JACK BENNY MONTH

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, February 11, 1989

JACK BENNY PROGRAM (12-27-36) On this last show of 1936, the cast presents another episode of “Buck Benny Rides Again.” The scene is New Year’s Eve in Cactus Junction. Andy Devine makes an appearance, along with Mary, Kenny, Don, Phil and the orchestra. Jell-O, NBC. (17:15; 12:45)

LUX RADIO THEATRE (3-13-44) “In Old Oklahoma” starring Roy Rogers, Martha Scott and Albert Dekker in a radio version of the 1943 film. Roy takes the role played by John Wayne in the film, while Scott and Dekker repeat their screen characterizations in this oil-drilling yarn. Cecil B. DeMille hosts. Lux Soap, CBS. (18:30; 15:15; 24:20)

JACK BENNY PROGRAM (3-27-55) The cast presents a Benny version of “The Shooting of Dan McGrew,” a tale of the Alaskan Northwest. Featured are Mary, Dennis Day, Rochester, Don, Mel, the Sportsmen, and Bob Crosby. Lucky Strike Cigarettes, CBS. (10:20; 7:00; 10:00)

GENE AUTRY’S MELODY RANCH (1954) The Singing Cowboy offers musical variety and a western drama, the “Story of Red Medders.” Joining Gene at the Flying A Ranch are Pat Buttram, the Cass County Boys, Alvino Rey and his orchestra. Gene sings “Deep In the Heart of Texas.” AFRS rebroadcast. (10:12; 14:20; 5:41)

JACK BENNY PROGRAM (1-3-37) It’s Jack’s first show of the New Year 1937 and he continues the “Buck Benny Rides Again” sketch started last week, searching for the elusive Cactus-Face Elmer. Mary, Phil, Kenny, Don. Jell-O, NBC. (9:35; 9:20; 10:30)