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

Jack Benny – Try & Get It. ep442, 420412

Posted by By Keith April 12, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
from camp Hahn California, Don implies that Jack rode a bicycle all the way. Jack goes with the gag, and his tandem bicycle partner Myrtle. Mary arrives to talk about…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Don’s Commercial. ep441, 420405

Posted by By Keith April 5, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Don teases Jack about the recent accident he had during the Easter parade. Despite wardrobe malfunctions, Jack still gets compliments. Phil Harris enters. Does his fashion said match up to…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny- Doc Benny’s Minstrel Show. ep440, 420329

Posted by By Keith March 29, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
the show opens with Jack and Rochester still looking for his golf ball from last week. Mary arrives to rush them off to the studio after a week of their…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny- The Golf Game. ep439, 420322

Posted by By Keith March 22, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny2 Comments
without further ado we bring you a man who uses this time of year to change from his long underwear. Jack describes how peppy he feels now that spring is…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny- The Life of Jack Benny. ep438, 420315

Posted by By Keith March 15, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
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…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny- Joan Bennett. ep437, 420308

Posted by By Keith March 8, 2026Posted inJack Benny
broadcasting from Marine Corps Base, San Diego. After a big buildup for the Marines, Don introduces what Jack thinks a Marine is. Don brings up Jack’s service in the previous…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny- The Oscar Campaign. ep436, 420301

Posted by By Keith March 1, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny2 Comments
as Don prepares his customary introduction, Barry Livingston interrupts. She tells how Jack is anticipating winning an Oscar award this year. Even Dennis reports on how upset Jack is in…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny- From the Presidio in San Francisco. ep435, 420222

Posted by By Keith February 22, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
in honor of George Washington’s birthday, Don Wilson compares him to Jack Benny’s war record. Jack gets annoyed when Don claims that he is Older Than Fred Allen. Mary Livingston…
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