"For forty years my act consisted of one joke. And then she died". So begins one of the most charming and moving tributes to a lifelong love story as told by one of America's most adored comedians, George Burns. This phenomenal #1 bestseller recalls George and Gracie's first meeting backstage at a New Jersey hall; their happy times and their losses; and much more. Ten weeks on the New York Times paperback bestseller list. 16 pages of photos.

One of America's best-loved comedians recounts his years in show business and the many legendary stars with whom he worked

I Love Her, That's Why! is an entertaining look at the life and career of comedian George Burns and his wife Gracie Allen. From humble beginnings in New York, Burns and Allen went on to become much-loved stars of stage, radio, television, and the big-screen, one of the few entertainers to be successful in each venue. The book begins with Burns' childhood and early struggles in vaudeville before he meets Gracie Allen. Burns then details his efforts to win her affections; their marriage and adoptions of two children; radio, film, and TV productions (including the script for their television series). Included are numerous illustrated pages of photographs.

This collection includes: Living It Up, The Third Time Around, and Dear George. Brought together for the first time is this over-sized, over-the-top collection of four bestselling titles full of humorous reflections on life from America's best-loved and most popular comedian.