May 26, 1940 – Formal dinner for sponsor…with no JELL-O for dessert. Very Funny episode. Mr. Mortimer’s Party. Meanwhile on Burns and Allen, Gracie Allen’s campaign for president was in full swing. Plus, they mention the Cisco Kid.
Category: Uncategorized
Phil’s Last Show
June 1, 1952 – It’s the season finally! Jack Benny’s movie “Charlie’s Aunt”, Marilyn Monroe’s movie “Niagara”, the soap opera “Stella Dallas”, Wheel of Fortune, and a big fire at a Hollywood movie studio are all mentioned in this episode.
Hillbilly Feud
June 2, 1940 – JELL-O has renewed the Jack Benny Program for another year, Rochester buys a racehorse on the installment plan, Mary dreams about movie star Robert Taylor, oh yes, and a hillbilly skit to promote JELL-O.
[http://traffic.libsyn.com/jackbennypodcast/1940-06-02_Jack_Benny_377_Hillbilly_Feud_1.mp3 ]
Vacation Plans
June 9, 1940 – The songs “My Heart Belongs to Daddy” and “Playmate” are referenced. There are also plans for the movie “Love Thy Neighbor” with comedian Fred Allen. But, with this being the the 2nd last episode of the season, most of the show is Jack discussing his plans for vacation. Spring of 1940 was also toward the beginning of WWII.
Artists and Models Abroad
June 12, 1938 – An early episode, not quite as funny, but extra interesting. Jack Benny visits the set of his upcoming movie “Artists and Models Abroad”. Joan Bennett is the guest star.
Jack Benny Episodes 