Sandy made only occasional appearances on the show (usually as a telephone operator, waitress, secretary or clerk), and left showbusiness to become a teacher. He was a world-renowned comedian and actor whose career spanned over three fourth of a century. his wife said Thursday. For her contributions to the television industry, Allen was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6672 Hollywood Boulevard. In 1903, Louis Birnbaum caught influenza and died, during an ongoing influenza epidemic. Her foil would point out that she was born in July, but that the earthquake was three months earlier in April. The trouble is, I can't remember if it's the thirteenth or the fourteenth. The radio show was based on the duos classic comedy routines and short sketch comedies. In one of her campaign speeches, Gracie said, "I don't know much about the Lend-Lease Bill, but if we owe it we should pay it." And sometimes I didn't even have to remember to say 'Gracie, how's your brother?'". children, who were raised in the Los Angeles, California area, and 6 grandchildren. You Devilin which Burns played a dual role as God and the devil, with the soul of a would-be songwriter (played by Ted Wass) at stake. In 1979, at the age of 83, Burns starred in two feature films, Just You and Me, Kid and Going in Style. "[12] Burns wed Allen in 1926.[8]. [3] The first night we had 40 people out front and they didnt laugh at one of my jokes, but every time Gracie asked me a question, they fell out of their seats. Allen was billed above Warren William (the actor then portraying Philo Vance in the series of Vance films), and without Burns. They make a business out of it. See also Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites Ronnie eventually joined the cast of his parents' television show, playing their son, a serious drama student who disdains comedy. "[13] Burns then broke down and had to be helped to his seat. How many minutes does it take to drive 23 miles? an orphanage there for underprivileged children.