Podcast Episodes

The Killers (Edward G Robinson)

November 24, 1946 - Jack Benny welcomes gangster star Edward G Robinson for their version of the movie "The Killers".  References include Hollywood's…

6 years, 4 months ago

Lost Horizon

November 21, 1937 - In this episode they spoof the 1937 Ronald Colman movie "Lost Horizon" directed by Frank Capra. Plus they mention the swing dance…

6 years, 4 months ago

Jack Gets a Haircut

November 10, 1946 - Jack Benny gets a haircut from Rochester. When the Sportsmen quartet come to do the commercial Jack fires and re-hires them.

They…

6 years, 5 months ago

The Quartet Murder (Chiss Sweese)

October 27, 1946 - This old time radio episode of the Jack Benny Program is famous for the mistake that Mary Livingstone made when trying to say "Swi…

6 years, 5 months ago

The Fiddler (Rice Krispies)

October 20, 1946 - Jack Benny does his version of that Murder Mystery radio program The Whistler. They also talk about the meat shortage and price co…

6 years, 5 months ago

Married to Mary

October 15, 1950 - In real life Jack Benny is married to Mary Livingstone, in this episode Jack Benny dreams he is married to Mary. the special guest…

6 years, 6 months ago

Yellow Jack (Ice Follies)

October 9, 1938 - Jack Benny and the gang spoof the movie "Yellow Jack" in which Lewis Stone, Robert Montgomery and Virginia Bruce play Americans in …

6 years, 6 months ago

Lux Radio Theater

October 2, 1938 - Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone talk about appearing on the radio show Lux Radio Theatre in the play "Seven Keys to Baldpate". 

The…

6 years, 6 months ago

Don Wilson Walks Out (Kit Carson)

December 8, 1940 - Jack Benny does his impression of Kit Carson.

Plus they mention Kay Kyser's new movie "You'll Find Out" and Jack Bnny's upcoming m…

6 years, 6 months ago

Jack Catches a Cold

December 1, 1940 - This is a great follow-up to the previous episode! Jack Benny had suggested to Don that he call his wife before inviting company o…

6 years, 6 months ago