February 4, 1940 – This is part of a rare mini-series in the Jack benny Show. Jack and the gang have just finished a live show in Oakland, CA. Then they are on their way to Yosemite. They mention millionaire playboy Tommy Manville.
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Arriving at Yosemite
February 11, 1940 – Jack and the gang are driving to Yosemite. Jack is compared to racer driver Barney Oldfield.
Skiing at Yosemite
February 18, 1940 – In the only serial of it’s kind on the JELL-O Program, Jack Benny and the gang finally arrive in Yosemite to ski. Jack has been boasting about his skiing abilities, but now faced with the danger he tries to avoid the slopes.
Birthday in Yosemite (Rover Boys)
February 25, 1940 – The last part in the Yosemite series of the Jack Benny Show. Jack is laid up in bed after a skiing accident last week. Plus they reference the Pulp Magazine stories and the youth fiction book series “The Rover Boys”.
Gracie For President
March 4, 1940 – Back from his ski trip, Jack Benny tries to do his show but keep getting interrupted. They talk about the Oscars, Andy Devine stops by, and Gracie Allen comes to campaign for her joke presidential run.
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