The Jack Benny Show
Vintage Radio: Comedy
 The Jack Benny Show was one of radio’s longest and most popular comedy programs that ran from 1932 to 1958. The Jack Benny Program created the radio format of ensemble comedy. Forever 39 and stingy, Jack Benny’s character was so well-written and known by audiences that even complete silence from the star drew hysteric laughs. Jack himself was known to be the most generous person in Hollywood; he insisted his cast get the majority of the laughs even at his own expense. His cast included his real-life wife, Mary Livingston; band leader Phil Harris; tenors Dennis Day and Kenny Baker and the voice of Bugs Bunny himself, Mel Blanc. Many of the cast members went on to star in their own radio and television shows. |
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Jack Benny had a talented staff and writers for the production. The show's cast included his real-life wife, Mary Livingston; band leader Phil Harris; tenors Dennis Day and Kenny Baker and the voice of Bugs Bunny himself, Mel Blanc. Many of the cast members went on to star in their own radio and television shows. The Jack Benny Program made superb use of the medium of radio and all it had to offer. From musical numbers to amazing sound effects, the world of Jack Benny and his cast were brought to life for over 40 years on radio and then television. To many radio critics and fans, Jack Benny was the funniest comedian of all time in the history of radio. |
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