I recall reading somewhere that Jack didn’t care if other cast members of his show got more laughs than he did. Jack just wanted the show to be funny. That just proves how kind and generous he was.

@muide7

4 жыл бұрын

Comedians normally have stooges or straight guys. Jack himself was straight. He never told any jokes (like, for instance, Bob Hope). If he did, they were insipid, and no one - at least not the other characters on the show - would laugh at them. We laughed at Phil Harris, Dennis Day and others. They were the funny guys. We laughed at Jack because he was NOT (trying to be) funny.

@chrischeshire6528

4 жыл бұрын

Like Jack told Johnny Carson, you can have great talent on your show but the next day people will say...did you watch Johnny Carson last night or did you watch Jack Benny last night?

@alanogletree5557

2 жыл бұрын

I wud pick JB over Ricard Pryor anytime, I'm a blk man in my 50s,& wat I really love about Jack, is he wasn't having that racism BS

@garycarpenter6433

Жыл бұрын

At least he wasn't full of himself he was the funniest guy in show business him and George Burns were best of pals

I am over 70 now and he was with us through THE 50S 60S AND 70S. Outstanding tongue in cheek comedy. Come back Jack Benny.

@martywhite2988

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 46 and discovered OTR when I was 12 or 13. Brilliant shows. Benny was always my favorite.

@thegowerboy

4 жыл бұрын

@@martywhite2988 I am British and our tv entertainment in the early 50s was abysmal. Limited viewings times and early shut downs . Then Jack Benny, came onto Uk TV and we all realised that comedians were supposed to be funny and humorous. A new window into American life opened

@fscap811

3 жыл бұрын

thegowerboy That's only TV, if you count radio the 30s and 40s also

@thegowerboy

3 жыл бұрын

@@fscap811 Yes he was an all rounder and i assume you are American? He was outstanding radio comedian. Quick sharp and so lethargic. It seems to me his style was unique.

I remember Jack from his t.v. show.Absolutely loved it,never missed an episode.He was so good,perfect timing and his facial expressions always had me in stitches.He was a decent human and missed by so many.R.I.P. Jack,🙏🙏

I was not born when the radio show was on, and was not born when the tv show came out, but i started watching The Jack Benny Program on cable in the 1980's, and was instantly hooked , and i still am. I don't know if there is a funnier person than Jack Benny . There are a lot that are very funny , and some that are even as funny, but none of em' are funnier. Although i am not from his era, his comedy still resonates today, and turned me on to other greats of those times that i find endlessly hilarious ( Berle, Hope, Burns, ect. .) , along with all the fantastic cast, and cameos, from his show like Mel Blanc, Frank Nelson, Benny Ruben, Rochester, Barbera Nichols, and so many others. Funny is funny ,no matter when it was made, and Jack Benny is proof. Bob.G

Born in 71, Jack Benny was before my time. I'm just discovering his masterful television career....

At 82 I grew up with radio and Jack Benny was always clean and entertaining, I still love radio.........................................

I was addicted to the "Jack Benny Program" for a very long time. It was most funny. I just love that show day in and day out.

Our family loved the Jack Benny Show. We watched every week. 🤣🥰😂

I love listening to Jack Benny and his crew. So happy to hear that his family was happy.

I remember walking down our street on a Sunday night when I was about 12 and realizing that every television was tuned to The Jack Benny Show. I knew that it would be the same when I got home. Somehow it was very reassuring and homey.

@FactsVerse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, stephanie!

Jack Benny will always be remembered for his long running radio show first, but then the television show was so good I really can't say which one was better. They were both exceptional just as was Jack Benny. I always think of Fred Allen and all the other comedians of the period with Jack Benny. There is not a person today that can compare with Jack Benny.

I loved Jack Benny !! He made me laugh just looking at him !! His actions were even funny !!

A very funny man,but not entitled. A true gentle man and charming. If you watch What’s My Line, that charm shines through RIP MR BENNY

I remember his TV show, when he'd put his hand up to the side of his face and say, ,"Well."

I ALWAYS LOVED THE JACK BENNY SHOW!!!!!

@louislandi938

3 жыл бұрын

Mary’s name was not Living-stone. It was pronounced ‘Livingston’.

I grew up watching Jack Benny on TV. My parents always had him on. Still today. Hes my favorite comedian. Ed Blanchard

Great video I remember Jack Benny as a kid my parents would watch the JB show and laughed till their stomach hurt. One little fact you blew “ in 1917 was WW1”

@waynemarvin5661

Жыл бұрын

There's a lot of other errors in this video besides that. As well as a raft of mispronounced names. It was "Livingston", not "Livingstone", even though it was spelled that way. The narrator also mispronounced "Kubelsky".

I remember Jack from both radio and Television. Such a very talented person. Giving and generous as well.

@Jenifer_G

3 жыл бұрын

I WATCHED JACK BENNY AS A CHILD HERE IN AUSTRALIA, I ALWAYS LOVED HIM AND MARY WAS AN ABSOLUTE MATCH FOR HIM. LOVED SEEING THEM TOGETHER. I WAS ABLE TO GET UP HIS FUNERAL ON THE NET, THAT WAY I COULD SAY GOOD BYE AND THANKFUL TO HAVE SEEN HIM ON T.V.

@guynorth3277

3 жыл бұрын

I still listen to him on the radio!

I discovered Jack Benny through my Dad who collected old radio shows and had grown up in that era. Nick at night used to play the television show. They are both wonderful.

I listen to Jack on OTR almost every night. I occasionally throw in Phil Harris & Alice Faye, or A Day In The Life of Dennis Day. Real comedy that still holds up.

@mwilliams1330

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, several OTR apps on my phone. The old stuff never gets old.

@jiwbink

4 жыл бұрын

THE THING IS,IT'S FUNNY AND GREAT WITHOUT FOUR LETTER WORDS OF HALF NAKED PPL!! THOSE WERE BETTER TIMES LOOK AT MUSIC AWARD SHOWS THESE DAYS,LOL AT THE BEACH HAVE MORE CLOTHES ON.

Greatest comedian ever. Nothing even close today.

@FactsVerse

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Thank you for sharing your views on this. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

Thank you for this tribute to Jack Benny! I understand he was a kind man and I'm like the character he portrayed, he was generous to a fault. It's been 46 years since you left us. Will be having a 50th anniversary celebration in 2024, that will mark the 50 years since his passing. I love his show! I watch the reruns on my computer. I consider these shows to be very funny I enjoy them very much.

As a little boy I had the good fortune of meeting Jack Benny! He was performing in a charitable classical concert with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. In the newspaper it was mentioned that he was staying at the Royal York Hotel. So on a Saturday morning I went down to the hotel and asked at the front desk which suite Mr. Benny was occupying. They told me and upstairs I went. Arriving at his door, it was ajar. I could hear him playing his violin and so I politely knocked. Mr. Benny came to the door looking radiant and quite handsome. I asked him for his autograph to which he gladly complied. I think that he was touched that a little boy had knocked on his door. Jack Benny created a warm- hearted, kind impression and I remember how startled I was to learn of his sad passing a number of years later, in the 70's.

I know who Jack Benny is- and am happy to hear of a happy family- 🌹Beautiful🌹 !

Wonderful man and enjoyed him on TV as a child. He was one of a kind and the best of the best! Also, never new that he was in service to our Country in the US Navy!

Radio...I just turned 80 and used to listen to his show. Rochester was a memorable character.

I started listening to Jack Benny in , probably 1950-51. I enjoyed him the rest of his life. Thank you Joan for sharing your family.

Jack Benny is the king. He is the greatest comedian of all time, and he is also the creator of the situation comedy. Thank you for this video.

Jacks friend Danny Thomas was one of the most amazing folks to have ever live. He founded St Jude with a little help from his friends. Today that institution lives on and saves countless lives! Amazing.

@missyhumwood6669

3 жыл бұрын

@@checkpointchickie1131 can you prove this?

@stevemaher7481

3 жыл бұрын

@@checkpointchickie1131 scatological?

@albertlaw786

3 жыл бұрын

@@checkpointchickie1131 NONE of what you wrote has ever been proven by anybody

@jonrudd4733

3 жыл бұрын

@@albertlaw786 Can you prove it didn't?

@gregwatson8219

2 жыл бұрын

Uh? You think?

Jack Benny is one of my favorite old school favorite shows and the George Burns show is 2nd. Watching them work when they were young it's amazing!

@railtie765

4 жыл бұрын

If we only had him back and get rid of the trash that we have to put up with now😎😎

@paulpeterson4216

4 жыл бұрын

I remember a bit he did on TV with Bob Hope. The gag was that they had been captured by cannibals and were sitting together stewing in a pot. Hope was stoic about it, commenting on how they had had a good life. Benny agreed, but regretted that he would not make it long enough to turn 40. A payoff on one of the longest running jokes ever.

I grew up seeing Jack on TV, starting in the 50s. We were all so upset that he left us so soon. I had just had a baby and was so sad that my child wouldn't see him. Thankfully, tv changed and as a teenager she got to know him.

Jack like so many of the actors/comedians of that era got to where they were by Their Tallent and Not thru Social Media. Always loved those celebs more than the ones of today along with the ones that came before Social Media.

@tombradley2241

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed agree

Jack Benny was truly one of the greatest ever. I remember the day he passed, it was as though all of show business came to a screeching halt. For the next few days all of the networks had hour long specials devoted to him and his career. I miss him and his style to this day.

@elwoodblues9613

4 жыл бұрын

And he was only 39 when he died!

@susiem44

11 ай бұрын

​@@elwoodblues9613🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I have loved Jack Benny since the day I was introduced to him. And that day was nearly 30 years ago. Incredible career, great man, and truly a master of being funny. As a testament to him, I think one of the best stories is about what he arranged for his wife following his death. Mary received a single rose everyday for the rest of her life! Wow! And what he left for the rest of us was a catalog of shows that still hold up today, and are still funny today, nearly 50 years after his passing.

@paulhandley1467

3 жыл бұрын

That would have been 1990! Jack had been dead 16 years! Who you trying to fool?

@gregwatson8219

2 жыл бұрын

Johnny Carsons idol.

Mr Benny was a superb comedian whose creative comedic genius did not depend on explicit sexual or bathroom humor. He strictly used his genius to mine a variety of comedic forms to bring humor and entertainment to his audience. He never grew stale due to perfect timing and true talent and humor. Never insulting, unkind or arrogant in any way to his cast or audience, or giving less than his full devotion to each and every performance or production. The fact he was a true top star through decades of daily, weekly and special performances was a merited achievement. Loved by all throughout his life, he was unique. We may truly never see his like again. He represented an era of men and women of individuality, respectability and comportment in life. At one time a normal standard, which has been steadily reduced by self interest and greed. It is utterly heartbreaking as we watch the standards and social behavior goals of a generation die with them to our sorrow. How we could benefit with simple good manners and putting others first.

@FactsVerse

3 жыл бұрын

We totally agree, SD!

@pesoto74

Жыл бұрын

There was a fair amount of fat shaming with Don Wilson that you couldn't do today.

@mvies77

Жыл бұрын

@@pesoto74 Everyone at that time lived in an era when self deprecation was the social norm. They also were far less sensitive since everyone was treated with the same teasing back and forth. Of course there were many instances when people were cruel and bullying and still today it continues. Mankind will always be mankind. The difference was correcting intentional cruelty, to not take yourself so seriously and to take it in the spirit it was given. Due to the pernicious political and leftist social and educational influences our society has now turned in on itself into judgmental and tribal divisions of resentment and revenge oriented behaviors. Everyone has become suspect and speech is examined for ulterior neg motives and meanings.

@melodysledgister2468

6 ай бұрын

We can choose to exhibit these good qualities in our own lives, regardless of what others do.

If you can read Sundays at Seven without falling in love with Jack and his daughter, I don't understand you. So much talent, humor and kindness!

I remembered him from 📺. He was the funniest person to me. His famous pose was priceless, he was just funny and happy all the time. It was great to hear his great family and best friend George Burns. He was a legend on radio and television. He truly was a once in a lifetime entertainer who is truly respected and remembered. RIH, Thanks Mr. Benny for the laughs! A celebration video for a great person.

I LOVED Jack Benny and watch his reruns anytime they are available😀

I was lucky enough to see Jack Benny live in a 500 seat room while sitting at a table up front ... he was on stage with Dennis Day and I beleive his straight man ... it was around 1973 just before he passed away ... I loved it .. I remembered him from TV as a kid .. I still remember that evening fondly and feel lucky just for being there.

@thegowerboy

4 жыл бұрын

Very lucky what a great memory to have for all your life.

@andywinslow9638

4 жыл бұрын

Sadly he passed before I was born. Shame. He seemed like such a great person

I CAN WATCH JACK BENNY AGAIN AND AGAIN I NEVER TIRE OF HIM I WOULD HAVE LOVED 2 HAVE MET HIM XX

I remember him, I loved the old black & white shows

I love these real life stories of those we loved. The trouble I have is trying to understand what is being said is said so fast. It is my age, 84, but I really want to understand it all.🎻 Thank You

I worked as an over the road truck driver, had a subscription on Sirus to radio classics. Jack Benny was the greatest comedian , entertainer of all time. A good man who loved is family. I remember is TV show and a young Ann Margaret made a appearance on the show. Many others as well, he was simply the best.

I remember jack benny from tv & movies. Later they started selling cassette tapes of different radio shows like jack benny, george burns & gracie allen and of course bud abbott & lou costello. Amazing talent.

Jack was definitely a rare Gem. Jack was loving caring a very wonderful man and comedian. There will never be another Jack. No one will ever take his place. I love listening to Jack and all of the gang. Great radio program. I never saw the tv show. I was just a small child when the show was on tv. Luckily I get to see the tv shows on KZread

@Fiddlesticks62

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you got the chance to see the Kelsey Grammer tribute to Jack! I will always remain a huge fan forever after having the blessing of shaking his hand and refused washing it for a week.

I purchased a copy of one of his Christmas shows many years ago. One of the funniest things I've ever seen. Now it's a Holiday tradition for me. I do miss people who can make you laugh with just a look. And that walk !!!! They don't make um like that anymore. Thanks Jack !!

Well! ... I never ... missed an episode as a kid as long as mom would let me stay up to watch on Sunday nights; then I got older and didn't have to ask! :0))) Great memories ...

He was a class act without any doubt. I can't think of anybody who could make the transitions that he made in his career. R.I.P. Jack your not forgotten

Goldie, Fields and Glide. What a classic episode of The Jack Benny Program

EXCELLENT 🌟FABOULOUS 🌟AWESOME 🌟 JACK BENNY 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

He was a funny man. I would probably appreciate his humor a lot more now at 70 than I did as a kid.

We my husband and me watched him on tv and we loved him.👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧

I JUST LOVE JACK BENNY I WATCH HIM ON MY MOBILE FONE AT NIGHT HE WAS MORE THAN FUNNY AND CLEVER HE HAS LONG BEEN GONE NOW AND I AM 83 YRS OLD LONG LIVE JACK BENNY XXX

@FactsVerse

Жыл бұрын

We're very happy to know that you're a fan of Jack. Thank you so much for sharing your life story. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

I watch his show every morning followed by Burns and Allen. Even after all the years both shows are still extremely funny.

When I was young I used to watch The Jack Benny show and loved it. It wasnt until the last 5 to 10 years that I discovered Jack's radio programs. I have to admit they were even funnier. I think because it was built more around his cast. And I enjoyed it best with Rochester, Phil Harris, Don Wilson and Dennis Day. Mary Livingston was married to Jack but not on the program. Opposed to most other radio shows, The Jack Benny show still holds up today. Thanks for creating this video.

@FactsVerse

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of video would you like to see?

I am right at the age where I'm to young to remember Jack and others of his day, but I was around during the first reruns of their shows. And even now, I still enjoy their comedy much better than many of today's so called comics. Jack Benny, Burns & Allen, Red Skelton, & so many others, knew how to make people laugh, without the use of four letter words or negative political comments. I think we sure could use men like them around again.

@judycrosby8767

4 жыл бұрын

Agree

@elainesmith7512

4 жыл бұрын

@Matt Stuart I remember him from his many appearances on the Johnny Carson show. They were good together.

@paulhandley1467

3 жыл бұрын

Well... Red could get a little risque!

@codychristopher3744

2 жыл бұрын

Matt Your Definitely Right for sure I'm with you on that I have to agree

Excellent video on a beloved comedian Jack Benny. I love the radio shows on satellite radio and when the cable channel rarely plays his television show. America could use the television show to hopefully educate the uneducated masses.

@FactsVerse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What do you like most about Jack?

Timing. Jack’s humor was in what he didn’t say.

@billshuler9688

3 жыл бұрын

Was hoping to hear story behind hand covering cheek. Wife scratch at sbowtime.

@guynorth3277

3 жыл бұрын

Groucho was like that - so hilarious.

Television. I absolutely love Jack Benny.

I remember vividly the "Burns & Allan" TV show from the early 1950s on daytime but for the life of me I can't recall "The Jack Benny Show." But watching them on KZread takes me back to that time. Re Vaudeville; many of the early stars learned their craft on the Vaudeville Stage; now-a-days, the professional singer seems to learn the craft from the sound booth and end up being a product of studio engineering as much as from any inherent vocal talent.

Jack Benny was a legend of comedy...what timing...he was hilarious

Born in 1957 I obviously didn't watch Jack growing up, but now I do watch reruns of the Jack Benny show on antenna tv a station that shows nothing but reruns of classic shows and he was a very funny mild mannered man who could just stand there and make you laugh.

My favorite was when he played in the mouse who played the violin and there was a guy by the name of Rochester that was my favorite cartoon I do remember them on radio but I love that cartoon

Jack Benny brought a lot of happiness in to this world.

Barely remember but we watched him in our home when I was growing up. I appreciate him more now. I love his nice clean comedy. His legacy lives on. There are no comedians now. Only fowl talking bonkers on POLITICS. I like that Jack was nice to everyone. His wife of 50 years said he never gave her a bad day. Wow!! That said it all for this fine man. RIP. He still love in our hearts . the videos make me laugh and feel good. Please keep them coming and turn off the late night trash.

We listened to Jack Benny on the car radio on Sunday nights. Dad would drive around and finally end up at ice cream shop just as the program was ending. We all loved the program. I was pretty young....about 8 but I understood the humor and laughed with my family. Jack Benny was so unique and laid back. When he went off the radio we really missed those happy times together.

I loved Jack Benny..I never missed a show if I could help it...He was not only funny, he came across as kind...kids are intuitive.?his daughter was very fortunate, which she well knows...I read her contribution to the book..really lovely.

@FactsVerse

3 жыл бұрын

We agree! Thank you for watching our content. Be on the lookout for our next video!

Jack Benny... Was... Is... And Always Shall Be An American Treasure!!!!!

What a beautiful lady, and looked sooo much like her adoptive mom. Her father was an amazing entertainer.

I didn't get Jack Benny until I got into old time radio, now I'm in on all the running gags

I remember him as the master of the slow burn where he wouldn’t get angry but he would just look and the look on his face spoke volumes. He didn’t have to say a word.

A current producer on NPR described how early in her career in the 1970's she was a production assistant on The Dick Cavett Show. One day, her assignment was to pick up Jack Benny at JFK Airport. As a 20 year old, she, of course, knew his reputation, but wasn't really a fan. A few blocks from the hotel he was staying at, Benny asked her to pull over so he could get a cup of coffee at a diner. She obliged and left him with his one traveling bag. As she was leaving the diner, she took a last look and saw him sitting sadly alone at his booth. She went back and asked him if he would like some company. He lit up, and said he sure would. They talked about everything for over two hours. She said it was one of her most astonishing experiences. Life, war, politics, sex, they hit on all subjects. Then he did Cavett's show and left town the next day.

I wasn't keen on Jack Benny when I was young but as an adult, I learned more about his humor and kindness than any other comedian. I loved his show once I saw them in re-runs and especially those wonderful skits with Mel Blanc - who was my favorite "bugs bunny" character!

I was born in Waukegan, Ill., Jack's hometown and attended Jack Benny Junior High. Recently I finished reading the book, Sunday Nights at Seven and found the book to be thoroughly enjoyable.

I am 77 now and still tell people I am 39 years old. I never forgot about listening to the Jack Benny show on the radio way before we got a TV. I still watch him when I find a DVD of his old shows He was one very funny guy

Jack Benny is timeless!!

I wish his show was back on He was so funny

@tomsdotter3228

3 жыл бұрын

You can see the show on the COZI tv channel

I was 8 when Jack Benny passed away. I was watching his tv program every weekend and thought it was new. I didn't realize it was old repeats. Because of this when he died I cried and cried till my mother explained that his show was repeats from the 50s and 60s. I actually thought Jack Benny was 39 when he died!

@Steve101747

4 жыл бұрын

I was an adult when he died...and I cried.

I wish there were more of those comedians like Jack Benny. He was an admirable person both on and off the stage. His humor was clean and funny. I've read Joan Benny's book, and it's a good read.

No one ever had a bad word to say about Mr. Benny. Astounding because he was around so many people, both in and out of show business. We certainly could use him now!

Jack and Lucille Ball lived next door to each other for many years. They were great friends, and they often had each other as guests on their shows.

Jack Benny one of the many old time greats👍👍👍👍

He was great - when I was a child I liked him and now at age 71 I wish his tv show and specials were still seen .

@muide7

4 жыл бұрын

You can see his TV-shows on KZread. And you can hear thousands of podcasts of his radio shows online. Buy a laptop or an iPad or a smartphone. Google "Jack Benny". You'll be good for the rest of your life (especially if like me you watch or listen to certain shows again and again).

I have an app for old time radio shows on my phone. My favorite is the Jack Benny show.

JUST LOVED THIS GUY

@FactsVerse

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Sharon!

WW1 was the war Jack Benny served in 19 14-18 and as WW2went from 1939-1945.....Thanks for Mr Benny’s Story 🙏🤓😇

So refreshing to hear about a truly nice celebrity that loved his family and had a normal relationship with them

I love Jack Benny from the same perspective did you articulate and displays and I do agree even I’m younger than he was before my time but my grandparents used to watch and like clockwork and I fell in love with him in the same demonstration you just gave. Rest in peace Jack Benny

When I was eight years old, I loved him so much on tv that I said I wanted to marry him!! Because he was the dearest soul!!!! I still think he was the most lovable person in the world. His funeral showed that everyone else thought so, too. ♥️♥️

@FactsVerse

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your message for Jack. We're very happy to know that you're a fan Be safe and have a great day ❣

Jack Benny was a genius. If a person can make you laugh without saying anything, that's magic! And him and Rochester (Eddie Anderson), worked beautifully together.

I loved the Jack Benny programs! He is my favorite!

Jack Benny's radio show is on a local station every Sunday night at 6. Over the years they have gone through all the seasons of the show. It runs the same week as when it was originally ran. So, like Benny they aren't on over the Summer except as part of the listener request program. I 1st watched him on TV as the radio show ended the year I was born. I am a huge fan and can remember exactly where I was when I learned he had died.

I have compilation radio shows that I love to play at Christmas time. Jack Benny is a favorite!

Thanks for this video of an icon ; Jack Benny....🙋🤗💗🤩

@FactsVerse

3 жыл бұрын

What's your favorite memory of Jack Benny, Rhonda?

Jack Benny's genius was in making everyday life comical, ie. Drivers license skit, Grocery shipping skit, Dinner with the Stewarts.

one of my fondest memories growing up were the nights my father and i spent around the radio and then the t v enjoying the jack benny show. when i reminisce about those times, my dad, jack and i, a smile would form on my lips remembering how special it was sharing those moments with my dad. sadly they're both gone, both from the same bygone era and their equals never to be seen again.

Jack was the master from where all others wished to be. Never be another like him. He was the absolute very best.

I love Jack Benny to the moon. TV and movies. He was a bright star in my hemisphere. RIP. If you are still performing in heaven I can’t wait to get there. 🥰❤️🤗❤️🌟

No matter, radio or, television, he was and will always be one of the best.

Jack Benny is the best.