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Audio is poor and skips a little, more at the beginning than later.
The gang tell about their recent Christmas gifts. Benny Goodman is back to join the fun over the mixed up gifts. The cast wonder how they will manage their annual end of year play with Phil Harris gone The actor who is sent olver by the acting agency turns out to be Fred Allen.
Jack pretends to not recognize his famous rival, as he fills him in on the expectations of the role of Uncle Sam. Ad libs reign as they work out the salary in the sponsor product.
Benny Goodman’s number is cut, then the p;lay begins. Jack still has to explain his allogorical, end of year sketch, this time to Dennis. The year is re viewed with a touch of humor and sebntiment as 1942 rolls ibnto 1943. Complete with pop culture, war developments, and more.
