Jack Benny has narrated 13 audiobooks on Listento.it by 10 authors, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 4 ratings. The most-rated is Radio Christmas Spirits.
Happy Halloween
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An orange glow peeks through the window on a crisp October night. Is it a jack-o'-lantern? Or, is it the radio dial? It's both! This collection of radio's happiest Halloween moments is replete with good old-fashioned haunted houses, costume parties, cemeteries, tricks and treats. Have fun with favorites like Jack Benny, Hal Peary, William Bendix, Ozzie & Harriet, Lucille Ball, Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy, and Boris Karloff. This wholesome, family-oriented on-air All Hallows' Eve comedy celebration includes twelve digitally restored and remastered episodes.
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Radio Christmas Spirits
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Celebrate Christmas along with radio's greatest performers, characters and programs. These timeless holiday classics include moving and mirthful comedies, wholesome dramas, and adventurous missions of mercy. Laugh along with comedians like Jack Benny and Red Skelton (in a rare previously not circulated performance), and with funny families on Fibber McGee & Molly, The Phil Harris - Alice Faye Show, Burns & Allen, The Great Gildersleeve, and The Life of Riley. Thrill to the heroics of Sergeant Preston and The Lone Ranger. Ponder the parables presented by Family Theater, and performed by Lionel Barrymore - plus many more holiday favorites. May these 21 digitally restored and remastered tales of nostalgia and nativity bring you cheer and become a part of your own Christmas traditions. Episodes include: The Jack Benny Program: "A Wallet for Don" 12-19-48 The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show: "The City Hall Christmas Tree" 12-18-49 Fibber McGee & Molly: "White Christmas Tree" 12-18-45 The Great Gildersleeve: "A Puppy for Christmas" 12-24-47 Burns and Allen: "Gracie's Last Minute Christmas Gift" 12-18-47 Red Skelton: "Junior's Christmas Play" 12-24-50 The Life of Riley: "The Christmas Present" 12-17-44 This Is My Best: "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas" 12-19-44 Lum 'n' Abner: "Christmas Story" 12-25-41 Sgt. Preston: "The Man With the Red Coat" 12-22-48 The Lone Ranger: "Christmas Comes to Sandy" 12-24-48 Doctor Six-Gun: "Pony for Christmas" 12-19-54 Have Gun, Will Travel: "The Hanging Cross" 12-21-58 Family Theater: "The Other Wise Man" 12-14-49 Suspense: "The Cave" 12-20-55 Mayor of the Town: "A Christmas Carol" 12-23-42 Radio City Playhouse: "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" 12-25-49 Let George Do It: "Santa Claus in Glass" 12-25-50 Night Beat: "Five Days Off for Christmas" 12-21-51 Exploring the Unknown: "The Christmas Cloud" 12-21-47 The Whistler: "Three Wise Guys" 12-24-50
©2010 RSPT LLC (P)2010 RSPT LLC
Family Theater
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Father Peyton of the Holy Cross Fathers wanted to inspire his country with a radio program. Footing the expense of the show himself, he arranged for some of the biggest names in radio and film to donate their services, and for a network to provide the broadcast time. The series that resulted featured heartwarming stories for audiences nationwide. The commercial breaks were filled only with an earnest, non-sectarian appeal for family prayer, reminding listeners that "The family that prays together stays together." The 18 episodes presented in this collection - comedies, dramas, and adventures - entertain; invite thought about foibles, faith and family; and feature an amazing array of stars including Natalie Wood, James Cagney, Tyrone Power, Bob Hope, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, Jim and Marian Jordan, Jack Webb, and Jack Benny, among many others. Episodes Include: Goodbye, Goodbye, Goodbye 06-05-47, Advice to the Lovelorn 10-30-47, Once on a Golden Afternoon 06-10-48, The Short Career of Dexter Coles 02-08-50, The Golden Touch 01-17-51, Grandpa's Marvelous X-Ray 11-28-51, The Red Head 02-20-52, Curtain Call for Genesius 01-30-52, The Big One 03-12-52, Burden on the Family 03-19-52, Journey of the Pegasus 09-30-53, Last Run 06-17-53, The Martians and the Coys 11-11-53, A Different Drummer 02-17-54, UFO 10-13-54, After the Ball 04-27-55, Summer Replacement 12-01-54, The Bid was Four Hearts 08-08-51 PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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Jack Benny Spoofs
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Jack Benny continues to get laughs with this collection of six spoofs that highlight both fairy tales and classic radio shows. This hysterically humorous collection is a must-have for any comedy or Jack Benny fan. A brilliant, talented comic, Benny continues to captivate audiences of all ages with his laugh-out-loud situational comedies and parodies. Digitally restored and remastered, this collection showcases Jack Benny's comedic talents and illustrates why many consider his humor to be legendary. Episodes Include: "Little Red Riding Hood" (12-19-37); "Pinocchio" (03-31-40); "Bob Hope Show Parody" (04-23-44); "The Fiddler" (10-20-46); "Sorry, Wrong Number" (10-17-48); and "Jack and the Bean Stock" (07-25-54).
Public Domain (P)2005 cp Radio Spirits, Inc. All audio programming is licensed through series rights holders. All rights reserved.
Jack Benny: Fabulous 40's
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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 20 digitally restored and remastered episodes from those years. The miserly master of ceremonies matches wits with his collection of comic foils: Mary Livingstone, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Phil Harris, Dennis Day, and Don Wilson. Episodes include: Returns on a TWA Plane 05-12-40; Dog Catcher of Beverly Hills 11-10-40; The Quiz Kids Versus the Jell-O Kids 04-06-41; Jack Prepares For his Appearance on the Quiz Kids 04-13-41; Jack Is Mad About Academy Awards 03-01-42; Don's Play 04-19-42; The Lone Palm 11-14-43; Jack Gets a Driver's License 12-05-43; Dennis Dreams He Has a Radio Program 03-19-44; Jack Fears Sponsor Will Cancel Contract 10-07-45; Jack Is Sick in Bed After Being Robbed of Ten Thousand Dollars 11-04-45; Palm Springs Shopping 02-24-46; Dennis Returns From the Navy 03-17-46; Aboard the Saratoga Four Days Before It Sank 04-21-46; Jack Is Back From Sun Valley Vacation 10-05-47; Jack Fixes Breakfast 10-12-47; Jack's Girlfriend Gladys Comes to Rehearsal 02-29-48; Jack Is Worried Because Mary Is Late 11-14-48; The Horn Blows at Midnight 02-20-49; Jack Goes to Rehearsal 11-20-49. Please note: These are historical recordings of live performances. The audio quality represents the 1940s technology employed and the acoustic environment where the events occurred.
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Christmas Radio Classics
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Come back to the tradition and warmth of Christmas in the Golden Age of Radio, with the great performers and shows of yesteryear. Go shopping with Jack Benny. Go to the snow covered woods with Johnny Dollar. Go to Bethlehem with Family Theater. The voices of Vincent Price, George and Gracie, Bergen and McCarthy, Abbott and Costello, Red Skelton, Jimmy Durante, and more are lifted in story and song. They celebrate the yuletide with equal parts hope and hokum, silliness and sacrifice, merriment and mystery. Share the holidays with all your old time radio favorites in 23 digitally restored and remastered episodes. Episodes Include: The Saint: Santa Claus Is No Saint 12-24-50; The Falcon: Unwelcome Christmas Present 12-24-50; The Jack Benny Show: Christmas at Jack's 12-26-43; A Box of Dates for Don 12-13-53; Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Nick Shurn Matter Parts 1 - 5 12-19-55 through 12-23-55; The Great Gildersleeve: Christmas Eve at Home 12-24-44; Fibber McGee and Molly: Fixing Toys 12-24-46; Columbia Workshop: The Day They Gave Babies Away 12-21-46; Family Theater: Ruth 12-23-53; Burns and Allen: Kay Kyser for Christmas 12-14-53; The Chase and Sanborn Hour: Christmas Show 12-19-48; Cavalcade of America: America for Christmas 12-25-44; Philco Radio Time: Christmas Show 12-25-46; Abbott and Costello: Christmas Show 12-24-47; Red Skelton: Christmas Show 12-25-49; Big Town: Prelude to Christmas 12-21-48; Richard Diamond, Private Detective: A Christmas Carol 12-24-49; Jimmy Durante: Guest Rose Marie 12-24-48; The Phil Harris/Alice Faye Show: No Presents from Rexall 12-26-48.
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Jack Benny: No Place Like Home
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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, for all his high-flown show-biz pretensions, became everyone's favorite put-upon suburbanite. Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Dennis Day, and Don Wilson all make regular visits to Jack's place, along with favorites like Mel Blanc, Frank Nelson, Artie Auerbach, and the Sportsmen Quartet - plus, some very special guest stars like Frank Sinatra, Boris Karloff, and Claudette Colbert! The 16 digitally restored and remastered broadcasts include: Jack Opens Swimming Pool for the Season, 04-18-43; Jack Offers Frank Sinatra Dennis' Job, 10-08-44; Jack Tries to Break His Contract with the Sportsmen, 11-03-46; I Was Condemned, 01-19-47; Jack Fixes a Phonograph and Buys a Baseball Team, 04-13-47; Jack and The Gang Listen to the World Series, 10-10-48; Jack Tries to Reach His Advertising Agency, 11-21-48; How Jack and The Gang Spent Thanksgiving, 11-28-48; Don Still Won't Sign His Contract 01-30-49; Don Signs a New Contract 02-06-49; Jack Takes Inventory of His Pantry and Has a Memory Loss, 10-02-49; Jack's Memory Is Lost and Found, 10-09-49; Recovering From a Cold, 10-16-49; Trimming the Tree, 12-25-49; Jack Gets the House Painted, 04-16-50; Beverly Wilshire Health Club, 01-30-55.
©2014 Trust "C" under Will of Jack Benny, under license (P)2014 RSPT, LLC.
Jack Benny: Oh, Rochester!
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In the realm of unforgettable radio voices, there is one that stands head and shoulders above all others - one distinctive voice that could never be convincingly duplicated, one that brought its owner undreamed of success. It was a voice of sandpaper and gravel and rusty scrap iron, rasping over a nation's loudspeakers for more than 30 years. The one and only: Rochester. As Benny's valet, he was a servant, but he was never servile. From the start, Rochester had his boss sized up and knew exactly how to manipulate him to suit his own purposes. This collection brings you some of Rochester's finest moments with Jack, Mary Livingston, Don Wilson, Phil Harris, Kenny Baker, and Dennis Day. EPISODES INCLUDE: The Train Porter 03-28-37; Jack's Movie 06-20-37; Submarine D-1 02-27-38; Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 12-07-41; Doc Benny's Minstrel Show 03-29-42; Host Orson Welles Takes Cast to His Movie Lot 03-21-43; Jack Pretends He Is Going to Brazil 10-31-43; Jack Has a Pet Camel 01-09-44; Joe Louis Acts as Jack's Bodyguard 11-11-45; Tire Trouble 11-25-45; Jack Gets A Haircut 11-10-46; Allen's Alley 05-25-47; Going to Denver for March-Of-Dimes Benefit 01-11-48; On the Train to Hollywood 01-25-48; Spring Cleaning 03-27-49; Sagebrush Soap Contest 03-12-50; A Cup of Coffee, a Sandwich and Murder 11-12-50; Grassreek Fluff 12-03-50; Jack Takes the Beavers to the Zoo 05-11-52; Jack Writes Thank-You Notes 12-27-53
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Great Radio Sitcoms
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It's every kind of laugh for every kind of listener! Here is radio situation comedy at its finest - from the cartoony fun of Fibber McGee and Molly to the well-drawn family humor of The Great Gildersleeve, from the broad gags of The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show to the subtle wit of The Couple Next Door, from the double-edged meta-comedy of The Jack Benny Program to the blue collar comedy of The Life of Riley. Spend time with Burns & Allen, Ozzie & Harriet, Lucille Ball, Eve Arden, Dennis Day, and all the rest of your favorites in 10 big hours of The Great Radio Sitcoms! Episodes Include: The Aldrich Family: Selling War Bonds In A Snowstorm 04-01-43. The Jack Benny Program: Rochester's Horse Runs In The Kentucky Derby 04-25-43; Jack Can't Make Mary's Party and Is Stood Up By His Date 01-01-50. The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show: George Tries to Sing His Way Into Office 05-16-44. A Date With Judy: Dreaming of Frank Sinatra 02-20-45. Vic and Sade: Shake hands With R.J. Konk 09-18-40; Mr. Sludge Grows a Mustache 09-26-40. Fibber McGee & Molly: Fibber Hosts a Card Party 01-29-46. A Day In The Life Of Dennis Day: Dennis Goes To a Marriage Counselor 04-16-47. My Friend Irma: The Lucky Couple Contest 01-12-48. The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show: The Kids Visit Daddy at Work 04-25-48. Ethel and Albert: Teddy Bites Mr. Spritterbock 07-14-47. The Life of Riley: Riley's Old Flame Bertha Visits 01-21-49. The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet: The Rivals 04-03-49. The Couple Next Door: Taking Italian Lessons 03-04-59. Blondie: Making Dagwood Jealous 11-03-49. Life With Luigi: The Abraham Lincoln Letter 02-07-50. The Great Gildersleeve: Gildy's Blade 03-08-50. My Favorite Husband: Mrs. Cooper Thinks Liz is Pregnant 05-21-50. Father Knows Best: Jim Inherits a Ranch in Arizona 02-01-51. Our Miss Brooks: Bargain Hats for Mother's Day 05-13-51. Bright Star: The French Dress Designer 01-08-53. Easy Aces: Jane's Heart-to-Heart Talk (Program 399-138); Goody and Jane Make Plans to Elope (Program 400-139). Meet Corliss Archer: The Old Oak Tree (AFRS #101). My Little Margie: Big Moose's Son Visits (AFRS #74). PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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From St. Alvans Naval Hospital in New York
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From the St. Albans Naval Hospital, New York. Jack takes the gang to see his appearance in "Hollywood Canteen," and meets guests Fred Allen and Portland Hoffa in the theatre.
©1940 Jack Benny (P)2014 RSPT, LLC.
Funny People
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In Funny People, Steve Allen conveys by anecdote and example the unique genius of four of the great comedians who have delighted our lives: Jack Benny, George Burns, Milton Berle, and Jimmy Durante. Laugh along with Steve Allen in this witty and perceptive exploration into comedy and comedians. Steve Allen, who has written best-selling books on lots of subjects, has now written one in the field for which millions of Americans consider him to be the longest reigning authority.
©1994 Steve Allen (P)2004 Phoenix
Great Radio Comedy
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Who's laughing now? It's you! Why? Because you're settling back with a rib-tickling collection of great radio comedy! All of your favorites are here: Jack and Fred, Phil and Alice, Fibber and Molly, Edgar and Charlie, George and Gracie, Lum and Abner, Snooks and Daddy, and many more! Crack a smile as the kings and queens of comedy crack wise. Here are 24 digitally restored and remastered episodes of radio revelry from shows that have kept Americans in stitches for more than 50 years. Episodes include: Phil Harris-Alice Faye Fitch Bandwagon: Interior Decorator 01-19-47; The Jack Benny Program: The Horn Blows at Midnight 02-20-49; The Great Gildersleeve: Gildersleeve Signs Up For Summer Stock 06-14-42; Fibber McGee & Molly: Passenger Pigeon 04-27-48; Burns & Allen: Newlywed Advice 05-23-46; A Day in the Life of Dennis Day: Dennis and Mildred Plan to Elope 02-12-49; The Fred Allen Show: Guest Rudy Vallee 01-30-49; Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy: Guest Dick Powell 03-07-54; The Life of Riley: Junior's Key 10-13-45; Meet Corliss Archer: The Old Oak Tree; The Couple Next Door: Income Tax Forms 04-14-58; A Date With Judy: Guest Frank Sinatra 02-20-45; The Aldrich Family: The Antique Chairs 02-17-49; The Couple Next Door: New Plans For Laundry Room 04-15-58; Jimmy Durante: Guest Lucille Ball 04-28-48; Sealtest Variety Theater: Guests Abbott & Costello and Dick Powell 10-21-48; Baby Snooks: Baseball Game 04-17-41; Lum & Abner: Lum's Elopement 12-12-48; Life With Luigi: Post Office Breaks Luigi's Gift 12-06-49; Baby Snooks: In the Kitchen 04-24-41; Drene Time: Danny Thomas and The Bickersons 02-09-47; Our Miss Brooks: Hawking for Hawkins Travel Agency 07-17-55; Duffy's Tavern: Archie Wants to Marry a Rich Woman 06-01-49; Red Skelton: Dancing 03-04-47.
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Jack Benny vs. Fred Allen: The Feud
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Among radio comedy's most enduring features were its running gags - and few gags ran longer, or more hilariously, than the legendary feud between two of its great masters: Jack Benny and Fred Allen. For nearly 20 years the mere mention of Benny on an Allen program was guaranteed to produce an escalating laugh - just as bringing Allen up with Benny had listener in stitches at the mere anticipation of a response. This digitally remastered collection brings together the classic episodes that started it all - from first time the pair shared a microphone (in a skit ripe with references to Benny's musical skill), to Stuart Canin's performance of "The Bee," to the showdown that was supposed to end it once and for all. Join Jack, Fred, and their comical cohorts Portland Hoffa, Harry Von Zell, John Brown, Minerva Pious, Mary Livingstone, Kenny Baker, Don Wilson, Andy Devine, Phil Harris, and all the regulars from both Town Hall Tonight and The Jell-O Program. Includes rare episodes. Episodes Include: Town Hall Tonight 02-26-36 (Excerpt); Town Hall Tonight 12-30-36; The Jell-O Program 01-03-37; The Jell-O Program 01-10-37; Town Hall Tonight 01-06-37; Town Hall Tonight 01-13-37 (Excerpt); Town Hall Tonight 01-20-37; The Jell-O Program 01-31-37; Town Hall Tonight 01-27-37 ( Excerpt); The Jell-O Program 02-07-37; Town Hall Tonight 02-03-37 (Excerpt); Town Hall Tonight 02-10-37; The Jell-O Program 02-14-37; The Jell-O Program 02-28-37; Town Hall Tonight 02-24-37; Town Hall Tonight 03-03-37 (Excerpt); The Jell-O Program 03-07-37; The Jell-O Program 03-14-37; Town Hall Tonight 12-22-37; The Fred Allen Show 12-18-40 (Excerpt)
©2011 Trust "C" under Will of Jack Benny (P)2011 RSPT LLC