Is William Burns related to George Burns?

Yes, William Burns was related to George Burns. William Burns was the younger brother of George Burns. He became a radio and television writer, doing many of the scripts for “The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show”.

In addition to being a comedy writer for his older brother George Burns, Willy was also George’s business manager. George Burns was an American comedian, actor, writer, and singer whose career successfully spanned vaudeville, radio, film, and television.

George Burns has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: a motion pictures star at 1639 Vine Street, a television star at 6510 Hollywood Boulevard, and a live performance star at 6672 Hollywood Boulevard.

George Burns also appeared in several films without Allen, including “The Sunshine Boys” (1975), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

George Burns and Allen transitioned to television in the 1950s with “The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.” The show was a hit and ran for eight seasons.