The Jack Benny Program
This classic TV comedy follows a vain, tightfisted entertainer navigating everyday hassles, backstage mix-ups, and playful skits with a familiar group of regulars. Blending monologues, variety elements, and guest spots, it turns small annoyances and awkward moments into warm, steady laughs.
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Season 4
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1
E1
Honolulu Trip
Jack talks about his cruise to Hawaii with Rochester, where they encounter a series of characters on the ship. When Jack takes a nap, he dreams Marilyn Monroe is on board with him.
Sep 13, 1953 · 30m -
2
E2
Jack as a Child
Jack recalls his childhood for his biography.
Oct 4, 1953 · 30m -
3
E3
Humphrey Bogart Show
A detective tries to get a confession out of Baby Face Bogart.
Oct 25, 1953 · 30m -
4
E4
Johnnie Ray Show
It is Rochester's day off, and Jack has to make his own lunch. A messenger arrives with Johnnie Ray's contract for a guest appearance, and Jack is horrified to see that Ray wants $10,000.
Nov 15, 1953 · 30m -
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E5
Irene Dunne Show
Jack reads that Gregory Ratoff is planning a new production starring Irene Dunne and Vincent Price. Since he has always wanted to play against Irene Dunne, he tries to get first Ratoff and then Dunne to give him Price's part.
Dec 6, 1953 · 30m -
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E6
Reminiscing About Last New Year's
Jack remembers last New Year's Eve: Mary is giving a party, but Jack is not planning to go because he has a date with Gloria.
Dec 27, 1953 · 30m -
7
E7
Liberace Show
Jack tries to call Liberace. Two operators, Gertrude and Mabel, talk about Jack. Jack finally decides to go to Liberace's home. The house is filled with candelabra. Liberace asks Jack to appear with him in concert. After Liberace performs solo, the two play 'September song' together, Jack on his violin.
Jan 17, 1954 · 30m -
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E8
Jack Dreams He's Married to Mary
When Mary calls to say she is coming over because she has something delicate to discuss, Jack thinks she is going to agree to marry him at last. So daydreams about what their twenty-first anniversary would be like.
Feb 7, 1954 · 30m -
9
E9
Helen Hayes Show
Feb 28, 1954 · 30m -
10
E10
Goldie, Fields and Glide
Jack recalls his old vaudeville days and the tours he made with his two partners Bing Crosby and George Burns in their act billed as Goldie, Fields and Glide.
Mar 21, 1954 · 30m -
11
E11
Burns and Allen Show
It's ten minutes before showtime, and Gracie is nowhere to be found. Jack winds up letting George talk him into posing as Gracie for the show.
Apr 11, 1954 · 30m -
12
E12
David Niven Show
May 2, 1954 · 30m -
13
E13
The Road to Nairobi
May 23, 1954 · 30m
