October 8, 1939 – Aldrich Family was the summer replacement show. This is the first show of the new season and the first episode ever with Dennis Day. Find out why the previous singer, Kenny Baker, left the show. Hint: It wasn’t about the money.
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The World Series
October 4, 1953 – Baseball manager Leo Durocher AKA “Leo the Lip” watches the Yankees vs Dodgers 1953 World Series with Jack Benny. Bob Crosby discusses his brother Bing Crosby. Plus Mary Livingstone, Dennis Day and Don Wilson.
Jack’s Memory is Lost Part 2
October 9, 1949 – What?! Jack Benny suddenly stopped being cheap and became the soul of generosity? He give Mel Blanc a raise, he offers Rochester spending money and the night off, and he buys himself a yacht.
Dennis’ Mother Interferes
October 15, 1939 – Disney’s Cinderella features Verna Felton as the Fairy Godmother. But long before she sang “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo” she was Dennis Day’s mother on the Jack Benny Show.
Golf Match
October 19, 1947 – Jack Benny is out golfing. Mel Blanc is still looking for a job doing his Al Jolson impression. References to Fibber McGee and Molly, the song “My Blue Heaven”, and golfers George Fazio, Lou Clayton, and Artie Steppens.. Plus the Maxwell, Dennis Day, Mary Livingstone, Rochester, and Phil Harris. This episode has some great moments!
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