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The 92-year-old Burns here tells a true-love story of the life he shared with his wife, who died in 1964. The author (ne Nathan Birnbaum) was a Jewish kid from Brooklyn when he met Grace Allen, who was raised in an Irish-Catholic family in San Francisco. Both were struggling vaudevillians when they married in 1928, but as "Burns and Allen," they gradually advanced into the big time. Describing their professional and personal life together, Burns fills the book with infectious humor, although one feels his loss. Clearly he wants readers to know Grace, an intelligent and endearing woman far different from "Gracie," whose exquisitely timed "illogic-logic" quips made her world famous. The memoir's great appeal is further strengthened by accounts of early vaudeville and anecdotes about Jack Benny, Eddie Cantor, Fred Astaire, the Lunts and other friends. It should be a bestseller.
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Burns opens this book with "For forty years my act consisted of one joke. And then she died." This is a tribute to Gracie Allen, Burns's wife and partner, and the story of their life together, from vaudeville through early radio and television. Reading this entertaining account is just like listening to Burns talk. In fact, he signals jokes by telling the reader, "Now I'm puffing on my cigar." Burns gives a good behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood and their famous friends, such as Jack Benny and Ronald Reagan. But what primarily emerges is a sensitive profile of Allen, who was a tough, clever, workhorse of a comedian, despite her "Dumb Dora" role, and a generous spirit. Recommended for public libraries. Barbara Carroll, M.L.S., Eau Claire, Wis.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ G. P. Putnam's Sons; First Edition (November 1, 1988)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 319 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399133844
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399133848
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.29 x 1.22 x 9.06 inches

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Caro

I just love these two...

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2011

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Burns and Allen are mostly unknown to my generation (I'm 18), but their humor is timeless, and we could all learn a thing or two from a man who lived to be 100. This book presents a picture of a truly happy marriage - not perfect, but happy. It's George Burns, so of course it's funny, but he also provides rare insight into the kind of people he and Gracie were when they weren't performing, and he seems very honest throughout. This was a guy who simply loved his wife and loved show business. He admits he started falling in love with her because she made him a success, but it went so far beyond that. It's clear how much he adored Gracie, even 25 years after her death, and he visited her grave at least once of a month for the rest of his life. If that doesn't pull at your heartstrings, the last few pages of this book will. I couldn't believe I was actually sobbing at the end.

A really enjoyable book for fans of Burns and Allen, those interested in early 20th century entertainment, or anyone who wants to read a real love story. It's one of the best books I've read in a while, and I'm sure I will read it again. Goodnight, Gracie... and George, too.

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ln Lawrence

You Must Read This Book

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2012

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I'm 70 and did not know Burns & Allen had a TV show for 8 years (1950-1958). After seeing these episodes on Antenna TV, I just had to read more about Burns & Allen. Up until then, I only remember the initial 1950 episodes on TV and their earlier radio shows. Consequently, I purchased this book. I am in awe of George Burns recounting of this story about his life with Grace Allen. It's a love story, it's historic, and it's funny and in the end sad. Mr. Burns goes back to the early 1900s vaudeville, when there was no radio or TV. He was determined to have an act in show business even if (as he explains in the book) one of his partners was a dog off the street. This book describes his fortitude and love of entertaining and sharp sense of humor. Once he met Grace Allen, he describes her as a beautiful Irish colleen with black hair and beautiful peach-white complexion with a bird-like voice. She was the straight man at first, with Mr. Burns delivering the funny lines. However, when Grace Allen gave her straight lines to George, she got all the laughs. He was smart enough to turn the page and make himself the straight man. So it began. Not sure if it was love at first sight but there was a connection between them. This book describes their connection, talent, love of each other and family and the enormous gift they both had along with an endearing love and respect for each other. George Burns never bridled her talent; he just let her genius roam free. Then of course there was the ending of her life and the sadness. There were times I laughed so hard I lost my breath, especially during the stories about his friendship with Jack Benny. Do yourself a favor and read this book, get it at the library or buy it or kindle it, but read it. To me it's an interesting and important journey about two very special people.

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Daniel Conway

A fairy princess and an old grizzly bear

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2016

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This truly is a love story. A beautiful fairy princess joins forces with an old grizzly bear and the result is pure magic! His jokes were corny and her "illogical logic" was nonsensical. But the chemistry worked--not only between Burns and Allen but between them and audiences the world over. Vaudeville, radio, motion pictures and TV -- they mastered them all by staying true to the simple formula developed in the very beginning. He asked about her family, and she talked for decades.

George Burns loved Gracie Allen and that love comes through loud and clear on every page of this wonderful book. Be careful. This kind of love is contagious. After reading this book, you'll love Gracie too!

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M.A. De Neve

BURNS AND ALLEN; TOGETHER AGAIN

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2015

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Show business became big business in the 20th century. Vaudeville had its stars, but radio made them even bigger stars. Then along came television that created even bigger stars. George Burns and Gracie Allen were among the vaudeville stars who graduated to radio, movies and to television. Not all of the vaudeville performers made the leaps. Among those who did, Burns and Allen were two of the most talented.
In this book George Burns tells the story. His wife Gracie Allen was one of the best comedians of the time. Audiences loved Gracie before they loved Lucy.
We might not remember today that in 1940, as a publicity stunt, Gracie Allen ran for president. She threw her hat in the ring- literally-and became the candidate for the Surprise Party.
But Gracie despite being a trooper, was not content with the successes. She wanted to retire.
After eight years on television, Gracie Allen finally quit.
Burns returned to television the next year, but his new show was cancelled after just one season. The audience missed Gracie. He drifted into performing at night clubs. In some ways, this was a return to the vaudeville days. He eventually found success as a solo performer, but he missed having his wife at his side.
In 1964, she died of a heart attack. He continued performing, producing and writing books until he died at age 100.
This is the story of his life with Gracie. They were one of the most successful comedy teams of all time. They were also husband and wife both in front of the cameras and in real life. He plays loving tribute to the woman who stood beside him on stage for over thirty years.

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Catluvr

Sweet love

Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023

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George wrote about his precious Gracie. She had a flair for acing dumb. Not like a character she portrayed

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2015

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He wrote a very loving tribute to his wife, Gracie Allen. George Burns knows how to insert humor at just the right moments. He gave a lovely look into his life with Gracie, Ronnie, and Sandra. You could also feel the love he had for his dear friend, Jack Benny. The book was a very pleasant read. I enjoyed it!

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coriena

A love letter

Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2022

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I knew George Burns on my Tv screen as an older man with young girls on his arm. Enjoyed his movie but questioned the old man character. It was not till I read the book that I understood the old man character was a character. He loved his wife deeply and endlessly. And you can feel this in the way he honours her and the way he writes of their rich lives.