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Misery Loves Company

Ralph's girlfriend, Imogene, has deserted him and he is down in the dumps. Gracie feels compelled to help make him feel better by demonstrating to him that everyone else feels as miserable as he does.

Release Date: Thu, Oct 12, 1950

Country: US
Language: En
Runtime: 30
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George Burns
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Gracie Allen
Harry von Zell
Harry von Zell
Bea Benaderet
Blanche Morton
Larry Keating
Harry Morton

Season 8:

The General
Episode 1: The General (Sep 30, 1957)
George is planning to follow the current trend in TV and do the show as a western, but, as often happens, the distinction between the show and reality is blurred, and somehow we wind up with a plot which focuses on guest star Douglas Dumbrille's portrayal of a stern army general who wants his son to go to West Point rather than to get married. Gracie provides her ""help"" and the conflict is resolved (in spite of it).
Too Much Pot Roast
Episode 2: Too Much Pot Roast (Oct 07, 1957)
Ronnie has trouble concentrating on his college studies due to his obsession with his female classmates. Gracie provides a solution.
The Texan Italian
Episode 3: The Texan Italian (Oct 14, 1957)
Gracie attempts to make over Bonnie Sue McAfee into an Italian actress in an effort to advance her movie career.
An English Tea
Episode 4: An English Tea (Oct 21, 1957)
Gracie tries to impress the mother of Ronnie's English girlfriend by renting copies of old masters paintings to decorate the house and arranging for Harry Morton to impersonate George.
The Star Maker
Episode 6: The Star Maker (Nov 04, 1957)
Gracie gets a really convoluted idea to help Brian McAfee pass a difficult exam: she tries to get Brian's bright classmate, Alfred Kramer, to change his name to Brian McAfee before the exam is given. This way ""Brian McAfee"" will excell. Gracie comes up with a very unusual plan to get Alfred to change his name.
With Or Without Glasses
Episode 9: With Or Without Glasses (Nov 25, 1957)
Three weeks ago, Gracie persuaded Alfred Kramer to stop wearing his glasses. Now, she must do the reverse, so that Alfred can bring his grades up to par.
A Box Of Cigars
Episode 10: A Box Of Cigars (Dec 02, 1957)
Ralph's girlfriend, Imogene, is a candidate for homecoming queen, and he and Ronnie are campaigning for her. Gracie suggests that they hand out cigars to potential supporters, and gets Von Zell involved in a scheme to appropriate George's new box of cigars for this purpose.
Misery Loves Company
Episode 11: Misery Loves Company (Dec 09, 1957)
Ralph's girlfriend, Imogene, has deserted him and he is down in the dumps. Gracie feels compelled to help make him feel better by demonstrating to him that everyone else feels as miserable as he does.
A Hole In The Carpet
Episode 12: A Hole In The Carpet (Dec 16, 1957)
Gracie trips and falls in the Wilshire Dept. Store and gets into some convoluted negotiations with the store's insurance adjustor.
How To Wrap A Mink
Episode 13: How To Wrap A Mink (Dec 23, 1957)
Ronnie is working at the Wilshire Dept. Store as a wrapper, Harry Morton and George are planning cheap gifts for their wives for Christmas, and Harry Von Zell has an old racoon coat. These circumstances, plus Gracie and Blanche's desire for mink, sustain this lively episode.
Invitation To The Party
Episode 14: Invitation To The Party (Dec 30, 1957)
A mis-delivered party invitation creates a sensitive situation as Gracie attempts to mitigate the problem and enhance Blanche's popularity.
The Stolen Car
Episode 15: The Stolen Car (Jan 06, 1958)
Ronnie is attempting to become a reporter on the college paper, but needs to come up with a sensational story. Brian McAfee has just been given a new Lincoln, and Gracie has some ideas about using the car to help Ronnie get a scoop.
Ronnie Finds a Friend An Apartment
Episode 16: Ronnie Finds a Friend An Apartment (Jan 13, 1958)
George and Gracie come to an erroneous conclusion when Ronnie helps a school buddy find an apartment
McAfee And The Manicurist
Episode 17: McAfee And The Manicurist (Jan 20, 1958)
Mr. McAfee has become infatuated with a manicurist. Bonnie Sue, believing the woman is only after her father for his money, consults Gracie for advice. Harry Von Zell once again gets involved, and this time he really gets into trouble due to George's meddling with the plan.
Too Many Fathers
Episode 18: Too Many Fathers (Jan 27, 1958)
Jerry Gilbert has given his girlfriend, Sandy, the impression that the Burns' house belongs to his parents, and Gracie decides to further the charade by posing as his mother. But who will play his father? Could it be George, or Von Zell, or Harry Morton perhaps?
The Accident
Episode 19: The Accident (Feb 10, 1958)
Harry Morton's safety record is in jeopardy as he collides with another car while driving with Gracie as a passenger. Complications arise when the driver of the other car is a young lady who attracts the interest of Ronnie.
The Japanese Texan
Episode 20: The Japanese Texan (Feb 17, 1958)
Gracie and George plan to celebrate their ""tenth"" (but no one knows exactly what tenth it is), and Bonnie Sue demonstrates her acting prowess as she attempts to land a part as a Japanese girl in one of producer Walter Sinclair's movies.
Hypnotizing Gracie
Episode 21: Hypnotizing Gracie (Feb 24, 1958)
Despite inner misgivings, George Burns allows Gracie to meet a hypnotist and his worst fears are realized when Gracie emerges from the meeting with a completely different personality.
Gracie Is Brilliant
Episode 22: Gracie Is Brilliant (Mar 03, 1958)
Gracie's still a brain trust tonight, and she's about to make a killing on a quiz show. Talking with neighbor Harry Morton is more interesting now than jabbering with Blanche and husband George. It's all good fun, but the best scene comes at the beginning when George cooks breakfast for Gracie.
Ronnie's Fan Club
Episode 23: Ronnie's Fan Club (Mar 10, 1958)
The story revolves around ten year old Edie Westrope, who is the president and only member of her own Ronnie Burns fan club. And, by the way, she happens to have a gorgeous older sister.
Frozen Passion
Episode 24: Frozen Passion (Mar 17, 1958)
George discusses the production of a movie with producer Jack Bradley. Gracie attempts to cast family and friends in the movie. Things get more complicated as Harry Morton's father pays a visit.
High Blood Pressure
Episode 25: High Blood Pressure (Mar 24, 1958)
A very frustrating episode for George: first, he has a lot of trouble getting out of the house to play golf, and then Gracie decides to use him in a scheme to help Mr. Jansen the plumber pass a physical exam.
Softening The Professor
Episode 26: Softening The Professor (Apr 07, 1958)
A spring show tonight as Harry von Zell falls in love, neighbor Blanche Norton buys an expensive outfit, and son Ronnie Burns cuts his college classes. Gracie helps each one and fouls them all up nicely.
The Publicity Marriage
Episode 27: The Publicity Marriage (Apr 14, 1958)
Ronnie has a young girl pestering him, and when Gracie tries to stop her by saying Ronnie is married, the news hits the papers. Lots of scenes with the youngsters tonight, and not quite enough of Gracie and Blanche.
Blanche Gets a Jury Notice
Episode 28: Blanche Gets a Jury Notice (Apr 21, 1958)
Harry Morton is happy to learn that wife Blanche has been summoned for a month's jury duty. When he calls the judge to be sure they accept Blanche, Harry is only thinkin g about enjoying a month of peace and quiet. But the judge suspects it is a ruse to avoid serving on a jury. In the confusion, Gracie manages to get her name on the list for jury duty too.
Gracie And The Jury
Episode 29: Gracie And The Jury (Apr 28, 1958)
Gracie creates mayhem as a juror on a counterfeiting case. She confounds the judge and her fellow jurors with her usual antics, and her mishandling of the evidence ultimately gets Harry Von Zell into big trouble.
Ronnie Makes A Record
Episode 30: Ronnie Makes A Record (May 05, 1958)
George convinces a recording executive that son Ronnie should make a record. But Gracie thinks George is the one who wants the record contract.
Ronnie's Royalty Check
Episode 31: Ronnie's Royalty Check (May 12, 1958)
Gracie worries that Ronnie will spend his money foolishly when he receives the first royalty check for his new recording. Then a pretty blond singer pays visit a visit to Ronnie, and Gracie is sure the girl is after his money!
A Visit From Charles Vidor
Episode 32: A Visit From Charles Vidor (May 19, 1958)
Movie director Charles Vidor pays a visit to George. He is looking for a master of ceremonies for the annual dinner of the Screen Directors' Guild.
Ronnie Goes Into The Army
Episode 33: Ronnie Goes Into The Army (May 26, 1958)
It looks as if Ronnie is going to be drafted, so Gracie decides to prepare her son for the discipline of Army life. She adapts the Burns household to a military routine, in the hope that Ronnie will become acclimated more easily.
Locked Out
Episode 34: Locked Out (Jun 02, 1958)
In an attempt to help her family, Gracie upsets George's dealin gs with a television executive, and almost breaks up Ronnie's romance with a hat-check girl. George feels it's the last straw when Gracie also loses the house key, at exactly the wrong moment!
The Week In New York
Episode 35: The Week In New York (Jun 09, 1958)
Gracie makes plans to go to New York with her friend Blanche, but she doesn't tell George about the proposed trip until she's ready to leave. Ronnie decides to take advantage of his mother's absence to plan a birthday party for his girlfriend.
The June Wedding
Episode 36: The June Wedding (Jun 16, 1958)
When Ronnie mixes up the hotel reservations for his newly married friends Frank and Linda, George and Gracie feel it's their duty to invite the newlyweds to spend part of their honeymoon in the Burns home. During their stay with the Burnes, the young couple casts a romantic spell over Gracie, Blanche and Bonnie Sue, Ronnie's girl.
Summer School
Episode 37: Summer School (Jun 23, 1958)
Ronnie is making plans to have a Ronnie Burns Entertainment Troupe at Big Bear Lake during his summer vacation. But when George finds out what Ronnie's grades were, he decides that Ronnie should attend summer school instead.
The Grammar School Dance
Episode 38: The Grammar School Dance (Sep 08, 1958)
Ronnie's romance with a current flame runs into a snag when he is coerced into escorting a young girl to a grammar school prom.
The Exchange Student
Episode 39: The Exchange Student (Sep 15, 1958)
A visit from a foreign-exchange student throws the Burns household into turmoil. Ronnie fears his girl friend Bonnie Sue will desert him in favor of the handsome Frenchman.

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