Advertisement

In the year of “The Golden Girls,”...

In the year of “The Golden Girls,” he’s the Golden Boy: 90 and still going strong. Hollywood says happy birthday to George Burns in an hourlong program, “The George Burns 90th Birthday Special,” Friday at 8 p.m. on CBS (Channels 2 and 8).

The tribute, taped before an audience at the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, traces Burns’ show-business career and features appearances by President Reagan, John Denver, Ann-Margret, Johnny Carson, Frank Sinatra, Billy Crystal, Walter Matthau, John Forsythe, Bob Hope and Milton Berle, among others.

The biggest entertainment stories

Get our big stories about Hollywood, film, television, music, arts, culture and more right in your inbox as soon as they publish.

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

Advertisement
Advertisement