A Day in The Life of Dennis Day
This Day in Jack Benny
October 3, 1946 - This is the first episode of Dennis Day's show, a spin off of Jack Benny. This episode is titles "Masquerade". In it they mention the racy book "Forever Amber", the housing shortage, and actor Charles Boyer. Enjoy!
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Fred Allen with Jack Haley and Phil Harris
This Day in Jack Benny
January 23, 1949 - The Fred Allen Show with special guest Jack Haley (Tin Man) and featuring Phil Harris. Phil was out east for President Truman's Inauguration.
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"The Horn Blows at Midnight" on Ford Theater
This Day in Jack Benny
March 4, 1949 - Jack Benny is the guest star on The Ford Theater for a radio adaptation of his movie "The Horn Blows at Midnight". This program follows the Jack Warner episode of The Jack benny Program. https://thisdaybenny.com/2021/08/13/jack-warner-ford-theater/
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Phil Harris - Tutor for Girls
This Day in Jack Benny
October 20, 1946 - This is the second (available) episode of The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show, which was known as The Fitch Bandwagon and this time.
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Theater of Thrills (BONUS)
This Day in Jack Benny
A new intro to the Jack Benny episode of Suspense "A Good and Faithful Servant" from June 2, 1952. Theater of Thrills Podcast YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikJzeXUDQ4U
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Bing Crosby's Gift for Jack Benny (Bonus)
This Day in Jack Benny
February 12, 1953 - Bing Crosby's General Electric Program with guest star Jack Benny. Bing get's Jack a gift for his birthday. Then he introduces his guest violin soloist, Joe Venuti.
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Recollections at 30 (BONUS)
This Day in Jack Benny
November 21, 1956 - Thirty years of NBC radio. A look back at the days of old time radio, made durning the days of old time radio. Clips of Jack Benny, Fred Allen and more!
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Move to CBS Unbroadcast Specials (BONUS)
This Day in Jack Benny
December 22, 1948 - CBS's Experimental Broadcast A preview episode of the Jack Benny show at the CBS studio. December 23, 1948 - CBS Corporate Broadcast A Closed Circuit broadcast for CBS affiliate stations.
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Bob Hope with guest Jack Benny (BONUS)
This Day in Jack Benny
November 9, 1948 - Bob Hope tore a muscle on the set of his latest movie and Jack Benny stops by to wish him 'get well soon'. In his fast-talking style Bob hope references many songs both old and new.
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G.I. Journal with Rochester and Mel Blanc (BONUS)
This Day in Jack Benny
August 21, 1943 - Eddie "Rochester" Anderson is guest star on G.I. Journal radio program, with Kay Kyser and Mel Blanc.
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References include pin-up girl Betty Grable, the movie "Hello Frisco, Hello", Beeman's pepsin chewing gum, and rumble seats.