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April 6, 1947 – It’s Easter Day! Jack Benny and the gang talk about their Easter activities.

Meanwhile, comedian Bob Hope was giving away cars with a contest on his radio show. Also on the radio you could hear Phil Harris’ show, Dennis Day’s show, and To Brennaman’s Breakfast in Hollywood. From the movies; Van Johnson, Gary Cooper, Frederick March, Ray Maland, Shirley Temple, Carmen Miranda, and 10-year-old Margret O’Brien. They also mention silent film star Theda Bara.

Songwriter Hoagy Carmichael and movie producer Samuel Goldwyn.

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March 19, 1950 – Jack Benny plays the Kirk Douglas part in the movie “Champion”.

Plus they mention Popeye, Mickey Mouse and Oscar nominees Broadrick Crawford, Richard Todd, Gregory Peck, and John Wayne. And they reference the tennis player “Gorgeous” Gussie Moran.

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March 23, 1941 – In this episode Jack Benny and the gang spoof the hillbilly movie “Tobacco Road”, but Don Wilson is upset because Jack forgot his radio anniversary. Plus the return of the Guadalajara Trio.

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March 16, 1941 – On this episode of The Jack Benny Program they have just returned from vacation and discuss Palm Springs’ Prices. The Guadalajara Trio return to get paid. They mention Ripley’s Belive it or Not, the song “There I Go”, the half-dollar (with the Eagle and the latin phrase E Pluribus Unum, and Jack’s new arm muscle is compared to the box of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda.

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March 9, 1941 – The Jack Benny Show is broadcasting from Palm Springs with special guests Peter Lorre, character actor Charles Butterworth, the silent film actor Charles Farrell and the Guadalajara Trio.

They mention local spots like The Doll House restaurant, Rogers Stables and the Racquet Club resort. Plus references to the movies Western Union, Mr. Moto and Ktty Foyle, and the song “The Shiek of Araby”.

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