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A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Gracie Wants to Listen to Jack on the Radio. 470112

Posted by By Keith January 12, 2025Posted inComedy, Jack Benny3 Comments
Tired of always setting the scene in Jack's house, Don takes us to the home of George Burns and Gracie Allen instead. Gracie wouldn't miss Jack's program for the world,…
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A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Guests, Humphrey Bogart, and Lauren Bacall. 470105

Posted by By Keith January 5, 2025Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Don and Jack talk about the strings that had to be pulled to get tickets to the Rosebowl game. Phil arrives and is teased about his drinking, and the members…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Jack Sees ADoctor. ep896, 541107

Posted by By Keith August 4, 2024Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Flashback to the day before in the drugstore. As Jack reads the paper, he is harassed by the waitress, and tries to jot down a joke for the show. When…
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Jack Benny and Carmichael 1939.

Jack Benny – Golden Boy. ep356, 400107

Posted by By Keith January 7, 2024Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
The cast joke about the Rose Bowl game. Jack gloats over his bet with Phil Harris, but Phil isn't nearly as grudging of a loser as Jack expects. Isn't Jack…
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Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Cedric Marries Widow Abernathy. 470519

Posted by By Keith September 16, 2022Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
The big moment arrives, and Lum is on the spot. He has to go through with his on air wedding to the Widow Abernathy. Mose Moots wants to be sure…
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A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Bergen and McCarthy, Red Skelton. 490925

Posted by By Keith August 13, 2022Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
It's that time of year when the new radio season begins, and all your favorites begin making appearances again. Today we find Jack and Mary being driven to the studio…
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A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Don Signs A New Contract. 490206

Posted by By Keith June 5, 2022Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Jack Benny - Don Signs A New Contract. 490206. Mary gets the chance to open the show. The ongoing story is that Jack has Don held captive in his den…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Garden Of Evil. 541003

Posted by By Keith October 3, 2021Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
First show of the 1954 season. Flashback to a behind the scenes moment in Jack's dressing room. He remembers his start in vaudeville at the age of 19, which is…
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Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Lum to Sabotage the Rehearsal. 460627

Posted by By Keith August 20, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
To sabotage his play, Lum let rumors fly that he picked each woman in town to play the leading role. Will their anticipated cat fight keep the play from happening?…
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Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Rehearsing Lum’s Play. 460626

Posted by By Keith August 18, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Audio resolution sounds tinney. With his writing block cured, Lum's play is ready. How will it go over? Cedric learns about the play from Abner, but gets side tracked by…
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