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Note: Audio quality for this broadcast is weak, and the recording begins in progress.
The episode kicks off mid-conversation with Jack Benny, Frank Parker, and Frank Black discussing horseback riding—a chat that quickly showcases Jack’s signature stinginess. After a brief musical interlude from Frank Black is cut short, Mary Livingstone returns from her Florida vacation to deliver a hilarious recap of her trip.
As the show continues, Jack reads fan mail and boasts about the immense courage required to host the program. When Frank Parker challenges that bravery, Jack accepts a duel to prove his mettle.
The action moves to a graveyard for the final showdown. Armed with Mary’s unique duel strategy and a few questionable practice shots, Jack prepares to face his opponent. Despite the audio limitations, this scene features classic comedy bits that set the blueprint for vintage radio humor. Will they actually go through with the duel, or will Jack find a way out?
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