Card, Playing - Bob Burns
Object number2012.052.01
Date1938
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (8.9 x 6.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionGame card featuring Bob Burns from the Movie Millions Game. He is known for inventing the musical instrument the bazooka. Burns was born in Greenwood and grew up in nearby Van Buren.Bob Burns was born on August 2, 1890, in Greenwood, Arkansas, and grew up in Van Buren, Arkansas. He was a musical comedian who starred in radio programs and in movies from 1930 to 1947. He had two radio shows – “The Arkansas Traveler” and “The Bob Burns Show." He appeared in 10 movies. In addition to his work in radio and in movies, he wrote a weekly newspaper column for sixteen years. He was also the inventor of the musical instrument the bazooka, which includes a long pipe and a funnel and that functions as a crude trombone. Burns died February 2, 1956.
A black and white Bob Burns game card from the Movie Millions Game. Burns is listed under the "Comedy/Mystery" category. The card displays a portrait of Burns in the center. Beneath his picture is printed "Bob Burns / Paramount Player."
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