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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny From Camp Collins, California. ep449, 420531

Posted by By Keith May 31, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack BennyNo Comments
we open with Jack Benny lecturing Rochester about the need to conserve gasoline and maintain vehicles well for the war effort. Jack is introduced for the last Jell-O episode, and…
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Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Successful Marriage Manual. 421013

Posted by By Keith May 26, 2026Posted inBurns and Allen, ComedyNo Comments
as George and Gracie discuss the latest in the war, the happy postman delivers the mail. He explains how his brother postman stays physically fit. Gracie gets a letter from…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny Phil Harris Becomes A Father. ep448, 420524

Posted by By Keith May 24, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack BennyNo Comments
him from Camp Callan California Jack receives a nice and hammy introduction. Don sets out to prove that his military audience thinks he’s great. Mary makes a poetic ending and…
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Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Married, But Single. 421006

Posted by By Keith May 19, 2026Posted inBurns and Allen, Comedy
at home after a party, George and Gracie discussed the types of games that took place. Why was George so mean to her at the party? Gracie remembers the romantic…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny From Santa Ana Air Base. ep447, 420517

Posted by By Keith May 17, 2026Posted inJack Benny
Jack is teased about giving the whole cast a lift to the military base and is Maxwell. He collects gas money for the trip from Don. Mary arrives to get…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny From Mather Field, California. ep446, 420510

Posted by By Keith May 10, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Don introduces Jack and teases him about being dizzy. Jack tells a story about flying a kite as a child. Mary Livingston arrives to the applause of the soldiers. She…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny Love Scene with Ann Sheridan. Ep445, 420503

Posted by By Keith May 3, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Don Wilson rolls back the clock so we can join Jack Benny and the cast on the set of Jack’s new movie. Jack interrupts Rochester as he sings and cleans…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny- Jack (Ace) Hawkin’s Revenge (End Clipped). ep444, 420326

Posted by By Keith April 26, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
from the new NBC building in San Francisco, Don introduces Jack in the new studio amid sound check interruptions. They talk about the elegance of the staff in uniform. They…
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Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Living Dead. ep8, 1942

Posted by By Keith April 25, 2026Posted inDocumentary and Interview
There was a mistaken belief in the early war years that America could remain largely uninvolved in the war in Europe. Relying on surrounding, or occupied nations to fight back…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Don Writes a Jello Play. ep443, 420419

Posted by By Keith April 19, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Don Wilson rolls back the clock and we joined Jack and again grabbing a sandwich at the local lunch counter. Jack and Mary joke about menu selections, and service by…
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