Costume Party
November 9, 1947 - Denny Day does a funny Ronald Coleman impression. The REAL Ronald Coleman is also in this episode in one of the funniest scenes ever!
Apr 27, 2016•31 min
This Day in Jack Benny
The Jack Benny Show AKA The Jello Program AKA The Lucky Strike Program aired from the 1930's right through to the 1950's. Each week your host, John Henderson, brings an episode from that week 60-80 years ago. It's old, yet still as funny as ever.
"The Jack Benny program, starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Dennis Day, and yours truly Don Wilson"
Episodes
From The Ritz Theater (Hellzapoppin)
April 21, 1940 Live from the Ritz Theater for the release of Jack Benny's movie "Buck Benny Rides Again". There is talk of the Broadway show "Hellzapoppin" which is zany and crazy!
Apr 25, 2016•32 min
Jack's Upset About His Appearance on the Quiz Kids
A hilarious appearance of Jack Benny on the Quiz Kids, which is just what it sounds like, a trivia program for smartypants youngsters. The Jack Benny Show AKA The Jello Program. Each week on 'This Day in Jack Benny' your host, John Henderson, brings an episode from that week 60-80 years ago. It's old, yet still as funny as ever. An OTR podcast. A podcast of the greatest Old Time Radio ever, The Jack Benny Program! Starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Dennis Day, and...
Apr 20, 2016•31 min
To New York By Train
April 14, 1940 - Calling all adventure fans! Calling all Dick Tracy Fans! A fun episode on location with all your favourite cast members, plus their mothers and a host of one-off characters. The Jack Benny Show AKA The Jello Program. Each week on 'This Day in Jack Benny' your host, John Henderson, brings an episode from that week 60-80 years ago. It's old, yet still as funny as ever. An OTR podcast. A podcast of the greatest Old Time Radio ever, The Jack Benny Program! Starring Jack Benny with M...
Apr 17, 2016•31 min
Jack Fixes a Phonograph (Newsweek)
April 13, 1947 Jack talks about his picture in Newsweek. Also so much old time music. The Luck Strike program, starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Dennis Day, and yours truly, Don Wilson
Apr 13, 2016•31 min
Buck Benny is Back
April 7, 1940 - Jack Benny is about to release his new movie "Buck Benny Rides Again" so he is bringing back his old Buck Benny skit for the radio show. The Jack Benny Show AKA The Jello Program. Each week on 'This Day in Jack Benny' your host, John Henderson, brings an episode from that week 60-80 years ago. It's old, yet still as funny as ever. An OTR podcast. A podcast of the greatest Old Time Radio ever, The Jack Benny Program! Starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rocheste...
Apr 10, 2016•31 min
Jack Opens His Swimming Pool
April 13, 1952 with a clip from April 13 1934. Those early episode are hard to listen to because of the sound quality, but if you can make out what they are saying its quite funny This Day in Jack Benny with John Henderson. This is an episode of The JELLO program staring Jack Benny. Old Time Radio (OTR). "The Jack Benny program, starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Dennis Day, and yours truly Don Wilson"...
Apr 06, 2016•29 min
Pinocchio
March 31, 1940 - The Jello Program starring Jack Benny! Jack was also on Orson Wells' program that week in a mostly dramatic play called "June Moon". But most of the show is a spoof of Walt Disney's Pinocchio which came out the previous month, February 1940. The Blue Fairy was played by a woman Jack almost married, Mary Kelly. Of course he ended up marrying Mary Livingston instead....
Apr 03, 2016•32 min
A Sad Soldier is Discharged
March 31, 1946 - This episode of The Jack Benny show is being broadcast from March field with a passionate crowd of soldiers.
Mar 30, 2016•24 min
Pinocchio Trailer (Ed Sullivan)
March 24 1940 - Happy Easter! This week is also the anniversary of Jack Benny's breakthrough radio appearance on Ed Sullivan's program. This episode features some talk about Fred Allen, last week's Hunchback play, a play "written by Don Wilson" and a look at next week's play Pinocchio. This Day in Jack Benny with John Henderson. This is an episode of The JELLO program staring Jack Benny. Old Time Radio (OTR). "The Jack Benny program, starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Roches...
Mar 27, 2016•31 min
I Stand Condemned (Soap Opera)
March 24, 1946 A clip from the long running radio soap opera "Life can be beautiful" plus this funny episode featuring a special guest. This Day in Jack Benny with John Henderson. This is an episode of The Lucky Strike Program staring Jack Benny. Old Time Radio (OTR). "The Jack Benny program, starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Dennis Day, and yours truly Don Wilson"...
Mar 23, 2016•30 min
Dennis Day Returns
March 17, 1946 - Dennis Day is back after two years serving in the Navy. In this episode of the Jack Benny Program they parody Allen's Alley from the Fred Allen show. This is an Old Time Radio spoof of an Old Time Radio show. OTR The Jack Benny program, starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Dennis Day, Mr.Kitzel and yDon Wilson
Mar 20, 2016•32 min
Trying to Lose Weight
March 16, 1952 - It's one day before St Patricks'd Day and Dennis Day is as Irish as can be. This is also just 10 days after President Harry Truman gave a speech asking congress for nearly $8 Billion. Another great Old Time Radio Show OTR. The Jack Benny program, starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Dennis Day, and yours truly, Don Wilson.
Mar 16, 2016•30 min
The Lost Weekend
March 10, 1946 Ray Maland who would win the Oscar for "The Lost Weekend" (1945) guest stars on the Luck Strike Program starring Jack Benny. They spoof the movie and have a lot of fun with the success of the film.
Mar 13, 2016•31 min
The 4th TV Show of the Season
March 9, 1952 Jack gets ready for the fourth show of the second season of his TV show, which would air later that night on CBS with guest stars George Burns and Gracie Allen. It's the Old Time Radio show "The Lucky Strike Program".
Mar 09, 2016•30 min
Murder at Lone Palm
March 3, 1946 - This episode features Frank Nelson the YEEESSSS! guy as a real estate agent. But the show really pick up when Jack gets to the studio and meets the gang. This Day in Jack Benny podcast plays episodes from the funniest Old Time Radio show ever! The Jack Benny program, starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Larry Stevens, and yours truly, Don Wilson...
Mar 06, 2016•22 min
Jack Goes to the Dentist
The Lucky Strike Program Starring Jack Benny! The March 4, 1934 Episode of Jack Benny sounds like they are doing the show under water. They aren't, it's just really old. I open this podcast with a couple clips, then switch to the March 4, 1951 episode. Jack goes to the Dentist. Old Time Radio (OTR)
Mar 02, 2016•30 min
Palm Springs Shopping
February 24, 1946 - The Jack Benny Program from Palm Springs. The Hot Dog Man (who would later be called Mr.Kitzel) is featured as Jack and Mary roam the streets before showing up late for their own show. Phil Harris has got it coved. :) Jack has a bone to pick with Esquire magazine. Listen to my intro to see what else was featured in that issue from 1946.
Feb 28, 2016•29 min
Jack's Violin Returned (Vintage Horse Race)
Seabiscuit was a popular race horse in the 1930's and 1940's. In this episode we feature the actual horse race from 1937, the day before this episode of the Jack Benny Show. Plus Jack's excuses are up, will be play "the Bee" on his violin? What about Fred Allen?
Feb 24, 2016•32 min
Rochester Lost at Sea...Briefly
February 17, 1946 - This episode of the Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny is titled "Rochester Lost at Sea...Briefly" and he really was. The story of Rochester is really an aside. Listen also for a clip from Fred Allen's new movie. And by NEW I mean 1945. Old Time Radio (OTR)
Feb 21, 2016•31 min
Drug Store / I've Got a Heavy Date
February 16, 1936 & April 19, 1936 - The Jello Program starring Jack Benny. This old Time Radio episode is REALLY old, 80 years ago. Many of the recording from that year have been lost to history. Only about 10 minutes of the episode "Drug Store" has survived. The same is true for the episode "I've Got a Heavy Date" two month later. The two episodes have been seamlessly edited together to create one full episode (although this is still a bit of skipping). It's still a funny OTR episode....
Feb 17, 2016•20 min
Jack Turns 40
February 14, 1954 - It's Valentine's Day, which is also Jacks birthday. This is one of the more famous episode of the Jack Benny Program. This Day in Jack Benny 62 year ago today.
Feb 14, 2016•31 min
The Stolen Violin
February 7, 1937 - An episode of the Jello Program starring Jack Benny. Will Jack ever play "The Bee" on his violin? Last week he was sick and rival Fred Allen is taunting him.
Feb 10, 2016•31 min
Guest Eddie Cantor
February 10, 1946 - Eddie Cator was a singer of outrageous novelty songs in the 1920s, like "Yes! We have no Bananas" and "If You Knew Susie". He was the guest star This Day in Jack Benny in 1946 on the Lucky Strike Program.
Feb 07, 2016•30 min
Jack is Late
February 6, 1938 - This is an episode of the Jello Program starring Jack Benny in which they mix up the format. Jack is late, and hilarity ensues! Another great episode from the greatest OTR (old time radio) show.
Feb 03, 2016•31 min
Love Finds Annie Hardy
February 12, 1939 - Download this episode and listen to in on February 12 for maximum enjoyment!
Jan 31, 2016•30 min
Concert with the Colmans
This Day in Jack Benny with John Henderson. This is an episode of The Lucky Strike Program staring Jack Benny. Old Time Radio (OTR). Feb 3, 1946 Concert with the Colemans and the winning poem for the "I Can't Stand Jack Benny Contest". :) "The Jack Benny program, starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Dennis Day, and yours truly Don Wilson"...
Jan 31, 2016•31 min
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