"The Burns and Allen Show" was a popular American radio and television comedy series that aired from 1932 to 1950. Created by George Burns and his wife, Gracie Allen, the show followed the fictional lives of George and Gracie, playing exaggerated versions of themselves. The show also featured regular supporting characters like Bill Goodwin, the show’s announcer, and Meredith Willson, the composer and conductor of the show’s orchestra. The show frequently drew humor from social situations and etiquette. Gracie's lack of understanding of social norms often led to hilarious encounters with neighbors, friends, and strangers. Her comedic talent lay in her ability to take things literally, resulting in misinterpretation and absurd situations. In this particular episode there is a reference to a character known as Stepin Fetchit. The character was the Played by the Black American actor and comedian, Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry. Fetchit appeared in numerous films from the 1920s to the 1940s, often playing subservient and comedic roles. He worked primarily in the genre of comedy, starring alongside popular white actors of the time. While his performances were well-received by some audiences and he achieved commercial success, Fetchit faced criticism from within the African-American community for perpetuating negative stereotypes. He remains a notable figure in the history of African-American representation in film and serves as a reminder of the racial stereotypes prevalent during that era.
