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Anticipating the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Don Wilson introduces Jack Benny. Jack brags about getting three ducks with one shot, although his knowledge of shotguns and ducks are soon put to the test. Mary arrives to learn about Jack’s hunting experience, and shares secrets about Jack and hunting. Phil Harris arrives to tell about a role he has a Thanksgiving play. After a quick telegram interruption by Mary’s mom, Phil and the orchestra plays attuned: This time the dreams on me.
Jack introduces the annual football play. Dennis Day arrives to tell about a radio program that made his blood boil. As Jack assigns the parts, Dennis thinks it’s racy that Mary insists on football pants that are Lacy. Rochester phones into other problem about Jack Benny’s ducks that he shot. Dennis Day sings, Shepherd Serenade.
The football action begins as Coach Benny complains about his players on the field. Although there behind 65 did nothing, Jack is optimistic his team has a chance in the second half. Frank Nelson, the football announcer turns duties over to Raymond, a man who speaks like Elmer Fudd. Will the team ever get any points on the board?
