Jack Benny – All American. ep859, 531108

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.
Jack and Mary in 1954.

Don introduces that man who is a star at the pentacle of success… Jack Benny. It’s exactly 20 years ago that Don first joined Jack’s cast. Other than the mention, jo jokes are featured on the topic. Dennis sends a telegram to say he’ll be late… he’s eloping to Niagara Falls. Does the telegram delivery boy stand a chance on a big tip from Jack? Surprising Jack, Dennis shows up to tell about his failed elopement. He then sings, Hipitey Tipppity Ta.

Announcing the play, Jack wants to play the part Tony Curtis did in his film, All American. Then Tony Curtis shows up to stop him. The saga of college life on the grid iron begins. In voiceover, Jack tells how the crowd went wild at his exploits on the football field. He gets a full boat scholarship, but he’ll have to work for it.

What does the hard working team do for fun?They play scrabble on Tuesday nights… using dirty words. ‘Will Jack have what it takes to fit in? Will he be accepted on campus? Will he hang up his cleats for good? The Sportsmen sing a rousing football fight song, that includes a sponsor message.

The big game comes and Jack returns to prove his All American skills rise to meet the challenge.