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Ep 11 · Wednesday, September 2, 1942 · 29:32

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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 Radi

Ep 186 · Monday, September 26, 1938 · 59:37

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Ep 708 · Tuesday, September 4, 1951 · 30:32

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A murder mystery unfolds when a former boxer is found dead, and Casey investigates the circumstances surrounding the crime. With no clear evidence, the stakes rise as he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal.

Ep 229 · Thursday, March 18, 1948 · 29:41

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The last show of the season, the last Sherlock Holmes broadcast with Basil Rathbone. The story is based on, "The Sign Of Four" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A notice in an "agony co

Ep 220 · Monday, May 27, 1946 · 28:46

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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

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

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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

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

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1944-04-09-511RepairingJacksSidewalk.mp3

The Jack Benny Program, Episode 511

Repairing Jack's Sidewalk

Sunday, April 9, 1944 · 26:45

The Jack Benny Program, Episode 511

Repairing Jack's Sidewalk

Sunday, April 9, 1944 · 26:45

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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 cannot resist leaving his mark in the wet cement.

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Death Speaks Twice

Two convicts escape from prison and plan revenge on the judge who sentenced them. Quality upgrade, sponsored version of cat. #43142. Syndicated rebroadcast date on WRVR-FM, New Y

Ep 245 · Sunday, February 15, 1942 · 29:17

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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, "M

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

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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

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

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