TWTD Archive – February 10th, 1990

1938
LUX RADIO THEATRE (9-26-38) “Sever Keys to Baldpate” by George M. Cohar starring Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone with Frani. Nelson, Gale Gordon, Lou Merrill, Joe Kearns. Ceci B. DeMille co-stars with Jack and Mary as all three portray themselves in this comedy-mystery. DeMille casting a picture, tries to avoid Jack who wants a role in the film. Melville Ruick narrates. Lux Soap, CBS. (26:45; 12:35; 21:30)

1939
LUM AND ABNER (3-10-39) Chester Lauck and Norris Goff star as Lum Edwards anc Abner Peabody. Guest Jack Benny comes to Pine Ridge to pick up an honorary degree at the University and visit the Jot-Em-Down Store. Postum, CBS. (12:38;)

1940
MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE TIME (11-21. 40) Host Dick Powell introduces guest star Jack Benny plus Mary Martin, Fanny Brice and Hanley Stafford as Baby Snooks and Daddy, Meredith Willson and his orchestra, announcer Don Wilson. Variety show with a holiday theme on this Thanksgiving Day. Maxwell House Coffee, NBC. (18:45; 10:20)

1941
JACK BENNY PROGRAM (5-11-41) On the occasion of Jack’s 10th anniversary in radio, NBC presents his life story in music! Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Dennis Day, Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, Ken Carpenter. Jell-O, NBC. (12:25; 17:05)

1942
IT’S TIME TO SMILE (11-25-42) Eddie Cantor stars with Harry Von Zell, Berl Gordon (the Mad Russian), Dinah Shore, Hattie McDaniel and special guest Jack Benny who tries tc get Cantor involved in a business deal. Ipana, Sal Hepatica, NBC. (19:35; 8:40)