Burns & Allen Show "Aunt Clara Kangaroo" (5-08-40) - Boxcars711 Old Time Radio Pod

Burns and Allen are one of the most beloved couple in old time radio. They got started, like many of the greats of old time radio, in vaudeville, which is really just the touring popular entertainment in America prior to movies. Gracie was the sparkplug of the act, always the center of attention. George played the foil, the guy vainly trying to make sense of the ditzy world of Gracie. By the early 30s, Gracie was probably the best known woman on radio. Gracie often sang in a voice that showed she was also an excellent comedienne songstress. THIS EPISODE:The Hinds Honey and Almond Cream Program. May 8, 1940. CBS network. Sponsored by: Hinds Honey and Almond Cream. Gracie leaves for the train station, departing for Omaha. George is expected to take care of Gracie's Aunt Clara while she's gone. Gracie sings, "April Played The Fiddle." Not auditioned. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Frank Parker, Ray Noble and His Orchestra, Truman Bradley (announcer). 29:30.