100 Years, 100 Stories"The incredible George Burns celebrates his one hundredth birthday with a priceless gift to his fans - a collection of the stories that have made him one of America's national treasures." "George Burns's career has spanned the history of modern show business: he has starred in big-time vaudeville; in radio, television, the movies, and the recording industry; and on the nightclub stage. His books have topped bestseller lists for years." "Now this beloved show business centenarian serves up a treat for his fans in a book of his favorite and funniest stories, each and every one from his own private stock. From recollections of events in his past to tales about friends and performers who have crossed his path - including Al Jolson, Groucho Marx, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Ann-Margret, and Goldie Hawn - George Burns brings his unique, dry humor to each unforgettable story."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved |
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... joke that Joe Frisco had given us got the biggest laugh : GEORGE : What birds did he go hunting for ? GRACIE : Hepplewhites . GEORGE : Hepplewhites ? That must be a bird that came out this season . GRACIE : No , the hepplewhite is a ...
... joke that Joe Frisco had given us got the biggest laugh : GEORGE : What birds did he go hunting for ? GRACIE : Hepplewhites . GEORGE : Hepplewhites ? That must be a bird that came out this season . GRACIE : No , the hepplewhite is a ...
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... joke , that's how much it was worth to us . But Fred wouldn't sell . He was in love with it , too . At that time I ... joke . " Medbury said , " What's the joke ? " I said , " It's about a bird that flies back- ward - it's not interested ...
... joke , that's how much it was worth to us . But Fred wouldn't sell . He was in love with it , too . At that time I ... joke . " Medbury said , " What's the joke ? " I said , " It's about a bird that flies back- ward - it's not interested ...
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... joke again . So I took the waiter aside and I quietly whispered , " I'll have some sea bass . " And the waiter ... jokes about whitefish ? " He said , " No , George . " I turned to the waiter and said , " I'll have some whitefish . " And ...
... joke again . So I took the waiter aside and I quietly whispered , " I'll have some sea bass . " And the waiter ... jokes about whitefish ? " He said , " No , George . " I turned to the waiter and said , " I'll have some whitefish . " And ...
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