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The Jack Benny Program Radio Scripts, 1932–1936, Volume 2

by Jack Benny ...

In Volume Two of Jack Benny's Lost Broadcasts, (25 episodes from August 1 to October 26, 1932), Benny and scriptwriter Harry Conn continue to craft a personality-based radio variety program. They draw on Benny's vaudeville style and explore new constructions of comedy characters and situations. Benny and Conn develop quirky-yet-likeable identities for the major performers — "Broadway Romeo" Jack, ... Read more

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In Volume Two of Jack Benny's Lost Broadcasts, (25 episodes from August 1 to October 26, 1932), Benny and scriptwriter Harry Conn continue to craft a personality-based radio variety program. They draw on Benny's vaudeville style and explore new constructions of comedy characters and situations. Benny and Conn develop quirky-yet-likeable identities for the major performers — "Broadway Romeo" Jack,
... Read more
Jack Benny’s Lost Radio Broadcasts Volume 4: March 3, 1933 — June 23, 1933

by Jack Benny ...

Volume Four of Jack Benny's Lost Broadcasts, (17 episodes from March 3 to June 23, 1933) finds Benny, Mary Livingstone and writer Harry Conn (recently parted from Canada Dry and CBS) on NBC's premiere Red network, sponsored by automobile manufacturer Chevrolet. Taking over from suddenly departing singer Al Jolson, Jack and Mary now helmed a weekly comedy broadcast with accompanying music, in a ... Read more

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Volume Four of Jack Benny's Lost Broadcasts, (17 episodes from March 3 to June 23, 1933) finds Benny, Mary Livingstone and writer Harry Conn (recently parted from Canada Dry and CBS) on NBC's premiere Red network, sponsored by automobile manufacturer Chevrolet. Taking over from suddenly departing singer Al Jolson, Jack and Mary now helmed a weekly comedy broadcast with accompanying music, in a
... Read more
Linux System Programming Techniques

Become a proficient Linux system programmer using expert recipes and techniques

by Jack-Benny Persson ...

Find solutions to all your problems related to Linux system programming using practical recipes for developing your own system programsKey FeaturesDevelop a deeper understanding of how Linux system programming worksGain hands-on experience of working with different Linux projects with the help of practical examplesLearn how to develop your own programs for LinuxBook DescriptionLinux is the world's ... Read more

$34.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Find solutions to all your problems related to Linux system programming using practical recipes for developing your own system programsKey FeaturesDevelop a deeper understanding of how Linux system programming worksGain hands-on experience of working with different Linux projects with the help of practical examplesLearn how to develop your own programs for LinuxBook DescriptionLinux is the world's
... Read more
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Jack Benny

Fabulous '40s

Narrated by Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, Dennis Day, Original Radio Broadcast ...

Unabridged

9 hours 51 min

It was the decade of a World War and a Cold War. It was the decade of the Zoot Suit and FDR. But most of all, it was the decade of Jack Benny! Radio's favorite comedian truly came into his own during the 1940s.All the proof you'll need is in this collection of twenty digitally restored and remastered episodes from those years. The miserly master of ceremonies matches wits with his collection of ... Read more

$28.99 USD

It was the decade of a World War and a Cold War. It was the decade of the Zoot Suit and FDR. But most of all, it was the decade of Jack Benny! Radio's favorite comedian truly came into his own during the 1940s.All the proof you'll need is in this collection of twenty digitally restored and remastered episodes from those years. The miserly master of ceremonies matches wits with his collection of
... Read more
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Jack Benny

Master of Satire

Narrated by Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Dennis Day, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson, Old Time Radio ...

Series series Jack Benny
Unabridged

7 hours 50 min

Do you relish the ridiculous? Get ready for realms of absurdity only possible with radio comedy! Here's a selection of some of Jack's best sketches, parodies, and far-fetched fables -- with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Dennis Day, Don Wilson, and a few surprise guests (including Humphrey Bogart)!The play's the thing! Whether it's a lush romance, a leather-pounding ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Do you relish the ridiculous? Get ready for realms of absurdity only possible with radio comedy! Here's a selection of some of Jack's best sketches, parodies, and far-fetched fables -- with Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Dennis Day, Don Wilson, and a few surprise guests (including Humphrey Bogart)!The play's the thing! Whether it's a lush romance, a leather-pounding
... Read more
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Jack Benny

No Place Like Home

Narrated by Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Old Time Radio ...

Series series Jack Benny
Unabridged

7 hours 50 min

Any comedian can be funny in the studio, but domestic comedy is usually considered the province of actors who happen to do comedy. Jack Benny straddled the two roles for most of his career -- the suave, witty master of ceremonies standing on stage in front of a curtain one moment; the put-upon householder tormented by a bumptious servant, eccentric friends, and troublesome neighbors the next. Jack ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Any comedian can be funny in the studio, but domestic comedy is usually considered the province of actors who happen to do comedy. Jack Benny straddled the two roles for most of his career -- the suave, witty master of ceremonies standing on stage in front of a curtain one moment; the put-upon householder tormented by a bumptious servant, eccentric friends, and troublesome neighbors the next. Jack
... Read more
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Jack Benny

The Gang's All Here

Narrated by Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, Don Wilson, Phil Harris, Eddie "Rocherster" Anderson, Dennis Day, Old Time Radio ...

Series series Jack Benny
Unabridged

10 hours 31 min

Jack Benny's supporting cast - his "gang" - was the heart, soul, and success of his radio program. Mary Livingstone, Don Wilson, Phil Harris, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Dennis Day, Frank Nelson, Mel Blanc, Artie Auerbach, and Ronald and Benita Colman delivered many of the best jokes - and earned biggest laughs - on the show.Many members of this talented ensemble went on to star in programs of ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Jack Benny's supporting cast - his "gang" - was the heart, soul, and success of his radio program. Mary Livingstone, Don Wilson, Phil Harris, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Dennis Day, Frank Nelson, Mel Blanc, Artie Auerbach, and Ronald and Benita Colman delivered many of the best jokes - and earned biggest laughs - on the show.Many members of this talented ensemble went on to star in programs of
... Read more
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Classic Radio Spotlight: Jack Benny, Vol. 2

by Black Eye Entertainment ...

Narrated by a full cast, Jack Benny ...

Unabridged

7 hours 50 min

Enjoy eight hours of classic radio episodes starring the incomparable Jack Benny, including several episodes from his regular radio series The Jack Benny Program.For over half a century, Jack Benny was one of the great comics of stage, screen, radio, and television. On his long-running radio and television programs, Benny was depicted as a miser who hoarded every penny he made. Year after year he ... Read more

$19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Enjoy eight hours of classic radio episodes starring the incomparable Jack Benny, including several episodes from his regular radio series The Jack Benny Program.For over half a century, Jack Benny was one of the great comics of stage, screen, radio, and television. On his long-running radio and television programs, Benny was depicted as a miser who hoarded every penny he made. Year after year he
... Read more
Audiobook

Jack Benny

On the Town

Narrated by Jack Benny, Van Johnson, Fred Allen, Portland Hoffa, Original Radio Broadcast ...

Unabridged

9 hours 49 min

He's stepping out and living large—and hoping someone else will grab the check! That's Jack Benny, living the high life with a galaxy of guest stars in this hilarious collection of twenty digitally restored and remastered episodes. Jack moved in a glamorous world during his long residence in Hollywood, seen at all the right nightspots and hobnobbing at premieres with all the right people—like Van ... Read more

$25.99 USD

He's stepping out and living large—and hoping someone else will grab the check! That's Jack Benny, living the high life with a galaxy of guest stars in this hilarious collection of twenty digitally restored and remastered episodes. Jack moved in a glamorous world during his long residence in Hollywood, seen at all the right nightspots and hobnobbing at premieres with all the right people—like Van
... Read more
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THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM Vol. 1

by Hollywood 360, Hollywood 360 ...

Narrated by Jack Benny, a full cast ...

Series series The Classic Radio Collection
Unabridged

7 hours 52 min

Born in Chicago, February 14, 1894, Benjamin Kubelsky would later become known as Jack Benny. As a boy, he was encouraged by his Jewish immigrant parents from Poland to become a concert violinist. He learned to play quite well and hit the vaudeville stage, where he played popular songs and honed a suave-but-fragile personality, telling self-deprecating jokes. Benny guested on Ed Sullivan’s radio ... Read more

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Born in Chicago, February 14, 1894, Benjamin Kubelsky would later become known as Jack Benny. As a boy, he was encouraged by his Jewish immigrant parents from Poland to become a concert violinist. He learned to play quite well and hit the vaudeville stage, where he played popular songs and honed a suave-but-fragile personality, telling self-deprecating jokes. Benny guested on Ed Sullivan’s radio
... Read more
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Nostalgia Radio’s All-Time Favorites, Vol. 1

by CBS Radio, CBS Radio ...

Narrated by Frank Sinatra, Jack Benny, Herbert Marshall, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, Groucho Marx, Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, Boris Karloff0, Dick Powell1, John Dehner2, a full cast3 ...

Series series The Classic Radio Collection
Unabridged

7 hours 35 min

Nostalgia radio had incredible comedy, mystery, detective, western, sci-fi, musical, and drama shows that kept Americans glued to their radio sets. Families gathered around their living room radios to hear their favorite Hollywood stars in fully-dramatized broadcasts that entertained millions. In this collection of sixteen episodes, you’ll hear “Richard Diamond, Private Detective” with Dick Powell ... Read more

$16.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Nostalgia radio had incredible comedy, mystery, detective, western, sci-fi, musical, and drama shows that kept Americans glued to their radio sets. Families gathered around their living room radios to hear their favorite Hollywood stars in fully-dramatized broadcasts that entertained millions. In this collection of sixteen episodes, you’ll hear “Richard Diamond, Private Detective” with Dick Powell
... Read more
Audiobook

Jack Benny

The Fabulous 50s

Narrated by Jack Benny, Mary Livinstone, Phil Harris, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Original Radio Broadcast ...

Series series Jack Benny
Unabridged

9 hours 49 min

It's mid-century madness as Jack Benny slides smoothly into the 1950s with great guests, hilarious running gags, and even a song or two!This classic collection features episodes from Jack's final years on radio, accompanied by his constant cohorts Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Bob Crosby, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Dennis Day, the Sportsmen Quartet, and Don Wilson.Episodes Include: To New York ... Read more

$28.99 USD

It's mid-century madness as Jack Benny slides smoothly into the 1950s with great guests, hilarious running gags, and even a song or two!This classic collection features episodes from Jack's final years on radio, accompanied by his constant cohorts Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Bob Crosby, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Dennis Day, the Sportsmen Quartet, and Don Wilson.Episodes Include: To New York
... Read more