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George Burns And The Hundred Year Dash
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Author : Martin Gottfried
language : en
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Release Date : 1996
George Burns And The Hundred Year Dash written by Martin Gottfried and has been published by Simon & Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Examines the person behind the persona of George Burns through his friendships with such contemporaries as Jack Benny, Groucho Marx, and Milton Berle, as well as his relationship with wife Gracie Allen.
George Burns
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Author : Lawrence J. Epstein
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2011-09-07
George Burns written by Lawrence J. Epstein and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-07 with Performing Arts categories.
Having entered the world in 1896 as a poverty-stricken child named Naftaly (Nathan) Birnbaum, George Burns rose from New York's Lower East Side to the uppermost heights of celebrity in the entertainment industry. His storied romance with Gracie Allen led to their success in vaudeville, films, radio and television as one of the greatest comedy teams in history. Burns experienced both tragedy and triumph during his 100-year lifespan, ultimately recovering from the death of his beloved Gracie in 1964 to re-emerge as a solo performer and an Oscar-winning actor. This all-inclusive biography explores George Burns's career against the backdrop of American entertainment history in the 20th century. His loves, his close friendship with Jack Benny, his rivalry with Groucho Marx, and his latter-day success in films are all carefully detailed.
George Burns
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Author : George Burns
language : en
Publisher: Carroll & Graf Pub
Release Date : 1996
George Burns written by George Burns and has been published by Carroll & Graf Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Featuring eight pages of photographs, a biography of the comedian recounts his life and career on stage, screen, and radio, with and without his partner, Gracie Allen, and records some of his best quotes and quips.
George Burns And Gracie Allen
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Author : Cynthia Clements
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 1996-08-23
George Burns And Gracie Allen written by Cynthia Clements and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-08-23 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In the minds of today's audiences, George Burns was a solo act. But in the history of show business, he will long be remembered for his work with Gracie Allen. Few performers have enjoyed so much popular and critical acclaim. Together they enjoyed phenomenal success in vaudeville, radio, television, and film. Although they were celebrities, the two performers enjoyed a life remarkably free of scandal. After the death of Allen in 1964, Burns made commercials, a music video, and an exercise video. He wrote books and won numerous awards, and his nightclub and convention appearances did not stop until shortly before his death. Through a thoughtful biography and detailed entries, this book serves as a comprehensive reference to the careers of Burns and Allen together and individually. The biography summarizes their rise as vaudeville performers, their work in a range of media, and Burns' continued achievements after Allen's death. Sections of the book cover their work on the stage, on radio, on television, and in films. Each section provides detailed entries for their performances, including cast and credit information, plot synoposes, and review excerpts. Appendices list their awards, personal appearances, and archives; and an extensive annotated bibliography cites and discusses sources of additional information.
I Love Her That S Why An Autobiography
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Author : George Burns
language : en
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Release Date : 2021-02
I Love Her That S Why An Autobiography written by George Burns and has been published by eBookIt.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
I Love Her, That's Why! first published in 1955, is an entertaining look at the earlier life and career of comedian George Burns and his wife Gracie Allen. From humble beginnings in New York, Burns and Allen went on to become much-loved stars of stage, radio, television, and the big-screen, one of the few entertainers to be successful in each venue. The book begins with Burns' childhood and early struggles in vaudeville before he meets Gracie Allen. Burns then details his efforts to win her affections; their marriage and adoptions of two children; radio, film, and TV productions (including the script for their television series). Included are 16 pages of illustrations.
Living It Up
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Author : George Burns
language : en
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Release Date : 1980-12
Living It Up written by George Burns and has been published by Berkley Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980-12 with Comedians categories.
Sir George Burns Bart His Times And Friends
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Author : Edwin Hodder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1890
Sir George Burns Bart His Times And Friends written by Edwin Hodder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1890 with Businessmen categories.
A biography of Sir George Burns, Bart, co-founder of the Glasgow Steam Packet Company and British and North American Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, forerunner of the Cunard Line.
Say Good Night Gracie
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Author : Cheryl Blythe
language : en
Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
Release Date : 1989
Say Good Night Gracie written by Cheryl Blythe and has been published by Prima Lifestyles this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
George Burns
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Author : Ezra Stone
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
George Burns written by Ezra Stone and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Jewish actors categories.
American Legends
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-08-07
American Legends written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-07 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes Burns' own quotes about his life and career *Includes a bibliography for further reading “You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old.” – George Burns “I'm very pleased to be here. Let's face it, at my age I'm very pleased to be anywhere.” – George Burns A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, readers can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Vaudeville comedy was one of the most important forms of entertainment in the history of the United States, though its hegemony faded during the early 20th century with the advent of radio, cinema, television, and finally social media. Still, in the years leading up to the development of the film industry in the last years of the 19th century, vaudeville was the leading form of mass entertainment, with a public comprised of a more working-class clientele than the traditionally bourgeois institutions of theater or opera. Moreover, the importance of vaudeville makes evident why the life and career of George Burns are significant. Not only was Burns one of the great vaudeville entertainers of the first few decades of the 20th century, he carried its legacy forward through his later work in radio, television, and film. Many Americans remember Burns today as the funny comedian who lived (and worked) for an incredibly long time, but Burns' prolific career, which lasted almost the last 75 years of the 20th century, not only demonstrates the enduring influence of vaudeville on radio, television, and cinema but also evidences important ideological developments, particularly related to ethnicity and gender. Where vaudeville historically relegated women to subordinate positions or excluded them altogether, George Burns' professional relationship with Gracie Allen represented a marked turn away from such retrograde gender politics, especially since it was Allen who proved to be the most popular of the duo. With regard to ethnicity, Burns was able to deftly do justice to the Jewish legacy that defined vaudeville, while also, as Lawrence Epstein has noted, managing to assimilate his Jewish humor with a Gentile audience. With his omnipresent cigar, Burns may have looked like a throwback to a traditional epoch, but he was an important progressive figure in the representation of Jewish-Americans and women in popular American entertainment. Although it's his career longevity that is mostly celebrated now, Burns' family background and career were inextricably intertwined, as his childhood was cut short in order for him to forge his career. Indeed, he turned to a career of comedy as a means through which to cope with great tragedy, but even after beginning his career, it would take more than two decades before he was truly able to succeed in the industry. It's also noteworthy that Burns had an uncanny ability to adapt to changes in entertainment, including the development of radio, films, and television. Throughout it all, Burns remained a master of consistency who sustained a career longer than many people live, an accomplishment he managed through subtly altering his performance style so that he could adapt to different media and the evolving tastes of the American public. As such, any biography of George Burns must explain not only what made George Burns famous but also how he managed to stay so famous and become one of the most recognizable comics of the century. American Legends: The Life of George Burns looks at the life and career of one of America's most beloved comedians. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about George Burns like never before, in no time at all.
