Mary_Livingston – Page 11 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Lux Radio Theater – Brewster’s Millions (Jack Benny, Mary Livingston). ep120, 370215

By Keith August 8, 2021Comedy, Drama, Lux

Features Jack Benny and Mary Livingston. After the opening commercials and introductions, the story begins in the offices of Jack Brewster. His nephew is a man in a desperate financial…

Jack Benny – The Devine Farm. 371031

By Keith August 1, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

The show opens with the usual commercial, and another yummie Jell-o recipe by Don. Rochester helps Jack get the party preparations finished up, with plenty of stingy jokes. Mary reports…

Jack Benny – The Last Show Of The Season. 370627

By Keith June 27, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack complains about his being tired, and needing a rest from his radio work. Don, Phil, and Kenny give him a hard time over it. Mary is tired too, but…

Jack Benny – Jacks Movie. 370620

By Keith June 20, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

It's Fathers Day, and the cast lets Jack know that he is a father figure to them. Mary, Kenny, and Phil all joke about fathers. Jack gets a phone call…

Jack Benny – Mary’s Movie. 370613

By Keith June 13, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Don comments on how quickly Jack has recovered from his recent illness. Jack shares his secret of health and excersize. Kenny compares notes on staying healthy. Phil is laying low…

Jack Benny – Death At Midnight Part 2. 370606

By Keith June 6, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Since Christmas, one running gag of the show has been about a gold watch that Phil bought for Jack. Jack has now lost it and is nervous about how to…

Jack Benny – Death At Midnight, Part 1. ep260, 370530

By Keith May 30, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is back after his illness of last week. He's a real trooper, but he still shows up with a doctor and nurse. Mary, Kenny, and Phil all welcome Jack back.…

Jack Benny – Ah Wilderness. ep258, 370516

By Keith May 16, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Don, Phil and Jack talk about vacation plans. Kenny sings, One Alone. Don flubs the comercial. Jack announces the featured play. Ah Wilderness. The recording skips a little. Phil plays,…

Jack Benny – Burns And Allen. ep253, 370411

By Keith April 11, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

That Hollywood fashion plait, Jack Benny, swaps tips on style with Don Wilson. How does phil harris choice in clothes stack up? Mary enters to learn a few things from…

Jack Benny – Fred Allen. ep249, 370314

By Keith March 14, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

Or, From the Hotel Pierre. He's just a regular actor in New York, but Jack jokes about the luxury surroundings of the hotels that he hass been staying in. With…