From the ANDROMEDA RADIO BRIGADE’s retro radio vault:
Enjoy some laughs this season with three classic Holiday-themed episodes from the legendary radio series: The Jack Benny Program!
Year/Synopsis:
1944: Jack and Mary trim the tree at his house on Christmas Eve, with shocking results. Towards the program’s end, Jack gives a special Holiday message to the troops overseas. Finally, Larry sings an amazing Christmas medley.
1949: Jack and Mary try once again to fix the lights on Jack’s tree, with similar results. Then, Jack and Mary sing a cute version of ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town’. Next, Jack’s Barbershop Quartet, the Sportsmen, sing a fun Christmas song called ‘Yule Train’. Finally, Dennis sings a beautiful ‘Ava Maria’.
1951: Jack and Rochester trim Jack’s tree a few days before Christmas. When Mary comes over, Jack tries to kiss her. This time, the Sportsmen sing a rousing ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town’. Next, Beloved recurring character Mr. Kitzel stops by. Finally, Dennis sings a lovely Christmas medley. (There is a bit of background hum on this one, but it was reduced as much as possible.)
Special guest: Comedic actor Andy Devine, who voiced Friar Tuck in Disney’s ‘Robin Hood’.
Note: Phil Harris also voiced a character in Disney’s ‘Robin Hood’, the lovable Little John. He also voiced the iconic Baloo the Bear in Disney’s ‘Jungle Book’.
Please note that these episodes are presented in their entirety, including any original commercials. The Andromeda Radio Brigade does not endorse any products mentioned.
Starring:
Jack Benny - An ex- vaudevillian, Jack’s the penny-pinching leader of the troupe.
Mary Livingstone - A sassy counterpoint to Jack, they have an ‘on and off’ relationship.
Eddie Anderson - The famed comedian plays Jack’s long-suffering valet, Rochester.
Dennis Day - The youthful and dim-witted singing star of the show.
Phil Harris - Jack’s hard-drinking, egotistical, band-leader with a heart of gold.
Don Wilson - The patient, rotund, and belittled announcer of the show.
Larry Stevens - Singer that filled-in for Dennis when the later enlisted in World War 2.
Presented by the ANDROMEDA RADIO BRIGADE:
“Theatre at the speed of sound.”