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This Day in Jack Benny

John Henderson
Jack Benny
World War II
Mary Livingstone
Jack Benny Show
Phil Harris
Bing Crosby
Lucky Strike
Fred Allen
Dennis Day
Bob Hope
Jello
Jack Benny Program
Christmas
Hollywood
NBC
Rochester
State Farm Insurance
1948 Presidential Election
Don Wilson
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

The Jack Benny Show AKA The Jello Program AKA The Lucky Strike Program aired from the 1930's right through to the 1950's. Each week your host, John Henderson, brings an episode from that week 60-80 years ago. It's old, yet still as funny as ever. "The Jack Benny program, starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Dennis Day, and yours truly Don Wilson"

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Latest Episodes

January 23, 1949 - The Fred Allen Show with special guest Jack Haley (Tin Man) and featuring Phil Harris. Phil was out east for President Truman's Inauguration.

March 4, 1949 - Jack Benny is the guest star on The Ford Theater for a radio adaptation of his movie "The Horn Blows at Midnight".

This program follows the Jack Warner episode of The Jack benny Program. thisdaybenny.com/2021/08/13/jack-warn... more

October 20, 1946 - This is the second (available) episode of The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show, which was known as The Fitch Bandwagon and this time.

A new intro to the Jack Benny episode of Suspense "A Good and Faithful Servant" from June 2, 1952.

Theater of Thrills Podcast thisdaybenny.com/thrills/

YouTube video www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikJzeXUDQ4U

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Recent Guests

Jack Benny
Guest comedian and actor
Episode: Bing Crosby's Gift for Jack Benny (Bonus)
Fred Allen
Renowned radio comedian and rival of Jack Benny
Town Hall Tonight / NBC Radio
Episode: Recollections at 30 (BONUS)
Kate Smith
Singer and radio personality
NBC / Associated with Jack Benny program era
Episode: Recollections at 30 (BONUS)
William S. Paley
Head of CBS
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Episode: Move to CBS Unbroadcast Specials (BONUS)
Rochester Anderson
Guest star featured on the GI. Journal segment
American radio/film performer
Episode: G.I. Journal with Rochester and Mel Blanc (BONUS)
Kenny Baker
Vaudeville performer and actor featured on the program
Guest on episode
Episode: The Automat
Loretta Young
Actress, guest on the program
Episode: Swimming Pool (Loretta Young)
Madame Zimba
Madame Zimba, a medium invited for the seance
Episode: Seance (Who Stole the Ding Dong?)
Lionel Barrymore
Actor slated to play the father in the play-within-a-show
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Screen industry
Episode: A Yank at Oxford

Host

John Henderson
Host of This Day in Jack Benny

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 472 ratings
  • Fun and entertaining!

    Thanks for reintroducing these entertainers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elaine in Baltimore
    United States9 months ago
  • I love this

    Thank you for curating these shows. The comedy is evergreen and I am glad they are here in this medium. Your historical contexts as preludes to each show are brilliant. What a great idea.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt the lute player
    United States9 months ago
  • Pure joy

    These radio shows are so great to listen to on the way home from a long day at work. They never fail to make me laugh. Having the commentary in the beginning help me appreciate the jokes more. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HelenEleniSLP
    United States10 months ago
  • I love this!

    This is so joyful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ConnieL123!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great!

    Continue to enjoy this podcast. Long time Jack Benny fan, I’ve listened to many shows but I really enjoy the introduction providing tidbits of facts including items mentioned in the broadcast (news of the day, people mentioned, etc) that helps out things in context.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJO.jr
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the prep work and introductions that add meaning to classic jokes.
The host's research and pacing keep archival humor accessible and enjoyable.
John Henderson brings clear context to each episode and feeds the nostalgia with sharp insights.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Jack Found Mary
Q: How did you find Mary Livingstone?
Jack recounts an amusing and charming story about how he first met Mary Livingstone while shopping at the May Company.
We The People (Jack and Mary's Anniversary) BONUS
Q: What did you give Jack for your anniversary?
A convertible toupee.
We The People (Jack and Mary's Anniversary) BONUS
Q: Tell us about your honeymoon. Where did you go?
It was wonderful. I could hardly wait to leave there for New York to tell Jack about the place.
We The People (Jack and Mary's Anniversary) BONUS
Q: How did you two meet each other?
We met in a bookstore buying the same book.

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Listeners tune in for thoughtful context and archival enjoyment of classic radio episodes from the mid-20th century. The show combines careful episode retrospectives, background on references and sponsors, and lively discussion to illuminate how early entertainment shaped modern media. Across episodes, fans get a mix of humor, historical context, and host commentary that makes old broadcasts accessible and entertaining for both longtime enthusiasts and curious newcomers. A standout pattern is the host's knack for placing broadcasts in their era while highlighting guest appearances, sponsorships, and industry shifts that connect radio to television and advertising history.

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1. Jack Benny
2. Fred Allen
3. Kate Smith
4. William S. Paley
5. Rochester Anderson
6. Kenny Baker
7. Loretta Young
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