Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchErnst Lubitsch (Leo Durocher)
November 9, 1941 - Football Game. Jack Benny is making a movie (To Be Or Not To Be) with Carole Lombard and director Ernst Lubitsch. Phil Harris brin…
3 years, 5 months ago
Behind the Scenes (September 1954)
September 1954 - This is a fascinating look behind the scenes of the Jack Benny radio show. I mixed the most interesting parts from the rehearsal on…
3 years, 5 months ago
Drive-In Movie
October 24, 1954 - Jack, Dennis and Don got to The Drive-In, after Jack Plays gin rummy with Rochester.
References include flying saucers, Ronald Col…
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Train to L.A. (Emily Post)
October 19, 1941 - On the train to Los Angeles.
References include Fred Allen in a bathing suit in a radio guide magazine, Bob Hope, Spencer Tracy, T…
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Columbus Day
October 12, 1941 - Jack Benny and the gang read reviews of last week's opening program as they wrap up thier short trip to New York.
References inclu…
3 years, 6 months ago
Brooklyn Dodgers (From New York)
October 4, 1941 - Jack is about to start the new season, but is very nervous. Phil is in love with his new wife Alice Faye and Mary tell the story of…
3 years, 6 months ago
Trading Places with Ronald Colman
January 16, 1949 - Jack's Scrapbook
Ronald Colman dreams he is Jack Benny and Jack is him.
References include the bug California snowfall, the Rose B…
3 years, 6 months ago
A Double Life (Ciro's)
February 1, 1948 - Jack and Mary See Ronald Colman's Movie.
References include Dennis's wedding, Dorothy Dix advice column, USC football, Schlitz be…
3 years, 6 months ago
Costume Party (Ronald Colman Prank)
November 9, 1947 - The Corner Drug Store, Denny Day does a funny Ronald Colman impression. The REAL Ronald Coleman is also in this episode in one of …
3 years, 7 months ago
Tickets for the Colmans (Fred Allen Cut Off)
April 27, 1947 - Leaving for Chicago with the Colmans. Jack Benny is getting ready for his stage tour and tickets for his program for Ronald and Ben…
3 years, 7 months ago