September 29, 1946 – Jack is humming the hit song of the day “South America, Take it Away” by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters. Jack is upset Phil and Dennis have their own shows (“Fitch Bandwagon” and “A Day in The Life of Dennis Day”)
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Introducing Dennis Day
October 8, 1939 – Aldrich Family was the summer replacement show. This is the first show of the new season and the first episode ever with Dennis Day. Find out why the previous singer, Kenny Baker, left the show. Hint: It wasn’t about the money.
The World Series
October 4, 1953 – Baseball manager Leo Durocher AKA “Leo the Lip” watches the Yankees vs Dodgers 1953 World Series with Jack Benny. Bob Crosby discusses his brother Bing Crosby. Plus Mary Livingstone, Dennis Day and Don Wilson.
Jack’s Memory is Lost Part 2
October 9, 1949 – What?! Jack Benny suddenly stopped being cheap and became the soul of generosity? He give Mel Blanc a raise, he offers Rochester spending money and the night off, and he buys himself a yacht.
Dennis’ Mother Interferes
October 15, 1939 – Disney’s Cinderella features Verna Felton as the Fairy Godmother. But long before she sang “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo” she was Dennis Day’s mother on the Jack Benny Show.
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