The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show1950

George Burns:
Ronnie, you don't have to knock yourself out. If you want to get into showbusiness and you want a little experience, you can come on our television show.

Ronnie Burns:
But you - you do a comedy show.

George Burns:
Well?

Ronnie Burns:
If I got laughs, all my time at the Pasadena Playhouse would be wasted. I could never face those kids again!

George Burns:
Um... laughs are no good?

Ronnie Burns:
I know it's hard for you to understand, Dad, but I want to be something worthwhile. I don't want comedy. Laughs have ruined a lot of actors - look what it's done to you! [George gets up and studies himself in the mirror]

George Burns:
Solid gold collarpin, silk tie, monogrammed shirts, never out of cigars. If you're gonna be ruined, that's the only way!