This Day in Jack Benny
Episodes
Monument for Jack (Bob Crosby)
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
February 21, 1943 - From Chicago, Jack Benny broadcasts from the Army Air Force's Technical Training Center with guest bandleader Bob Crosby, brother ...
Birthday in Canada
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
February 14, 1943 - Jack's Birthday From Toronto, Canada with guest conductor Allan McIver and His All-Canadian Orchestra. References include Prime ...
Georgie Jessel Hosts
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
February 7, 1943 - Jack is late and guest George Jessel subs for Jack. References include Fred Allen (with a clip of Oscar levant talking about play...
Virginia Bruce
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
January 31, 1943 - Broadcast from Quantico Marine Base, Virginia with the actress Virginia Bruce, director Gegory Ratoff and guest band the McFarland ...
Scoop Benny, Ace Reporter
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
January 23, 1938 - Jack Benny plays a newspaper man in this week's drama. References include detective Charlie Chan, movie stars, Paul Muni, Clark Gab...
Unfinished Mystery (Mighty Lak' a Rose)
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
January 16, 1955 - Jack Doesn't Have a Script, adapted from the January, 12, 1941 episode. A very funny episode where Jack Benny talks to his writers ...
$64 Question (Benny Goodman)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
January 10, 1943 - The Sixty-Four Dollar Question, Jack Benny is in New York with guest conductor Benny Goodman. Then Jack visits "Take It or Leave It...
Take It Or Leave It - Guest Jack Benny (Bonus)
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
November 8, 1942 - Take It Or Leave It was the game show where the prize money doubled with each question. In this bonus episode Jack Benny plays it s...
Bear Hunting (Maine Stein Song)
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
January 3, 1943 - Broadcasting from Bangor, Maine for an audience of soldiers. Guest bandleader Abe Lyman. References include singer Rudy Vallee, boxe...
Command Performance with Dennis Day and Jack Benny
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
December 20, 1945 - Command Performance hosted by Dennis Day with Jack Benny, singer June Christy, novelty band the Hossier Hotshots and movie star Ri...
Christmas Department Store (Shirley Temple doll)
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
December 12, 1937 - The first Christmas shopping episode! Jack Benny says he is a gambler, then goes Christmas shopping at a department store with Mar...
The Man Who Came to Dinner (Christmas)
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
December 25, 1949 - Jack Benny is the guest star in this radio adaptation of the movie "The Man Who Came to Dinner". Merry Christmas and enjoy the sho...
Tickets to the Game (USC-UCLA)
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
November 26, 1950 - Jack tries to buy tickets to the USC-UCLA game. Phil Harris plays a part in an episode of the Lux Radio Theater. References includ...
Ed Wynn
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
November 20, 1949 - Jack goes to rehearsal and runs into TV comedian Ed Wynn and Dennis Day's replacement Larry Stevens. References include General Br...
Flubs and Mistakes (Richard Whorf)
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
November 13, 1949 - Last week's mistakes. Jack visits Ronald Coleman on a movie set. The movie was "Champagne for Caesar", directed by Richard Whorf. ...
Yacht Ride (Amos & Andy)
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
November 6, 1949 - Jack rides in a yacht and Rochester guest stars on the Amos & Andy program in the episode "Friendly Loan Company". References inc...
Halloween (Basil Rathbone)
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
November 2, 1941 - Halloween celebration with guest star Basil Rathbone as himself. Jack and the gang are making mischief on Halloween. References inc...
Wife, Doctor and Nurse (The Maxwell)
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
October 24, 1937 - Jack Buys the Maxwell and they do thier version of the movie "Wife, Doctor and Nurse" starring Loretta Young, Waren Baxter, and Vir...
Jack Fixes Breakfast (Potatoes Are Cheaper)
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
October 12, 1947 - Jack's Sponsor Buys Insurance On Him. This is a very funny episode! So funny that the script was reused May 24, 1953. References in...
Jack What's-His-Name
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
October 10, 1937 - Jack Benny and the gang discuss the reviews of last week's opening broadcast. References include Lily Pons, Eddie Cantor, Fred As...
Bandleader Abe Lyman
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
October 3, 1937 - Beginning Of 4th Season for Jello and we compair the east coast and west coast broadcasts. References include ocean liners, Dracu...
Jack Benny's Father (Waukegan Mayor)
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
March 21, 1937 - From New York Jack Benny plays his own father in the story of his life. References include Kenny Baker and Phil Harris' upcoming movi...
Jack Benny's Life Story by Fred Allen
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
February 24, 1937 - The Fred Allen Show during the height of the Benny/Allen Feud featured a production all about Jack Benny.
Terry Phillips (1983 Mel Blanc)
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Phillips is a former CBS reporter who, in 1983 had a chance to interview the great Mel Blanc. Terry is also the producer of a audio drama podcas...
Sports Newsreel Show
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
December 28, 1945 - Jack Benny is the guest on Bill Stern's Sports Newsreel. June 7, 1946 - Eddie "Rochester" Anderson is the guest on Bill Stern's S...
First TV Episode (TV Bonus)
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
October 28, 1950 – Premiere Show The audio version of the very first episode of the Jack Benny Television Program with special guest Dinah Shore! ...
So This is Harris
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Harris stars in the short comedy film "So This is Harris" from 1933.
Audiobook - Conclusion
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley Read by Stephanie Henderson Conclusion Download the full book at...
Audiobook - Chapter 9
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley Read by Stephanie Henderson Chapter 9: Jack Bennys Turn Towards Tel...
Phil Harris Show guest Jack Benny
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
March 9, 1947 - Jack Benny is the guest star on "The Fitch Bandwagon" starring Phil Harris and Alice Faye. In this episode they mention foxtails on ol...
Audiobook - Chapter 8
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley Read by Stephanie Henderson Chapter 8: Benny At War With The Radio ...
Golden Memories of Radio - Disk 6
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Side 1 - Great Moments of Humor and Pathos. Radio programs did not always follow script: Lowell Thomas program. Julian Anthony news broadcast. Radio "...
Audiobook - Chapter 7
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley Read by Stephanie Henderson Chapter 7: Jack Benny's Intermedia Jugg...
Golden Memories of Radio - Disk 5
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Side 1 - Radio Reports World War II. Pearl Harbor bulletin. Manila bombing. FDR "Day of Infamy." Last broadcast from Corregidor. Interview with radio ...
Audiobook - Chapter 6
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley Read by Stephanie Henderson Chapter 6: The Commercial Imperative: J...
Golden Memories of Radio - Disk 4
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Side 1 - The March Toward World War II. The King George V Funeral. Edward VIII abdicates. King George VI coronation. Prime Minister Chamberlain report...
Audiobook - Chapter 5
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley Read by Stephanie Henderson Chapter 5: Rochester and the Revenge of...
Golden Memories of Radio - Disk 3
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Side 1 - Radio Adventure and Drama. Jack Armstrong. The Lone Ranger. Sgt. Preston and Yukon King. Terry and The Pirates. Famous Jury Trials. Dangerous...
Audiobook - Chapter 4
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley Read by Stephanie Henderson Chapter 4: Eddie Anderson, Rochester, a...
Golden Memories of Radio - Disk 2
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1969 Jack Benny hosted a a box-set of records looking back at old time radio. It was titles "Jack Benny Presents the Treasury of Golden Memories of...
Audiobook Chapter 3
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley Read by Stephanie Henderson Chapter 3: Masculine Gender Identity in...
Golden Memories of Radio - Disk 1
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1969 Jack Benny hosted a a box-set of records looking back at old time radio. It was titles "Jack Benny Presents the Treasury of Golden Memories of...
Audiobook Chapter 2
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley Read by Stephanie Henderson Chapter Two: What Are You Laughing at, ...
"Over Here" Guest Jack Benny
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
December 26, 1942 - In this war time episode of the radio show "Over Here" Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, Dennis Day and Don Wilson do a spoof of Cinde...
Audiobook Chapter 1
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley Read by Stephanie Henderson Chapter One: Becoming Benny
Jack Benny Audiobook Introduction
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the introduction of the new audiobook of "Jack Benny and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy" by Kathryn H Fuller-Seeley. Thank you for th...
Hollywood Revue of 1929 (BONUS)
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a look at Jack Benny before his radio career when he was a Master of Ceremonies on film. July 30, 1928 - Bright Moments (Short Film) J...
Maltin on Benny
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leonard Maltin talks about Jack Benny at the 2023 International Jack Benny Fan Club convention. The well known film critic and historian wrote a book ...
Ready for London Trip
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
May 25, 1952 - Jack prepares for his trip to London, then Jack gets money from Ed in the vault, and a visit from Dennis' mother. They mention the ocea...
Generous Jack (Eddie Cantor)
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
May 8, 1949 - Jack is upset with the cast for flubbing so many lines last week. Eddie Cantor stops by and discusses the article he wrote about Jack in...
Al Jolson Show Guest Dennis Day (Bonus)
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here are Dennis Day's appearances on The Kraft Music Hall with Al Jolson. December 9, 1948 February 3, 1949 May 8, 1949
The Treasure of The Sierra Madre
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
May 1, 1949 - Jack Benny, Mel Blanc and the gang do their version of the Humphrey Bogart movie "The Treasure of The Sierra Madre". References include ...
In The Spring (Lion Tamer)
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
April 25, 1937 - In The Spring Tra-La. Phil Harris gets mad at Jack Benny for talking during the band number and the whole cast ends up walking off th...
English Drawing Room
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
April 18, 1937 - Lady Milicent's Husband is the name of the English drawing room drama that Jack Benny and the gang put on. References include Jeeves ...
Buck Benny, Burns and Allen
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
April 11, 1937 - Guests Burns and Allen join Jack Benny for Buck Benny Rides Again (part 10). References include the comedy trio The Ritz Brothers, th...
Turn Off The Moon
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
April 4, 1937 - Back From New York where Jack Benny made up with Fred Allen and ended the feud...for now. Andy Devine visits and Phil Harris and Kenny...
The Train Porter (Rochester)
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
March 28, 1937 - The Train Ride to Hollywood. This is the first episode with Eddie Anderson who would later become a regular on the show as Rochester....
Oscar Night (The Continental)
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
March 24, 1952 - Jack and Mary attend the Academy Awards and Jack tries to sing his song. References include the many celebrities at the Oscars - Ho...
Live at Air Base (Lt Robert Taylor)
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
March 12, 1944 - From Livermore, CA near San Fransisco. Jack in the Navy. References include Red Skelton, Abbot and Costello, Fred Allen, Maxie Rosenb...
Now Cut That Out! (Hubba Hubba Hubba)
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
March 5, 1944 - From Lemoore Army Air Field, Don Wants to Get Paid. This is the first episode where Jack Benny says "Now Cut That Out!". References in...
Surprise Guests (Tamarisk Country Club)
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
March 2, 1952 - Guest Show in Palm Springs at the Tamarisk Country Club. The surprise guests will be Danny Kaye, George Burns, Frank Sinatra and Grouc...
Brewster's Millions starring Jack and Mary (BONUS)
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
February 15, 1937 - The Lux Radio Theater presents "Brewster's Millions" with Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. There have been a few versions of the s...
Jack Benny Fiddles With The Classics (Bonus)
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1956 - It's a children's record! Jack Benny tells the story of becoming a great violinist and how it all went wrong. Featuring the vocal talents of Ma...
Dennis Day's Parents (Baa Baa Baa)
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
February 7, 1954 - Dennis is told to quit the show by his mother. Jack Benny is also visited by a ten-year-old Harry Shearer. Plus Mel Blanc's hillari...
North-West Mounted (Winter Olympics)
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
February 9, 1936 - Jack Benny and the gang have returned home to New York after almost a year in California. They mention the Winter Olympics in Germa...
The Shooting of Dan McGrew
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
January 24, 1954 - After a look at the home life of Bob Crosby, Jack Benny and the gang dramatize the Robert W Service poem "The Shooting of Dan McGre...
Parking Ticket
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
January 17, 1954 - This episode begins with Jack Benny and the gang have lunch at the drug store and ends with Jack fighting a parking ticket in court...
All Music (Carole Lombard's Death)
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
January 18, 1942 - This episode was broadcast two days after the sudden death of Jack Benny's co-star Carole Lombard. The episode is all music. "In re...
Pet Camel (Stan Freberg)
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
January 9, 1944 - Jack Benny picks up his new pet Camel. The camel is played by a young Stan Freberg in his only appearance on the Jack Benny show. Th...
Dennis Has a Cold (Cut Jokes)
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
December 26, 1954 - The day after Christmas and Jack Benny visits Dennis Day who has a cold. Plus the unedited master recording for this episode survi...
Christmas Shopping for Dennis
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
December 14, 1941 - Horseradish, a ride in the Maxwell, a bird on a stick. Jack Benny is Christmas shopping for Dennis Day. This is one week after Pea...
Christmas Eve 1942
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
December 24, 1942 - Command Performance featuring Bob Hope, Red Skelton, Harriet Hilliard, The Andrews Sisters, Spike Jones, Bing Crosby, Kay Kaiser, ...
Pearl Harbor
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
December 7, 1941 – The day of the Pearl Harbor attack that would lead to the United States' entry into WWII. This is a continuation of the previous ...
Psychiatrist Office (Pinky Lee)
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
November 28, 1954 - Jack Takes Dennis to the Psychiatrist. Meanwhile it's the sportsman quartette's birthday. References include the chidren's televis...
Alice Faye (Thanksgiving)
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
November 23, 1941 - Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Jack Benny invites his cast to his house for dinner including Mary Livingstone, Don Wilson and his wife P...
Duck Hunt (NBC 15th Anniversary)
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
November 16, 1941 - He fumbled the ball. Jack Benny tells Don Wilson about his latest hunting trip, Phil Harris plans to be in a play of the pilgrim h...
Ernst Lubitsch (Leo Durocher)
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
November 9, 1941 - Football Game. Jack Benny is making a movie (To Be Or Not To Be) with Carole Lombard and director Ernst Lubitsch. Phil Harris bring...
Behind the Scenes (September 1954)
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
September 1954 - This is a fascinating look behind the scenes of the Jack Benny radio show. I mixed the most interesting parts from the rehearsal on ...
Drive-In Movie
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
October 24, 1954 - Jack, Dennis and Don got to The Drive-In, after Jack Plays gin rummy with Rochester. References include flying saucers, Ronald Colm...
Train to L.A. (Emily Post)
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
October 19, 1941 - On the train to Los Angeles. References include Fred Allen in a bathing suit in a radio guide magazine, Bob Hope, Spencer Tracy, Th...
Columbus Day
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
October 12, 1941 - Jack Benny and the gang read reviews of last week's opening program as they wrap up thier short trip to New York. References includ...
Brooklyn Dodgers (From New York)
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
October 4, 1941 - Jack is about to start the new season, but is very nervous. Phil is in love with his new wife Alice Faye and Mary tell the story of ...
Trading Places with Ronald Colman
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
January 16, 1949 - Jack's Scrapbook Ronald Colman dreams he is Jack Benny and Jack is him. References include the bug California snowfall, the Rose Bo...
A Double Life (Ciro's)
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
February 1, 1948 - Jack and Mary See Ronald Colman's Movie. References include Dennis's wedding, Dorothy Dix advice column, USC football, Schlitz be...
Costume Party (Ronald Colman Prank)
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
November 9, 1947 - The Corner Drug Store, Denny Day does a funny Ronald Colman impression. The REAL Ronald Coleman is also in this episode in one of t...
Tickets for the Colmans (Fred Allen Cut Off)
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
April 27, 1947 - Leaving for Chicago with the Colmans. Jack Benny is getting ready for his stage tour and tickets for his program for Ronald and Ben...
USS Saratoga (Atomic Bomb Test)
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
April 21, 1946 - Aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga Navy aircraft carrier docked in the San Francisco Bay, a week and a half before it left for Bikini where i...
Violin Practice (Ronald Colman)
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
April 14, 1946 - Jack Benny's Violin Practice Interrupts Ronald Colman's Rehearsal. References include the song "One-zy, Two-zy", gossip reporter Lo...
Isaac Stern Concert (The Colmans)
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
February 3, 1946 - Jack Attends Isaac Stern Concert with the Colmans and the winning poem for the "I Can't Stand Jack Benny Contest". *Note: This ep...
Contest Winners (One-zy Two-zy)
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
January 27, 1946 - Fred Allen Announces Contest Winner. Jack Benny has a nightmare about having to give away $10,000 in prises for the I Can't Stand J...
State Fair Part Two
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
January 20, 1946 - Jack Benny and the gang again spoof the musical "State Fair". References include Mayor LaGuardia, Harry Truman, Betty Grable, Gabri...
State Fair Part One
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
January 13, 1946 - State Fair Rehearsal - Rochester drives Jack Benny and Mary to the studio where they run into Edgar Bergan and Charlie McCarthy (im...
Contest Mail (Louella Parsons)
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
December 16, 1945 - Hello Louella. Gossip Columnist Louella parsons has a cameo. Jack benny gets a lot or mail for the "I Can's Stand Jack Benny" cont...
Ronald and Benita Colman
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
December 9, 1945 - Jack is invited to the Colman's for dinner. This is the first episode with Ronald and Benita Colman and the second episode of the "...
I Can't Stand Jack Benny Contest
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
December 2, 1945 - Jack Benny's publicity agent comes up with the idea for a new contest. Listeners are invited to write in and finish this sentence "...
Cass Daley (Contest Idea)
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
November 25, 1945 - Jack Benny is still dealing with all the trouble his publicity agent has caused, but this is only the begining. Plus an appearance...
The Indy 500
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
May 31, 1953 - Jack Benny listens to the Indianapolis 500 race on the radio. References include jailbreaker Willie Sutton, actors Jimmy Stewart, Micke...
I Flew to Mars (Space Patrol)
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
May 17, 1953 - Jack Benny takes the plot of the movie "Flight to Mars" and the characters from the TV show "Space Patrol" to do his own science fictio...
Gisele MacKenzie (San Francisco)
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
May 3, 1953 - From San Francisco, Jack Benny's guest is Gisele McKenzie. References include the TWA airline, the songs "The Doggie in the Window" an...
The Hills of Old Kentucky
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
May 4, 1934 - In this episode they talk about the Kentucky Derby and do a hillbilly feud play. They mention the songs "Carioca", "Cocktails for Two", ...