The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show Gracie Plays Talent Scout for Imitator (Season 5, Episode 32)
TV Episode | Comedy

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The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

Gracie Plays Talent Scout for Imitator (Season 5, Episode 32)

TV Episode | Comedy

An impressionist impersonates the grocery delivery boy and wows Gracie and her friends, but when George contacts the real delivery boy to offer him a job on the show, he's baffled by the kid's lack of talent.

Director

Frederick De Cordova

Writers

Sid Dorfman (written by) | Harvey Helm (written by) | Keith Fowler (written by) | William Burns (written by)

Producer

Frederick De Cordova

Cinematographer

Philip Tannura

Editor

Larry Heath

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Edit Released

Updated May 9, 1955

Release date

May 9, 1955 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 11 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win

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Cast	+ Add Cast
9 cast members

Name	Known for
George Burns George Burns George Burns See fewer	Oh, God! (1977)
Gracie Allen Gracie Allen Gracie Allen See fewer	A Damsel in Distress (1937)
Harry von Zell Harry von Zell / Announcer Harry von Zell / Announcer See fewer	Meet Mr. Mischief (1947)
Bea Benaderet Blanche Morton (as Bea Benadaret) Blanche Morton (as Bea Benadaret) See fewer	Petticoat Junction (1963)
Larry Keating Harry Morton Harry Morton See fewer	When Worlds Collide (1951)
Louis Jean Heydt Cliff Bennett Cliff Bennett See fewer	The Big Sleep (1946)
Barry Truex Jerry Jerry See fewer	The Benny Goodman Story (1956)
Irene Hervey Clara Bagley Clara Bagley See fewer	Play Misty for Me (1971)
Eddie Ryder Tommy Tommy See fewer	The Twilight Zone (1959)