Phil Harris learns from Jack Benny that his contract is nearing expiration, and Benny has doubts about keeping him on next season. Harris goes to Benny's home to find out where he stands, and the two men haggle over his pay. Benny offers a figure, Harris pushes back, and Harris's band members and family appear along the way. The Phil Harris series aired on NBC, and this episode is dated March 9, 1947, with Phil Harris, Alice Faye, Elliott Lewis and Gale Gordon in the cast.

With Phil Harris, Jack Benny, Alice Faye, Frankie, Curly, Julius, Little Alice.

Listen for: The contract negotiation between Phil Harris and Jack Benny

First aired on March 9, 1947 on NBC.

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Phil Harris, Alice Faye and their children are at home when a telegram arrives, announcing that Phil has been made a stockholder in the Fitch Company. Phil's excitement leads him to make grand plans with his friends Frankie and Curly, and he begins spending money he does not yet have. Phil's wife Alice is cautious about his plans. The episode is a comedy from the Phil Harris series, first broadcast on NBC on October 12, 1947, starring Phil Harris and Alice Faye, with Elliott Lewis and Gale Gordon in the cast.

With Phil Harris, Alice Faye, Frankie, Curly, William, Julius.

Listen for: Phil's news about his stock and his plans to spend money

First aired on October 12, 1947 on NBC.

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