George Burns Comedy Week
George Burns Comedy Week: Season 1

Air Date

September 18, 1985

Episodes

13 episodes

George Burns Comedy Week

Season 1

Episodes

1. The Dynamite Girl

September 18, 1985
30 min

2. Home for Dinner

September 25, 1985
30 min

3. Death Benefits

October 2, 1985
30 min

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

4. The Smiths

October 9, 1985
30 min

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.

5. The Couch

October 16, 1985
30 min

6. Disaster at Buzz Creek

October 23, 1985
30 min

7. The Assignment

October 30, 1985
30 min

8. Dream, Dream, Dream

November 6, 1985
30 min

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.

9. Boris and Ivan in Las Vegas

November 13, 1985
30 min

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.

10. The Honeybunnies

November 27, 1985
30 min

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.

11. The Funniest Guy in the World

December 4, 1985
30 min

12. Christmas Carol II: The Sequel

December 11, 1985
30 min

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.

13. The Borrowing

December 25, 1985
30 min