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Cast · 1937–1954

Jack Benny

13 episodes · 3 shows

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Suspense

The Face Is Familiar

A man finds himself unwittingly involved in a bank robbery after a chance encounter with an old acquaintance. As he navigates the aftermath, he grapples with the consequences of being mistaken for a criminal.

Ep 535 · Monday, January 18, 1954 · 30:18

The Jack Benny Program

Bob Borrows Five Hundred Dollars from Jack

Jack's option is up for renewal, and guest Fred Allen is after his job! Eddie Cantor is in the running too! Rochester sings, "Side By Side" while selling hot

Ep 843 · Sunday, April 19, 1953 · 30:00

Suspense

Plan X

Zeno, a Martian assembly line worker, is chosen by the Grand Council to execute 'Plan X' as an Earth rocket approaches Mars. The mission's stakes are high as Zeno prepares to confront the unexpected visitors.

Ep 498 · Monday, February 2, 1953 · 29:43

The Jack Benny Program

Thanksgiving Pilgrims

A visit from "little" Margaret Truman (not the president's daughter). Bob Crosby sings a medley from, "Peter Pan." Jack tries to sleep and is kept up by a dri

Ep 823 · Sunday, November 30, 1952 · 29:30

Suspense

A Good and Faithful Servant

A dedicated department store accountant prepares for retirement with a unique plan, but a robbery throws his future into jeopardy.

Ep 476 · Monday, June 2, 1952 · 29:40

The Jack Benny Program

Fourth TV Show of the Season

George and Gracie are the program's guests, but Gracie hasn't arrived at the studio. Jack gets into a dress to appear as Gracie. He and George do a "Burns and

Ep 799 · Sunday, March 9, 1952 · 29:30

The Jack Benny Program

George Jessel Tells Jack's Life Story

Bob Crosby sings, "A Big Bouquet Of Roses." Dorothy Shay sings, "In That Little Western Town Called Beverly Hills." The cast does a Hillbilly skit titled," Ze

Ep 781 · Sunday, November 4, 1951 · 30:00

Suspense

Murder in G Flat

A piano tuner finds himself entangled in a web of deception when his tool bag is swapped with one containing a large sum of money. As he navigates the ensuing chaos, he must confront the implications of this unexpected turn of events.

Ep 423 · Thursday, April 5, 1951 · 29:50

Shows featuring this actor

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Suspense

5 episodes

The Jack Benny Program

5 episodes

Lux Radio Theatre

3 episodes

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  • Jan181954

    Suspense

    The Face Is Familiar

    Jan 18 · Ep 535

  • Apr191953

    The Jack Benny Program

    Bob Borrows Five Hundred Dollars from Jack

    Apr 19 · Ep 843

  • Feb21953

    Suspense

    Plan X

    Feb 2 · Ep 498

  • Nov301952

    The Jack Benny Program

    Thanksgiving Pilgrims

    Nov 30 · Ep 823

  • Jun21952

Episodes featuring this actor

13 episodes on Goldie

193719381944194619481951195219531954All years
  1. Ep 535

    Jan 18, 1954 · The Face Is Familiar

    In The Face Is Familiar, an ordinary man named Tom Jones becomes entangled in a bank robbery scheme when he runs into an old friend, Harry Edmonds, at a train station. The gang of robbers sees Tom as the perfect candidate for their plan, believing his nondescript appearance will…

    30:18

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Suspense

A Good and Faithful Servant

Jun 2 · Ep 476

  • Mar91952

    The Jack Benny Program

    Fourth TV Show of the Season

    Mar 9 · Ep 799

  • Nov41951

    The Jack Benny Program

    George Jessel Tells Jack's Life Story

    Nov 4 · Ep 781

  • Apr51951

    Suspense

    Murder in G Flat

    Apr 5 · Ep 423

  • Dec301948

    Suspense

    Break-Up

    Dec 30 · Ep 321

  • Dec161946

    Lux Radio Theatre

    Killer Cates

    Dec 16 · Ep 550

  • Apr91944

    The Jack Benny Program

    Repairing Jack's Sidewalk

    Apr 9 · Ep 511

  • Sep261938

    Lux Radio Theatre

    Seven Keys to Baldpate

    Sep 26 · Ep 186

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 843

    Apr 19, 1953 · Bob Borrows Five Hundred Dollars from Jack

    Jack's option is up for renewal, and guest Fred Allen is after his job! Eddie Cantor is in the running too! Rochester sings, "Side By Side" while selling hot dogs from Jack's, "Meals On Wheels." Excellent visual condition.

    30:00
  • Ep 498

    Feb 2, 1953 · Plan X

    In the year 2053, Zeno, an assembly line worker on Mars, is unexpectedly selected by the Grand Council for a critical mission as an Earth rocket approaches their planet. The Grand Council has prepared for this moment for decades, and Zeno is tasked with executing 'Plan X.' As he…

    29:43
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Sci-fi
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 823

    Nov 30, 1952 · Thanksgiving Pilgrims

    A visit from "little" Margaret Truman (not the president's daughter). Bob Crosby sings a medley from, "Peter Pan." Jack tries to sleep and is kept up by a dripping faucet. Then two burglars break in (with clever sight gags) and clever set construction). There's even a live tiger…

    29:30
  • Ep 476

    Jun 2, 1952 · A Good and Faithful Servant

    In A Good and Faithful Servant, a meek department store accountant, Harold Fenton, looks forward to his retirement after thirty years of service. However, his plans are disrupted when two masked robbers force him into a vault during a heist, making off with a substantial amount o…

    29:40
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 799

    Mar 9, 1952 · Fourth TV Show of the Season

    George and Gracie are the program's guests, but Gracie hasn't arrived at the studio. Jack gets into a dress to appear as Gracie. He and George do a "Burns and Allen" routine. A high point of the Jack Benny television series. Gracie appears at the very end of the show. Excellent f…

    29:30
  • Ep 781

    Nov 4, 1951 · George Jessel Tells Jack's Life Story

    Bob Crosby sings, "A Big Bouquet Of Roses." Dorothy Shay sings, "In That Little Western Town Called Beverly Hills." The cast does a Hillbilly skit titled," Zeke Benny and His Mad Mountain Boys." Don't miss "Zeke" and his band play, "Fascinatin' Rhythm." The guitarist in "Zeke's"…

    30:00
  • Ep 423

    Apr 5, 1951 · Murder in G Flat

    In Murder in G Flat, a meek piano tuner named Hercules Remington inadvertently becomes embroiled in a dangerous situation when his bag of tuning tools is switched with a bag containing $25,000. After realizing the mix-up, he is apprehended by the police while trying to contact hi…

    29:50
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 321

    Dec 30, 1948 · Break-Up

    In this tense episode of Suspense, former cop Marty Connors is caught in a web of betrayal after being suspended from the force. As he grapples with his new reality, he is confronted by his old partner, Kevlaran, and a group of gangsters who have plans to eliminate him. With his…

    30:01
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 550

    Dec 16, 1946 · Killer Cates

    A funny show about a stage actor playing the role of murderer every night, who starts to live his role in real life. Fine straight acting by Jack Benny. AFRS program name: "Radio Theatre." See cat. #45011 for the network rehearsal.

    58:55
  • Ep 511

    Apr 9, 1944 · Repairing Jack's Sidewalk

    Possibly an audition for The American Tobacco Company. The program might have been part of Jack's regular NBC series, re-edited for use as an audition. Dennis sings, "Long Ago and Far Away." Jack and Rochester re-cement the sidewalk in front of Jack's house. Guest Basil Rathbone…

    26:45
  • Ep 186

    Sep 26, 1938 · Seven Keys to Baldpate

    A comedy about Jack Benny trying to write a movie script overnight for Cecil B. DeMille...in a haunted house! This is the first time DeMille played a dramatic role on The Lux Radio Theatre. The next time would be November 10, 1941 ("Hold Back The Dawn," see cat. #43384). Intermis…

    59:37
  • Ep 120

    Feb 15, 1937 · Brewster's Millions

    The funny story of the man forced to spend $1,000,000 to inherit more. Host Cecil B. DeMille mentions the Fred Allen feud to Jack.

    59:45
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