Jack Benny – Bus Tour Introduces The Cast. 490911

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Don Wilson points the listener to join in on a Hollywood tour bus. Frank Nelson is the tourbus driver who points out various celebrities. As the bus passes by each of the cast’s house, we are privvy to a glimpse of what’s happening inside.

Mary talks to her maid, Pauline about Mary’s sister Babe, and Phil Harris. At Dennis house, his mom interupts his shower, and they discuss how Jack takes advantage of him. Dennis sings,Younger than Springtime.

At the Phil Harris home, we find him talking to his gardner. Besides flowers, they talk about Phil’s fishing and hunting trips over the Summer. Just as the bus passes the home of the Sportsmens Quartet, Don approaches to ring the doorbell. They sing a version of, Hello Beautiful.

The tour bus passengers wonder what’s going on inside Jack Benny’s house, and the listener is privvy to Rochester making comments about his employer to Suzie the secretary. As the bus approaches the CBS studio, Jack makes his appearance and wants to get off. Inside the studio, the cast come together and get ready for the show.