The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show Gracie Sees a Hold-Up/Johnny Velvet (Season 3, Episode 38)
TV Episode | Comedy

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The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

Gracie Sees a Hold-Up/Johnny Velvet (Season 3, Episode 38)

TV Episode | Comedy

Gracie is scheduled to testify about witnessing a bank robbery, which sets off a string of botched kidnappings. Meanwhile, George is elated about crooning some tunes at a party in Ronald Reagan's honor, but no one wants to hear him sing.

Director

Ralph Levy

Writers

Sid Dorfman (written by) | Harvey Helm (written by) | Nate Monaster (written by) | Jesse Goldstein (written by) | William Burns

Producer

Ralph Levy

Cinematographer

Philip Tannura

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Updated Aug 3, 1953

Release date

Aug 3, 1953 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 11 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win

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Cast	+ Add Cast
11 cast members

Name	Known for
George Burns George Burns George Burns See fewer	Oh, God! (1977)
Gracie Allen Gracie Allen Gracie Allen See fewer	A Damsel in Distress (1937)
Harry von Zell Harry von Zell / Announcer Harry von Zell / Announcer See fewer	Meet Mr. Mischief (1947)
Bea Benaderet Blanche Morton (as Bea Benadaret) Blanche Morton (as Bea Benadaret) See fewer	Petticoat Junction (1963)
Fred Clark Harry Morton Harry Morton See fewer	Sunset Blvd. (1950)
Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan See fewer	Kings Row (1942)
Sheldon Leonard Johnny Velvet Johnny Velvet See fewer	The Danny Thomas Show (1953)
Ben Welden Lefty Lefty See fewer	The Desert Hawk (1944)
Rolfe Sedan Mr. Beasley Mr. Beasley See fewer	Ninotchka (1939)
Frederic Berest Thug (as Fred Berest) Thug (as Fred Berest) See fewer	Family Theatre (1949)
George Eldredge Detective Benson Detective Benson See fewer	Riders to the Stars (1954)