June 16, 1940 – A jam-packed episode with a theme song sitcom segment, Dennis Day’s mother, and special guest star “Henry Aldrich”.
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Father’s Day (The Mikado)
June 18, 1939 – Kenny Baker was starring in the film adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado”. This is the last episode of the 1939 season. It’s Father’s Day and Jack gives a farewell to his listeners and the cast until the fall.
Back Home in Indiana (Popeye)
June 19, 1938 – What is a chinstrap? Which cartoon short was playing at this time? This plus Kenny Baker, Phil Harris, Mary Livingstone and the whole gang join Jack Benny for another fine episode!
Last Show of the Season (Gossip Column)
June 26, 1938 – They talk current events including the Spanish civil war and war between China and Japan, the lone Ranger, and gossip columnist Louella Parsons. Kenny Baker is out of the country so Phil sings a song and so does Mary (with Jack joining in).
From New York (Republicans)
June 27, 1948 – Jack Benny was the Guest on Fred Allen’s program, packing for his trip to Europe. Meanwhile the Republican Nation Convention is underway, and Boxing was a big deal with Joe Lewis taking the title.
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