Retro OTR Diary 11 Jack Paar Comparrison to Jack Benny.
Looking at the first appearances of both comedians, we see their flair for dry humor, and using topics in the headlines. Easy to do, but often it doesn't hold up…
Jack Benny – Dennis Is Told To Quit The Show By His Mother. 540207
Don Wilson rolls back the clock a few minutes, so we can see what happens just before a broadcast. Rochester wakes Jack up from his nap. When Mary visits Jack's…
Command Performance – Jack Benny, Harpo Marx, Bing Crosby. 440617
Hosted by Jack Benny, who jokes with Ken Carpenter about his introduction, movies, and Jack's plumber girlfriend. Bing Crosby enters to tease Jack. After reading greetings and requests from the…
Jack Benny – With Edward G Robinson. 330321
Earth Galloper, Jack Benny, shares his views on hot news topics. George Bernared Shaw, Mahatma Ghandi, Sports news, Baseball season, and Babe Ruth. Then it's on to celebrities, and Hollywood…
Jack Benny – Buck Benny Rides Again. 361129
Don and Jack greet each other courteously. Phil is late for the show, but Mary is on hand to talk about Jack's Thanksgiving dinner. To get back at Phil, Jack…
Jack Benny – Robert Taylor Plays Cello. 38-02-13 (RV017 retro457)
Jack talks with Don about being one of the best dressed men in America. Along with Clark Gable. Jack is teased about standing in a barrel, a famous scene from…
Jack Benny – The Hurricaine. 380130 (RV015 retro452)
Wow, the first attempt at Keith talking on the podcast. What's the deal with that mike? It sounds like a hook up to outer space. Jack tells Don how tired…
Jack Benny – Guest Show 540131 (retro448)
In Jack's house, Rochester tries to interest Jack in attending the party for the Oscars. Will he just go to bed, or go with Mary to the movies? Phone calls…
Jack Benny – The ShootingOfDanMcGrue 550327 (retro446)
Rather than a glimpse into Jacck's house, Don takes us to Bob Crosby's house as he gets ready for a personal appearance. Is the bandleader and radio personality spending too…
Jack Benny – From Toronto Canada 430214 (retro443)
Being the first broadcast outside the USA, Don plays up the national resources of Canada as he introduces Jack. Members of the Royal Canadian military are recognized as Jack talks…