EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 29 MIN
The Jack Benny Program OTR 1939-04-02 "Sam Hearn returns - April Fool's Gags" Old Time Radio
from Crackling Airwaves Old Time Radio · host Rashono
The Jack Benny Program debuted in 1932, originally on the NBC Blue Network, and over the years moved between NBC Red, CBS, and back to NBC before settling at CBS for its final radio seasons. It ran until 1955, with The Best of Benny (a program of re-runs) airing until 1959. The show featured a legendary ensemble: Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, Eddie Anderson, Phil Harris, Dennis Day, Kenny Baker, Mel Blanc, Don Wilson, and many others. The program became a cultural landmark and one of the most beloved shows in American broadcasting.
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The Jack Benny Program debuted in 1932, originally on the NBC Blue Network, and over the years moved between NBC Red, CBS, and back to NBC before settling at CBS for its final radio seasons. It ran until 1955, with The Best of Benny (a program of re-runs) airing until 1959. The show featured a legendary ensemble: Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, Eddie Anderson, Phil Harris, Dennis Day, Kenny Baker, Mel Blanc, Don Wilson, and many others. The program became a cultural landmark and one of the most beloved shows in American broadcasting.
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