Podcast Episodes

Mary's Sister Babe

April 1, 1951 - Leaving New York to do his TV show, Jack takes Babe Livingstone to the train station.

References include The Kefauver Committee, Dick…

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How Jack Found Mary

March 18, 1945 - Jack tells a reporter the story of how he discovered Mary back in 1932. They made this episode for TV which aired October 31, 1954.

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1960 Cleveland Symphony Concert (BONUS)

November 4, 1960 - Jack Benny is the violin soloist at the Cleveland Symphony Benefit Gala.

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Courtroom Drama

March 13, 1938 - Death in the Night Club. Jack Benny and the gang talk about the Academy awards and do a play about a murder trial.

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Date with Giselle MacKenzie

March 7, 1954 - Jack's big date at the Acme Plaza Hotel with Giselle Mackenzie broadcast from New York, New York with guest Frank Fontaine.

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Hollywood Canteen (Eddie Cantor)

February 27, 1944 - At the Hollywood Canteen Jack Benny and the gang broadcast for soldiers with guest Eddie Cantor.

References include celebrities H…

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Buying A Camel (Liquid Stockings)

February 13, 1944 - From March Field Jack tells the story of buying camels in Egypt last summer. Larry Adler the harmonica player joins him to re-cre…

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Douglas Fairbanks Jr (90-Foot Putt)

January 28, 1951 - Douglas Fairbanks Jr Guest Show. Jack Benny and the gang are in New York getting ready for Jack's second-ever television show. Phi…

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Alexis Smith (Shoo Shoo Baby)

January 23, 1944 - From Camp Muroc in the Mojave Desert Jack Benny broadcasting for a crowd of soldiers with guest Alexis Smith returning for the sec…

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The Constant Nymph

January 16, 1944 - From El Toro, California Alexis Smith makes guest appearance. 

References include the Corsair aircraft with folding wings, Good Hu…

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