Madeline Kahn & George Burns

THE LATE GREAT MADELINE KAHN WITH THE LATE GREAT GEORGE BURNS FROM HIS 1976 TELEVISION SPECIAL

[@BushWhacked7]

Madeline Kahn shines so bright!❤

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

How could you not love Madeline Kahn? And yes, I'm asking the 43 people who gave this video a thumbs down. RIP Madeline, you're still queen of the hill.

[@tomvonct7299]

What wait? There were dislikes? inconceivable

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

The downvotes come from people who are triggered by MAGA.

[@SuperHartline]

You can see how thrilled George is with Madeline, it's very much like having Gracie back again. His face says it all.

[@AgentThursday]

Hard to remember a time when comedy was as classy and clean as this.

[@leeeastwood6368]

I totally agree!

[@artistphx]

What a delight to laugh and smile about things not meant to hurt others!

[@greatsayain]

Are you familiar with Madeline's work?

[@artistphx]

@@greatsayain am trying to be. She is always a delight to watch in anything I have seen her do!

[@greatsayain]

@@artistphx I wouldn't describe a lot of her work as clean.

[@BayareaGuy06]

R.I.P. George Burns (1896-1996) and Madeline Kahn (1942-1999). Both great entertainers!!!!! One lived to a ripe old age and one died too young!!!!!!

[@saintcruzin]

JettBlackheart83 What was that all about??

[@marksheffield7833]

Well said BayareaGuy06.

[@JiveDadson]

They both died too young. Death sucks.

[@milojanis4901]

Madeline Kahn......Very underrated actress that died way too soon. Who's with me feeling cheated as far as what she would have done later in her career. Big fan......

[@lescobrandon3047]

I so miss both of them and Gracie.

[@FlowFinderUSA]

when i was 8 yrs old. my dad and i stayed at the Beverly Hills Hotel. My dad was doing an Hertz shoot with OJ Simpson. little did I know when I was swimming at the pool that the great Madeline Kahn watched me for quite a while when my dad had to take care of some business. I clearly recall her sitting by the pool and saying she'd watch me no problem. to see her as an adult and know i was in her sphere at one point is quite amazing.

[@peterward2275]

I always loved her voice, very distinctive.

[@egeo03]

George wouldn't have performed this routine with just anyone. Says a lot about Madeline Khan.

[@erb1998]

egeo03 wasn’t she just one the most heavenly and angelic creature on this planet? Goodness😍

[@dennisleecleven3209]

I usually don't like women doing Gracie Allen but Madeline Kahn was not only true to the real Gracie Allen but she was very funny. I only wish she had done more of this routine. Madeline Kahn was brilliant.

[@drzarkov39]

@@dennisleecleven3209 I saw George Burns live, and he used Dee Dee Conn (offstage, voice only) doing Gracie Allen.

[@jonathanlane4496]

After Gracie retired, George did their routines with numerous female celebs. As a matter of fact, I never saw this clip and as soon as he introduced Madeline, I knew she would be doing Gracie.

[@MatthewdePaula]

With the perfect timing, and the elegant dancing, and the gold, red dress and the cigar. What originals.

[@iansmith241]

Brilliant! It still has me in stitches, as though I were watching it all those years ago. Madeline certainly brought out the spirit of Gracie.

[@vipermad358]

They are both so great! I can't imagine any of today's actors pulling off this little act. Also love how Madeline doesn't IMITATE Gracie. She does the jokes in her own style, which makes it all the more special.

[@Fast_Eddy_Magic]

I can't think of another actress who could have done Gracie so well. Ditsy but not stupid. Thank you.

[@MegaBakerdude]

I was enamored with Madeline as a young man. She was quite talented. It is great to see George doing what he was known for. I miss Madeline, John Candy and a few others that were taken so young.

[@MatthewPippin]

+MegaBakerdude Those are the two that I miss the most, as well. There are others, but Madeline Kahn and John Candy hurt the most.

[@chrisbcritter6112]

I never knew Madeline had been a young man.

[@prestonransome5362]

@@chrisbcritter6112 LOL.

[@stevensanabria1326]

@@chrisbcritter6112 Very appropriate to the video and you made me smile!

[@dianekim4385]

Madeline was never a young man.

[@kmzoilus2486]

love this! plus when i was a kid i had such a mad crush on Madeline! she was the total package.... funny... smart... very good actress... amazing singer... cute yet sensual... and gorgeous when she wanted to be. i love you Madeline... rip

[@acs197]

Me too! I could only hope to be with a woman half as amazing. Beauty, brains and talent. The trifecta!

[@briancomley8210]

Your not the only one to have a crush on her.

[@stevefranklin9176]

KM Zoilus and how!

[@peterlafrenz5220]

In times like these, I just find myself smiling and feel good inside watching this. America when it was great and had style and class. Greetings from Copenhagen (Europe)

[@frederickburke9944]

i love love love Madeline. Came here searching for Madeline videos. So don't take it the wrong way when I say this video makes me appreciate just how great Gracie was.

[@davidellis8349]

This woman could do anything, and do it brilliantly.

[@gordo1825]

it's sad that actresses/actors don't treat each other classy these days.

[@bigred8432]

TV merely reflects the way people talk in reality

[@roccosophie6498]

"Call her-Rover." So, SO good. I miss these days and miss these true, performers.

[@StevenTorrey]

The shtick is as old as the hills, it must have been ancient even in the days of vaudeville, but it is still hilarious with every delivery.

[@StevenTorrey]

She made the perfect foil!

[@dreamweaver1603]

I actually laughed out loud. I didn’t think I would but I just love these two so much. That routine was genuinely funny too.

[@artistphx]

@@dreamweaver1603 Really good humour never ages!

[@larrydirtybird]

If only she had lived as long as he did. :-(

[@chopin65]

Twice as long. We got robbed.

[@AT-gi1ge]

She was too young to die😥😥😥😥

[@joel8583]

I agree, yes. :(

[@davidmccarthy6053]

This woman is the greatest comedic actress I can think of incredible iconic performances in many films.

[@bakercat1]

Just loved her. She died way too soon. Miss you.

[@artistphx]

She, Gilda Radner, my Mom all from that horrible kind of cancer.

[@RadicalCaveman]

@@artistphx That's terrible. Ovarian cancer is a horrendous disease, actually more common in the childless. I'm really sorry about your mom.

[@artistphx]

@@RadicalCaveman Thank you for your kind thoughts.

[@thomasnorman4221]

Miss Kahn was born to make people laugh...she must have enjoyed her life...their is only one Madeline Kahn she did not miss her calling...

[@sarahwallis11]

I love the way Madeline says yeeeah, hahaha so adorable💕

[@BestHBCU]

That's Madeline imitating Gracie Allen.

[@SuperHartline]

This delightful type of entertainment vanished so slowly that people hardly noticed its passing. To be replaced by such DRECK! as we have today. Brainless, noncreative crapola. Thank G-d for videos. We can have this forever. Madeline do return to us even if in another life, and fill us all again with your matchless loving presence.

[@dennisleporte2327]

Unfortunately is old Vaudville which is an art form into itself. It's pretty much died I think.

[@LoveFlatfootin1]

I agree with you 100%. Here's my theory, based in absolutely nothing. I think that nowadays the people making movies and producing network TV shows are using various drugs. This leads them to believe that what they've produced is funny. People who aren't high don't think it's funny at all.

[@wazza544]

I mostly agree with you, and certainly this video showed not only humour but irreplaceable charm. To avoid the non creative material, there are a handful of British comedians who can be quite good. Do you like Stewart Lee by any chance? He takes a bit of getting used to but is not brainless.

[@mmjhcb]

Reuben Hart What passes for funny today is disgraceful. These people were the epitome of talent. Today you're hilarious if you talk sex and use the "F-bomb" every other word. Like everything else in our culture, comedy has declined so far that it's unrecognizable to anyone who had the privilege of growing up when the words "talent" and "artist" truly meant something.

[@SuperHartline]

Madeline Kahn impersonating Marlene Dietrich in Blazing Saddles was hilarious. "A wed woze, how womantic"!

[@inkyguy]

Reuben Hart, itz twoo, itz twoo!

[@jm0lesky]

@@inkyguy pardon me ma'am, but you are sucking on my arm.

[@JiveDadson]

"I love fard harch."

[@benrumson1063]

Madeline was unique, and ... charming. I think everyone loved her body of work. People remember you when you make them smile!

[@vijaynair2403]

Madeline is the perfect woman in my mind! Intelligent, funny and beautiful!

[@alexxandrobloch1298]

That is what they used to call an act.

[@GuinnevereB]

Many fine actresses revisited the Burns & Allen routines with George, and Madeline Kahn's timing was among the best, but simply no one could recreate Gracie's convincingly naïve delivery. Only Gracie Allen had the gift of making us believe that the character she played really believed the utter nonsense she was speaking. Sheer genius.

[@jackw220862]

Simply beautiful Madeline x. George Burns legend.

[@citizensane9094]

I miss Madeline Kahn. Only the good die young.

[@wiscgaloot]

This is one of the best things on all of KZbin! What a treasure!

[@depaola63]

She was funny as well as beautiful...RIP Madeline.

[@trogus02]

"The only girl i know thats got a trained carpet"

[@Mike6E]

Madeline is amazing! And it's hard to believe that George was all of 80 years old here!

[@dreamweaver1603]

I thought he was older there. He seemed ancient compared to 80-year old actors today. I loved him so much when I was a kid.

[@dharrell2000]

So sad that they are both gone

[@MikeA15206]

So charming. Grinning here from ear to ear!

[@justinherbert9146]

My Dad worked at a hotel in Las Vegas for many years and he told me that when George Burns would perform there - often for a month at a time - George Burns always had female company - and they were very young women - in their mid 20's - and during the day George liked to swim in the indoor lap pool and have lunch and the young woman would accompany George -- over the years it was a number of different very young women that would be with George. RIP Dad and George

[@effyleven]

Still missing 'em .. missing 'em both.

[@TrelleStar]

Madeline Kahn is simply sweet and hilarious. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to an amazing entertainer. She lives on through her works.

[@RaysDad]

What a heartwarming and hilarious routine! No one is this funny anymore. All the comedians are cynical and swear up a storm.

[@MsBonijoni]

The fabulous Kahn wearing a sparkling ‘I Dream of Jeanie’ gown. ..simply lovely!

[@robertw2926]

I am a late to the party fan of hers and just beginning to see her talent. Taken way too soon but the good ones are often gone before their time . God rest your soul.

[@securitycameras341]

Can't get enough of Madeline.

[@knightrider4545]

Oh both were wonderful actors. I've never seen the Burns and Allen TV Show but I did listen to the best of Burns and Allen radio show as a child and Madeline does a great Allen impersonation. 4:30 is a old joke that they Buns and Allen did for an anniversary show for being on radio for 15 years still good then and now in 2023.

[@brianeduardo1234]

Masterclass in timing

[@alixxc8156]

Binging some Madeline. Haven’t thought of this since the 80’s. Bringing back some great memories. Rip Ms. Kahn

[@LeoScott815]

Nothing like the CLASSics

[@jerrygoldfarb7739]

"Say goodnight Gracie" "Goodnight Gracie"

[@awclark3]

Who would have ever thought Geroge Burns would out live her.😞

[@Fushigi_TV]

George Burns died in 1996, Madeline Kahn died in 1999. Most people don't live to be 100. Rip

[@carrotjuse]

Classic! Intelligent and funny! I miss them both.

[@DoubleStar92]

Madeline was a treasure! RIP

[@paxotium7971]

My generation had Madeleine Khan, y'all get Amy Schumer.

[@donnatlaw6172]

I KNOW!!! WTF is she good for? Lena Dunham as well!

[@jadedandbitter]

To be fair, we also get Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Tina Fey, and Amy Poehler. And you guys had Whoopi Goldberg.

[@eastmanwebb5477]

I miss these two people so much. Thanks for sharing this.

[@rr7firefly]

The look on George Burns' face says it all (6:35).

[@jameslooman6724]

Thanks for the memory. Watched that with my grandparents ,I was about 10 years old and they let me stay up with them. They have been gone too long. Thanks again :)

[@xXJustMeLovingYouXx]

George Did This With Lucille Ball In An Episode Of "The Lucy Show". But Still, Props For Madeline For Remembering All Of That(:

[@splinterbyrd]

The most brilliant comedy actress ever who's also the best at deadpan comedy since Jack Benny

[@MatthewPippin]

If she lived to be 100 like Mr. Burns did, we'd still have her for another 30 years. How much I miss them both on the screens (big and little).

[@ysgol3]

Two magnificent talents, magnificent.

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

If I didn't know better, that could have been Gracie herself. Mel Brooks once said that Madeleine Kahn was the finest comedian he had ever worked with.

[@malissasmith7937]

The version with Jack Benny ("Gracie Benny") is a SCREAM!

[@garyrasberryjr.552]

George could crack Jack up like no other. During the NBC Kraft Musical Hall special roast for Jack (circa 1969-1970), George says "I guess these microphones (on the table) are here in case we want to ad lib?" Johnny Carson (the roastmaster/MC) said "Yes they are" and George replies "All right. I will." Jack loses it.

[@alneal100]

Madeline Kahn is so radiantly gorgeous. In her last year of life, she was still beautiful. RIP sweet Madeline.

[@JustJason1977]

Thank you for uploading this!

[@tomhaskett5161]

Thanks for posting this! A real pleasure to watch.

[@clairemeyer5820]

I have always admired Madelyn . She's greatly missed.

[@JustJason1977]

I truly miss this kind of show and perfomance of REAL TALENT!

[@williardbillmore5713]

---Say goodnight Madeline... ---Goodnight Gracie...

[@zoso73]

Now i realize why my dad liked watching Madeline Kahn. She was a stunner.

[@Cavalier.440]

Honestly, what can you really say about two icons, except thank you for the memories , and hope to see y'alls schtick in heaven.

[@williamgause4029]

George Burns and Madeline Kahn are Brilliant and Priceless

[@TheSuzberry]

Thanks so much gor posting this.

[@frankrusselldesign7563]

George Burns would have loved doing this. Wonderful.

[@kitkatcats3360]

It’s not easy to do that comedy live and she was flawless.

[@michaeltoliver6785]

I miss Madeline Kahn. 💔🌹🌹🌹💔

[@ftoniaromano6480]

This was one of the best videos I've seen lately. I love Madeline Kahn, & watched all the 'Young Frankenstein'

[@ftoniaromano6480]

Clips, and always thought Madeline Kahn was a comedian only. Wow! What a surprise! She is an opera singer (seriously)! I've never been particularly crazy about George Burns. I always saw him as a guest on Johnny Carson & he was old & not so funny anymore. When I found this clip of 'Burns & Kahn', for the first time ever, I found George Burns to be a real entertainer, & they clicked like Burns & Allen, and when he and Madeline Kahn did this number, they clicked so well, with the funny bantering and dancing, it is so enjoyable. He had a long life. Unfortunately Madeline Kahn died way too young from Cancer. This was thoroughly enjoyable!

[@tgchism]

Two classics!

[@GeorgeSemel]

Four years before Oh God! I was 21 in 1976. Madeline Kahn was just one that comes along once in a blue moon. As for George Burns, talk about keep coming back, a legend in his own time.

[@morlokvestai-kurak9680]

Madeline Kahn was such a funny, smart, beautiful Lady. I miss her laugh.

[@enriquesanchez2001]

TWO of my all time faves ♥♥♥♥

[@downhilltwofour0082]

Two of the top in the business. I miss them both like they were part of my family!

[@wayne3302264]

This is the type of entertainment we all should be enjoying as there is no negativity in it. We are constantly putting negativity in our subconscious most of the day every day with what we watch and hear be it the news, movies, music, etc. What goes into our subconscious is what determines how we perceive the environment around us. The Holy Bible mentions the planting of a seed type determines the fruit it will bear. Most people are unaware that seeds are constantly being planted within their minds and everything that goes in the soil of the mind will bear fruit in some manner.

[@bcing75]

Madeline was so pretty and so talented. Gone way too soon.

[@unkameat74]

They don t have actors and actresses like this no more....the golden era of HollywoodHollywood

[@olvinyldude]

When TV was entertaining....Thanx for this !

[@timsullivan4687]

Two comedic legends

[@bigbensarrowheadchannel2739]

God bless em both. Real entertainers.

[@RickCosmo]

sweetly sublime

[@AdolfoRufatt]

What a most gorgeous feeling watching these two greatestestest!!!

[@michaeldavis1609]

People seem to forget what a lovely looking woman madaline was

[@SB-000]

George is a smooth dancer! I've seen him on other shows dancing.

[@erikolsen1333]

Paper moon is my all time favorite movie

[@Seamasr2112]

How cool was that!

[@denniscraig6022]

Elegance and class perfect timing and Madeline was great too

[@JiveDadson]

The title should be George Burns and Madeline Kahn. The straight man _always_ gets top billing.

[@hammer2421]

What a great talent, smart, funny, nice looking. Will always be remember as a young woman.

[@user-gr2vc2kv8r]

I love this and her dress/hair 😍😍

[@scottmandu8316]

Madeline was so charismatic. Miss her comedy and voice. True original ❤