After "The Amos 'n Andy Show" (1951), this was the second US sitcom to be imported for broadcast in the UK.
Gracie Allen:
Well, you see one Christmas my father caught a wild turkey and he fed him corn and chestnuts. But then we didn't have the heart to kill him so we let him get away.
George Burns:
Oh, I see.
Gracie Allen:
But the turkey liked the food so well that he came back each year. And that way we always had...
George Burns:
A turkey for Christmas dinner?
Gracie Allen:
Yes.
Followed by
"The George Burns Show" (1958)
Referenced in
"Fawlty Towers: Basil the Rat (#2.6)" (1979)
- To conclude a confusing conversation with Major Gowen, Basil says, "Say good night to the folks, Gracie," in reference to George Burns' catchphrase from this sitcom.
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
"Will & Grace: Pilot (#1.1)" (1998)
- quotes it
The John Cleese Interview (1998) (V)
- Referenced by name
"E! True Hollywood Story: The Beverly Hillbillies" (2001)
Featured in
Classic Comedy Teams (1986) (V)
CBS at 75 (2003) (TV)
- a clip is featured