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Shakespearean Caper, The

Alternative title
Shakespearean Paper, The
Synopsis
Television sitcom starring George Burns and Gracie Allen as themselves, a show business couple in their home. Each episode began with Burns standing, trademark cigar in hand, before the proscenium surrounding their living room set. There he presented a brief monologue, then offered the audience a few comments regarding the situation they were about to see. In this episode Ronnie (their real life son) has an assignment to write a paper on his favourite Shakespeare play. Harry and Grace meddle with disastrous results. Guest star is Frank Baxter playing himself. [No further details on the Shakespeare content known, 3/2008].
Series
George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, The
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Transmission details
8 Oct 1956 at 20:00 (Channel: CBS)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Cast
Bea BenaderetBlanche Morton
Frank C. BaxterHimself
George BurnsHimself
Gracie AllenHerself
Ronnie BurnsHimself

Additional Details

Production type
Sitcoms/Variety
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
UCLA holds a 16mm safety preservation copy (3/2008).
General
TV.com and IMDb cite the title as THE SHAKESPEAREAN PAPER
History
Episode 214, series 7

Production Company

Name

McCadden Productions

Archive

Name

UCLA Film & Television Archive

Email
arsc@ucla.edu
Web
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Phone
(310) 206 5388
Fax
(310) 206 5392
Address
Individual Access
Archive Study and Research Center
46 Powell Library
302 East Melnitz
Los Angeles
CA90095-1323
USA

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