him to court.

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Episode 23

Breaking Up the Team

Tue, Mar 31, 1959

Ronnie and Judi audition for the producer of a Broadway revue, but when he turns them down, Ronnie decides to break up the act so Judi can get ahead - but George comes up with a devious plan to keep them together.

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Episode 24

The Monster Trend

Tue, Apr 7, 1959

When George produces a horror movie, he auditions actors in makeup which leads the other tenants to believe that the building's been taken over by monsters.

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Episode 25

George Invests in a Record Company

Tue, Apr 14, 1959

When George invests in a record company, he has an ulterior motive - he wants to cut his own album.

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