One of America's most loved comedians. One story often recounted is when Dr Gene Cohen asked him what his doctor said about his smoking, Burn's retort was "my doctor is dead!" On his death the then President said "he was was one of the greatest entertainers of all time". At a dinner party he was once asked if he believed in the "hereafter" - to which he replied; "I don't know what they've got, but I'm bringing my own music". He starred in all three "Oh God" movies at age 81. He was the producer of the series "Mr Ed", and won an Oscar at the age of 80 for his role in "The Sunshine Boys", replacing his friend
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I'd have to agree with him
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luvly1
(05.30.2005 1:07:04 AM EST)
If there's an after life, I'll take my own music also.
I adored him when I was a child.
For some reason or another, the straight man has always been far funnier to me.. & he was precisely that in his duo with Gracie Allen.
He was nothing less than a superior classic.
Good night George!
Nathan just doesn't sound right.
lol
Say Good Night Gracy
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obxbeachbum
(05.20.2005 2:20:38 AM EST)
As a kid I never missed an episode of their show. His late life career might have been his greatest success. He smoked 2 cigars a day, drank cognac and played bridge every afternoon. Thought he would live forever.
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