Old Bones - George Burns at age 97 in 1993

After receiving the Legend to Legend award from Bob Newhart, 97 year-old George Burns performs "Old Bones" on the December 28, 1993 TV special Legend To Legend Night.
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[@yachtboy6756]

There's 'comfort food' we eat to cheer us up. George Burns is great 'comfort entertainment'. We can always put on an old record, movie, or youtube video of this legend. Life suddenly seems manageable again.

[@henrysmith883]

Astonishing voice for 97

[@michaelciardi4835]

How could you not love this man? He was simply amazing.

[@frankiehutton4790]

And his joy!

[@CHDean]

None like him since

[@RuairidhGray]

What a legend. Never again will we see such class.

[@Tre404]

We surely will not.

[@danielbass2895]

Amen Brother. Amen.

[@elizabethmorton6778]

True. 💕💯💕

[@garycarpenter2980]

You can say that again

[@kevinw9073]

AT 97, he still had it.

[@Sicilia928]

One of those people that I am so glad I was alive while he was alive. An absolute TREASURE!

[@r.thompson2190]

Took very good care of himself. Did push ups, sit ups, and long walks. RIP George Burns

[@sonyarustic2950]

He always puts a smile upon my face. I watched him as a child and I have always loved him. He is very missed. He is a Legend 💜

[@CdnWolfe]

the cigar...the class... the songs... can't beat that! Happy to have met you George and always happy to listen to your songs :)

[@michaelhungate7506]

Truly a comedic and entertainment legend. He and Gracie were extraordinary. Clean funny comedy. They proved clean is funny.

[@retroguy9494]

Absolutely! I would say even funnier than the trash we have today that passes for comedy!

[@ivanprekajski1993]

We need characters like him today!

[@Tre404]

We do, but they would have zero support from major distributors. Too clean.

[@sergbustam]

Never seen this video before , without a doubt George Burns one of the most likeable and talented people in the history of television ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[@d.l.l.6578]

I adored George Burns. Adored.

[@bach730]

Still sharp at that age.

[@retroguy9494]

Except he couldn't read the cue cards! LOL!

[@garycarpenter2980]

At his age I Wished and hope to have a great memory like he had

[@derekmyers3258]

I can't help but love George Burns, and come to see him whenever I need my heart warmed and a smile on my face.

[@Goodfella1960]

Impeccable timing til the very end.

[@felix121984]

Wow he was so old ! Norman Lear is 98 in 2021 but looks young enough to be his son.

[@garycarpenter2980]

I loved this old fellow was a great actor who was really funny and not a bad singer and a great husband to Gracie

[@retroguy9494]

I loved him too. But he DID cheat on Gracie; just once. And he was so guilty over it, he never did it again.

[@michaelhungate7506]

He did cheat on Gracie once. He supposedly called Jack Benny crying hysterically because he was so ashamed .( They were best friends).

[@retroguy9494]

@@michaelhungate7506 Yep. The only problem was that Gracie overheard the call. Good Christian woman that she was, she forgave him and didn't say anything.

[@StevenTorrey]

According to his autobiography, he felt so guilty for cheating on Gracie, he bought her a silver tea set. She wanted him to cheat again many years later, so she could get it repalced.

[@michaelhungate7506]

@@StevenTorrey yeah I read that story too.

[@lynnb.6722]

I am so happy to see Burns and Allen show here on youtube! I watched them all the time.

[@garydavidderby]

SPIRITUALY HES ALWAYS HERE

[@retroguy9494]

Every time I hear him sing this song I am reminded of how Don Rickles used to poke gentle fun at him while doing his act if Burns was at the event. Part of his act was to poke fun at old actors by saying "I'm a friend.....its OVER!" And then he would say "at least with George we have 'old bones old bones'."

[@Tre404]

lol! Yes, Rickles was a wonderful foil for all his contemporaries... he had that caustic act, but his heart was of gold.. there was so much love there. Too many people just took him at face value, from his act.. they were so unwise. Rickles was pure love, and those of us who realized it were plentiful.

[@retroguy9494]

@@Tre404 Yes indeed. My mother was disgusted by his act but my father loved it. And you're right. His act did not define the man. He WAS actually a very loving and generous man. Later in life, after a skit or performance or roast he would come out of character and say some nice things about the person or hug them or say "God bless." It was the same with Jack Benny. Everyone thought he was a miser in real life, but it wasn't true. He was in fact, a VERY generous man.

[@garycarpenter2980]

And don't forget his other one I Wished I was 18 again it's a favorite of mine

[@bill-fk7tl]

Burns was so much better than don Who wasnt bad himself

[@retroguy9494]

@@bill-fk7tl Well, Burns was at it a lot longer than Don! 😂

[@jet522]

I loved this man! I have all of his books, seen all of his movies, and I, for one, LOVED to hear him sing! He was dearly loved, and sadly missed!

[@patrickj.maloney3000]

Wonderful! A classic example of how to "sell" a song, as well as sing it.

[@nathelondon3719]

Shalom and RIP Nathan Birnbaum (aka George Burns)

[@sylviagordon6307]

Nathan birnbaum

[@nathelondon3719]

@@sylviagordon6307 that’s what I wrote!

[@roberthunerberg1509]

A Absolutely Amazing Entertainer !!! Now he's God's right hand man! RIP

[@robynkulp6946]

Wonderful Entertainer and Comedian, thank you George Burns, in memory of Gracie Allen, for your once-in-a-lifetime routines that help laugh right along with you!!! Bravo, George you are a legend!!!

[@JoseMiguelPujol]

Unique, glorious, honest, what we need to be to be real, happy and complete, the legend is glad to be anywhere and we are glad just ti get a glance of your light dear angel

[@garycarpenter6433]

Hearing this song brings a few 😭 tears to my eyes 👀 this old fella is missed

[@EmilianoSerratos-or7gz]

Grandpa What are you doing don’t get up your singing is good R.I.P George Burns 1896-1996 this guy was a legend and still is He’s truly missed

[@carmeldelaney1086]

What a delight Mr. Burns!

[@hunterluxton5976]

I recall watching him in Oh God in the 70s when i was about 10. For some reason I have an undefinable feeling that he was already a star. What a wonderful man a wonderful life and he was always so cheerful.

[@philaman1972]

Absolute brilliance!

[@bretwilliams1112]

A great actor and comedian

[@iroezekiela7295]

Wow what a man Mr Burns🤘 sleep well

[@frankiechileman479]

Words to live by

[@maggiefraz7694]

Don’t make ‘‘em like George Burns any more love the darling man !

[@garycarpenter6433]

He was the funniest guy in show business 😂

[@maxhubmann1696]

Old bones Inside an old raincoat Old bones inside of old shoes Old friends from the hotel Come by to wish me well And keep me up-to-date On all the old news Sometimes I have me a whiskey And I fall asleep in my chair And I Dream that im a man Much younger than I am I bet you think by now that I wouldn’t care But I love life I’d like to do it again No I might not be much more than Ive ever been Just to have the chance to turn back the hands Start my life again Oh yeah, I’d like to do it again It’s time for taking it easy It’s time for doing it slow Old bones don’t move so fast Like they did once in the past Now if I have to run, I simply don’t go But I love life id do it again Though I might not be much more than Ive ever been Just to have a chance To turn back the hands Start my life again Oh yeah Id like to do it again Oh yeah I’d like to do it again

[@maxhubmann1696]

Like most people everywhere, I’ve had my wear and tear What might’ve shot the western world I don’t even care it’s the only way to go it’s the only dream I know Im contented just to be Uncomplicated me So don’t dig any deeper What you get it is what you see I’m the only man you’ll find Who has nothing on his mind I got nothing much to lose I never get the blues You’ve been around as long as me everything’s good news It’s the only way to go So please play it in my key So please stay in my key Watch my dreams come real Please please don’t go I want to tell you how happy I feel It’s the only way to go

[@RODRIGOR300]

LE-GEN-D.

[@hiawathaclemons]

My original inspiration for wanting to smoke cigars. This man.

[@retroguy9494]

And do you smoke the really cheap El Producto cigars like he did? He smoked the "queens" with an all natural wrapper but they don't make them anymore. But you can still get El Productos.

[@hiawathaclemons]

@@retroguy9494 I smoke primarily Davidoffs.

[@retroguy9494]

@@hiawathaclemons Ah! Good brand. I'm mostly a pipe smoker but like the occasional cigar. I smoke Macanudos.

[@hiawathaclemons]

@@retroguy9494 I’ve had those before. Pretty good

[@retroguy9494]

@@hiawathaclemons I like them because they're on the mild side. As a former cigarette smoker who now mainly just smokes a pipe, I don't care for strong harsh cigars. Macanudo's have a nice mild flavor.

[@adrinathegreat3095]

His fame accelerated because of his old age, quite sad how the public cling onto famous people as they are approaching death, much like betty white, who 20 years ago was pretty much only known to most for being in the golden girls, being old seems to ingratiate people with the general public. I've read stories about men in their early 90s being released from jail due to failing health, and here people claiming they were innocent or how badly society treats elderly people. When in fact the opposite is true

[@Tre404]

You have no idea what you're talking about. Just watching some recent TV does not make you an expert on the subject as a whole. George was FAR MORE FAMOUS in the 1930s through the 1950s for his radio and TV shows with Gracie. He was never more famous than he was during those decades. He did experience a resurgence in popularity when he played in "The Sunshine Boys" and in a great many TV spectaculars in the 1970s, then in the "Oh, God!" movies later in that decade. Burns won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, and the Golden Globe for Best Actor for his role in "The Sunshine Boys." You putz.

[@steverenney]

What’s that on his head 😂😂

[@Wadley225]

I feel the same way, George. Damn, if I could go back to about age 18 or so and do it over.... I could do better.