George Burns was the father I never had.

There's been periods of broadcasts in the past where you could see all ages of entertainers, ranging from George Burns to Shirley Temple. That's not the condition now.

George Burns was a Vaudeville performer I particularly loved.

My favorite comedians were Jimmy Durante, George Burns, senior citizens.

Not too many people are - were as good as Bob Hope. George Burns was great at thinking, you know, on the spot. Steve Allen was marvelous, and so was George Burns. But Bob may be the king of them all, you know.