George Burns (January 20, 1896 – March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum, was an American comedian, actor, and writer. His career spanned vaudeville, film, radio, and television, with and without his ...

George Burns is best known for three things: his cigars, his voice and his love of Gracie Allen. It's this enduring love story that takes center stage in the one-man show "Say Goodnight Gracie," ...

Tami Workentin's new play captures the moment when a comedy star was born. Schooled in vaudeville, comedian George Burns was working with a new partner, Gracie Allen, but their act was flatter than ...