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George Burns' filmed 'message from the grave' in 'Ellery Queen: The Adventure of Veronica's Veils'

George Burns (1896 - 1996)

Film Deaths[]

None known.

TV Deaths[]

  • Ellery Queen: The Adventure of Veronica's Veils (1975) [Sam Packer]: Poisoned (off-screen) when Jack Carter uses a prop bug-spray gun to spray cyanide in George's face, shortly before the episode begins. The episode begins with George's funeral; he only appears in a filmed message shown at his funeral, where he reveals he knew someone was planning to kill him. (Thanks to Davy)

Notable Connections[]

  • Brother of William Burns (television writer)
  • Mr. Gracie Allen (widowed)
  • Father of Sandra Burns and Ronnie Burns