October 22, 1939 – This episode spoofs the movie “Stanley and Livingstone”, no relation to Mary Livingstone. And Kay Kaiser from the movie “That’s Right You’re Wrong” is a guest.
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Romeo and Juliet Preview
October 26, 1936 – Jack Benny stars in “The Big Broadcast of 1937”. They talk about the movie “Anthony Adverse”, and the star-studded “Romeo and Juliet”. Plus a brief answer to the question ‘what are minstrel shows?’.
Costume Party (Hot Mikado)
October 29, 1939 – Happy Halloween! This episode of the Jack Benny program takes place at a masquerade party and it’s no surprise that Don Wilson is dressed like a bowl of delicious JELL-O. Plus, before the show we take a trip to The San Fransisco World’s Fair of 1939-1940 and learn about the swing version of “The Mikado”.
Jack’s Life Story (Harry Shearer)
November 4, 1951 – Listen after the episode for a clip from Jack’s TV show that day. Harry Shearer is well known as the voice of Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Smithers, Otto, Kent Brockman and many more. His very first job in entertainment was on The Jack benny Program.
The Women
November 5, 1939 – It’s s spoof of the movie “The Women” with Jack Benny, Phil Harris and Don Wilson as the women.
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