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  • Original Airdate: 11/13/1974
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  • @terrytrammell7388
    @terrytrammell7388 Před rokem +139

    I miss these guys. They had real talent.

  • @waynehullihen3066
    @waynehullihen3066 Před rokem +117

    Some people should never leave this earth. I’m a boomer. I grew up with these gentlemen. I’m sitting here in tears.

    • @Casper61378
      @Casper61378 Před rokem +5

      I was born in 1978, I completely feel the same way❤

    • @DebSherr
      @DebSherr Před rokem +5

      He was great in the GOD movies with John Denver. I remember my mom and I watching the old shows with his wife Gracie. She left too soon.

    • @waynehullihen3066
      @waynehullihen3066 Před rokem +6

      @@Casper61378 I graduated high school in 78. I was born in 1960. The last year of the boomers. I am a child of the greatest generation.

    • @gmv0553
      @gmv0553 Před rokem +1

      @@waynehullihen3066 everybody thinks they are from the greatest generation! Just means that most people have great memories! I am a boomer also!

    • @brynne77
      @brynne77 Před rokem +3

      Aww... That's sweet to say and I understand what you mean. I grew up with them, too. Proud boomer here, also :)

  • @DebSherr
    @DebSherr Před rokem +33

    George Burns lived to be 100 in spite of his cigar smoking!

  • @Derexican
    @Derexican Před rokem +19

    Jack Benny died a month after this show. And George Burns lived another 22 years after this. Wild.

  • @user-dm7ik4uy4c
    @user-dm7ik4uy4c Před 5 dny

    I used to watch the George Burns and Gracie Allen Show when I was
    7 or 8 years old. I always loved their Comedy. Television back in its early days offered a great education to everyone, in Music, News, Sports, Movies, and Drama. The innovation of TV into our homes brought everyone together, and had an equalizing effect on Americans. AND, Good Manners were always on display! No curse words!

  • @markbirchette8740
    @markbirchette8740 Před rokem +87

    George was such a classy man. I sure miss old school folks like him. The man lives too just before his 100th birthday after this surgery. Smoked his cigars to the end.

  • @karenleemallonee684
    @karenleemallonee684 Před rokem +51

    One of the best gifts from Entertainment we have ever received was, George Burns & Gracie Allen!!!
    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @jeremycunninghamtheoldsoul8686

    George Burns is one of my favorite comedians. It’s my 25th birthday

  • @MexiFil
    @MexiFil Před rokem +43

    I miss the 70s. Times were simple and we had shows like Johnny Carson. I loved "OH God" with John Denver and George Burns. I'm glad I was alive to witness these great comedians and artists.

  • @CaesarDarias
    @CaesarDarias Před rokem +91

    Eight weeks after open heart surgery and smoking a cigar, the 78-year-old Burns delivered an energetic and 100 percent lucid interview and musical/vocal performance. Truly astonishing from a medical and entertainment viewpoint. Count me as inspired to work harder to accomplish my goals.

  • @carlosurdaneta4361
    @carlosurdaneta4361 Před rokem +31

    Wow!..., and he went on to live another 22 years after this!😊❤

    • @terrytrammell7388
      @terrytrammell7388 Před rokem

      Yes, that was before the government started putting all this garbage in our food.

  • @meijer78
    @meijer78 Před rokem +23

    Him and Jack Benny were very close like brothers. Miss these legends!!

    • @MrTruckerf
      @MrTruckerf Před rokem +1

      Johnny Carson was a very good friend as well.

  • @Norvo82
    @Norvo82 Před rokem +122

    Sadly, Jack Benny's 'stomachache' they're joking about turned out to be cancer of the pancreas, he'd be dead 2.5 months after this aired. And George would replace Jack again in the movie version of The Sunshine Boys, gave him an Oscar and a whole new career at 81.

    • @kevinmadden1645
      @kevinmadden1645 Před rokem +24

      1.5 months later. Benny died on 12-26-74.

    • @Norvo82
      @Norvo82 Před rokem +8

      @@kevinmadden1645 You're right, of course. Not sure why I was sure this clip was from October!

    • @telliott
      @telliott Před rokem +4

      I enjoy both comenians but Jack was timeless. He had one of the most popular radio shows and worked nearly till his death. Much of his work is on CZcams and is still incredibly funny.

    • @a.perkins907
      @a.perkins907 Před rokem +4

      @@telliott YES!! JACK COULD MAKE YOU LAUGH BY JUST LOOKING AT HIS FACIAL EXPRESSION 😂🤣

    • @richardlubbock155
      @richardlubbock155 Před 8 měsíci +1

      He was a comedic genius.

  • @troynov1965
    @troynov1965 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Even as a kid in the 70s I loved watching and seeing George Burns , he just made you smile.

  • @toddp3111
    @toddp3111 Před rokem +43

    George Burns was amazing, he had such a natural gift of gab and for making people laugh.

  • @thegregariousrecluse
    @thegregariousrecluse Před rokem +32

    Johnny's level of interest in his guests (all of them) has never been matched. That is why he was so great, head and shoulders above all others.

    • @Semperfi2011
      @Semperfi2011 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Helped that he actually had interesting people to talk to. Host and guest alike are duds these days.

  • @anonymous203020
    @anonymous203020 Před rokem +25

    You won’t see natural timing like George had from anybody today. That’s vaudeville in his blood

  • @elainebobier2923
    @elainebobier2923 Před 11 měsíci +10

    George Burns was a resilient person and a snappy dresser.

  • @timm1139
    @timm1139 Před rokem +10

    There’s more class in this 17 minute clip than entire season of late night shows today.

  • @bruceweaver1518
    @bruceweaver1518 Před rokem +15

    There was no one like him. He always kept Jack Benny in stitches with laughter. I enjoyed his singing, and he was wonderful with Gracie. ❤️❤️

    • @telliott
      @telliott Před rokem +1

      One thing I hate is that since George was still working in the 90s (And in HIS 90s), more younger people remember him but Jack Benny died in '74, shortly after this broadcast and many people today don't know who Jack Benny was. We should all be sharing Jack Benny videos and telling friends and family about him. His stuff is still incredibly funny today.

  • @drzman6901
    @drzman6901 Před rokem +30

    George comes home one night to a large bouquet of flowers on the dining room table. “Gracie, where did you get these flowers?”
    Gracie answers: "Don't you remember, George? You said that if I went to visit Clara Bagley in the hospital I should be sure to take her flowers."
    I still chuckle at this one every once in a while.

    • @beartoffoli9820
      @beartoffoli9820 Před rokem +6

      "Gracie, why did you by one right shoe?"
      "What would I do with two right shoes?"

  • @jargraroch3000
    @jargraroch3000 Před rokem +6

    Kind eerie hearing George talk about Jack Benny on this show considering he dies like 6 weeks later [12/26/74].

  • @erickelly3447
    @erickelly3447 Před rokem +5

    Something must be wrong when an 80 year old man feels this good.

  • @Chuck_Hooks
    @Chuck_Hooks Před rokem +29

    Pretty cool when Jack Benny comes to visit you in the hospital.
    Reminds me of Jerry Lewis telling Johnny his heart problems were the result of eating too much Wendys.
    Still makes me laugh.
    Love all those legends.

    • @auapplemac2441
      @auapplemac2441 Před rokem +1

      George and Jack Benny were very close friends. George could always crack up Benny.

    • @familymattersrewatchpod
      @familymattersrewatchpod Před rokem

      Oddly enough, Benny would die a month and some change after this interview. Day after Christmas.

  • @TheWorldAccordingtoJim
    @TheWorldAccordingtoJim Před rokem +9

    I enjoyed George Burns over his illustrious career. 100 years wow!!

  • @pmafterdark
    @pmafterdark Před rokem +27

    A true legend and talent George was. It's sad to know that Jack would pass away just following month. Really loved them both.

  • @thefrontpage
    @thefrontpage Před rokem +6

    All I can add is that all of these wonderfully positive comments here are correct, and right on, and beautiful. George Burns, Johnny Carson and Jack Benny were simply the best---just classic performers. That's entertainment!

  • @bluetortilla
    @bluetortilla Před rokem +15

    What a treasure George Burns was. Same for Gracie.

  • @MR-mc6rj
    @MR-mc6rj Před 3 měsíci +1

    " It's good to see you " " At my age it's good to see anyone " Brilliant.

  • @pp3k3jamail
    @pp3k3jamail Před rokem +7

    💥💥 the legendary George Burns.

  • @sleeve8651
    @sleeve8651 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You know, it's sad to think all these folks have passed !
    But I am so glad that they didn't have to witness the mess of things we've made here in 2024 !
    May they all
    R.I.P.
    ♥️🥀♥️
    GODSPEED

  • @erickelly3447
    @erickelly3447 Před rokem +10

    I really love this episode. Not just for George's performance. It's beautiful and yet bittersweet hearing him talking about Jack Benny the way he does. A best friend who was like a brother to him. He spoke so endearingly about someone who was most likely the most important person in his life at that point. Unaware of the grief that would soon come. This video reminds me to appreciate the friends and loved ones I have because you never know how much time you have left to share with them. God bless Jack and George.

    • @tyson3577
      @tyson3577 Před měsícem

      Well said and well written. 🙏

  • @artchem1
    @artchem1 Před rokem +7

    There is ABSOLUTELY No Song Man like George Burns!! Thank you Johnny for devoting your entire Show to Mr. George Burns , He is Brilliant ! ♥️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌼🌴⚘🇬🇧

  • @steveadams9289
    @steveadams9289 Před rokem +4

    What a beautiful man
    G Burns
    J Carson
    They do not make ‘‘em like them
    RIP
    Amen

  • @jackspry9736
    @jackspry9736 Před 8 měsíci +2

    RIP Jack Benny (February 14, 1894 - December 26, 1974), aged 80
    RIP Gracie Allen (July 26, 1895 - August 27, 1964), aged 69
    RIP George Burns (January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996), aged 100
    You will be remembered as legends.

  • @josephaxel6117
    @josephaxel6117 Před 9 měsíci +3

    George talks about his good friend Jacky Benny in this interview. Six weeks later Benny passed away. An emotional George Burns was unable to finish his eulogy as he and Benny had known each other for 50 years.

  • @aaaagggghhhh6370
    @aaaagggghhhh6370 Před rokem +35

    Died March 9, 1996 100 yrs old ! George Burns enters heaven and Gracie Allen asks george what took so long !

    • @jeffreysmith236
      @jeffreysmith236 Před rokem

      Didn't think he made it to 100, had an appointment to preform for the Queen of England🎉 But he didn't make it... 💔

    • @BradfordtheEclectic
      @BradfordtheEclectic Před 10 měsíci

      True story!

  • @liveinms9949
    @liveinms9949 Před rokem +7

    His wife gracie was a briliant comedienne

  • @HardRockMiner
    @HardRockMiner Před rokem +7

    I come back from time to time to see how great television used to be. George was a true entertainer. He had more class than anything that's been around these parts since I don't know when.

  • @RobVespa
    @RobVespa Před rokem +12

    What a wonderful guest. Mr. Burns was one-of-a-kind.

  • @politicsuncensored5617
    @politicsuncensored5617 Před 9 měsíci +2

    George Burns was one that I never got to see in Vegas and I wish I had. I have been lucky to see a lot of great entertainers in Vegas & Tahoe back during the 80's-90's. George Burns can never be matched or replaced. Shalom

  • @bethedmonds9635
    @bethedmonds9635 Před rokem +5

    George Burns and Gracie are my favorite couple to watch, since I was a little girl❤

  • @nathelondon3719
    @nathelondon3719 Před rokem +3

    George Burns, Jack Benny, Sid Caesar, Groucho Marx, Don Rickles, Carl Reiner, Red Buttons etc etc ……why did America get all the great Jewish comedians? It wasn’t fair. Shalom to all of you. You will NEVER be replaced.

  • @jillkjv3816
    @jillkjv3816 Před rokem +7

    Sweet Johnny kisses him at the end. ❤❤❤

  • @JoanLutter
    @JoanLutter Před rokem +5

    The governor of Ohio reminds me of George Burns. My father was also a lot like George Burns he was born in 1918 always had a cigar and had the same sort of personality.

  • @milk-it
    @milk-it Před rokem +4

    That's good old fashioned entertainment. Love it!

  • @ultrakool
    @ultrakool Před rokem +15

    He looked the same for the last 1/4 century of his life

  • @a.perkins907
    @a.perkins907 Před rokem +5

    THE VERY BEST
    OF TIMES & STILL
    FUNNY & RELEVANT
    TODAY!❤️😂

  • @philaman1972
    @philaman1972 Před rokem +3

    Brilliance. Absolute brilliance!

  • @deserthound2605
    @deserthound2605 Před rokem +13

    If George had the same symptoms today, they’d wheel him into the cardio cath lab, stent his blocked arteries, put him on plavix and baby aspirin and he’d be home in a day and back to work the next. Still, George had many more great years ahead. Jack Benny, we’d sadly lose a little more than one month later. I really miss all these guys.

    • @MarrockV
      @MarrockV Před rokem

      It's almost like medical science has progressed in the past 40 years...

  • @Frankincensedjb123
    @Frankincensedjb123 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What's interesting about Burns is that you could see showbusiness coursing through his veins. It was deep in his DNA. Whether telling jokes or speaking/singing, he went off without a hitch. Very smooth and practiced. Today's entertainers take note.

  • @jayneneewing2369
    @jayneneewing2369 Před rokem +4

    Gosh, but I miss all of the greats from back in the day. I recall that George was booked to do a show on his 100th birthday, but sadly he didn’t make that booking.

  • @rocee1140
    @rocee1140 Před rokem +3

    The tonight show was the best with Johhny

  • @hayse50
    @hayse50 Před rokem +3

    I loved George Burns

  • @njjeff201
    @njjeff201 Před rokem +8

    Too bad he lost Gracie such a long time. RIP Sir

  • @robertsweeney5635
    @robertsweeney5635 Před rokem +3

    Remember when celebrities loved our country as much as, apparently, only some of us still love our country... It didn't used to be so uncommon.

  • @marknan5352
    @marknan5352 Před 6 měsíci

    He's 79 here . 20 years later he was still performing. Amazing .

  • @steveconn
    @steveconn Před rokem +6

    The Oh God! movies were good later vehicles full of good humorous wisdom.

  • @KungEMuller
    @KungEMuller Před rokem +13

    You don't get classy entertainers like Johnny Carson or George Burns anymore, do you?

    • @MrTruckerf
      @MrTruckerf Před rokem +1

      Man, you are right about that!

    • @KungEMuller
      @KungEMuller Před rokem +1

      @@MrTruckerf That was when a late night talk show could be a late night talk show and when a kid can be a kid.

  • @josephclark4186
    @josephclark4186 Před rokem +4

    Great interview! Now let's see Don Adams!

  • @daymonpancheri8846
    @daymonpancheri8846 Před rokem +6

    Ahh the good ol days when you could torch a stogie on live tv 🔥🚬 if you did that nowadays, ohh the critics would have a feast 😑

  • @mattadams5541
    @mattadams5541 Před 6 měsíci

    I share a birthday with George and he was a favorite even when I was very young. 🤘🏼

  • @user-bg5jw9hc8v
    @user-bg5jw9hc8v Před 8 měsíci

    Excellent I had open heart to I had to like you God Bless you my Heavenly Friend

  • @ChrisIndellicati
    @ChrisIndellicati Před 5 měsíci

    I didn’t see that Aunt Jemima song coming! Wooooowwww.

  • @drgta6
    @drgta6 Před 9 dny

    Dude lived to 100, that's impressive!

  • @MarrockV
    @MarrockV Před rokem +1

    Legendary.

  • @user-vg6vx9ve7j
    @user-vg6vx9ve7j Před měsícem

    What a great era that was
    Dexter Lombardo 🤠🧔

  • @robletto841
    @robletto841 Před rokem +1

    Love those guys!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @christopherbellore3511
    @christopherbellore3511 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Say good night Gracie; "Good night, Gracie!"

  • @Mike1614b
    @Mike1614b Před rokem +2

    George lived to 100

  • @debbiewinterrowd203
    @debbiewinterrowd203 Před rokem +2

    After Johnny died there was a lot of talk about him being a terrible narcissist but I never saw it on his show. Maybe just his personal life 🤷‍♀️ Loved to see his admiration and appreciation of the talent that his guests brought to the show. Sorely missed for sure 😢

    • @nawilliams82
      @nawilliams82 Před 6 měsíci +1

      My grandmother worked as a waitress at a country club in Arizona frequented by Carson back in the 50’s. She always said he was an asshole to all of the staff there. Nobody ever wanted to take his table.

    • @NoOne-kr4jc
      @NoOne-kr4jc Před 20 dny

      ​@@nawilliams82Who else went there?

  • @hackbritton3233
    @hackbritton3233 Před 7 měsíci

    My grandparents were about this age. This is pretty much true from what I have heard.
    Of course I am speaking from the midwest. And so was grandmother

  • @zachUK
    @zachUK Před rokem

    Such a different time ... simple and wholesome, George was an entertainer above all else. (Not that I want to go back to that time - I won't go into detail but the world has moved on and is more progressive thankfully).

  • @jjoosneaphh
    @jjoosneaphh Před rokem +3

    No,...they don't make em like George no more 😢

  • @anthonyhaythorn4256
    @anthonyhaythorn4256 Před 6 měsíci

    To hear George Burns sing about Aunt Jemima and then go to talk about a WWI song. 15:40. I never realized this before or gave it any thought, but WWI is only 47 years after the end of the Civil War in 1865.

  • @Eddie_Schantz
    @Eddie_Schantz Před 4 měsíci

    This show aired on November 13, 1974. Jack passed away on December 26, 1974

  • @truthinesssss
    @truthinesssss Před rokem +1

    Classic

  • @jayevans8161
    @jayevans8161 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Relationship to George Burns
    The husband of my 12th cousin twice removed

  • @RobertHiguera-zi6tu
    @RobertHiguera-zi6tu Před 8 měsíci

    I like George Burns he was so funny

  • @questlove_satx
    @questlove_satx Před rokem +7

    Jack Benny died a month after this was filmed

    • @keefriff99
      @keefriff99 Před rokem

      I just looked that up...crazy.

  • @JS-ii4xr
    @JS-ii4xr Před rokem +13

    I miss this type of late night TV. It’s all garbage and antics anymore. After Carson retired it was awful

    • @nancykraus5127
      @nancykraus5127 Před rokem +1

      Craig Ferguson came the closest because he would let his guests talk. He still was a far cry from Carson but none of the current batch let their guests talk. Johnny always had a question to prompt them and then let them answer.

  • @jodie4609
    @jodie4609 Před rokem +1

    They wouldn't book him now they wouldnt let him on with the cigar

  • @buttyscott1
    @buttyscott1 Před rokem +8

    Jack Benny died a month later

  • @qwertydvorak1
    @qwertydvorak1 Před rokem

    Bwa Bwa Bwa Bwa Oh the sunshine bright on my old Kentucky home bwa bwa bwa bwa

  • @vegastjg
    @vegastjg Před 10 měsíci

    George was a great singer 🤣

  • @russbissett
    @russbissett Před 9 měsíci

    They just don't makém like George anymore!!!! There will NEVER be another like him!!!

  • @richardredmond1463
    @richardredmond1463 Před rokem +1

    1974, just months before Jack Benny died.

  • @sisscokids3367
    @sisscokids3367 Před rokem

    🥰

  • @JohnQPublic345
    @JohnQPublic345 Před 9 měsíci

    George Burns, original name Nathan Birnbaum, (born January 20, 1896, New York, New York, U.S.-died March 9, 1996,

  • @videocat1366
    @videocat1366 Před 8 měsíci

    He died in 1996, so he lived another 22 years after this.

  • @davidhayes7596
    @davidhayes7596 Před rokem

    Everything easy as it was meant to be.

  • @Elmesal
    @Elmesal Před rokem +1

    Dear channel-creators! Was Johnny Carson also watched in Kosovo/former Yugoslavia (or in other distant countries for that matter)? I am asking because CZcams recommended me this video and I never heard of Johnny Carson before, so I was just curious ^^ Thanks in advance for any response! Kind regards from Kosovo, Halil Shaqiri

  • @GodsFavoriteBassPlyr
    @GodsFavoriteBassPlyr Před 3 měsíci

    In November (2024) this clip will be 50 years old. Holds up now.. and will hold up forever. I can't believe pikers and giggling snits, like Fallon and Kimmel, see this and aren't completely embarrassed by the shlock they put out night after night.

  • @KingpinTBM
    @KingpinTBM Před rokem +1

    13:06 "Dark make-up" probably code for blackface

    • @politicsuncensored5617
      @politicsuncensored5617 Před 9 měsíci

      Another Karen Dingleberry Up voting (her own) silly comment Laughable ~ 𝘽𝙊𝙄𝙉𝙆 𝙔𝙖 𝙎𝘾𝙃𝙈𝙐𝘾𝙆~! 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗺

  • @anothermonday5664
    @anothermonday5664 Před 5 měsíci

    Audience is either a bunch of stiffs or were so concerned for him, cuz man, he was pullin teeth. And he'd live another 21 years after this. Holy crap.

  • @robertludwig978
    @robertludwig978 Před rokem +2

    As clever as any rapper - just a different story!

  • @annmarie7488
    @annmarie7488 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Sadly, Jack Benny's stomach ache in which George Burns references, would turn out to be pancreatic cancer and he died just a little over 6 weeks after this broadcast.

  • @raymondk6721
    @raymondk6721 Před rokem +1

    This video must be very popular Saturday bingo night at the home...

  • @bruceparker1125
    @bruceparker1125 Před měsícem

    When you watch the current idiots on late night TV now, then watch these guys you miss the old days.

  • @thebestofu-tubebytheresaes5189

    I took the kids see fantastic tge musical disnet