JACK BENNY AND HIS FRIENDS – Pt 3

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, February 17, 2001

JACK BENNY PROGRAM (1-12-47) The show opens at the home of guests George Burns and Gracie Allen as they listen to Benny on the radio. Later, Gracie shows up at Jack’s show, pretending to be Lauren Bacall! Lucky Strike Cigarettes, NBC. (27 min)

BURNS AND ALLEN SHOW (6-18-45) Gracie decides that George needs a new image and decides to take him out to purchase a new suit of clothes. Cast includes Harry Von Zell, John Brown, Mel Blanc, Veola Vonn. Swan Soap, CBS. (24 min)

JACK BENNY PROGRAM (4-6-52) Jack and the gang, including Frank Nelson, Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet and Sara Berner. Mary has a dental appointment and Jack goes along to have his teeth cleaned. Lucky Strike Ciga­rettes, CBS. (26 min)

SPEAKING OF RADIO 12-18-75) Frank Nelson recalls his career in a conversation with Chuck Schaden in Mr. Nelson’s home in Hollywood, California. Frank Nelson died in 1986 at age 75. (27 min)

THE WHISTLER (9-20-42) “The Fog” stars Frank Nelson and Lou Merrill in a story about a man with amnesia who is suspected of mur­der. Joseph Kearns as The Whistler. Sustain­ing, CBS. (27 min)

JACK BENNY PROGRAM 12-27-49) Jack and the gang including Mel Blanc (Prof. LeBlanc), Frank Nelson, and Artie Auerbach (Mr. Kitzel). Guest Claude Rains, who is scheduled to ap­pear with Jack in the Ford Theatre production of “The Horn Blows at Midnight” tries to get Benny to change his mind. Second of two consecutive and related programs. Lucky Strike Cigarettes, CBS. (27 min)

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JACK BENNY AND HIS FRIENDS – Pt 4

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, February 24, 2001

JACK BENNY PROGRAM (3-30-47) Broadcasting from San Francisco, it’s Jack, Mary, Roch¬ester, Dennis, Don, Mel Blanc, and Artie Auerbach. Guest is actress Jane Wyman who joins in the fun and talk about San Francisco. Lucky Strike Cigarettes, NBC. (26 min)

HALLMARK PLAYHOUSE (1-13-49) “Clay Shuttered Doors” starring Jane Wyman in a ghost story about a lady who “comes back from the dead.” James Hilton hosts. Hallmark Cards, CBS. (28 min)

FORD THEATRE RECREATION (2-11-01) Our Those Were The Days Radio Players present a re-enactment of Jack Benny’s appearance March 4, 1949 on CBS’ Ford Theatre in the radio version of his film, “The Horn Blows at Midnight.” It’s a comedy-fantasy about an angel sent to destroy Earth with a blast from Gabriel’s horn. Recorded before a studio audience at the Museum of Broadcast Communications. (Approximately 60 min)

FITCH BANDWAGON (11-10-46) Phil Harris and Alice Faye star with Elliott Lewis as Frankie Remley. Alice gets a call from 20th Century Fox who wants her to make another motion picture, but Phil’s not happy about it. This program is from the show’s first season on the air. Fitch Shampoo, NBC. (29 min)

JACK BENNY PROGRAM (5-16-54) Jack’s preparing for a big date with telephone operator Gertrude Gearshift as he takes her to a French restaurant. Cast includes Bob Crosby, Frank Nelson, Bea Benaderet. AFRS rebroadcast. (26 min)