George Burns & Gracie Allen – 38 years
The pair performed together as co-workers on stage, radio and TV. They started out as a friendly relationship, until one of them wanted a bit more. George had threatened to quit the show if she didn’t marry him. They were together for 38 years until Allen passed away in 1964.
Mel Brooks & Anne Bancroft – 41 years
This couple surely is talented! Mel Brooks is a comedian we all know and love, but did you know his wife is also famous? Anne Bancroft is an amazing actress who is a 5-time Oscar nominee…can you say impressive! They were both on a show when Mel joked “I’m going to marry her one day”. Boy, did he keep his word!