The 'Burns and Allen' show debuted in September 1934 as 'The Adventures of Gracie', which was later changed to 'The Burns and Allen Show' in 1936. The show was a comedy and featured George Burns and Gracie Allen, making it one of the most beloved couples in radio. The show typically revolved around a humorous situation or misunderstanding that Gracie would instigate, leading to a series of hilarious events and misunderstandings. This episode, 'Gold Rush Gracie', continues this tradition.