October 28, 1950 – Premiere Show 

The audio version of the very first episode of the Jack Benny Television Program with special guest Dinah Shore! With Mel Blac, Don Wilson, and comedian Ken Murray. References include Olsen & Johnson, and Bob Hope.

Phil Harris stars in the short comedy film "So This is Harris" from 1933.

JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy

By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley

Read by Stephanie Henderson

Conclusion

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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 Television

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 old car radiator caps and more!

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 Critics

Side 1 - Great Moments of Humor and Pathos.

Radio programs did not always follow script: Lowell Thomas program. Julian Anthony news broadcast. Radio "trivia": the first radio variety series. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig on their radio show. Babe Ruth's final message. Lou Gehrig says "Goodbye." Amos 'n Andy Christmas program.

Side 2 - Special Production.

Arch Oboler presents "CAT WIFE" --a full length terror drama, freshly produced, just as it was heard on Golden Radio. Cast: Virginia Gregg, Vic Perrin, Hal Peary, Jay Novello and Chester Stratton.

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 Juggling of Radio and Film

Side 1 - Radio Reports World War II.

Pearl Harbor bulletin. Manila bombing. FDR "Day of Infamy." Last broadcast from

Corregidor. Interview with radio operator.

Side 2 - Radio Reports World War II.

"D" Day to Final Victory. Dwight D. Eisenhower announces "D" Day. FDR on "D" Day. "Live" report from landing ship. Iwo Jima invaded. FDR's death. Arthur Godfrey at funeral. President Truman's tribute. Winston Churchill on VE Day. President Truman announces Hiroshima "A" bomb attack. VJ Day. General MacArthur as signing of peace treaty.

JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy

By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley

Read by Stephanie Henderson

Chapter 6: The Commercial Imperative: Jack Benny, Advertising, and Radio Sponsors