This Day in Jack Benny
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This Day in Jack Benny
The Jack Benny Show AKA The Jello Program AKA The Lucky Strike Program aired from the 1930's right through to the 1950's. Each week your host, John Henderson, brings an episode from that week 60-80 years ago. It's old, yet still as funny as ever. "The Jack Benny program, starring Jack Benny with...
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"The Horn Blows at Midnight" on Ford Theater
March 4, 1949 - Jack Benny is the guest star on The Ford Theater for a radio adaptation of his movie "The Horn Blows at Midnight".
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Phil Harris - Tutor for Girls
October 20, 1946 - This is the second (available) episode of The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show, which was known as The Fitch Bandwagon and this time...
Theater of Thrills (BONUS)
A new intro to the Jack Benny episode of Suspense "A Good and Faithful Servant" from June 2, 1952.
Theater of Thrills Podcast
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Bing Crosby's Gift for Jack Benny (Bonus)
February 12, 1953 - Bing Crosby's General Electric Program with guest star Jack Benny. Bing get's Jack a gift for his birthday. Then he introduces his...
Recollections at 30
November 21, 1956 - Thirty years of NBC radio. A look back at the days of old time radio, made durning the days of old time radio. Clips of Jack Benny...
Move to CBS Unbroadcast Specials (BONUS)
December 22, 1948 - CBS's Experimental Broadcast
A preview episode of the Jack Benny show at the CBS studio.
December 23, 1948 -...
Bob Hope with guest Jack Benny (BONUS)
November 9, 1948 - Bob Hope tore a muscle on the set of his latest movie and Jack Benny stops by to wish him 'get well soon'. In his fast-talking styl...
G.I. Journal with Rochester (And Mel Blanc)
August 21, 1943 - Eddie "Rochester" Anderson is guest star on G.I. Journal radio program, with Kay Kyser and Mel Blanc.
The Charlie McCarthy Show with Jack Benny
October 6, 1946 - Jack Benny guest stars on ventriloquist Edgar Bergan's radio program. It's a fun episode with Jack trying to get some publicity from...
Heifetz and Benny 1942 (BONUS)
Summer of 1942 Jack Benny and Jascha Heifetz appear on Command Performance along with Ethel Waters, Richard Haydn and Edward Arnold.
Parachute Jump
May 23, 1943 - From Gardner Field, near Taft, California.
References include pin-up girl Betty Grable, the movie "Hello Frisco, Hello", Beeman's...
The Automat
May 17 and 24, 1936 - Everybody's not so hot. Jack leaves New York for California with a visit from the travel agent. Jack and the gang visit the auto...
Rancho Benny (Basic 7 Foods)
May 16, 1943 - From the Marine training station at Camp Pendleton, California Jack Benny talks about being a lumberjack and the cast does a Mexican th...
Going to the Zoo
May 11, 1952 - Jack takes the Beavers to the zoo while Roy and Rochester clean on Mother's Day.
References include Johnny Ray, Ike Eisenhower a...
At the Ball Game (Jimmy Durante)
May 4, 1952 - Jack Fixes the Phonograph. Jack and Mary go to a Los Angeles vs Seattle baseball game.
References include president Truman's telev...
Swimming Pool (Loretta Young)
April 18, 1943 - Jack Opens Swimming Pool for the Season. Loretta Young comes for a quick PSA for War Bonds.
References include Eddie Cantor, Ro...
Seance (Who Stole the Ding Dong?)
April 25, 1954 - Seance at Jack's home after lunch at the diner.
References include the song "Sombody Bad Stole de Wedding Bell" by Ertha Kitt,...
A Yank at Oxford
April 10, 1938 - Jack Benny talks about building a house in Beverly Hills.
References include British foreign secretary Anthony Eden, comedian...
Don Wilson on Eddie Cantor Show (BONUS)
April 25, 1937 - Texaco Town with Eddie Cantor. Eddie's announcer Jimmy Wallington wants to quit the show and Don Wilson pops in as a surprise guest....
Happy Easter (Eclipse)
April 17, 1949 - A Walk Through The Easter Parade Jack and Mary meet their friends and neighbors from Mr. Kitzel to Frank Nelson. References include F...
Alan Ladd
March 25, 1945 - Murder Mystery with guest star Alan Ladd. Mary Livingstone was named best dressed woman in radio. References include Humphrey Bogart...
How Jack Found Rochester
March 11, 1945 - Jack and the gand practice archery, then a reporter comes and asks about Rochester, featuring guests Amos 'n Andy.
References i...
Haunted House/Western
March 11 & 18, 1934 - Jack sleeps in a haunted house and the cast does an Arizona western play.
Mad About The Oscars
March 1, 1942 - Jack Benny is upset that his movie "Charlie's Aunt" didn't win him an Academy Award, he falls asleep and dreams of what might have hap...
The Whistler (Washington DC)
February 26, 1950 - Jack Benny talks about his trip to Washington DC, then they do a parody of the mystery radio show "The Whistler". They did this sa...
House in Palm Springs (I Think)
February 22, 1948 - Jack Benny and the gang are in Palm Springs and they visit the site where his new house is being built. There is also a cameo by F...
Surprise Birthday Party
February 15, 1948 - Jack Turns 39 and for his birthday everyone plans to throw him a surprise party.
References include Bob Hope, Al Jolson, Jas...
Musical Tribute to Jack Benny
May 11, 1941 - NBC Tribute 10th Anniversary. Jack and the gang talk about the testimonial dinner that took place this weekend in Jack Benny's honor. T...
Testimonial Dinner (10th Anniversary)
May 9, 1941 - NBC 10th Anniversary Testimonial Dinner. Rudy Valli hosts a formal dinner in Jack Benny's honor with speeches by Edgar Bergan and Charli...
Salute to Jack Benny (10th Anniversary)
May 4 & May 9, 1941 - Behind the Mike with Don Wilson interviewing Jack Benny and the NBC Special 10th Anniversary Salute to Jack Benny.
Plus it...
Elephant's Graveyard (Deleted Scene)
January 9, 1955 - The Elephant's Graveyard Mystery. Jack Benny walks around the neighborhood in the morning, then decides to read an adventure book.
George Burns and Jack Benny are Gypsies
January 8, 1948 - Jack Benny is the guest in Maxwell House Coffee Time with George Burns and Gracie Allen. Jack Benny wants to be appreciated for his...
New Year's Fantasy (1950 In Review)
December 31, 1950 - The old time 1950 gives advice to baby 1951 in this New Year's Eve Fantasy skit.
References include the Korean War, radio sh...
Trimming the Christmas Tree
December 24, 1944 - Jack Benny has some trouble while trying to decorate his Christmas tree in this Christmas Eve episode. Plus Jack gives a heartfelt...
Frank Sinatra In Person (BONUS)
December 18, 1944 - Jack Benny is the guest on Frank Sinatra's radio show "Frank Sinatra in Person".
References include Fibber McGee, Bing Crosb...
Going Christmas Shopping (Sinatra)
December 17, 1944 - Jack meets Frank Sinatra in a drug store. Mary drives Jack to go Christmas shopping.
References include Bing Crosby, Eddie C...
Christmas Shopping (Gold Cufflinks)
December 2, 1951 - Jack goes shopping for cufflinks for Don. The racetrack tout plays the department store Santa Claus.
References include adver...
Turkey Court (Banned in Boston)
November 30, 1947 - Jack Benny has a turkey dream after Thanksgiving.
References include Fred Allen, Betty Grable, Stokowski, Toskinini, Rochefo...
Biopic of Jack Benny
November 23, 1947 - Movie Of Jack's Life, Thanksgiving Show.
References include the royal wedding, cars with motors in the rear, Phil Spitalne...
Madame Zombie (Screeno)
November 13, 1938 - Jack steals a girl from Phil Harris. Jack and Mary go see a fortune teller. References include Screeno.