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instead of introducing Jack, Don introduces their Irish tenor, Dennis Day. Dennis turns up the Irish when he tells a story about Pat, Mike and a parrot. As Jack tries to take over the reins as MC, Dennis feels like he’s being snubbed. Is it because he’s too young? Is it because he’s too inexperienced? What if he’s a flop? Just as bad, what if he’s a success? Jack threatens to fire Don, but does Don already have another gig lined up? Mary enters to learn what’s been upsetting Jack today. He’s feeling unappreciated that everyone loves is cast more than him. We learned a little bit about Mary’s beginning at the May company, and in a vaudeville act with her sister. Jack shares a poem called, Loyalty. Dennis sings: Where the Daisies Grow.
As Jack continues to lecture Mary and Dennis about loyalty, Phil Harris arrives. Has he also been a traitor? Phil promises to remain loyal to Jack. Is it enough to keep Jack from deciding to quit radio? Has the cast been joking with him all along? Rochester phones in with the income tax problem. He hints that he needs more money to pay his taxes. He also has questions about deducting his dependents. Phil Harris plays: I Said No.
For Jack’s feature attraction, he describes the recent saga that Fred Allen presented about his life earlier. Now it’s time for: the life of Jack Benny. We start with Jack being born. Fast forward to six years later. We find Jack practicing his violin. 10 years later, has Jack ever become a great violinist? Later, somewhere in France he finds Jack serving in the first world war. Even in his vaudeville career five years later, has Jack’s violin playing improved? The fatal day arrives, and he meets Fred Allen. After Jack’s generosity, three years later we find Fred as a famous juggler. Now that Jack needs a handout, will Fred remember the former generosity? Will it come to fisticuffs? How did Fred get silly enough to be a comedian?
