Podcast Episodes

Cimarron Rolls

March 22, 1953 - A walk through Beverly Hills. Jack Benny has recovered from the Flu and is getting ready for his TV show.

They mention former presid…

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Walking Man Winner

March 14, 1948 - Winner of the Walking Man Contest and "Truth or Consequences" host Ralph Edwards are the guests on this episode.

References inlcue R…

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The Walking Man

March 7, 1948 - The Walking Man Contest from Truth or Consequences has ended and the secret is out; Jack Benny is The Walking Man.

References include…

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Doo Wah Ditty (Hit Parade)

February 29, 1948 - Jack's Girlfriend Gladys Comes To Studio

References include the songs "Near You", "The Freedom Train", and "South America Take it…

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Monument for Jack (Bob Crosby)

February 21, 1943 - From Chicago, Jack Benny broadcasts from the Army Air Force's Technical Training Center with guest bandleader Bob Crosby, brother…

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Birthday in Canada

February 14, 1943 - Jack's Birthday From Toronto, Canada with guest conductor Allan McIver and His All-Canadian Orchestra. 

References include Prime …

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Georgie Jessel Hosts

February 7, 1943 - Jack is late and guest George Jessel subs for Jack. 

References include Fred Allen (with a clip of Oscar levant talking about play…

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Virginia Bruce

January 31, 1943 - Broadcast from Quantico Marine Base, Virginia with the actress Virginia Bruce, director Gegory Ratoff and guest band the McFarland…

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Scoop Benny, Ace Reporter

January 23, 1938 - Jack Benny plays a newspaper man in this week's drama. References include detective Charlie Chan, movie stars, Paul Muni, Clark Ga…

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Unfinished Mystery (Mighty Lak' a Rose)

January 16, 1955 - Jack Doesn't Have a Script, adapted from the January, 12, 1941 episode. A very funny episode where Jack Benny talks to his writers…

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