"GEORGE BURNS AND GRACIE ALLEN SHOW" TV DEBUT NEWS SERVICE PHOTO.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction #204 - Part II
Item numbers 1447 through 3204 in auction 204
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Item Description
7x9" glossy photo shows them on TV set with Gracie applying lipstick in front of TV camera and George talking to announcer Bill Goodwin. Text label on back "CBS Television" has text announcing the beginning of their television show on Oct. 12, 1950. Text includes "The Couples First Television Series Will Be Heard Bi-Weekly Over The CBS-TV Network". Photo has some handling creases but most are just visible in reflected light. Overall Fine appearance. The show would eventually have 291 episodes, running through 1958 and continuing in syndicated reruns for many years. Historic item for this comedy duo.
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