George Burns Comedy Week is a comedy anthology television series broadcast in the United States by CBS as part of its 1985 fall lineup, hosted by George Burns.
George Burns Comedy Week is a comedy anthology television series broadcast in the United States by CBS as part of its 1985 fall lineup, hosted by George Burns.
Cast, crew and production details
About George Burns Comedy Week
Cast
George BurnsSelf - Host
Eugene Levy
Luis Ávalos
Ian Abercrombie
Valerie Perrine
James WhitmoreEbenezer Scrooge
Harvey Korman
Greg Morris
Credits
Written by
Carl Gottlieb, David Axlerod, Carl Gottlieb, Carl Gottlieb, Steve Martin
Production details
Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
13
Original language
English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States
Themes
anthology
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 1
The Dynamite Girl
30m
Catherine O'Hara is Sally, infinitely suggestible w/photographic memory allowing her to become whatever is mentioned in casual conversation. Thinking herself a doctor, she walks out of her hospital and gets involved in a terrorist incident
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Carl Gottlieb, Steve Martin, Carl GottliebGuest stars Luis Ávalos, Ruth Buzzi, Tim Matheson, Catherine O'Hara, Richard Libertini, Macon McCalman, John O'Leary, Robert Clotworthy
A New York accountant turned-police informer (Martin Mull) is outraged when a witness-protection plan gives him a new identity, a new home, and a new family.
Directed by Phil Alden RobinsonGuest stars Martin Mull
Another wonderful story starring the talented Dave Thomas and Bronson Pinchot as Russian cosmonauts who accidentally land in Las Vegas. Hoping to be saved by a secret rescue mission before any officials find out, the pair try to fit into the decadent and capitalistic lifestyle of downtown Las Vegas. A hilarious situation set up perfectly by Thomas and Pinchot.
Directed by Carl GottliebGuest stars Dave Thomas, Bronson Pinchot
Howard Hesseman plays the role of Andy Pace, an intense struggling playwright who can't get any of his string of bombs produced. The struggling playwright becomes famous when his lightweight story about rabbits becomes a national hit.
Directed by Peter BonerzGuest stars Howard Hesseman, Laraine Newman, Casey Kasem
In the sequel of this popular Christmas tale, an adult Tiny Tim gets help from the spirit, to teach a generous Scrooge, that it's much better to compromise. Ebenezer Scrooge (James Whitmore) is again visited by Marley's ghost (Paul Benedict) in "Christmas Carol II: The Sequel," one year after his transformation from crabby and stingy to jovial and generous—to a fault.
Directed by Carl GottliebWritten by Carl Gottlieb, David AxlerodGuest stars James Whitmore, Roddy McDowall, Samantha Eggar, Jerry Supiran, Ed Begley Jr., Conrad Janis
