June 11, 1939 – Jack first does a parody of gossip columnist Jimmy Fidler. He mentions a number of old Hollywood stars including youngsters like Mickey Rooney and Bobby Breen. Plus Jack Benny does his version of a radio gossip columnist, The Cisco Kid, Dr.Kildair, Charlie Chan and most of all Sherlock Holmes.
This day, from “Seein’ Stars” in the Sunday comics June 11, 1939 (below).
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