Shakespearean Caper, The
- Alternative title
- Shakespearean Paper, The
- Synopsis
- Television sitcom starring George Burns and Gracie Allen as themselves, a show business couple in their home. Each episode began with Burns standing, trademark cigar in hand, before the proscenium surrounding their living room set. There he presented a brief monologue, then offered the audience a few comments regarding the situation they were about to see. In this episode Ronnie (their real life son) has an assignment to write a paper on his favourite Shakespeare play. Harry and Grace meddle with disastrous results. Guest star is Frank Baxter playing himself. [No further details on the Shakespeare content known, 3/2008].
- Series
- George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, The
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Television
- Transmission details
- 8 Oct 1956 at 20:00 (Channel: CBS)
- Duration
- 30 mins
Credits
- Cast
Bea Benaderet Blanche Morton Frank C. Baxter Himself George Burns Himself Gracie Allen Herself Ronnie Burns Himself
Additional Details
- Production type
- Sitcoms/Variety
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- UCLA holds a 16mm safety preservation copy (3/2008).
- General
- TV.com and IMDb cite the title as THE SHAKESPEAREAN PAPER
- History
- Episode 214, series 7
Production Company
Archive
- Name
UCLA Film & Television Archive
- arsc@ucla.edu
- Web
- http://www.cinema.ucla.edu/access/databases.html External site opens in new window
- Phone
- (310) 206 5388
- Fax
- (310) 206 5392
- Address
- Individual Access
Archive Study and Research Center
46 Powell Library
302 East Melnitz
Los Angeles
CA90095-1323
USA
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespearean Caper, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70621 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)