JACK BENNY MONTH

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, February 18, 1989

JACK BENNY PROGRAM (1-10-37) In this second show of the new year, a listener objects to Jack’s “Buck Benny” skits, but the gang continues anyway, with Buck and Sheriff Andy Devine still on the trail of Cactus-Face, this time in a ghost town! Jell-O, NBC. (7:20; 7:50; 14:20)

CISCO KID (1946) Jack Mather and Mel Blanc appear as Cisco and Pancho who help a rancher save his ranch against a mortgage holder. AFRS rebroadcast. (11:51; 12:21)

HOLLYWOOD IS ON THE AIR (1940) Radio preview of the 1940 film, “Buck Benny Rides Again” starring Jack Benny with Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, Phil Harris, Dennis Day, Mary Livingstone, Fred Allen, Ellen Drew. This preview, to encourage radio listeners to see the movie, is hosted by Don Wilson. Paramount Pictures, syndicated. (13:35)

DEATH VALLEY DAYS (1939) “The White Burro” is said to bring bad luck and split up partners. The Old Ranger tells the story. Pacific Coast Borax Company, NBC. (16:13; 7:35)

JACK BENNY PROGRAM (9-29-52) Jack and the gang presents their version of “High Noon,” the milestone movie western by Stanley Kramer. This is Benny’s first presentation of the classic sketch. Featured are Mary, Rochester, Dennis, Bob, Don, Sara Berner, Bea Benadaret, the Sportsmen Quartet, and Mel Blanc in an hilarious “Si-Sy” routine. AFRS rebroadcast. (8:05; 16:00)

FRONTIER TOWN (1950s) Western adventure starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler as Chad Remington, “the only lawyer in these parts.” Chad straightens out a crooked politician. AFRS rebroadcast. (10:40; 12:20)

JACK BENNY PROGRAM (2-21-37) Jack plans to present an English drama on this program, but the sponsor calls and orders Jack to do a “Buck Benny” skit, so “Buck Benny Rides Again” as the search for Cactus-Face continues. Jell-O, NBC. (12:05; 15:15)