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The Irene Dunn Fred McMurray Show. Starring Irene Dunn as Susan, and Fred McMurray as George. Together in a gay new exciting comedy adventure, Bright Star. It's the Irene Dunn Fred McMurray Show. Starring Irene Dunn as Susan Armstrong, editor of the Hillsdale Morning Star, and Fred McMurray as George Harvey, her ace reporter. Susan is holding down the office today with Sammy, the demon copy boy, while George is out somewhere, probably getting involved. Whenever George gets i…

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Synopsis

In The Talking Parrot, George and Susan, characters from the delightful Bright Star, find themselves in a humorous predicament when George outbids Susan for a talking parrot named Sally. Zoli, the parrot's owner, insists that Sally knows the location of a buried treasure, leading to a comedic exploration of whether the claim is genuine or merely a whimsical tale. The episode opens with George in court, where his antics lead to a fine, setting the stage for the chaotic and humorous exchanges that follow.

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Bright Star, Episode 25

The Talking Parrot

Thursday, April 9, 1953 · 26:58

Bright Star, Episode 25

The Talking Parrot

Thursday, April 9, 1953 · 26:58

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George bids against Susan for a talking parrot that supposedly knows the location of buried treasure, leading to a comedic adventure filled with misunderstandings and quirky characters.

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