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Breaking Benny, the Jack Benny Podcast/Videocast

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Marriage
Love
Romantic Relationships
Jack Benny
Radio
Comedy
Cocktail Parties
Mary Livingston
Jack Benny Show
Teenage Romance
George Washington
Oshango Batala
Hollywood
Father's Day
Mutual Radio Theater
Rochester
Ed Sullivan
Old West
Bill Miller
Reverend Thomas Haller

Jack Benny Shows with the best possible sound and picture quality. For any with questionable sound from the start we fix them to the best they have ever sounded.

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Latest Episodes

Jack Benny TV Show 1951-11-04 (S2 E1) The Hillbillies (Guest Dorothy Shay) Live and Jack Benny TV Show 1958-04-20 Hillbilly Act with Rochester, Mr. Kitzel, Mel Blanc, Frank Remley, Charlie Bagby (S8 E16) Filmed

Jack Benny Videocast 1950-11-05 (744) Playing Twenty Questions, PHAF 1950-11-05 Getting Out The Vote, Jack Benny 1945-11-04 (559) Jack is Sick

Jack Benny Videocast 1940-11-03 (384) Halloween Party, Fred Allen 1940-11-06 (05) Kenny Baker as Bramson Snide, and Jack Benny 1940-10-27 (383) Hold That Line

Jack Benny Scriptcast 1950-10-29 (743) Jack's TV Show & PHAF 1950-10-29 Phil Is Sick

Jack Benny Videocast 1940-10-27 (383) Hold That Line with Sam Hearn, Frank Nelson, Mary Kelley

Jack Benny Videocast 1950-10-22 (742) Dennis borrows 50,000, PHAF 1950-10-22 Camping, and Jack Benny 1945-10-21 (557) Texas Sandman - First Polly Parrot and Phil's daughter Alice

Jack Benny TV Show 1950-10-28 Debut episode - Dinah Shore, Rochester, Mr. Kitzel, The Sportsmen and Mel Blanc (Kathy, John, Terry, and Buck) 2025

No Fred Allen today, this week's episode is missing, but that's alright because the same day as Jack's show, Jack made a guest appearance on the Screen Guild Theater, so we are going to bring you that as well!

Jack Benny Videocast 1940-10-20 (382) J... more

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Dinah Shore
Famous singer and actress, known for her dynamic performances.
Episode: Jack Benny TV Show 1950-10-28 Debut episode - Dinah Shore, Rochester, Mr. Kitzel, The Sportsmen and Mel Blanc (Kathy, John, Terry, and Buck) 2025
Jack Benny
Iconic comedian known for his radio and television shows
Paramount Pictures
Episode: Jack Benny Videocast 1940-10-20 (382) Jack Tries To Trade In The Maxwell and Screen Guild Theater 1940-10-20 ep057 Guest Jack Benny
Ingrid Bergman
Academy Award-winning actress, known for her role in Gaslight.
Episode: Jack Benny Videocast 1950-10-15 (741) Jack Dreams He's Married to Mary, PHAF 1950-10-15 and Jack Benny 1945-10-14 (556) Guest Ingrid Bergman in Gaslight
Edward G. Robinson
Famous Hollywood actor known for playing gangster roles.
Episode: Jack Benny Videocast 1933-04-21 (085) Guest Edward G Robinson - Why gals leave home
Jerry Siegel
Co-creator and writer of Superman
DC Comics
Episode: Jack Benny Videocast 1940-10-06 (380) Jack Tells His Childhood Story and Fred Allen 1940-10-09 _02_ Guest Jerry Siegel Creator of Superman - The Sea Buzzard
Phil Harris
Famed radio personality and actor, known for his work with Jack Benny.
Phil Harris Show
Episode: Jack Benny Videodcast 1933-01-22 (070 ) Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl and Dinah! 1978-03-19 interviews Mary Livingston & Phil Harris
Mary Livingston
Actress and comedian, and wife of Jack Benny.
Jack Benny Show
Episode: Jack Benny Videodcast 1933-01-22 (070 ) Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl and Dinah! 1978-03-19 interviews Mary Livingston & Phil Harris
Mary Livingstone
Comedian, actress, and the wife of Jack Benny, known for her performances on radio and television
Episode: Jack Benny Videodcast 1933-01-01 (070) First Mary Livingstone - Outstanding achievements of 1932 review (Improved Sound) and Johnny Carson's 1978 Mary Livingstone Interview 2025
Alan Young
Star of the episode
Episode: Mutual Radio Theater 1980-03-18 T Host Andy Griffith - 1st Annual National Radio Aptitude Test

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Andy Griffith
Narrator, known for hosting and directing various radio shows.
Leonard Nimoy
Host of the Mutual Radio Theater, a figure in cultural entertainment.
Lorne Greene
Host of the Mutual Radio Theater, renowned for his narrative style.
Buck Benny
Host of the Breaking Benny Podcast, focusing on Jack Benny's legacy.

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Jack Benny Videocast 1933-04-21 (085) Guest Edward G Robinson - Why gals leave home
Q: What character do you like to play on the screen?
Edward mentions that while he appreciates all roles, he is proud of his son who is starting to say his first words.
Jack Benny Videocast 1932-05-02 First Show Ever (Jack Benny Interview) 2025
Q: What was the reaction to your first broadcast?
Jack noted that nobody liked it but himself, leading to his first radio commercial two weeks later.
Jack Benny Videocast 1932-05-02 First Show Ever (Jack Benny Interview) 2025
Q: What did you do on the Ed Sullivan show?
Jack shared how he wrote a small sketch with Ed Sullivan and concluded he got his first radio offer from Canada Dry after appearing on that show.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series presents a historical journey through the life and career of the legendary comedian Jack Benny, showcasing vintage shows with enhanced sound and picture quality. Episodes frequently include interviews and recollections from notable individuals who share their experiences and insights about Benny's influence on comedy and entertainment, often intertwining personal anecdotes and nostalgic reflections.

The content is particularly noteworthy for its dedication to preserving the legacy of radio and classic Hollywood comedy, making it a unique treasure for enthusiasts of historical media. The blend of rich storytelling with the backdrop of Benny's humor allows listeners to appreciate the foundations of modern comedic styles while gett... more

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