i got to stay up late one night with the grandparents, they let me watch george burns with johnny...i think this was the show. one of my major regrets about life was not spending more time with my grand parents.
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.
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.
You have Great Taste in comedians. This guy was 'old school'... and didn't just Do it... he WAS it. Sharp as a tack 'til the last day. (thanks for what you said.)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
There is ABSOLUTELY No Song Man like George Burns!! Thank you Johnny for devoting your entire Show to Mr. George Burns , He is Brilliant ! ♥️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌼🌴⚘🇬🇧
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.
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.
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 TH-cam and is still incredibly funny.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nobody ever loved a woman as well as George loved Gracie. After I read his book about her my fervent prayer was, "Please send me a man who loves me as much as Burns loved Allen". My prayer was answered. Thank God and thank you George.
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.
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.
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 😢
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.
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).
Im just really discovering Jack. George i remember from the 1970s, but the remarkable histories, talent, and be I ng in the right spot at the right time during this incoming technology! Benny always said that he never planned it, or anything. It just was.
Im 55 I remember watching The Burns and Allen show on a cable channel in the 80s i think it was Tbn or something like that i think it was a religious channel, but watched all George Burns films one of my favs is Just You and me Kid with Brooke Shields and of course all 3 Oh God film and won am oscar for The Sunshine Boys
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.
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.
I miss these guys. They had real talent.
me too in 1980 we walk in to mcdonals at sat and ate his lunch in hollywood
And style!
Yup terry
Some people should never leave this earth. I’m a boomer. I grew up with these gentlemen. I’m sitting here in tears.
I was born in 1978, I completely feel the same way❤
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.
@@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.
@@waynehullihen3066 everybody thinks they are from the greatest generation! Just means that most people have great memories! I am a boomer also!
Aww... That's sweet to say and I understand what you mean. I grew up with them, too. Proud boomer here, also :)
Even as a kid in the 70s I loved watching and seeing George Burns , he just made you smile.
I like the table
i got to stay up late one night with the grandparents, they let me watch george burns with johnny...i think this was the show. one of my major regrets about life was not spending more time with my grand parents.
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.
Helped that he actually had interesting people to talk to. Host and guest alike are duds these days.
Jack trained him. True story.
One of the best gifts from Entertainment we have ever received was, George Burns & Gracie Allen!!!
❤️❤️❤️
Wow!..., and he went on to live another 22 years after this!😊❤
Yes, that was before the government started putting all this garbage in our food.
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.
And he lived 22 more years.
@@bbailey7818
YES HOW AMAZING
IS THAT!!❤️💯
@B Bailey amazing just amazing
These goals are just an illusion
Too bad Joe Schmoe biden is not lucid
George Burns was amazing, he had such a natural gift of gab and for making people laugh.
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.
He did make it to his one hundredth birthday.
Rock and Roll
My favorite Martini guy of all time! RIP, George.
George Burns lived another 21 years! Unbelievable!
Oopoooo
George Burns is one of my favorite comedians. It’s my 25th birthday
You and me both brother!
You have Great Taste in comedians. This guy was 'old school'... and didn't just Do it... he WAS it. Sharp as a tack 'til the last day. (thanks for what you said.)
I think you are old enough for George Carlin.
@@Ron-d2s I’ve watched him occasionally
RIP George. You're dearly missed still in 2024.
Amen to that!
Him and Jack Benny were very close like brothers. Miss these legends!!
Johnny Carson was a very good friend as well.
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!
George Burns was a resilient person and a snappy dresser.
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.
What a beautiful man
G Burns
J Carson
They do not make ‘‘em like them
RIP
Amen
Jack Benny died a month after this show. And George Burns lived another 22 years after this. Wild.
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.
Well said and well written. 🙏
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. ❤️❤️
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.
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
George Burns lived to be 100 in spite of his cigar smoking!
Maybe, because of his cigar smoking !!!!!
I enjoyed George Burns over his illustrious career. 100 years wow!!
There is ABSOLUTELY No Song Man like George Burns!! Thank you Johnny for devoting your entire Show to Mr. George Burns , He is Brilliant ! ♥️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌼🌴⚘🇬🇧
What a treasure George Burns was. Same for Gracie.
A true legend and talent George was. It's sad to know that Jack would pass away just following month. Really loved them both.
What a wonderful guest. Mr. Burns was one-of-a-kind.
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.
You won’t see natural timing like George had from anybody today. That’s vaudeville in his blood
There’s more class in this 17 minute clip than entire season of late night shows today.
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.
1.5 months later. Benny died on 12-26-74.
@@kevinmadden1645 You're right, of course. Not sure why I was sure this clip was from October!
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 TH-cam and is still incredibly funny.
@@telliott YES!! JACK COULD MAKE YOU LAUGH BY JUST LOOKING AT HIS FACIAL EXPRESSION 😂🤣
He was a comedic genius.
Something must be wrong when an 80 year old man feels this good.
💥💥 the legendary George Burns.
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.
George and Jack Benny were very close friends. George could always crack up Benny.
Oddly enough, Benny would die a month and some change after this interview. Day after Christmas.
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.
That's good old fashioned entertainment. Love it!
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.
"Gracie, why did you by one right shoe?"
"What would I do with two right shoes?"
Yes I agree George Burns and Johnny Carson gentleman that will never be seen again not in this world
Brilliance. Absolute brilliance!
He's 79 here . 20 years later he was still performing. Amazing .
Sweet Johnny kisses him at the end. ❤❤❤
THE VERY BEST
OF TIMES & STILL
FUNNY & RELEVANT
TODAY!❤️😂
George Burns and Gracie are my favorite couple to watch, since I was a little girl❤
The tonight show was the best with Johhny
Awesome ! Great duo, with Jonny interviewing George !!
Kind eerie hearing George talk about Jack Benny on this show considering he dies like 6 weeks later [12/26/74].
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!
Watched them in my youth, also.
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
Died March 9, 1996 100 yrs old ! George Burns enters heaven and Gracie Allen asks george what took so long !
Didn't think he made it to 100, had an appointment to preform for the Queen of England🎉 But he didn't make it... 💔
True story!
I loved George Burns
I share a birthday with George and he was a favorite even when I was very young. 🤘🏼
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.
Same with Rodney Dangerfield and Mel Brooks
Add Milton Berle
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.
He looked the same for the last 1/4 century of his life
His wife gracie was a briliant comedienne
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.
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.
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.
Great interview! Now let's see Don Adams!
" It's good to see you " " At my age it's good to see anyone " Brilliant.
Excellent I had open heart to I had to like you God Bless you my Heavenly Friend
I laughed until I cried! What entertainment!!! 🤣
Nobody ever loved a woman as well as George loved Gracie.
After I read his book about her my fervent prayer was, "Please send me a man who loves me as much as Burns loved Allen".
My prayer was answered. Thank God and thank you George.
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.
You don't get classy entertainers like Johnny Carson or George Burns anymore, do you?
Man, you are right about that!
@@MrTruckerf That was when a late night talk show could be a late night talk show and when a kid can be a kid.
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.
It's almost like medical science has progressed in the past 40 years...
Too bad he lost Gracie such a long time. RIP Sir
The Oh God! movies were good later vehicles full of good humorous wisdom.
George was "always" a class act and an excellent dresser, no matter his age
Happy 25th birthday I'm 70 years old you got good taste young person
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 😢
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.
@@nawilliams82Who else went there?
Legendary.
Love those guys!! ❤❤❤❤
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 😑
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).
I miss folks like GEORGE BURNS & JACK BENNY. Those were entertainers!
George lived to 100
Im just really discovering Jack. George i remember from the 1970s, but the remarkable histories, talent, and be I ng in the right spot at the right time during this incoming technology! Benny always said that he never planned it, or anything. It just was.
Im 55 I remember watching The Burns and Allen show on a cable channel in the 80s i think it was Tbn or something like that i think it was a religious channel, but watched all George Burns films one of my favs is Just You and me Kid with Brooke Shields and of course all 3 Oh God film and won am oscar for The Sunshine Boys
No,...they don't make em like George no more 😢
Dude lived to 100, that's impressive!
Say good night Gracie; "Good night, Gracie!"
watch Carson at 5:20 have a quick drag on a cigarette thinking they gone to adverts. priceless!
He didn't think they'd gone to adverts he was just smoking. He'd smoke and ash throughout all the time!
What a great era that was
Dexter Lombardo 🤠🧔
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.
George was a great singer 🤣
Just like Buddy Hackett once said, when George takes a puff of the cigar you know the joke is done.
I didn’t see that Aunt Jemima song coming! Wooooowwww.
"Young talent." 😄
My how I miss this time in my life.
Jack Benny died a month after this was filmed
I just looked that up...crazy.
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
George was king of cool 😎 😅
I miss this type of late night TV. It’s all garbage and antics anymore. After Carson retired it was awful
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.
I like George Burns he was so funny
Jack Benny died a month later
They just don't makém like George anymore!!!! There will NEVER be another like him!!!
Bwa Bwa Bwa Bwa Oh the sunshine bright on my old Kentucky home bwa bwa bwa bwa
Relationship to George Burns
The husband of my 12th cousin twice removed
This show aired on November 13, 1974. Jack passed away on December 26, 1974
They wouldn't book him now they wouldnt let him on with the cigar