The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show The Switchboard Operator (Season 6, Episode 40)
TV Episode | Comedy

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The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

The Switchboard Operator (Season 6, Episode 40)

TV Episode | Comedy

When Harry Morton is offered a new position which would require him to stay on the road for two years, Blanche and Gracie hijack the hotel's telephone switchboard to prevent him from placing a call to accept the job.

Director

Frederick De Cordova

Writers

Harvey Helm (written by) | Keith Fowler (written by) | Norman Paul (written by) | William Burns (written by)

Producer

Frederick De Cordova

Cinematographer

Philip Tannura

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 24, 1956

Release date

Sep 24, 1956 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 11 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win

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Cast	+ Add Cast
9 cast members

Name	Known for
George Burns George Burns George Burns See fewer	Oh, God! (1977)
Gracie Allen Gracie Allen Gracie Allen See fewer	A Damsel in Distress (1937)
Harry von Zell Harry von Zell / Announcer Harry von Zell / Announcer See fewer	Meet Mr. Mischief (1947)
Bea Benaderet Blanche Morton (as Bea Benadaret) Blanche Morton (as Bea Benadaret) See fewer	Petticoat Junction (1963)
Larry Keating Harry Morton Harry Morton See fewer	When Worlds Collide (1951)
Ronnie Burns Ronnie Burns Ronnie Burns See fewer	The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950)
Mary Ellen Kay Sally Sally See fewer	Vice Squad (1953)
Patricia Hardy Flo (as Pat Hardy) Flo (as Pat Hardy) See fewer	Mike Hammer (1958)
Ross Elliott Mr. Randolph Mr. Randolph See fewer	Tarantula (1955)