gracie allen
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Gracie Allen often played a confused but charming character on stage with her husband.
Definition
Proper noun: * Gracie Allen: A stage name referring to a specific American comedienne, known for her comedic partnership with her husband, George Burns. Her persona was characterized as being pleasantly confused or illogical, yet consistently unflappable.
Usage
- This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical entertainer Grace "Gracie" Allen.
- It is used in contexts discussing the history of comedy, vaudeville, radio, television, or classic American entertainment.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- Gracie Allen was a pioneer for women in comedy.
- The Burns and Allen show starred George Burns and Gracie Allen.
- Scholars study the comedic timing of Gracie Allen.
Advanced Usage
- The name "Gracie Allen" is often cited as an archetype of the "dumb blonde" or "feigned ignorance" comedic character, though her performance was noted for its intelligence and charm.
- Her comedic style is sometimes described as "illogical logic" or "perfectly reasonable nonsense."
Variants and Related Words
- Grace Allen: Her birth name.
- Burns and Allen: The iconic comedy duo consisting of George Burns and Gracie Allen.
- Comedienne: A female comedian (a term more common in her era).
Synonyms
- Entertainer: A performer who amuses an audience.
- Comedian/Comedienne: A professional comic performer.
Related Idioms or Phrases
- "Say goodnight, Gracie.": This was George Burns's famous straight-line cue to end their routine. The phrase entered popular culture as a way to signal an exit or conclusion.
- After finishing the presentation, he smiled and said, "Well, say goodnight, Gracie."
Gracie Allen often played a confused but charming character on stage with her husband.
Noun
- United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)