Gracie Allen example), Gracie never used the phrase. The confusion may have been caused by "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In". Stars Dan Rowan and Dick Martin used a similar sign-off routine wherein Rowan would tell Martin to "Say good night, Dick." Martin's reply was always "Good night, Dick." It seemed like something Gracie Allen would have said. George Burns himself said as much in an interview years later, adding that, surprisingly enough, no one ever thought of having Allen say "Good night, Gracie". However, the former "Burns and Allen" head writer, Paul Henning, did use the "say good night" bit in at least
Goodnight Gracie love – I laughed. What more can I ask for in an episode?" Goodnight Gracie "Goodnight Gracie" is the 24th and final episode of the fourth season of the American sitcom "Modern Family", and the series' 96th episode overall. It was aired on May 22, 2013. The episode was written by Steven Levitan & Jeffrey Richman and it was directed by Steven Levitan. Phil's (Ty Burrell) mother passes away and the whole family flies to Florida for the funeral. When they get there, Jay (Ed O'Neill) runs into a woman who he is sure he knows from somewhere. While talking