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The sound quality in these episodes is not the best, but it’s fun to hear the roots of the Jack Benny show. In these clips they mention a boxing match between Barney Ross and Jimmy McLarnin. Pitcher Dizzy Dean, crooner Bing Crosby, violinist Heifetz, The poem Gunga Din, Actor George Arliss, poet Henry W Longfellow, Jack Benny’s movie Transatlantic Merry Go Round, and Popeye the Sailor. Plus Jack recives the Radio Stars Magazine award For Distinguished Service To Radio.  

September 14, 1934 – School Days (clips)

September 21, 1934 – Boxing Match (clips)

October 14, 1934 – First Episode fro JELL-O (clips)

October 21, 1934 – Grocery Store (full episode)

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September 20, 1953 – Jack and the gang do their version of Gary Cooper’s new movie “Return to Paradise”. They mention Ralph Edwards’ This is Your Life, miners union president John L Lewis, president Eisenhower, Tallulah Bankhead, Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardener. Plus, Mary Livingstone on the cover of Women’s Home Companion magazine.

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April 20, 1952 – This episode was broadcast from the Naval Air Station in San Diego, California. They mention Navy related things like the F9F fighter jet and WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). Plus, the Poodle Hairstyle, Guy Lombardo and the song “Shrimp Boats”.

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March 30, 1952 – Broadcasting from the Naval Training Centre in San Diego It’s the Jack Benny Program. In this episode Jack recreates his time in the Navy. They mention the Navy’s theme song “Anchors Aweigh” and the Essex aircraft carrier. Plus Hopalong Cassidy and the drug APC (Aspirin Phenacetin Caffeine) for headaches and colds.

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May 25, 1941 – Phil Harris is back from his honeymoon with Alice Faye, so Don Wilson does a play called “The Life of Philbert Harris” loosely based on his life. Plus Regular Fellers, Lindy’s restaurant, Abe Lyman, Meredith Wilson Kenny Baker and Hair Tonic. Tomas E Dewey comes for a promotional segment raising money for the USO.

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