The Jack Benny Program: The Lost Episodes
Synopsis
The Jack Benny Program and its legendary star are counted among the most dazzling jewels in the crown of American comedy. From its beginnings as an immensely popular radio program to its heyday on television, the daily trials and tribulations of the beloved comedian kept millions of fans laughing for over 30 years. Here at last are 18 long-lost episodes — unseen since their original broadcast — that have been lovingly restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Jack, Don, Mary, Eddie “Rochester” Anderson and a constellation of guest stars are all here in this first-of-its-kind DVD collection of The Jack Benny Program.
Guest Stars: Natalie Wood, Red Skelton, Gary Cooper, George Burns, John Wayne, Dick Van Dyke, Billy Graham, Milton Berle, Tony Curtis, President Harry Truman
Bonus Features
- New Interview With Director Norman Abbott, Benny Secretary Dorothy Ohman And Actor/Writer/Satirist Harry Shearer
- Comedy Bits From The Jack Benny Television Specials
- Hearst Newsreels
Product Information
Episodes
Episode | Episode Title |
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1 | The Jack Benny Program: 10/7/1956 |
2 | The Jack Benny Program: 10/21/1956 |
3 | The Jack Benny Program: 11/4/1956 "Jack Invited To The Colmans" |
4 | The Jack Benny Program: 9/21/1958 |
5 | The Jack Benny Program: 10/4/1959 "Jack Switches Sponsors" |
6 | The Jack Benny Program: 10/18/1959 |
7 | The Jack Benny Program: 11/29/1959 |
8 | The Jack Benny Program: 3/6/1960 |
9 | The Jack Benny Program: 4/17/1960 "The Easter Show" |
10 | The Jack Benny Program: 5/1/1960 |
11 | The Jack Benny Program: 10/16/1960 |
12 | The Jack Benny Program: 10/30/1960 |
13 | The Jack Benny Program: 11/20/1960 |
14 | The Jack Benny Program: 12/24/1961 "Christmas Show" |
15 | The Jack Benny Program: 2/18/1962 |
16 | The Jack Benny Program: 1/29/1963 "The Murder Of Clayton Worthington" |
17 | The Jack Benny Program: 9/24/1963 "Reverend Billy Graham" |
18 | The Jack Benny Program: 12/25/1964 |
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The Jack Benny Program: The Lost Episodes
NAME | ROLE |
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Dennis Day | Actor |
Don Wilson | Actor |
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson | Actor |
Jack Benny | Actor |