Burns and Allen Episode 52: Gracie Reads Frank Parker’s Telegram (1938)

George Burns and Gracie Allen star in this 1938 episode of Burns and Allen, with Frank Parker, Ray Noble and his orchestra, and Paul Douglas announcing. Gracie opens a telegram meant for Frank, a hotel wants its money, and a string of visitors makes things worse in the best possible way. This is from the show’s second week for Chesterfield on CBS. Originally broadcast October 7, 1938. Subscribe to House of Old Time Radio for more classic old-time radio, presented with new intros and the stories behind each show. If you could hang a painting made with an everyday object, what would it be made with? Tell us in the comments! #BurnsAndAllen #GracieAllen #GeorgeBurns #OldTimeRadio #OTR #RadioComedy #1938Radio #ClassicRadio