The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show Season 3 Episode 5 Gracie has George's Portrait Painted

Gracie has George's Portrait Painted is the fifth episode of the third season of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show. The episode follows Gracie as she decides to have a portrait of her husband George painted as a surprise for their upcoming anniversary.

The episode begins with Gracie excitedly telling George about her plans for their anniversary, including the portrait. George is not thrilled about the idea, stating that he does not like his appearance and would rather not have a portrait made. However, Gracie is determined to have it done and enlists the help of their friend Harry to find the perfect artist.

After a few unsuccessful attempts, they finally find an artist named Mr. Bennington who agrees to paint George's portrait. Gracie is overjoyed and begins to make plans for a grand unveiling party. She even invites a critic from an art magazine to come and review the painting.

However, problems arise when George's face becomes swollen from a toothache and he is unable to make the sitting for the portrait. Gracie, determined as ever, decides to make a mold of George's face while he is sleeping so that Mr. Bennington can continue with the portrait.

As the day of the unveiling approaches, Gracie becomes increasingly nervous about the critic's review. She even makes George swear not to tell her anything negative that the critic might say. However, when the critic arrives at the party, he is immediately smitten with Gracie's charm and cannot find anything negative to say about the portrait.

Overall, Gracie has George's Portrait Painted is a charming and hilarious episode that showcases the comedic genius of both George Burns and Gracie Allen. The episode is a testament to the enduring popularity of the show, which captured the hearts of audiences for over a decade.