Jack Benny – Edward My Son. 490918

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.

As Don and Jack joke, Jack gets his feelings hurt, and makes a phone call to have Don fired. Phil and Mary enter, and Don points out that Mary just recieved an award for being best dressed. Jack is interupted by Mel Blanc, who is looking for a part in the show tonight. The play is to be a spoof of a Spencer Tracey film.

The Sportsmen get in their song, which gets under Jack’s skin. Rochester pulls double duty as a telegram boy. Dennis has a problem after loosing his pants gambling. Mel is still looking for a part in the show as the play starts.

Jack plays the lead part in the Edward My Son story. The wealthy man has a newborn son, and the jokes kick
into high gear when the business partner meets the family. Time goes by, the shady business man becomes rich, even though his partner ends up in jail. He has done it all as a legacy for Edward, his son. Jack climbs to the greatest heights, and is blinded to the fact that his son is an idiot.

Jack pokes fun at the film, his own show, and the running gags from early in the show.