Gershon Wolf Poet Clerihew

The Irrepressible Gracie Allen

Find here a tribute to one of the cleverest gals
To ever grace a show biz locale

   She mused that parties 'stand' for a platform
   For which voters 'fall' by the swarm

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Caren Krutsinger July 14, 2020 at 3:55 AM The only thing about her that I found grating was her baby voice.

Mike Gentile July 13, 2020 at 3:06 PM Funny I read this just now as I just finished watching Gracie and George as celebrity guests on an old " What's My Line" on You Tube. They were great as are you !!! Happy Monday ! Gershon Wolf July 13, 2020 at 10:48 PM Nobody and nothing like Burns and Allen. Really treasured them back in the day. And what a coincidence, Mike! That's almost crazy, eh?! Thanks, buddy! Happy Monday night and Tuesday! :) gw

Richard Lamoureux July 13, 2020 at 8:27 AM I knew she was married to George Burns. I didn’t realize how accomplished a performer she was. I like that she did an act running for President and representing the Surprise Party! Gershon Wolf July 13, 2020 at 10:47 PM Oh, Gracie was first-class all the way. The original living doll. :) gw

Kim Rodrigues July 13, 2020 at 6:18 AM I read “Gracie A Love Story” written by her husband. What a wonderful book. I love that you’ve pulled this out of your poetic mind! Gershon Wolf July 13, 2020 at 10:47 PM Thanks for mentioning that book, Kim. I'm going to try it out for size. George Burns was a pussycat beneath that tough-as-nails exterior (and that cigar. Phew!) :) gw

Michelle Faulkner July 12, 2020 at 10:50 PM She was clever, and funny, and what she said about politics is sadly true- Gershon Wolf July 13, 2020 at 10:46 PM She was as sharp as a tack, that Gracie! Thanks, Michelle. :) gw