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.
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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!
Stanley and Livingstone (Kay Kaiser)
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.
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?’.
