Jack Benny – Kenny Bakers Debut. 351103
Episodes from this time period of the show are sparce, but here's a classic, and a milestone featuring Kenny Baker's first appearance. Jack gets a shave and haircut from Pasquali,…
Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – The Specialists Quandary. 410115.
After some initial joking around between Fred, Jimmy Wallington, Kenny Baker, and a substitute bandleader, it's time for the News of the Week. The topic is on noise polution, particularly…
Fred Allen – Mountain Justice. ep18, 410205.
Fred is joined by Kenny Baker, Portland Hoffa, and more as the Texaco Star Theater kicks off another show. The Town Hall singers open with a harmony tune. Fred talks…
Fred Allen – English Radio Spoof, Jean Arthur. 420607.
Fred and the announcer spend some time taking jabs at Jack Benny and Don Wilson. News of the week features the metal shortage, and ban on musical instruments. Falstaff brings…
Fred Allen – Philanda Blank – My Story. 410312.
As Fred enters, he gets onto Harry Vonzel about the importance of split second timing to pull off a quality radio show. Despite the focus on the close timing, Fred…
Fred Allen – The Courting Of Nasty And Nell, Marlene Dietrich. 420510.
Fred and the announcer talk about a recent feature in Look Magazine, teasing about Jack Benny. Fred talks about Jack sponser dropping him. The News Highlights of the Week topic…
Fred Allen – the Life Of Fred Allen, With Maurice Evans. 420308.
Fred talks about Jack Benny's show earlier in the evening, recorded at the San Diego Marine Base. The news Lowlights feature Hollywood accomplishments, and awards. Falstaff has a song, Academy…
Fred Allen – Death Valley Takes A Day Off, Louella Parsons. 411210.
The opening bit sounds like war news, but is a blurb of Texaco's support of the war effort. After teasing from the announcer, the topic of the day turns to…
Fred Allen – The Baritones Plight, West. 410501.
Audio has outstanding quality. After being introduced, Fred has an important announcement about Jack Benny. News of the Week features New York subways, and the advertising now appearing on them.…
Fred Allen – The Jack Benny 10th Anniversary. 410507. (retro381).
Our Jack Benny month continues with an unexpected salute from his arch rival, Fred Allen. In 1941, Fred dedicated his entire show to salute Jack Benny's tenth year on the…