The Jack Benny Program

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The Jack Benny Program: Return to Paradise

Return to Paradise

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Jack is still in high spirits from his recent South Seas trip – but will it last?

Jack is still in high spirits from his recent South Seas trip – but will it last? With Eddie Anderson. From September 1953.

Jack and friends interpret a Hollywood classic set in the South Seas.

The Jack Benny Program is regarded as an American classic - running first on radio from 1932 to 1955, with re-runs to 1958.

With a fine cast of supporting players Benny made his show into one of the all-time great radio comedies, portraying him as likeable character, despite being vain, argumentative and a skinflint.

Many episodes have stood the test of time.

Over the years, show sponsors ranged from tyres to cigarettes.

Starring Jack Benny.

With:

Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
Mary Livingstone
Dennis Day
The Sportsmen Quartet

Announcer: Don Wilson

Orchestra conducted by Bob Crosby.

The show switched to TV in the USA from 1955.

First broadcast on the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) in September 1953.

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Comedy: Sitcoms

Classic US radio comedy with Jack Benny and his supporting cast.

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