Burns, George 1896-1996
Overview
| Works: | 1,079 works in 1,927 publications in 4 languages and 29,893 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Biographies Drama Comedy films Autobiographies Animated films Children's films Juvenile works Musical films Anecdotes Humor |
| Roles: | Author, Actor, Performer, Narrator, Singer, Interviewee, Commentator, Lyricist, Speaker |
| Classifications: | PN2287.B87, B |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
George Burns
- Gracie : a love story by George Burns( Book )
- All my best friends by George Burns( Book )
- 100 years, 100 stories by George Burns( Book )
- George Burns and the hundred-year dash by Martin Gottfried( Book )
- The third time around by George Burns( Book )
- Wisdom of the 90s by George Burns( Book )
- Living it up : or, They still love me in Altoona! by George Burns( Book )
- Say good night, Gracie! : the story of Burns & Allen by Cheryl Blythe( Book )
- The most of George Burns by George Burns( Book )
- George Burns : in his own words by George Burns( Book )
- Carol Channing - Sugar babies( Visual )
- Gracie : a love story by George Burns( Recording )
- Great romances of the 20th century( Visual )
- George Burns and Gracie Allen : a bio-bibliography by Cynthia Clements( Book )
- 100 years, 100 stories by George Burns( Recording )
- George Burns : an American life by Lawrence J Epstein( Book )
- Wisdom of the 90s by George Burns( Recording )
- George Burns television productions : the series and pilots, 1950-1981 by Richard Irvin( )
- Before the Judicial Committee of Her Majesty's most Honorable Privy Council, Burns and others against Finney and others, on an appeal from the High Court of Admiralty of England : the Europa, Edward George Lott, master : George Burns, William Connall, Thomas Buchanan, James Burns, and Charles Mac Iver, the trustees of the British and North American Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, the owners of steam-ship or vessel, Europa, appellants, against William Finney and Company, William Bartlett and William Bartlett, the owners of the late barque or vessel, Charles Bartlett, and Theodore Ferriera Pinta Perez and Company, John Pickersgill & Son, Charles Gumm, Donald Maclean and Company, George Henry Evans, Herbert Dalton, and George Sadler Frith, & Ross, the principal owners of the cargo lately laden on board the said barque or vessel, and the said William Bartlett, the master of the said late barque or vessel, respondents : cases and appendix by George Burns( )
- Reports of proceedings in the actions, the Western Bank Liquidators v. Western Bank Directors, Inglis (a shareholder) v. Western Bank Directors, and the Western Bank v. Ayrshire Banking Company by Western Bank of Scotland( )
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Most widely held works by
George Burns
Dr. Burns' prescription for happiness by
George Burns(
Book
)
14 editions published between 1984 and 1986 in English and Chinese and held by 1,217 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Renowned actor-comedian offers personal observations, stories, anecdotes, and advice about dealing with life's ups and downs and increasing one's happiness and well-being through good will and laughter
14 editions published between 1984 and 1986 in English and Chinese and held by 1,217 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Renowned actor-comedian offers personal observations, stories, anecdotes, and advice about dealing with life's ups and downs and increasing one's happiness and well-being through good will and laughter
How to live to be 100--or more : the ultimate diet, sex, and exercise book by
George Burns(
Book
)
16 editions published between 1983 and 1989 in English and held by 1,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The noted comedian shares his tips on longevity and includes provocative anecdotes about his personal life, friends, career, and Gracie
16 editions published between 1983 and 1989 in English and held by 1,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The noted comedian shares his tips on longevity and includes provocative anecdotes about his personal life, friends, career, and Gracie
Dear George : advice & answers from America's leading expert on everything from A to B by
George Burns(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1985 and 1986 in English and held by 884 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1985 and 1986 in English and held by 884 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Oh, God!" by
Carl Reiner(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1977 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 694 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jerry Landers, (John Denver) a supermarket assistant manager and a good yet non-religious person, suddenly finds a note in the mail one day that grants him an "interveiw" with God. Thinking it to be a hoax he tosses it away, but when it keeps reappearing he finally gives in. Skeptical at first, he ends up carrying His personal message - that the world can work with what God's given us
20 editions published between 1977 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 694 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jerry Landers, (John Denver) a supermarket assistant manager and a good yet non-religious person, suddenly finds a note in the mail one day that grants him an "interveiw" with God. Thinking it to be a hoax he tosses it away, but when it keeps reappearing he finally gives in. Skeptical at first, he ends up carrying His personal message - that the world can work with what God's given us
The aristocats by
Wolfgang Reitherman(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2000 and 2008 in English and held by 528 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This enchanting tale begins in Paris, when a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to her family - family of adorable high-society cats
3 editions published between 2000 and 2008 in English and held by 528 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This enchanting tale begins in Paris, when a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to her family - family of adorable high-society cats
W.C. Fields comedy collection(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
You can't cheat an honest man: "W.C. Fields portrays Larson E. Whipsnade, ringmaster of the seedy circus Giganticus. Whipsnade gets nothing but trouble from his performers, and his daughter (Constance Moore) is torn between a wealthy cad and a charming ventriloquist, played by Edgar Bergen"--Container
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
You can't cheat an honest man: "W.C. Fields portrays Larson E. Whipsnade, ringmaster of the seedy circus Giganticus. Whipsnade gets nothing but trouble from his performers, and his daughter (Constance Moore) is torn between a wealthy cad and a charming ventriloquist, played by Edgar Bergen"--Container
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by
Paul McCartney(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1978 and 2007 in English and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Lonely Hearts Club Band overcomes as evil plot to strip Heartland, U.S.A. of its love, joy, and music
15 editions published between 1978 and 2007 in English and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Lonely Hearts Club Band overcomes as evil plot to strip Heartland, U.S.A. of its love, joy, and music
Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1980 and 2014 in English and held by 348 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two feuding vaudeville comedians who toured the country for 43 years as The Sunshine Boys are reunited after years apart to make a television commercial--if they can keep from murdering each other
5 editions published between 1980 and 2014 in English and held by 348 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two feuding vaudeville comedians who toured the country for 43 years as The Sunshine Boys are reunited after years apart to make a television commercial--if they can keep from murdering each other
A damsel in distress by
George Stevens(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1937 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lady Alyce Marshmorton must marry soon, and the staff of Tottney Castle have laid bets on who she'll choose, with young Albert wagering on "Mr. X." After Alyce goes to London to meet a beau (bumping into dancer Jerry Halliday, instead), she is restricted to the castle to curb her scandalous behavior. Albert then summons Jerry to Alyce's aid in order to "protect his investment." -- imdb
22 editions published between 1937 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lady Alyce Marshmorton must marry soon, and the staff of Tottney Castle have laid bets on who she'll choose, with young Albert wagering on "Mr. X." After Alyce goes to London to meet a beau (bumping into dancer Jerry Halliday, instead), she is restricted to the castle to curb her scandalous behavior. Albert then summons Jerry to Alyce's aid in order to "protect his investment." -- imdb
The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and held by 316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three episodes of the George Burns & Gracie Allen Show broadcast on CBS from October 12, 1950 to September 22, 1958
11 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and held by 316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three episodes of the George Burns & Gracie Allen Show broadcast on CBS from October 12, 1950 to September 22, 1958
The sunshine boys by
Herbert Ross(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 310 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's the story of two retired vaudeville comedians who toured the country as "The Sunshine boys". They had audiences rolling in the aisles with their comedy antics, but offstage they spent 43 years in constant mutual irritation
24 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 310 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's the story of two retired vaudeville comedians who toured the country as "The Sunshine boys". They had audiences rolling in the aisles with their comedy antics, but offstage they spent 43 years in constant mutual irritation
I love her, that's why! An autobiography by
George Burns(
Book
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8 editions published between 1955 and 2017 in English and held by 296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Burns and Allen
8 editions published between 1955 and 2017 in English and held by 296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Burns and Allen
Oh, God! Book II by
Gilbert Cates(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1980 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
God announces his presence by tucking a note inside a fortune cookie. An 11 year old girl heeds His summons and writes Him an advertising slogan
8 editions published between 1980 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
God announces his presence by tucking a note inside a fortune cookie. An 11 year old girl heeds His summons and writes Him an advertising slogan
Going in style(
Visual
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11 editions published between 1978 and 2004 in English and held by 261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three senior citizens who are bored with their lives decide to rob a bank. If they get away with it they have the money, and if they get caught they wonder what the police will do to three old men
11 editions published between 1978 and 2004 in English and held by 261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three senior citizens who are bored with their lives decide to rob a bank. If they get away with it they have the money, and if they get caught they wonder what the police will do to three old men
Burns and Allen by
George Burns(
Recording
)
61 editions published between 1946 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two episodes from the Burns and Allen radio program
61 editions published between 1946 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two episodes from the Burns and Allen radio program
Carole Lombard : the glamour collection(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 237 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
(Man of the world) A young American girl visits Paris accompanied by her fiancee and her wealthy uncle. (We're not dressing) Beautiful high society type Doris Worthington is entertaining guests on her yacht in the Pacific when it hits a reef and sinks. (Hands across the table) A loafer and a manicurist, both planning to marry money, meet and form an uneasy alliance. (Love before breakfast) Kay bounces between boyfriend Bill and a Wall Street tycoon who thinks he knows what's best for her and bosses her around. (The princess comes across) A woman pretends to be royalty in order to get aboard a crusie ship. (True confession) Helen and Ken are a pretty strange couple, she is a pathological liar, and he is a scrupulously honest lawyer
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 237 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
(Man of the world) A young American girl visits Paris accompanied by her fiancee and her wealthy uncle. (We're not dressing) Beautiful high society type Doris Worthington is entertaining guests on her yacht in the Pacific when it hits a reef and sinks. (Hands across the table) A loafer and a manicurist, both planning to marry money, meet and form an uneasy alliance. (Love before breakfast) Kay bounces between boyfriend Bill and a Wall Street tycoon who thinks he knows what's best for her and bosses her around. (The princess comes across) A woman pretends to be royalty in order to get aboard a crusie ship. (True confession) Helen and Ken are a pretty strange couple, she is a pathological liar, and he is a scrupulously honest lawyer
College swing(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1993 and 2015 in English and held by 231 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
College swing: a tune-filled spoof of small-town college. The big broadcast of 1938: W.C. Fields plays dual roles while Hope juggles three ex-wives and romances Dorothy Lamour
6 editions published between 1993 and 2015 in English and held by 231 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
College swing: a tune-filled spoof of small-town college. The big broadcast of 1938: W.C. Fields plays dual roles while Hope juggles three ex-wives and romances Dorothy Lamour
Oh God! You devil(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1984 and 2016 in English and held by 212 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
God announces his presence by tucking a note inside a fortune cookie. An 11 year old girl heeds His summons and writes Him an advertising slogan
10 editions published between 1984 and 2016 in English and held by 212 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
God announces his presence by tucking a note inside a fortune cookie. An 11 year old girl heeds His summons and writes Him an advertising slogan
Old-time radio(
Recording
)
6 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents twelve radio episodes, digitally restored and remastered from recordings of comedy shows originally broadcast between 1942 and 1952, when radio was at its peak
6 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents twelve radio episodes, digitally restored and remastered from recordings of comedy shows originally broadcast between 1942 and 1952, when radio was at its peak
International house(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1933 and 2004 in English and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A zany scientist in China invents a radio you can see : television. Every country wants to buy the rights, so characters from around the world converge on China and collide into a free-wheeling double-dealing variety show
6 editions published between 1933 and 2004 in English and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A zany scientist in China invents a radio you can see : television. Every country wants to buy the rights, so characters from around the world converge on China and collide into a free-wheeling double-dealing variety show
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Related Identities
- Allen, Gracie 1902-1964 Performer Author Actor
- Benny, Jack 1894-1974 Performer Author Actor
- Fisher, David 1946-
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Gottfried, Martin Author
- Burns & Allen (Comedy team) Performer
- Pleasence, Donald Actor
- Goldman, Hal
- Fields, W. C. (William Claude) 1880-1946 Scenarist Performer Actor
- Ball, Lucille 1911-1989 Performer Actor
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Acting Allen, Gracie, American wit and humor Bands (Music) Bank employees Bank robberies Banks and banking Burns, George, Butlers Card players Cats Channing, Carol China Comedians Entertainers Exercise for older people France France--Paris George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (Television program) Great Britain Happiness Household employees Human-animal relationships Husband and wife Inheritance and succession Inventors Kidnapping Longevity Man-woman relationships Marriage Money Musical theater Nutrition Older men Older people Older people--Health and hygiene Presence of God Radio comedies Radio programs Scientists Sex instruction for older people Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Beatles) Spouses Television Television personalities United States University towns Upper class Upper class women Vaudeville
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Alternative Names
Bimbaum, Naftaly 1896-1996
Birnbaum Nathan
Birnbaum, Nathan 1896-1996
Birnbaum Nathan 1896-1996 acteur
Brinbaum, Nathan
Džordž Berns
Džordžas Bernsas
George Burns
George Burns acteur américain
George Burns aktor amerykański
George Burns Ameerika laulja, lavakoomik ja näitleja
George Burns American comedian, actor, and writer
George Burns Amerikaans acteur
George Burns amerikansk komiker, skådespelare, sångare och författare
George Burns comico e attore statunitense
George Burns cómico y actor estadounidense
George Burns entinen yhdysvaltalainen koomikko ja näyttelijä
George Burns pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
George Burns US-amerikanischer Schauspieler
Джордж Бёрнс американский актёр, комик
Джордж Бърнс
Џорџ Бернс
ג'ורג' ברנס
ג'ורג' ברנס שחקן אמריקאי
جرج برنز
جورج برنز
জর্জ বার্ণস
조지 번스
ジョージ・バーンズ
バーンズ, ジョージ
乔治·伯恩斯
巴瑞·波斯威克
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