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