The Burns and Allen Show was one of the most popular of all the great old radio shows. However, it was a long way from the streets of New York City to Beverly Hills. George Burns was born Nathan Birnbaum on Jan 20, 1896. … Then, in 1931, back on Broadway working with Eddie Cantor at the Palace, Cantor invited Gracie to be on his radio show. Cantor's show was one of the most popular old time radio shows of the 30′s. George agreed to let her appear without him as long as … …

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