Jack Benny was so generous. Mel Blanc gets every laugh line.

I wrote Mel Blanc a letter when I was a kid(1981). He responded by sending me an 8x10 color photo of him and his characters, signed to ME(putting my first name on it). As a 10 year old kid, I couldn't believe it. I love this guy!

Back in the days when tv shows was funny

@julienielsen3746

Ай бұрын

And comedians told clean jokes.

@jackjohnson2101

20 күн бұрын

Was they, Jethro?

I remember the days of not so long ago when my Dad, Mom and my three sisters would sit in front of the tv and laugh for hours. Today I can not find a single thing on tv that is funny. Today after watching a few minutes of tv I find myself depressed, scared, embarrassed and saddened.

Dear Jack and Mel, you are much loved and missed. 😘😘

I wish Jack Benny was still that age and doing his skits now. Mel Blanc also. This crazy world we are living in, we need them. at least we can find them all here on KZread. I'm thankful for that! God Bless all

2023, still watch jack benny 😂😂😂

@malcolmabram2957

Ай бұрын

Candidly before my time, but the timing of the humour is so spot on, many modern comedians can learn from them. And yes, I find it very funny, and yes I do have a good giggle.

No matter how many times you watch these skits they never never ever get stale.

@rsprockets7846

Жыл бұрын

cheers us up

@franciscomoctezuma419

11 ай бұрын

​@@rsprockets7846þ

@MIDIPipe

10 ай бұрын

So True

@AmateurHistorian999

9 ай бұрын

Jack Benny and Mel Blanc can't NOT be funny.

@rsprockets7846

9 ай бұрын

@@AmateurHistorian999wellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hahahaha 2023 comedy really need's too take lessons from these guy's on how to be funny😁👌🍻

I love how Mel is staring at Jack, just daring him to laugh!

@MaskedMan66

8 жыл бұрын

***** And long may it live! :-)

@BarronVonHopper

8 жыл бұрын

+MaskedMan66 I thought that was funniest part of the clip

@MaskedMan66

8 жыл бұрын

Barron VonHopper I like your screen name, by the way!

@MrTruth111

6 жыл бұрын

Si

@jamessmethurst3537

6 жыл бұрын

MrTruth111 sigh....

Professors Jack and Mel taking everybody to the school of comedy!

Love it magnificent. Jack Benny

Showed this to a hispanic co-worker and he was busting a gut by the end.

@kathyoneill4011

10 жыл бұрын

I'm a Spanish native speaker and find all of what Benny and Mel do, unbelievably funny, charming, delightful

@That_AMC_Guy

3 жыл бұрын

Most Latino's have a terrific sense of humour. It's like how white people think Speedy Gonzales is offensive, and yet Mexican's love the mouse always pulling one over the "gringo's". We ALL need to take a step back and figure out a way to laugh together. Because really, all of humanity is a big joke anyway!

@LunaTheStars

3 жыл бұрын

@@That_AMC_Guy Yeah. Gringo’s really need to get their funny bones checked. I’m Gen Z and I love this stuff

Those were the good old days they're all gone but thank goodness we have video of the episode😂❤

Mel Blanc, the man of a thousand voices !! Thanks for millions and millions of laughs.

@stanlee-eq7lu

5 ай бұрын

As Mel Blanc was Jewish, the Jewish people have contributed more to comedy and entertainment than anyone else in the world.😊

@marywealth6475

2 ай бұрын

And about 900 of them sounded like Bugs Bunny.

Im Hispanic and I laughed. You can't do something like that now.

@groupsounds4896

9 жыл бұрын

carlos mencia and george lopez still exist

@kirbytheslumpgod6251

4 жыл бұрын

True

@The-Friendly-Grizzly

3 ай бұрын

Somewhere, there is a fat white woman with purple hair and eyebrow piercings screaming, "That's racist!" Just like she did about the Taco Bell Chihuahua. I too am a Hispanic. And I got a big bang out of it.

Mel Blanc was the Pinnacle of natural comedy that touched everyone's hearts. He was the kindest and loving humanitarian. He is a National Treasure

@landonletterman831

Жыл бұрын

Even among voice actors, he is GOAT He has one of the greatest single takes in the history of the profession. The "Rabbit season/Duck season" episode of Looney Tunes where Daffy is trying to convince Elmer Fudd that it's rabbit season. The part where Daffy dresses up like Bugs, and Bugs like Daffy, he does each characters voice, doing an impression of the other, and had an argument between the two. He did it without messing up in *ONE TAKE!* And he also played Elmer Fudd!

@camembert3218

Жыл бұрын

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@danielcarney3182

Ай бұрын

​@@landonletterman831 Mel Blanc didn't do the voice for Elmer in the episode "Rabbit Fire" (the one you mentioned), it was actually Arthur Q Bryan. Mel went on to voice Elmer, after Arthur passed away.

@landonletterman831

Ай бұрын

@@danielcarney3182 thanks for the correction Still impressive, tho

Slowpoke Rodriguez on the Bass! It was a sad day when Mel Blanc passed away. There will never be another like him. Rest In Peace.

@jeanpreston8009

Жыл бұрын

The older I get, (and I'm getting up there) the more I love and appreciate that man! Thanks, Mel!🥰💓💞❤❣️

@blockmasterscott

Жыл бұрын

Whaaat? Mel Blanc played Slow Poke Rodriguez? I never knew that! That’s cool!

@jeanpreston8009

Жыл бұрын

@@blockmasterscott If you want, do some research on Mel. He originated almost ALL the voices except Elmer Fudd and Granny.🥰

@josepherhardt164

Жыл бұрын

But while Slowpoke was the slowest mouse in all Mexico, didn't he also have the fastest draw? Trying to remember my cartoons ...

@mariehayes8358

Жыл бұрын

@@josepherhardt164 Nope that was Speedy Gonzalez, voiced, of course, by Mel Blanc at that time.

this skit is a timeless classic that i never get tired of.

Jack is trying so hard not to laugh lol..they were really good friends in real life..

I swear to god every time Mel says something funny I can't take it anymore I'm crying from laughter so much thank you Mel blanc for everything you're the best

This was when TV was actually funny and entertaining. We won't be seeing the likes of them again.

@elwoodblues9613

6 жыл бұрын

si

Jack Benny, Mel blank, a true comedy team

I can picture God in heaven, with all the great artists too choose from around Him, and see Him select Mel Blanc to make him smile.

@bendanieli9325

6 жыл бұрын

JackOffAllTrades/MasterOfBuns

Si! Mel Blanc was an accomplished musician well before his radio/voice/TV career, once the youngest orchestra leader in the U.S. Such an amazing entertainer.

@stephenclifford342

Жыл бұрын

I didn't know just how well versed a musician Mel was. He definitely has not had the recognition as a vocalist that he deserved. I wish a compilation album of his best songs from the cartoons would be put out. Also glad this bit finally showcased Jack's own skill with the violin.

@jerometaperman7102

Жыл бұрын

Most famous comedians are musicians. It's the timing, you know.

@grzegorzossowiecki1037

Жыл бұрын

Si!

@grzegorzossowiecki1037

Жыл бұрын

See Polish *Grupa MoCarta.*

@liamcabrera8054

8 ай бұрын

@@grzegorzossowiecki1037 Sigh! They are all gone and hard to replace

jimmy kimel, fallon.colbert and john stewart combine will never come close to this true talent.

@yankee2666

6 жыл бұрын

Or any talent, for that matter.

@Awakeningspirit20

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Jon Stewart was great! Those other idiots hell no

@mmjhcb

5 жыл бұрын

@Jeff Baker He's not laying it on thick enough!

Amazing how brilliant comedic timing can make such a simple routine as Si-Sy-Sue so hilarious.

@jeanpreston8009

Жыл бұрын

Only Mel and Jack could've done it 😄

@georgemaster9979

Жыл бұрын

​@@jeanpreston8009 I never get tired of it!

love the "toot" at the end of the songs! very funny!

4.5 minutes of entertainment that is better than anything on TV for the next 50 years.

@ZoKitchen

Жыл бұрын

They both have great personalities and comedic timings 😊

@jerryshunk7152

Жыл бұрын

@@cecilfoxhound3274 if

@fenlandhobbit2307

Жыл бұрын

Agree . I'm not a prude but it's just swearing and really offensive humour . It just goes to show modern audiences will laugh at any old rubbish . 🙂🇬🇧

@fredv6237

Жыл бұрын

DAE modern comedy bad old good because it makes you hip and cool?

@fredv6237

Жыл бұрын

@@fenlandhobbit2307 As if Airplane! didn't have offensive language. How ignorant you people are.

Jack Benny was a well-trained violinist who raised so much money for orchestra funds over the years. The best part is that he loved playing SO much, and that was the real joy of it. We could feel his happiness. He was never intimidated either, working with some of the world's finest violinists.

@landonletterman831

Жыл бұрын

Jack Benny and his violin carries the same energy as Leslie Nielson and his fart machine, lol

@leondillon8723

Жыл бұрын

Several actors and actresses are musically inclined. Larry Fine(berg) played the violin. He and Samuel (Shemp) Howard were 2 of the original 3 Stooges.

I Love Mel Blanc ❤

I would imagine that the current generation has no idea who these two are. They are priceless icons from the not too distant past.

@Suncast45

Жыл бұрын

I was working a railroad police night shift in the hellish E. St. Louis when I heard the news that Jack Benny had passed away. Tears in my eyes!

@Pfsif

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure they'd be triggered and offended.

@julioalbertoherrera1339

Жыл бұрын

They are Cantinflas and Chespirito, the crimson grasshopper 🦗... 🤭

@keithbrice6613

Жыл бұрын

Millinials are the epitome of the word IDIOT!!!

@fredv6237

Жыл бұрын

I would imagine if that comment of your is sheer bullshit and only exists to make yourself fucking superior.

this is hysterical--no entertainers like this anymore!

@triple7marc

8 жыл бұрын

.

@highline64

8 жыл бұрын

I' m not a racist, but I miss this old style comedy . I grew up in the variety show age.

@spectrum7virkeytroni

8 жыл бұрын

+highline64 -- "I'm not a racist" is a bit of a non sequitur.

@aabb3340

6 жыл бұрын

Si.

@Blankarte

4 жыл бұрын

Some entertainers are far better now. Just take a look at Conan on the mexican soap opera. _Can't say all past things were better..._

When TV was truly entertaining and had stuff the whole family could watch together. Mel Blanc was a classic.

Jack Benny and Mel Blanc had such great comedic timing. He had the studio audience in stitches right along with the home viewers. Not one foul word, no off color jokes just great timing with a great script and actors that knew their business. I wonder if we will ever get back to that?

@THE-HammerMan

Жыл бұрын

Not a chance... not a chance!

@anagram8

Жыл бұрын

Si​@@THE-HammerMan

@zeldafreak1975

Жыл бұрын

Highly doubtful

@shasha-muse6054

Жыл бұрын

WILHARD45.....I seriously doubt that my dear.

@GeneralZap

Жыл бұрын

This is off color by today's standards

I like how Jack just says, "This is my dumb show, and I'm gonna do it!"

This was a priceless time in our country when folks just knew how to get a good laugh and just have fun.

@xaviergamboa181

6 жыл бұрын

David Wolf. Who are u and what is your real name

@kyokogodai-ir6hy

6 жыл бұрын

Disagree Jeff. Society has gone down the crapper, since this show appeared. Almost to the bottom, thanks to the CULTural marxist influence of the 1960's.

How can anyone give this a thumbs down?? This is classic tv with two legendary giants up front and center. Mel Blanc enjoyed torturing Jack with surprises. Jack was a class act. He was among the few celebrities that gave minorities opportunities and even stood up for them in rough situations.

I could watch this all day---These guys played off of each other so well, and even on just the radio they were masters at their craft!! That is where Mr. Mel Blanc really did his magic. R.I.P. MEL BLANC---OH THE JOY YOU GAVE TO ALL MANKIND!!!

@richardranke3158

Жыл бұрын

I saw him on the stage in 1976 when he was touring college campuses.:-)

I grew up watching Mel Blanc Looney Toons reruns. Best cartoons ever, scientific fact.

Here I am in 2020,sitting in my lounge in London and laughing at this wonderful man who still lives on for millions all over the world.

i am mexican and say this is funny as hell............we make fun of ourselves in mexico...........but in this country everything became politically correct........americans take things to seriously

@briancollins1579

9 жыл бұрын

Way too seriously..at least some sure do. The ability to laugh at yourself is a sign of real confidence. Funny, funny skit.

@shaneturner500

9 жыл бұрын

Wait, so you laugh at the stereotypes you face, like gardening and the like?

@josephwonderless1258

9 жыл бұрын

***** What stereotypes are you referring to Chaim? It is liberal brainwashing that made it politically correct or as it is said now racism.

@shaneturner500

9 жыл бұрын

Joseph Wonderless idk. I just get the idea that people think that all Mexicans do gardening and the like. I don't believe it, even though i see it, but it's the stereotype. But then again, people think plenty bad about my heritage, even though I can attest to their falsehood.

@troyroebuck36

9 жыл бұрын

akumma888 The joke was made here in the first place.. You act like you're speaking against other people but yet who's the ones complaining about this being offensive?..

The best comedy routine of all time! Never gets old.

No talent comes close to these giants of entertainment. A bygone time that will not be seen again, sadly.

A priceless piece of comedic history.

@anagram8

Жыл бұрын

Si

Mel Blanc, you were funny as hell.

I grew up listening to Jack Benny on the radio every sunday night in the 40s and 50s and watching his show on TV, and I have to tell you, I think this is the first time i have seen him play the violin legitimately. My only memories are of him fooling around with it, and I really thought it was just a comic prop. Thanks for posting this clip, he and Mel were a national treasure.

@Bigbadwhitecracker

Жыл бұрын

Oh no no no. He was a superb musician. Johnny Carson asked him once if he had to choose between comedy and being a violin virtuoso. He said he would take the violin. And he used to play in concert halls and symphony orchestra in between seasons - seriously - at least as seriously as he ever could.

Greatest comedian to ever grace a stage.

@the-chillian

9 жыл бұрын

Jack Benny or Mel Blanc?

@DailyMotionBetter

9 жыл бұрын

Jackson

@bostonrailfan2427

Жыл бұрын

@@the-chillian yes.

Classic Benny and Mel Blanc!!! You cannot get this anymore. SMF

Lol, I'm rolling, love this routine.

Take note, Fallon...this is how a host carries a show.

@Persadish

7 жыл бұрын

si

@LASR71

6 жыл бұрын

Don't ask impossible things, less to a fucktard like that idiot.

@thetaytheist

6 жыл бұрын

but jimmy wants people to laugh at his jokes too!

@claypottinger7372

6 жыл бұрын

Fallon talks too much and has to hijack other's time. Laughs at his own attempts at humour. Sophomoric. Benny had class.

@Bigbadwhitecracker

6 жыл бұрын

Fallon isn't watching this. He wouldn't understand it.

Love the Si Sy Su Sue skits! ALL OF THEM!!!

Who knew that he had so many talents? I'd only known him for his outstanding voice-overs for Loony Tunes, Merrie Melodies, and other toons ; this is Wow 👌 👏! Thanks KZread 😊

@jeanpreston8009

Жыл бұрын

Do some research on Mel and you will be pleasantly surprised. He was not only the first and greatest voice actor, but a talented actor, musician, song writer and singing artist. His natural singing voice is beyond perfect and hard to find. His list of credits is unbelievable, not to mention all the work he never got credit for. I don't think there was a musical instrument he couldn't play. And he devoted his time to charitable causes. Just an all-around great guy. We won't see any like him anymore. 🥰❤

We don't see this type of talent showcased on Prime Time TV anymore. When did we lose this kind of entertainment??

@robertszvetics210

8 жыл бұрын

+Hatori Hanzo they are all dead

@edwardklintworth2004

8 жыл бұрын

+Hatori Hanzo , sadly our culture has changed so much, although i think people do still appreciate good clean entertainment.

@kurtbaumann7686

8 жыл бұрын

+Hatori Hanzo When Lenny Bruce, Sam Kinison, and Andrew Dice Clay were considered funny.

@edwardklintworth2004

8 жыл бұрын

A lot of comedians, who don't work "clean" are very funny. I happen to like Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Hennie Youngman and others better.

@robertszvetics210

8 жыл бұрын

edward klintworth like i said they are all dead now we have nothing but bad mouth shits

Reminds me of when I went on a trip and in Southern California, San Diego we were welcomed to a Mexican diner with music before having a meal.

Why is it today's generation can take an innocent lighthearted acted like this and turn it into a hateful rant

@sha11235

8 жыл бұрын

+budmangt2 Because they are uncle fuckers.

@badcoach2000

8 жыл бұрын

+budmangt2 Because no one can laugh at themselves anymore. If you do. you are a Bully! What a crock!

@Jesusmetalhead

8 жыл бұрын

+budmangt2 Because we've been overrun by social justice warriors

@spectrum7virkeytroni

8 жыл бұрын

+budmangt2 Today's generation likes comedy that's 1000 times more disgusting and worse than this is.

@LunaTheStars

3 жыл бұрын

@@spectrum7virkeytroni bruh look at this dood

The skill of holding an audience is breathtaking here. It is impossible to imagine just how much joy Mel Blanc has brought to the world with his voice characterisation, Many thanks for posting. ps Those are some pretty fancy guitars the Tijuana boys are playing!

@jackgrattan3144

9 жыл бұрын

Top line Gibsons. I'd kill for those guitars. The left handed cat is Frank Remley, who played in Jack's house band forever, and was the butt of many a drinking joke.

I SURE WISH TV COULD BE LIKE THIS AGAIN! I guess we were sure lucky to be part of it! ken c

So funny and deadpan. Not a smile in sight. Great. 😂👏👏👏

One of my ALL TIME FAVORITE sketches! Jack Benny and Mel Blanc were both LEGENDS!

At 1:31 I'm surprised Jack held it together as well as he did, and I would've expected a bigger laugh out of the audience when Mel said "Yes sir" cause I lost it big time when that happened.

@DarthAverage

2 жыл бұрын

You know it wasn't scripted because there's a moment's pause where Jack just stares at him, processing what Mel just said before he reacts.

@rockero1313

Жыл бұрын

si

@GenGamesUniverse

Жыл бұрын

Actually Mel would try to make Jack laugh backstage because of that look that he would give him. That's why in the airport scene with the "Si, Sy, Sue, Sow" shtick, you can actually see Jack cracking up for just a minute.

Mel was the Best of the Best.? Anyone living in the good old U.S.A.? Had to grew up Loving & listening & watching every Cartoon Character Voice,? That he ever did.? R.I.P. Mel You are sadly missed by all.?

This routine never gets old.

I remember watching this the first time it played on television. It is still funny.

Blanc & Benny were the ideal comedy duo, each one possessed of the greatest deadpan delivery in the business. This classic "Si, Sy, Sue, Sew," etc., routine always killed. Another great bit was Mel playing Jack's violin coach, the terribly frustrated & depressed "Professor LeBlanc." Unmatched entertainment.

@Downecker

Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites was when Jack went to buy a gift at a department store and Mel is assisting him to the point of exhaustion!

@Gary-tm1kx

10 ай бұрын

That was the Christmas episode. Love it !!!!!!

Every time I watch these clips with Jack and Mel, I notice Mel seems to have that same effect on Jack as Tim Conway has on Harvey Korman on “The Carol Burnett Show”!! 😃👍

Love it! The tune they play with Jack is "My Honey's Lovin' Arms". Bing did a neat recording of it in the early 30s.

This bit had been done many times but this is my favorite. Never gets old!

I loved Mel since I was a kid in the 70s.

@johnk2495

7 жыл бұрын

I agree and will add that Mel Blanc was the best voice character of all time.

@captainnerd6452

7 жыл бұрын

And Jack Benny was no slouch as a comedian, either!

@JaySmithKiawah

6 жыл бұрын

me in the 50s

@mariocisneros911

6 жыл бұрын

Not me , he made fun of Mexicans. Why didn't he make fun of Jews like Mel brooks.

Thank you for posting this this is great stuff!!!!

I remember his TV specials as a kid in the early 70's. Thanx for posting!

I lived through this as a child and now it seems like it's from another planet. No constant "F" word being thrown out for laughs. People actually laughed without a flow of foul language and sick humor hitting them in the head.

These guys were all truly talented artists. You hardly see someone truly talented in more than one thing today. RIP Jack, Mel, and their pals.

That is the good old days. Loved Jack Benny.

Even all these years later you just watch Benny and marvel at his timing and pitch perfect dead pan reactions. The master.

We owe Jack Benny and his stalwarts on the show our eternal gratitude. Oh, to have comedians these days with the insight and compassion of Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Bob Newhart and others of that time. True comedy!

Now this is entertainment. And I sure do miss it.

Those were the days!

Who knew Jack Benny was a western swing musician!

No wonder, that even through the hard times we laughed so much, it's not only funny to listen to, but Jack and Mel's straight deadpan comedy style made you roar, even with the sound turned off.

2:23 Pretty racy hip shakin' from Mel Blanc.

Good stuff! All Jack Benny had to do for a laugh is just start out into space in response to the humerous goings on. He was the ultimate straight man.

In the 40' I was a slot nose kid who always tuned Jack on our huge radio. We had never heard of TV. He

Good Lord! Give me break! This is, was, and always will be JUST PLAIN FUNNY! And who prey tell are the 29 who dislike this? UNBELIEVABLE!

@kyokogodai-ir6hy

6 жыл бұрын

CULTural marxists who are upset Jack appropriated someone else's culture.

@lamontburton1233

5 жыл бұрын

To Katherine Leisering:What else? Politically constipated Social Justice Weenies,snowflake millenials with no sense of humor and good taste who think the Kartrashians are better than Jack Benny & gang.Not by a long shot.I'm betting you grew up watching Mr.Benny like me or heard his classic radio show.I left another posting calling out people who thought Mr.Benny was racist.

Never stops being funny.

I remember seeing this as a kid. I laughed till my sides hurt. A comedy masterpiece.

Mel Blanc with his good hearted comedy nature was a gift nobody could ever reproduce.

Understanding humanity and being able to laugh at yourself is important. This is why Jack was so successful. Also loved Mel.

Just magic - great performers.

I seen the headlines on the newspaper early morning in July 1989 telling of Blancs passing, and it left me with a profound sadness, that an era had passed.

I must have watched this same skit 10 times now. There is something completely different about communication between people and team playing when cultures that are alien to each other meet in different environments. This show is a timeless masterpiece.

I love how Mel just stares at Jack, as if to say, "C'mon, keep a straight face, I dare ya!"

Jack Benny often poked fun at his violin playing, but he was actually very good! I never knew that before.

I’m pure Mexican/Hispanic and that was so Damn FUNNY! Remember when everyone had a sense of humor and could laugh!😅😅😅😅

Oh how I miss this sort of intelligent humour ...fabulous

In the ENTIRE History of Comedy, from the First Comedian, Og, standing outside his cave entertaining the rest of the tribe, to the Present Day, NOBODY Ever did dead-pan as well as Jack Benny (although I DO recall a Johnny Carson show when he and Jack Webb each did his best to break up the other one!). Benny was in a league by himself. A Great Man, indeed.

OMG--It looks like Mel Blanc is actually playing that bass! I've never seen this version of the "Si!" skit before!

We’ve all seen this skit so many times, but Mel Blanc made this one truly memorable. So funny.

mel blanc and jack benny they are brilliant

miss you mel and jack