Comedians George Burns and Gracie Allen in 1951
Celebrities like George Burns and Gracie Allen may not add much to the musicianship of the orchestra, but they certainly contribute to the good humor on the bandstand. Photo released September 14, 1951. (UPI Photo/Files)
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