"The Burns and Allen Show" began on radio in 1932 and continued for many years, becoming one of the most popular and enduring comedy shows of its time. The show primarily revolved around the comedic interactions between real-life married couple George Burns and Gracie Allen. Gracie played a zany and scatterbrained character, while George played the straight man trying to make sense of her antics.Their radio show was known for its witty humor and wordplay, often featuring humorous misunderstandings and absurd situations. The show's catchphrase was often Gracie's exclamation of "Say goodnight, Gracie," which became a famous sign-off line.