The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program is an American comedy television series that aired from 1950 to 1965, starring Jack Benny as a fictionalized version of himself — a vain, stingy, perpetually 39-year-old comedian. The show evolved from Benny's long-running radio program and featured a regular cast including Eddie "Rochester" Anderson as Benny's wisecracking valet. Each episode mixed scripted comedy sketches with Benny's signature violin playing and guest appearances by Hollywood stars. The series ran for 260 episodes across 15 seasons and was one of the most acclaimed comedy shows of television's golden age. Many episodes are in the public domain.
Season 6
Jack Goes to Dennis' House
Jack visits Dennis Day's house to discuss the new season, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and Jack's usual blend of vanity
Jack Tries to Get a Passport
Jack attempts to get a passport for an upcoming trip, navigating bureaucratic obstacles and his own cheapness with predictably comic
Season 11
Hong Kong Suit
Jack's legendary cheapness is on full display when he tries to get a suit made in Hong Kong on the cheap, with predictably disastrous and
Main Street Shelter
Jack gets involved with a homeless shelter on Main Street, turning a charitable situation into another opportunity for his character's
Details
- Years
- 1950–1965
- Seasons
- 15
- Episodes
- 8
- Genres
- Comedy
- Rating
- 8.2/10
- Status
- Public Domain Mark 1.0
- Studio
- CBS
