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George Burns lived to be one hundred years old. In that century the New Yorker from modest means grew up to become a renowned comedian. star of vaudeville, radio and as well as television and the big screen.

Though Burns would say in his book, titled “100 Years 100 stories,” that it was Gracie Allen who changed his career and his life.

Gracie Allen was originally set to be the comic duo’s straight man, but George noticed that Gracie’s observations and delivery which had audiences in stitches. George rewrote the act and from then on, their careers took off.

The pair were married in 1926, until Gracie Allen’s death in 1964.

On Wednesday Jan. 22, Kinsloe House members will welcome guests to lunch and a program celebrating the comic legends who had much of America laughing for nearly six decades.

Ken Freehill, stage actor, scene, and television personality, presents his original review of George Burns’ book titled “Gracie: A Love Story.”

Space is limited so make a reservation before Noon on Monday Jan. 20, by visiting the link kinsloehouse.org/programs-events/2025-ken-freehill on the net.

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