October 12, 1950 –
One of the first comedy series to make the successful transition from radio to television The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, premiered on CBS-TV on this date.
George Burns is regarded as being the first entertainer to step out of character and “break the fourth wall” by directly addressing the television audience. On many occasions, Burns stated he had been inspired by Thornton Wilder’s 1938 play Our Town.
The Haus of Dcaligari 