Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJack Warner (Ford Theater)
February 20, 1949 - Jack Benny is planning to do his movie "The Horn Blows at Midnight" on The Ford Theater radio program. Jack Warner of the Warner …
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Mr. Finque (Jack's Birthday)
February 13, 1949 - It's Jack Benny's birthday and everyone sings Happy Birthday except one guy in the audience.
References include, Eddie Cantor, Er…
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Claudette Colbert and Vincent Price
February 6, 1949 - Don Wilson signs his contract, Claudette Colbert and Vincent Price guest star in a re-working of the October 20, 1940 episode. Ref…
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Don Still Won't Sign (Inaugural Ball)
January 30, 1949 - Don Wilson still won't sign his contract. Meanwhile Phil Harris is in Washington DC to entertain at the president's inaugural ball…
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Don Wilson's Contract (Disk Jockey)
January 23, 1949 - Don Won't Sign His Contract.
References include the southern Californian snowfall, President Truman's inauguration, Jasha Heifetz…
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The Maxwell for Scrap
October 18, 1942 - Jack Benny donates his old car The Maxwell for the scrap metal drive in support of the war effort.
References include Colonel Jimm…
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Soap Contest (Joan Benny)
March 12, 1950 - Jack Benny's daughter Joan makes a guest appearance in this episode where Jack Benny enters a radio contest.
Phil Harris talks about…
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Joan Benny (podcast update)
Podcast host John Henderson and his wife Stephanie talk about the podcast and the recent passing of Jack Benny's daughter Joan Benny.
October 15, 195…
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Margaret Whiting (Cast Introduced)
May 29, 1949 - Jack Benny introduces all of the members of his cast and writers. Dennis sings his new song "Three Wishes" and guest Margret Whiting s…
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20 Questions
November 5, 1950 - On the train to Los Angeles Jack benny and the gang are playing 20 questions.
References include the midterm elections, Irene Dunn…
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