THE JOLLY ROGER & JACK BENNY

from The Old Radio Companion · host Jay Lewis

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay talks about the legend behind the Jolly Roger pirate flag. How did this very familiar symbol of the skull and crossbones come about? What is the truth behind this very famous pirate flag. Listen to find out! The radio show comes from the Jack Benny Radio Show. It's titled, "The Purple Pirate." It originally aired October 17th 1954. SET SAIL YE MATIES and ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!

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