Burns Allen Author:Radio Classics The entertainment world has had many comedy duos, but none can match the extraordinary career of Burns and Allen. Spanning four decades in vaudeville, radio, stage, movies and television, George Burns and Gracie Allen developed a unique style with matchless timing. When they first began their act, Gracie played the straight part and George deliv... more »ered the punchlines. But it was very clear that she was getting the laughs. George quickly sensed the impact of Gracie's comic genius and re-cast their roles accordingly. No dumb lady in real life, Gracie nevertheless became the model for dumb blondes in show business and George became the world's foremost straight man. Two cassettes/ 2 hours.« less