The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

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7x1
Return To California
Episode overview
The Burnses, Mortons, and Harry von Zell unexpectedly return home to California, only to be surprised by Ronnie and the twenty co-eds, who he's allowed to take up residence in their homes without their prior knowledge or approval.
7x2
The Shakespearean Paper
Episode overview
Ronnie has an assignment to write a paper on his favorite Shakespearean play. Unfortunately, Harry Von Zell inspires Gracie to meddle, and the results are disastrous for Ronnie.
7x3
The Woman In The Car
Episode overview
When Gracie borrows the Mortons' car, she leaves behind a parking ticket upon which the officer has scribbled an unusual note. Blanche finds the citation and concludes Harry's been having an affair with a "very cooperative" woman.
7x4
The Interview
Episode overview
Two separate plots in this episode: George is interviewed by a bewildered TV Guide writer and Mrs. Sohmers, on a visit to Beverly Hills, wants to meet her favorite actor, Francis X. Bushman.
7x5
The Initiation
Episode overview
Mrs. Sohmers is staying with the Mortons while she looks for a house to buy in Pasadena. She specifically wants to avoid living too close to Gracie. Concurrently, Ronnie is undergoing .. show full overview
7x6
Ronnie's Bashful
Episode overview
Von Zell is dating a 28 year old woman, which evokes much analysis and criticism from George and Gracie. And when Ronnie stays home instead of attending a dance, Gracie gets the .. show full overview
7x7
The Big Stamp Robbery
Episode overview
Harry Morton's prize "Madagascar Imperial" postage stamp falls into the wrong hands when Gracie needs to mail a letter.
7x8
George's Gray Suit
Episode overview
Gracie ships George's new gray suit to Roger, but when George gets wind of it, he intercepts the package. Meanwhile, Gracie concocts a phony story about a burglary and gets everyone involved - even the police.
7x9
Von Zell's Raises
Episode overview
Von Zell is happy to remain a bachelor, but rumors of an impending marriage prompt George to give him raises at just the wrong time.
7x10
The Refrigerator Salesman
Episode overview
Ronnie has a temporary job selling electric razors in the Wilshire Department Store for the Christmas season. Through Gracie's meddling and some misunderstandings, he becomes an ace refrigerator salesman, and this has quite an impact on George.
7x11
The Girl Behind The Perfume Counter
Episode overview
Gracie mistakenly believes that Ronnie is dating an older woman, and constructs one of her off-beat strategies to amend the situation.
7x12
Ronnie Quits College Because His Father Goes Broke
Episode overview
Gracie thinks she can prevent Ronnie from quitting college by demonstrating to him that George has suffered financially by not having a college education. With the help of Harry Von .. show full overview
7x13
Christmas In Jail
Episode overview
In flashback mode, George tells the story of how he became incarcerated on Christmas Eve. The issue of Christmas gifts has once again seriously complicated George's life.
7x14
The Costume Party
Episode overview
Von Zell, Harry Morton, and George throw a party to interest banker Mr. Vanderlip in an investment. Blanche's brother Roger influences the outcome.
7x15
Gracie and the Bullfighter
Episode overview
When Ronnie expresses an interest in bullfighting, Gracie and Harry Von Zell head to Tijuana to bring back a bullfighter, but Ronnie's interest quickly wanes. Meanwhile, the Mortons try to dupe George into believing Gracie has left him.
7x16
The Ugly Duckling
Episode overview
Gracie decides to give Ronnie's brainy friend Mildred a makeover and send them to the prom together. Meanwhile, a fight ensues when Harry Morton unintentionally insults his wife's looks; and George shows off his magic Genie.
7x17
The Aptitude Test
Episode overview
After Ronnie explains the aptitude test that he has recently taken, Gracie decides showbiz is the wrong career for George and he would be much happier being a farmer.
7x18
Going To Palm Springs
Episode overview
Ronnie Burns and his friend, Ralph, make plans to get away to Palm Springs with seven girls - and without adult supervision. Meanwhile, Harry Von Zell comes down with laryngitis.
7x19
The Matrimonial Bureau
Episode overview
Gracie gets a crazy idea that she must find a wife for Ronnie before he reaches the age of twenty one. When she enlists the aid of a matrimonial bureau, George and Von Zell get embroiled in the ensuing mixup.
7x20
The Fortune Teller
Episode overview
Gracie's misunderstanding of a tea leaf reading gives her the impression that George has come into a fortune. She acts on this "knowledge" by presenting Ronnie with an extravagant gift.
7x21
Fighting For Happiness
Episode overview
Gracie and Blanche fight with their husbands for the joy of making up.
7x22
The Termites
Episode overview
Gracie wants to have the bedroom redecorated without George's knowledge, but runs into some difficulty getting George out of the house for the required two days. Ralph comes up with a novel solution.
7x23
The $15,000 Error
Episode overview
The Burns' decorator tells Gracie that he has an opportunity to buy an art collection for $15,000, and asks if he can receive payment early - but Gracie misunderstands and thinks she owes him 15 grand.
7x24
The Ring
Episode overview
In this episode, we meet Mr. Jansen the plumber, who comes to retrieve Gracie's lost engagement ring. But the ring is not where he expects it to be. George attempts to have some fun by .. show full overview
7x25
The Plumber's Friend
Episode overview
Gracie plays hostess to plumber Mr. Jansen's four daughters, Jean, Joan, June and Joy, while he travels to San Diego to meet an eligible widow. This causes a bit of trouble for Ronnie, .. show full overview
7x26
Going To Houston
Episode overview
Gracie meets Brian McAfee in this episode, and attempts to convince his father that Brian should stay in college.
7x27
The Stray Dog
Episode overview
While staying in a hotel in Houston, the hotel manager's French poodle follows Gracie to her room. She assumes it's a stray and wants to keep it. Guests are not allowed to keep animals .. show full overview
7x28
Ronnie Gets a Movie Role
Episode overview
When Ronnie accepts a role in the film "Bernardine," Gracie fears George will be furious that their son is putting his education on the back burner, so everyone bends over backwards to cover for Ronnie.
7x29
The Plumber's Union
Episode overview
Gracie tries to help Mr. Jansen find a wife by placing a personal ad. She misrepresents his age by about fifteen years, and this brings about some confusion.
7x30
Harry's Homecoming
Episode overview
Gracie and Blanche feel that their husbands are not romantic enough. Harry comes home a day early from his business trip and George instigates a crazy impersonation scheme involving Harry and Blanche.
7x31
The Publicity Romance
Episode overview
The movie company for which Ronnie is working has created rumors of a romance between him and an Italian actress for publicity purposes. His real girlfriend, Kathy, has a hard time accepting this.
7x32
The Texan Lady Macbeth
Episode overview
Bonnie Sue McAfee, Brian's sister, has arrived in Hollywood with the intention of becoming a motion picture actress. After speaking with Brian, Gracie embarks on a crazy plan to .. show full overview
7x33
Ronnie's Boat
Episode overview
Ronnie wants to buy a 22-foot cabin cruiser but he needs his father's credit, so Gracie enlists her friends to convince George that it's a wise investment. Meanwhile, a man from the BBC comes to town to renew the contract for the show.
7x34
A Trip To Tahiti
Episode overview
Ronnie and Ralph are planning to sail to Tahiti in Ronnie's boat. George's authorization of the questionable trip becomes a controversial issue. Gracie gets Von Zell and the Mortons .. show full overview
7x35
The Home Graduation
Episode overview
It looks like Brian McAfee once again is not going to graduate, and this may be his last chance. Gracie gets an idea for helping Brian when she listens to Harry Morton's story of how he was awarded his Dartmouth diploma in absentia.
7x36
Blanche's Mother Arrives
Episode overview
Blanche's mother comes to visit, amid some turbulence in the Morton household due to Harry's cancelled business trip. Gracie initiates another identity mixup, this time between Natalie .. show full overview
7x37
The Wading Pool At Acapulco
Episode overview
Ronnie and Ralph have a potential job as lifeguards at an Acapulco hotel. Gracie wants George to go to Acapulco also, but he is not interested, and has to find a way to get out of it.
7x38
The Marital Mix-Up
Episode overview
Gracie plays Cupid by trying to find a wife for their plumber, Mr. Jansen.
7x39
A Pain In The Back
Episode overview
George feigns a bad back in order to avoid going fishing with Harry Morton, despite Gracie and Blanche's plan to get the two husbands to become friends. Meanwhile, Ronnie and Ralph are contemplating going to a Calypso party.
7x40
Ronnie's Twenty-One
Episode overview
On his 21st birthday, Marie Bordeau asks Ronnie to marry her so she can stay in the country. Meanwhile Gracie goes to get Ronnie's birth certificate changed; and George tricks Harry Von Zell into doing his chores.

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