The Jack Benny Program 1942

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January 4, 1942 – New Year’s Eve Party at the Biltmore Bowl

January 11, 1942 – From March Field


CaroleLombard-hug-JackBennyJanuary 18, 1942 – All Music

This episode was broadcast two days after the sudden death of Jack Benny’s co-star Carole Lombard. The episode is all music.

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January 25, 1942 – The Frightwig Murder Case Part 1

February 1, 1942 – The Frightwig Murder Case Part 2


February 8, 1942 – Time Change

Jack is upset because Fred Allen has moved to Sundays. More trouble with the sound effects man.

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February 15, 1942 – Jack Can’t Get a Date on His Birthday

February 22, 1942 – At the San Francisco Presidio

March 3, 1942 – Jack Starts a Campaign for an Oscar

March 8, 1942 – From San Diego Marine Base

March 15, 1942 – Jack Lends Fred Allen $10

March 22, 1942 – Jack Plants a Victory Garden and Plays Golf


March 29, 1942 – The Racist Episode

A low point for The Jack Benny Show as the cast re-created a blackface minstrel show.

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April 5, 1942 – Don’s Commercial

April 12, 1942 – Try and Get It


April 19, 1942 – Desperate for JELL-O

In this EPISODE from 1942 Jack Benny steals a joke from his corny sound man. And a play all about JELL-O.

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April 26, 1942 – NBC San Francisco

Very fun EPISODE of the Jack Benny Show launching the new NBC studio, interrupted by a tour guide with an attitude.

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April 17, 1942 – Jack Imitates Fred Allen


May 31, 1942 – Best of The JELL-O Years

For Jack Benny fans: This EPISODE is the best of The JELL-O Years.

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October 4, 1942 – Share Your Car

In this EPISODE Mary Livingstone says that with his toupee slipping down, Jack Benny looks like Veronica Lake.

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October 11, 1942 – Barbara Stanwyck’s House

Jack Takes Two Cadets To Barbara Stanwyck’s House.

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October 18, 1942 – The Maxwell for Scrap

Jack Benny donates his old car, the Maxwell, for the scrap metal drive in support of the war effort.

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October 25, 1942 – Tales of Manhattan

Jack Benny takes on the triple role of Charles Boyer, Charles Laughton and Edward G. Robinson in “Tales of Manhattan”.

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November 1, 1942 – Jack and Phil Go Target Shooting


November 8, 1942 – Twink Family

The votes are in! Jack Benny is the newly elected sidewalk inspector of Beverly Hills, California.

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November 15, 1942 – Dennis’ Girl Dorothy Lamour

In this Jack Benny EPISODE Dennis Day stops by with his new girlfriend… movie star Dottie Lamour!

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November 22, 1942 – George Washington Slept Here Premiere


November 29, 1942 – Three Men in a Tank

In this episode Jack Benny and the gang hunt Nazi general Erwin Rommel.

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December 6, 1942 – Liberty Ship

This is Phil Harris’ last show before joining the Merchant Marines with his band.

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December 13, 1942 – From New York

December 20, 1942 – George Washington Slept Here


Christmas1942December 24, 1942 -Christmas Eve 1942

Command Performance featuring Bob Hope, Red Skelton, The Andrews Sisters, Spike Jones, Bing Crosby, Edger Bergen, Fred Allen with Jack Benny and more.

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December 27, 1942 – New Years Eve Skit

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The Jack Benny Program 1941

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newyear1941January 5, 1941 – Christmas Gift Exchange

Happy New Year 1941. In this EPISODE Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone tell Don Wilson about the New Year’s Eve party they attended together last week. They don’t exactly agree on the details.

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January 12, 1941 – No Script

In this EPISODE Jack Benny is on-the-air and his writers have not written the show yet… And a robot!

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January 19, 1941 – City of Conquest

About Jack Benny’s footprints. An EPISODE from 1941.

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Herbert_Marshall_in_The_LetterFebruary 2, 1941 – Herbert Marshall Hosts

The Jack benny Program without Jack Benny.

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February 8, 1941 – Salute to Greece (BONUS)

Jack Benny and Bob Hope host a charity broadcast with a Hollywood guest stars.

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Jack signs 1941February 9, 1941 – Jack Benny is Back

The Sponsor Likes Herbert Marshall.  They talk about Phil Harris’ new song “That’s What I Like About The South”.

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February 16, 1941 – Surprise Birthday Party

Surprise! It’s Jack Benny’s Birthday and his pals throw him a party!

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February 24, 1941 – Tipi Motel

While the rest of the cast is staying in the high end hotels in Palm Springs, Jack Benny is staying at the Tipi Motel, which he says is named after the owner T.P. Ginsburg.

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March 2, 1941 – Taquitz Falls

In this EPISODE of the podcast I contrast the real Navajo with the stereotype character in the Jack Benny episode.

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the-racquet-clubMarch 9, 1941 – Murder at the Racquet Club

March 9, 1941 – The Jack Benny Show is broadcasting from Palm Springs with special guests Peter Lorie and the Guadalajara Trio.

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arm and hammerMarch 16, 1941 – Jack’s New Muscle

In this EPISODE Jack Benny’s new arm muscle is compared to the box of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda.

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Tobacco Road movieMarch 23, 1941 – Tobacco Road

Everyone plays hillbillies in this EPISODE of Jack Benny where they spoof the movie “Tobacco Road”.

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March 30, 1941 – Jack Works in His Garden

In this EPISODE from 1941 Don Wilson mentions that he is in a western movie as Sheriff Slim.

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April 6, 1941 – Quiz Kids Versus JellO Kids

April 13, 1941 – Jack Prepares for Appearance on the Quiz Kid


April 20, 1941 – Jack’s Upset about His Appearance on the Quiz Kids

Listen to highlights of Jack Benny’s appearance on the Quiz Kids in this EPISODE from 75 years ago today.

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April 27, 1941 – Murder at the Movies

In this EPISODE of the Jack Benny show, the gang tries to solve a murder at a movie theater.

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May 11, 1941 – NBC Tribute to Jack Benny’s Tenth Anniversary

May 18, 1941 – Charley’s Aunt


May 25, 1941 – The Life of Philbert Harris

Phil Harris and Alice Faye get married! Then “Mr. District Attorney” Thomas E Dewey does a guest spot that is all business.

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June 1, 1941 – Battleship

Broadcasting from the San Diego Naval Training Centre, in this EPISODE Jack Benny visits a Battleship.

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eddetsfield-oct41October 7, 1941 – Brooklyn Dodgers

Phil Harris is in love, and Mary Livingstone goes to a World Series game with Jack Benny.

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1941ColumbusOctober 12, 1941 – Columbus Day

Jack Benny and the gang read reviews of last week’s opening program as they wrap up thier short trip to New York.

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Emily Post hatOctober 19, 1941 – Train to L.A.

Jack Benny and the gang are heading back to the west coast by train. Phil Harris mentions the etiquette expert Emily Post.

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October 26, 1941 – Dive Bomber

October 26, 1941 – In this EPISODE Jack Benny wants to play the most dramatic role in “Dive Bomber”.

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Basil-41November 2, 1941 – Halloween

Jack and the gang are making mischief on Halloween with guest star Basil Rathbone as himself.

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Ernst Carole Jacl table readNovember 9, 1941 – Ernst Lubitsch

Jack Benny talks about filming a new movie with Carole Lombard and director Ernst Lubitsch.

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Fudd Hardship of MSNovember 16, 1941 – Duck Hunt

In this EPISODE Phil Harris tells Jack Benny about his plans to be in a Thanksgiving play. Listen for Arthur Q. Bryan (the voice of Elmer Fudd).

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Alice Faye nov 1941November 23, 1941 – Alice Faye

Jack Benny invites the cast to his house for Thanksgiving day dinner.

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November 30, 1941 – Dr Jekyll and Mr.Hyde

Jack Benny plays both Jekyll and Hyde in this EPISODE’s spoof of the Spencer Tracy horror movie.

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December 7, 1941 – Pearl Harbor

This EPISODE of Jack Benny is from the day of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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LA toy shopping 1941December 14, 1941 – Christmas Shopping for Dennis

After a ride in the Maxwell, Jack goes to a department store to get Dennis a bird on a stick toy.

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December 28, 1941 – Jack Talks about a Christmas Party He Gave

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January 7, 1940 – Golden Boy

A great EPISODE of Jack Benny with a guest star reprising her movie role…sort of.

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January 14, 1940 – Violin Movie
Jack Benny plays one of the world’s great violinists in this EPISODE’s spoof of the 1939 Ingrid Bergman movie “Intermezzo”.

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January 19, 1940 – Radio Guide (Bonus)

Jack Benny and his cast are featured in this variety show EPISODE to promote the launch of “Movie & Radio Guide”.

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January 21, 1940 – Jack’s Girlfriend
Jack Benny tries to call his girlfriend in this EPISODE from 1940. That’s Z-Y-B-Y-S-K-O

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January 28, 1940 – Murder on the Bay Bridge

This EPISODE of Jack Benny was recorded live for a huge crowd in Oakland, CA to raise money for Polio research.

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January 30, 1940 – The March of Dimes (Bonus)

In this EPISODE of the March of Dimes Jack Benny and Eddie Cantor do an old school vaudeville routine.

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jackmaryFebruary 4, 1940 – Leaving for Yosemite
This EPISODE of Jack Benny picks up just after their live show. It ends as a “to be continued” with the gang on the way to Yosemite.

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February 11, 1940 – Arriving at Yosemite
Jack and the gang are driving to Yosemite. Jack is compared to racer driver Barney Oldfield.

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February 18, 1940 – Skiing at Yosemite
In the only serial of it’s kind on the JELL-O Program, Jack Benny and the gang finally arrive in Yosemite to ski.

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February 25, 1940 – Birthday In Yosemite
In this EPISODE from 1940 Jack Benny is in bed on his birthday after his skiing accident and Frank Nelson is the doctor! Plus, Mary jokes about the Rover Boys…wait, who are the Rover Boys?

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March 3, 1940 – Gracie for President
Gracie Allen shows up to campaign for president in this EPISODE of Jack Benny from 1940.

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March 10, 1940 – Mr.Benny Goes to Washington
In this EPISODE from 1940 Jack Benny takes on Jimmy Stewart’s role in “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”.

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March 17, 1940 – Hunchback of Notre Dame
Orson Welles teaches Jack Benny acting in this EPISODE from 1940. Jack learns to grunt like Quasimodo.

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March 24, 1940 – June Moon (Bonus)

In this EPISODE of Orson Welles’ dramatic radio program, Jack Benny is the guest star.

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March 24, 1940 – Pinocchio Trailer

Happy Easter! This EPISODE from 1940 has a sketch “written by Don Wilson” plus an Ed Sullivan clip.

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March 31, 1940 – Pinocchio

This EPISODE of Jack Benny is a spoof of Pinocchio and includes the Disney songs with just a few JELL-O twists.

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April 7, 1940 – Buck Benny is Back

This EPISODE is the return of Jack Benn’s old Buck Benny western skit, just ahead of his new Buck Benny movie.

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April 14, 1940 – To New York by Train

Calling all adventure fans! This EPISODE of the Jack Benny Program is on the move!

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April 21, 1940 – From the Ritz Theater NY

“That’s Hellzapoppin!” What? This EPISODE of the Jack Benny Program is on location in New York.

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April 24, 1940 – Buck Benny Rides Again (BONUS)

What if the Jack Benny film “Buck Benny Rides Again” was an old radio episode? Listen to find out.

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April 28, 1940 – Buck Benny at the Paramount Theater

In this EPISODE Jack and the gang are in New York for the premiere of Buck Benny Rides Again.

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May 5, 1940 – Clown Hall Tonight

In this EPISODE of the Jack Benny Program from May 1940, they spoof the Fred Allen Show

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May 12, 1940 – Returns on a Plane

What was it like to fly on a commercial airline in 1940? Find out in this EPISODE of the Jack Benny Show.

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May 19, 1940 – Northwest Passage

The skit in this EPISODE of Jack Benny is a spoof on a forgotten Technicolor movie “Northwest Passage”.

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May 26, 1940 – Party for Sponsor

“Hors d’oeuvre: A Ham Sandwich Cut into 40 Pieces.” Classic joke from this EPISODE of Jack Benny.

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June 2, 1940 – Hillbilly Feud

In this EPISODE of The Jack Benny Program Rochester buys a racehorse on an installment plan.

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June 9, 1940 – Vacation Plans

“What’s going on here!” Dennis Day is hilarious in this EPISODE of the Jack Benny Program from June of 1940.

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June 16, 1940 – Father’s Day

Henreeee, Henry Aldrich! makes a guest appearance in the 1940 season finale of the Jack Benny Program.

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June 19, 1940 – Fred Allen Interviews Jack Benny (Bonus)

In this EPISODE from 1940 Jack Benny is interviewed by Fred Allen. The most passive-aggressive feud yet.

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October 6, 1940 – The Blue Fairy

Listen kid, The Blue Fairy is featured in this EPISODE OF Jack Benny from 1940.

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October 13, 1940 – Reading Reviews

In this EPISODE Jack Benny tells how he was robbed by a little person at the circus.

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October 20, 1940 – Jack Tries to Sell the Maxwell

In this EPISODE from October 1940, Jack Benny tries to trade in his old Maxwell for this new luxury convertible.

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October 20, 1940 – Screen Guild Theater (Bonus)

In this EPISODE Jack Benny tries to replace Basil Rathbone as the love of Claudette Colbert in a radio play.

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1940_FootballOctober 27, 1940 – Hold That Line

In this EPISODE from 1940 Jack Benny and his team play a game of football. Meanwhile Phil Harris stuns everyone by using a big word correctly.

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November 10, 1940 – Dog Catcher

In this EPISODE Jack Benny is elected dog catcher of Beverly Hills. Meanwhile, Jack and Fred Allen are fighting about their upcoming movie “Love Thy Neighbor”.

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November 17, 1940 – Mary Martin

In this EPISODE Jack Benny’s feud with Fred Allen takes him to a movie studio where he runs into Mary Martin.

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November 21, 1940 – Baby Snooks with Jack Benny (Bonus)

In this variety show EPISODE from 1940 Jack Benny is featured alongside Baby Snooks.

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November 24, 1940 – Don is a Newlywed

Don Wilson has just gotten married and invited the whole gang to his house to meet his new wife Peggy.

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December 1, 1940 – Jack Catches a Cold

In this EPISODE Jack Benny has a cold so Mary Livingstone add vapour rub to his omelette.

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December 8, 1940 – Don Wilson Walks Out

In this EPISODE from 1940 Jack Benny does his impression of Kit Carson.

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CarmenMiranda1940December 15, 1940 – The Bodyguard

Just ahead of the premier for “Love Thy Neighbor”, Jack Benny gets a bodyguard to protect himself from Fred Allen’s goons. Plus Jack’s Carmen Miranda hat.

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December 17, 1940 – “Love Thy Neighbor” Preview (Bonus)

Jack Benny and Fred Allen Star in the movie “Love Thy Neighbor”. This EPISODE is a radio preview of the movie.

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roselandDecember 22, 1940 – Dennis vs Kenny

In this EPISODE of Jack Benny, just days before Christmas 1940, Dennis Day and Kenny Baker try to out smart each other.

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January 1, 1939 – Goodbye 1938. Hello 1939


January 8, 1939 – Snow White

In this EPISODE of Jack Benny they do a parody of Disney’s Snow White.

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January 15, 1939 – Jack’s Screen Performance

How well does Jack Benny make love on screen? Find out in this EPISODE from 1939.

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January 22, 1939 – Jack Saved Fred Allen

Jack Benny relives the days of vaudeville in this EPISODE including comedian Fred Allen and animal act Fink’s Mules.

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hopalongJanuary 29, 1939 – Jack’s Bodyguard

Jack Benny plans a Hopalong Cassidy skit for this EPISODE, but they are hilariously interrupted.

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OliverFebruary 5, 1939 – Jack’s Fight Training

In this EPISODE from Jack Benny is training in case his feud with Fred Allen comes to blows.

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February 12, 1939 – Love Finds Annie Hardy

Listen to This Day In Jack Benny EPISODE with “Love Finds Annie Hardy” from 1939.

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February 19, 1939 – Carmichael the Polar Bear

In this EPISODE from 1939 Jack Benny’s new polar bear gets his name.

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February 26, 1939 – Jesse James Part 1

Jack Benny thinks he deserves the Academy Award instead of Spencer Tracy in this EPISODE from 1939.

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March 5, 1939 – Jesse James Part 2

In this EPISODE of the Jack Benny Program from 1939, Jack plays that train robber of the old west Jesse James.

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March 12, 1939 – Carmichael Is Sick

In this EPISODE Carmichael the polar bear is sick and on the cover of Radio Guide for this week in 1939, Jack Benny is ready to fight Fred Allen.

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March 19, 1939 – Jack Has a Cold

In this EPISODE from 1939 Jack Benny has a cold so listens in on Phil Harris taking over. What a corny guy!

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March 26, 1939 – Ed Sullivan

Jack Benny is an imposter! In this EPISIODE from 1939 guest Ed Sullivan investigates Jack.

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April 2, 1939 – April Fool’s Gags

Jack Benny says he thought Carol Lombard wanted to marry him. “One time during a dust storm she winked at me.”

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April 9, 1939 – Four Girls in White

This EPISODE from April 9, 1939 has Jack Benny’s cast playing nurses.

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April 16, 1939 – Phil Shoots a Movie

In this EPISODE Jack Benny was vacationing as Phil Harris was secretly filming with Dorothy Lamour.

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April 23, 1939 – Jack’s Studio Dressing Room

In this EPISODE from 1939 Jack Benny is on the set of his upcoming movie “Man About Town”

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April 30, 1939 – Seventh Anniversary

In this EPISODE from 1939 Jack Benny takes credit for the World’s Fair.

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May 7, 1939 – Kentucky Derby

In this EPISODE from 1939 Jack Benny teases Phil Harris for singing in baby talk.

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May 14, 1939 – Gunga Din

This is a fun EPISODE from 1939 with the Jack Benny version of the movie “Gunga Din”.

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May, 1939 – More Gunga Din

In this EPISODE of the Jack Benny Program, Phil Harris inflicts the worst torture imaginable on Jack…baby talk!

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May 28, 1939 – Alexander Graham Bell

In this EPISODE from 1939 Jack Benny plays the lead in a spoof of “The Story of Alexander Graham Bell”.

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June 4, 1939 – Sherlock Holmes Preview

In this EPISODE from 1939 Jack Benny plays Sherlock Holmes.

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June 11, 1939 – Hound of the Baskervilles

In the comics Jack Benny’s trademark is a long cigar, on the air in this EPISODE he spoofs a Sherlock Holmes movie.

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June 18, 1939 – Father’s Day

In this episode of the Jack Benny Show, we find out that Kenny Baker is a movie star. It’s Father’s Day, 1939.

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June 25, 1939 – Jack’s Home Town

In this EPISODE from 1939 Jack Benny mentions Racoon Coats, a craze among wealthy college guys.

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October 8, 1939 – Introducing Dennis Day

The very first EPISODE with Dennis Day! Listen to find out why the previous singer, Kenny Baker, left the show.

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October 15, 1939 – Dennis’ Mother Interferes

This EPISODE of Jack Benny features the great character actress Verna Felton as Dennis Day’s mother.

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October 22, 1939 – Stanley and Livingstone

Kay Kyser the Ol’ Professor of Swing is the guest on this EPISODE of Jack Benny from 1939.

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October 29, 1939 – Costume Party

Jack Benny’s Halloween Party of 1939.

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November 5, 1939 – The Women

This episode stars Donna, Jacqueline, and Phyllis.

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November 12, 1939 – Jack Has a Toothache

in this EPISODE Jack Benny goes to the dentist…Dr.Frank Nelson Yeeeesss!

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November 19, 1939 – An Ostrich for Thanksgiving

The Year With TWO Thanksgivings! Listen to the 1939 Jack Benny EPISODE here.

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November 26, 1939 – Duck Hunting

In this EPISODE Jack Benny goes duck hunting and is overcome with guilt. Plus learn about this vaudeville strongman.

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December 3, 1939 – Football Murder Mystery Part 1

In this EPISODE Jack Benny talks about appearing in the Santa Claus Lane parade in Hollywood.

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December 10, 1939 – Football Murder Mystery Part 2

In this EPISODE Jack Benny is accused of stuffing his face like Charles Laughton in “The Private Life of Henry VIII”

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December 17, 1939 – Christmas Shopping for Perfume

This EPISODE of Jack Benny was performed live twice on Sunday, December 17, 1939.

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December 24, 1939 – Christmas Open House

Merry Christmas! This EPISODE of The Jack Benny Program is from Christmas Eve 1939.

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December 31, 1939 – No Date for Jack

Will Jack Benny have a happy New Year? This light-hearted EPISODE mentions critic Alexander Woollcott.

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January 2, 1938 – Leaving for San Francisco Next Week

January 9, 1938 – In San Francisco

January 16, 1938 – Driving Back from San Francisco

January 23, 1938 – Scoop Benny Ace Reporter


January 30, 1938 – The Hurricane

January 30, 1938 – This early EPISODE of the Jack Benny Show is a parody of the movie “The Hurricane”.

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February 6, 1938 – Jack Is Late

February 6, 1938 – This is an episode of the Jello Program starring Jack Benny in which they mix up the format. Jack is late, and hilarity ensues!

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February 13, 1938 – Best Dressed

In this episode of Jack Benny actor Robert Taylor teaches Jack how to play a love scene by laying a passionate kiss on Mary.

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Subd1February 20, 1938 – Submarine D-1

A parody of the movie “Submarine D-1” plus they talk about Jack Benny’s age.

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submarineD1ShipFebruary 27, 1938 -Submarine D-1 Part Two

Jack Benny and his cast are joined by Andy Devine to conclude their version of the movie “Submarine D-1”.

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March 6, 1938 – Don Wilson’s 15th Radio Anniversary


March 13, 1938 – Courtroom Drama

Jack Benny and the gang talk about the Academy awards and Kenny Baker’s movie “Goldwyn Follies”.


March 20, 1938 – Leaving for New York

March 27, 1938 – Fred Allen & Kate Smith

April 3, 1938 – Returning to Hollywood

April 10, 1938 – A Yank at Oxford

April 17, 1938 – At the Circus


April 24, 1938 – Snow White and the Seven Gangsters

Walt Disney meets Edward G Robinson in Jack Benny’s “Snow White and the Seven Gangsters”

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May 1, 1938 – Home Under Construction

In this EPISODE from 1938 they debate wether or not Jack Benny is considered a movie star like the silent film comedian Harold Lloyd.

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May 8, 1938 – Mother’s Day Show

It’s Mother’s Day and Jack Benny considers himself the mother bird of the cast in this EPISODE of The Jack Benny Program.

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May 15, 1938 – Murder in the Library

This is an earlier EPISODE of The Jack Benny Program with some fun banter and a murder mystery skit.

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May 22, 1938 – Tom Sawyer Part 1

Jack Benny plays Tom Sawyer and Mary Livingstone plays his sweetheart Becky Thatcher in this EPISODE from 1938.

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May 29, 1938 – Tom Sawyer Part 2

In this EPISODE of the Jack Benny Show we learn that Phil Harris loves to ride a riverboat at night.

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June 5, 1938 – Tom Sawyer Part 3

In this EPISODE Mary Livingstone jokes about a Ouija board, and Jack plays Tom Sawyer.

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June 12, 1938 – Artists and Models Abroad

Mary Livingstone’s funny delivery is the highlight of this early episode, even though she does’t have very big part.

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June 19, 1938 – Back Home in Indiana

Mary Livingstone sings a song and giggles when Jack joins in! EPISODE from 1938.

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June 26, 1938 – Last Show of the Season

Gat the latest gossip from Louella Parsons in this EPISODE from 1938.

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October 2, 1938 – Lux Radio Theater

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone talk about appearing on the radio show Lux Radio Theatre in the play “Seven Keys to Baldpate”.

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October 9, 1938 – Yellow Jack

In this EPISODE Jack Benny plays a doctor trying to prove that mosquitoes cause the spread of Yellow Fever.

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October 16, 1938 – Farewell to Old Studio

In this EPISODE they mention the old age pension plan that they hoped would get the US out of the depression.

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October 23, 1938 – Algiers


October 25, 1938 Andy Devine, Jack Benny and writerOctober 30, 1938 – Halloween Party

In this EPISODE Jack Benny throws a Halloween party. Broadcasting from the new NBC studio.

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November 6, 1938 – The Crowd Roars


November 13, 1938 – Madame Zombie 

In this EPISODE Jack and Mary go see a fortune teller.


November 20, 1938 – Too Hot to Handle

November 20, 1938 – Jack Benny does his version of the Clark Gable and Myrna Loy movie “Too Hot To Handle”.

References include the song “Pocket Full Of Dreams”, quiz programs, actor Robert Taylor and Frigidaire refrigerators.


November 27, 1938 – Football Coach

In this EPISODE Jack Benny plays a football coach in a play called “Hold That Line”.


December 4, 1938 – Murder at the Movies

In this EPISODE Jack Benny ribs Mary about another one of her hats.

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NewYork1938December 11, 1938 – Christmas Shopping in New York

In this EPISODE from 1938 Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone are in New York where they go shopping for Christmas.

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December 18, 1938 – The Train Home

Jack Benny and the gang are coming home from New York.


December 25, 1938 – Jack’s Christmas Open House

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