Jack Benny – Gaslight. 451014

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.

Jack pokes fun at Don’s unflattering introduction, and about the ocen near the military base. Marys entrance adds some punch for the military men in the audience. After Mary appeals to the men in the crowd, Phil enters to joke about his drinking habits. A sergeant enters to get an interview from Jack, which leads into a flashback sequence.

Rochester takes Jack to catch his plane to go overseas to entertain the troopsl, and gets some last minute instructions for housekeeping. Mel Blanc is the announcer for flight departures. Who knew they had planes leaving for Anaheim, Azuza, and Kucamonga? I thought it was only for trains. Learn more about the shows that Jack performed as he introdues harmonica player, Larry Adler. Larry plays, Begin the Beguine.

Listen to Jack doing his French accent. Listen to Mary singing the jingle to the wrong sponsor. Rinso White. Check out Phil Harris stealing Jascks lovve scene. As the French love story spoof progresses, Ingrid Bergman stashes her multiple lovers together in the closet.