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B

Bob Crosby

D

Don Wilson

D

Dorothy Shay

F

Frank Remley

Jack Benny

M

Mel Blanc

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" band is introduced as "Frank Remley." Because the Jack Benny shows were re-issued more than once, program titles such as, "The Jack Benny Program, " The Jack Benny Show," "The Best Of Benny" etc., should be conisdered interchangeable. Excellent visual condition.

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (TheJackBennyProgram). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

1951-11-04-781GeorgeJesselTellsJacksLifeStory.mp3

The Jack Benny Program, Episode 781

George Jessel Tells Jack's Life Story

Sunday, November 4, 1951 · 30:00

The Jack Benny Program, Episode 781

George Jessel Tells Jack's Life Story

Sunday, November 4, 1951 · 30:00

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1951 — Canada in the Korean War: A platoon of The Royal Canadian Regiment defends a vital area against a full battalion of Chinese troops in the Battle of the Song-gok Spur. The engagement lasts into the early hours the next day.
  • 1951 — Operation Buster–Jangle: Six thousand five hundred United States Army soldiers are exposed to 'Desert Rock' atomic explosions for training purposes in Nevada. Participation is not voluntary.

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