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OverviewAn elementary school dropout, George Burns went on to become one of America's most beloved entertainers. This book covers a neglected part of his career--his work as a television producer. Burns was not only a behind-the-scenes producer, but also filled the role of producer in various comedies in which he starred. Though his forte was situation comedies, Burns' company, McCadden Productions, also produced dramatic anthology series and pilots, including a pilot considered to be a precursor to the popular TV series Mission: Impossible. This book focuses on Burns' wide variety of production efforts, and follows his involvement in television productions from his 1950 comedy series with his wife, Gracie Allen, through his participation in the fantasy sitcom Mister Ed, and finally to his last producer credit in 1981, I Love Her Anyway, a remake of The Burns and Allen Show. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard IrvinPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9780786494866ISBN 10: 0786494867 Pages: 196 Publication Date: 26 May 2014 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface 1. George Burns, Executive Producer 2. George and Gracie—The Live TV Shows 3. George and Gracie—The Filmed Shows 4. George and the Charming Bachelor—The Bob Cummings Show 5. George and the Wisecracking Dog—The People’s Choice 6. George and His McCadden Comedy Projects and Pilots 7. George and His Dramatic Anthologies 8. George Without Gracie 9. George and Filmways 10. George and Warner Brothers 11. George and United Artists 12. George and the Final Pilot Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationRichard Irvin is a self-described documentarian of television history. He lives in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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