The Jack Benny Program — Broadcaster Transition (1948–1949) copertina

The Jack Benny Program — Broadcaster Transition (1948–1949)

The Jack Benny Program — Broadcaster Transition (1948–1949)

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Jack Benny ruled the airwaves for over two decades, from 1932 to 1955, anchoring one of radio's most beloved comedies with a persona built on vanity, stinginess, and a permanent age of 39. Backed by a whip-smart ensemble — wife Mary Livingstone, blustery announcer Don Wilson, bandleader Phil Harris, singer Dennis Day, and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson as his sharp-tongued valet — Benny turned everyday squabbles and running gags like his terrible violin playing into a blueprint for the modern sitcom. Rewatch-worthy for its impeccable comic timing and use of silence as punchline, this series remains a masterclass in ensemble comedy nearly a century later.Copyright 07 Audio Network Scienze sociali
Episodi
  • Sorry, Wrong Jokes: Barbara Stanwyck Calls

    Sorry, Wrong Jokes: Barbara Stanwyck Calls
    Jul 28 2026
    Aired: Oct 17th, 1948. Mary Livingston fields a call from movie star Barbara Stanwyck, who's plugging her new thriller "Sorry, Wrong Number" while trading gentle jabs about Jack's stinginess, his questionable gifts, and his knack for cadging free movie passes. Back at the Benny household, Jack preps for a date with Mary while Rochester frets over a leaky rubber cushion and a mysterious echo, and young Dennis Day wanders in baffled by his first brush with television. A classic slice of 1948 Benny domestic comedy, packed with running gags and a fun Hollywood cameo.
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    30 min
  • How the Gang Spent Thanksgiving

    How the Gang Spent Thanksgiving
    Jul 27 2026
    Aired: Nov 28th, 1948. Jack preps for a formal Thanksgiving dinner at Mary's, but a moth-eaten tuxedo, a chatty party line full of nosy neighbors, and a visit from a turkey-walking Mr. Kitzel throw the whole evening into chaos. A cozy, gag-packed holiday episode built on Rochester's one-liners and Jack's penny-pinching panic over a box of candy.
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    30 min
  • Rochester Reads the Diary

    Rochester Reads the Diary
    Jul 26 2026
    Aired: Oct 10th, 1948. Jack returns from a whirlwind European tour and Rochester can't resist sneaking a peek at his diary, uncovering tales of London premieres, Parisian romance, and a mysterious echo. With the World Series looming and NBC's clocks in chaos, the gang gathers at Jack's Beverly Hills home for an evening of classic misunderstandings and laughs.
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    30 min
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