The plot of "Hole in the Carpet" first showed up in season three as "Gracie at Department Store." This reworking of the story appeared in the eighth (and final) season. It is a tour de force of George Burns' & his writers' ability to effortlessly weave fantasy in and out of what is an already very funny plot (and a very winning performance by Gracie Allen). This episode shows perhaps the zenith of George's use of his magic television, his magic telephone, and his confidential side comments to the TV audience, culminating in a brilliant little ending with George, yet again breaking TV norms, thanking a befuddled cast member -- who remains in character -- for a good show. Gracie's zany antics aside, by season eight George Burn had become the prime engineer and puppet master of the George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV Series)
A Hole in the Carpet (1957)
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