Podcast Episodes

Suspense (Death of a Salesman)

January 6, 1952 - Jack Benny and the gang talk about the Rose Bowl then do thier version of the mystery radio show "Suspense".

References include L…

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New Year 1950 (I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts)

January 1, 1950 - Jack's broken new year's date. Mary invites Jack to her New Year's Eve party but Jack is all dressed up for a date. Mel Blanc sings…

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The Train Home (Ol' Man Mose)

December 18, 1938 - Returning to Hollywood by train. An unnamed announcer introduces the show even though Don Wilson appears in the episode. Jack Ben…

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Relaxing Day Off (Pumpkin Microfilm)

December 12, 1948 - Jack Tries to Relax at Home, Eddie Cantor stops by briefly.

References include the Pumpkin Papers, "White Christmas" and "Who Thr…

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Violin Lesson (Lionel Barrymore)

December 5, 1948 - Professor LeBlanc give Jack a violin lesson, and Don is mad at Jack.

References include the desert hot springs earthquake, Princes…

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Football Coach (Mustard Plaster)

November 27, 1938 - Football with coach Flash Benny. Jack has a cold Phill rips off his mustard paster (along with his chest hair). Then they do a fo…

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Too Hot To Handle (Cannibals)

November 20, 1938 - Jack Benny does his version of the Clark Gable and Myrna Loy movie "Too Hot To Handle".

Refrences include the song "Pocket Full O…

1 year, 4 months ago

Television Director (Ralph Levy)

November 15, 1953 - Jack repares for his TV show with Johnnie Ray.

References inlude TWA airline, 1954 Cadillac, Old Crow Bourbon Whiskey, Thrifty's …

1 year, 5 months ago

Echo-Ay-Hee-Hoo (Election Upset)

November 7, 1948 - Jack Sees Psychiatrist About Echo and Mel Blanc does Bugy Bunny and Porky Pig.

References include the election where Truman was re…

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Trick Or Treat (Election Day)

October 31, 1948 - Jack goes trick or treating with the Beverly Hill Beavers. Plus clips from the Phil Harris Alice Faye Show.

References include the…

1 year, 5 months ago