George Burns Comedy Week

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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.

Seasons

13 Episodes • Premiered 1985

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1. The Dynamite Girl

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2. Home for Dinner

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3. Death Benefits

A man (Joe Piscopo) who was assumed to be dead attempts to collect on his life insurance policy.

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4. The Smiths

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.

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5. The Couch

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6. Disaster at Buzz Creek

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7. The Assignment

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8. Dream, Dream, Dream

An accountant (Patrick Duffy) finds that his "Dream Girl" (Geena Davis) has come to life, but his dreams as a whole are a different matter.

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9. Boris and Ivan in Las Vegas

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.

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10. The Honeybunnies

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.

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11. The Funniest Guy in the World

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12. Christmas Carol II: The Sequel

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.

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13. The Borrowing

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