Jack Benny – The Minstrel Show. 361101
Up to this point, Phil Harris had played his role as bandleader fairly conservatively. In this episode, however, his developing stage persona shines through as he enthusiastically joins the minstrel…
Jack Benny – Romeo And Juliet. ep229, 361025
Jack Benny's movie ambitions take center stage as Mary, Kenny, and Phil Harris all take turns deflating his ego. Musical performances include Phil's "South Sea Island Magic" and Kenny Baker's "Make Believe". The main event promises a production of Romeo and Juliet, but after all the hype, running out of time forces the cast into a hilariously frantic movie trailer parody instead.
Jack Benny – Mrs. Wiggs Of The Onion Patch (retro245). 341118
Audio Note: The audio is a bit scratchy with a few skips, and the musical numbers have been snipped, but overall it remains a fun listen. Don teases Jack about…
Jack Benny – Anthony Adverse, Part 2. ep228, 361018
Jack brags to Don about his latest film appearance and the brilliant performance he gave in The Big Broadcast of 1937. However, Mary quickly chimes in with her own opinion,…
Jack Benny – Phil Harris Introduced. ep226, 361004
It's time to hear from the man the whole world has been waiting for: Jack Benny! Spirits run high as Don Wilson and Jack joke about their recent vacations. Mary…
Jack Benny – Everybody’s Not So Hot. 360517
Jack is tired of the same old thing week after week. Don suggests a few cures for the run-down feeling. Mary talks about her health, and seeing her doctor. She's…
Jack Benny – Cast Introduced. ep697, 490529
It's the end of the 1949 season, and as a bookend for the year, Jack takes time to give credit and honors to all of his cast members and writers.…
Jack Benny – Easter Stroll. ep918, 550410
Jack is at home, getting ready for the big Easter Parade. Rochester comments on the preparations as Jack finishes getting dressed. Jack is looking fit and trim, and steps on…
Jack Benny – Jack Test Drives A Car. 360510
Jack has been appearing in Detroit all week, and when he is absent from the radio studio, we cut to the theater where he puts on his stage show at…
Jack Benny – School Days Part 3. ep145, 340921
After a rough start with the audio, Jack enters to talk with Don about going to a boxing match, and talk about milestone fights through the previous few decades. What…