February 8, 1953 – A lively episode from Palm Springs! Phil Harris had been replaced by Bing Crosby’s brother Bob Crosby. They are on a Steak Ride and they mention Alka-Seltzer, and Mel Blanc does his now famous impression of an English Horse.
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Surprise Party
February 13, 1955 – Happy Birthday Jack Benny! In this episode they let Jack’s real age slip, but he still insists he’s 39. They also make reference to the Good Humor man and The Jackie Gleason Show which would soon become the classic 39 episodes of The Honeymooners.
The Life of Bing Crosby
February 15, 1953 – Bing Crosby joins his brother Bob (now a regular member of the Jack Benny Show cast) in Palm Springs, Jack was also a guest on Bing Crosby’s show that week.
Carmichael the Polar Bear (Mr. Wong)
February 19, 1939 – Jack Benny’s new polar bear gets a name. It’s also Oscar season for films made in 1938. Who will win for Best Actor – James Cagney, Spencer Tracy…or Jack Benny??? We also talk a bit about the stereotypical views of Chinese immigrants and Boris Karloff’s portrayal of Mr.Wong in a series of movies of the time.
Groucho Marx
February 20, 1944 – Special guest star Groucho Marx visits Jack at his home. Then, in a bonus segment Jack visits Groucho on his program sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer.
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