Comediennes: Gracie Allen

Published: Dec. 28, 2023, 8 a.m.

b'Gracie Allien (c.1906-1964) was the ditzy housewife of the husband-wife comedy duo George Burns & Gracie Allen. Coming up from the vaudeville scene of the 1920s and 30s into radio, film, and television, Gracie brought charm and sincerity to the \\u201cdumb Dora\\u201d comedy role, dominating the scene for more than 30 years.'