Podcast Episodes

Hollywood Revue of 1929 (BONUS)

This episode is a look at Jack Benny before his radio career when he was a Master of Ceremonies on film.

July 30, 1928 - Bright Moments (Short Film)

2 years, 10 months ago

Maltin on Benny

Leonard Maltin talks about Jack Benny at the 2023 International Jack Benny Fan Club convention. The well known film critic and historian wrote a book…

2 years, 10 months ago

Ready for London Trip

May 25, 1952 - Jack prepares for his trip to London, then Jack gets money from Ed in the vault, and a visit from Dennis' mother.

They mention the oce…

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Generous Jack (Eddie Cantor)

May 8, 1949 - Jack is upset with the cast for flubbing so many lines last week. Eddie Cantor stops by and discusses the article he wrote about Jack i…

2 years, 10 months ago

Al Jolson Show Guest Dennis Day (Bonus)

Here are Dennis Day's appearances on The Kraft Music Hall with Al Jolson.

December 9, 1948

February 3, 1949

May 8, 1949 

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The Treasure of The Sierra Madre

May 1, 1949 - Jack Benny, Mel Blanc and the gang do their version of the Humphrey Bogart movie "The Treasure of The Sierra Madre".

References include…

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In The Spring (Lion Tamer)

April 25, 1937 - In The Spring Tra-La. Phil Harris gets mad at Jack Benny for talking during the band number and the whole cast ends up walking off t…

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English Drawing Room

April 18, 1937 - Lady Milicent's Husband is the name of the English drawing room drama that Jack Benny and the gang put on.

References include Jeeves…

2 years, 11 months ago

Buck Benny, Burns and Allen

April 11, 1937 - Guests Burns and Allen join Jack Benny for Buck Benny Rides Again (part 10).

References include the comedy trio The Ritz Brothers, t…

3 years ago

Turn Off The Moon

April 4, 1937 - Back From New York where Jack Benny made up with Fred Allen and ended the feud...for now. Andy Devine visits and Phil Harris and Kenn…

3 years ago