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The Burns and Allen Show was a popular comedy program featuring the dynamic duo of George Burns and Gracie Allen. Originating from their vaudeville days, the couple entertained audiences on radio, film, and television for over four decades. They first met in 1922, married in 1926, and crafted a classic comedic partnership, with George playing the straight man to Gracie's delightfully illogical character. Their radio show, which debuted in 1934 and later transitioned to television in 1950, had various formats and sponsors, but always showcased Gracie's unique "illogical logic." The Burns and Allen Show was widely celebrated, earning a place in the National Radio Hall of Fame and the Television Hall of Fame, as well as numerous Primetime Emmy Award nominations.