Podcast Episodes

Phil Harris Returns (Orson Welles Host)

March 14, 1943 - Orson Welles fills in for Jack Benny and Phil Harris returns to the program after three months in the merchant marines.

References i…

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Burns and Allen Host

March 7, 1943 - George Burns and Gracie Allen Sub For Jack. With Jack Benny sick Don Wilson calls of Jack Benny's personal friends George and Gracie,…

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Kit Carson (Judo)

February 28, 1943 - Kit Carson Benny with Bob Crosby. Broadcasting from Fort Custer, Michigan Jack Benny learns Judo from the military police in trai…

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Submarine D-1 Part Two

February 27, 1938 - Jack Benny and his cast are joined by Andy Devine to conclude their version of the movie "Submarine D-1".

References include Barb…

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Submarine D-1

February 20, 1938 - A parody of the movie "Submarine D-1" plus they talk about Jack Benny's age after his birthday this week. They also discuss Jack'…

4 years, 2 months ago

Jack Benny is Back

February 9, 1941 - Back From New York. The Sponsor Likes Herbert Marshall.

References include Phil Harris' new song "That's What I Like About The Sou…

4 years, 2 months ago

Herbert Marshall Hosts

February 2, 1941 - The Jack benny Program without Jack Benny. Herbert Marshall Hosts the Show. References include Fred Allen, and the kissing game ca…

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The McFarland Twins

January 24, 1943 - Jack Benny talks with his guest bandleaders, the McFarland twins, about the DC housing shortage. The skit is a repeat of the Mr. S…

4 years, 2 months ago

Oscar Levant (Joe Besser)

January 17, 1943 - Guest stars Oscar Levant and Joe Besser help Jack the the gang do a spoof of the game show Information Please. Meanwhile Jack is g…

4 years, 2 months ago

Mrs. Nussbaum's Restaurant

January 14, 1945 - Mrs. Nussbaum's Restaurant with special guest Fred Allen.

References include the stage shows "Bloomer Girl", "Laffing Room Only", …

4 years, 3 months ago