The
Christmas TV Episodes
H is first episode Christmas shopping is the
best,turning the clerk (Mel Blanc) into a
nervous wreck! Jack Benny's second episode is
about New Year. The Beverly Hillbillies
Christmas Day episode is good,even if it's just
to see Granny trying to figure out what she
thinks is a washing machine,but is infact a tv.
I'm sure Ozzie & Harriet never aired in
England,it's not so much funny,but very strange
acting,it's so innocent and wonderful, almost
like another world compared to todays teen
garbage,where morals are unknown. I do hope
someone releases many more Jack Benny shows,and
more American Christmas shows from the wonderful
50s.
An
Affectionate Look At Jack Benny VHS
Jack
Benny Visits Walt Disney VHS
Special has Jack visiting the Disney Studios to
beg some free passes to Disneyland from Walt
Disney himself. Along the way they meet guest
stars like Bob Hope and The Beach Boys and take
part in a hilarious spoof of ``Mary Poppins.''
60 min.
Jack
Benny, No. 1 VHS
Humphrey Bogart spoofs gangster movies, playing
a killer named "Baby Face" in the
first episode. Then Jack is a lunch counter
attendant who encounters two thugs in
"Lunch Counter Murder" with Dan
Duryea.
Jack
Benny, No. 2 VHS
In the "Hong Kong Suit," Jack's
cheapness scares clippers away at the barber
shop. Giselle MacKenzie also appears and sings
"Smile" and plays
"Fascination" with Jack. Next, Fred
Allen and Jack joust over air time when Fred
misses rehearsal. Eddie Cantor makes a cameo
appearance.
Jack
Benny, No. 3 VHS
Bob Crosby breaks into Jack's monologue and
sings while Jack plays violin with Dorothy Shea
in a hillbilly sketch. And in "Jack Found
Mary," Jack tells an interviewer how he met
Mary Livingstone, with Sheldon Leonard making an
appearance. Plus, Rochester sings and dances
with The Sportsmen Quartet.
Jack
Benny, No. 4 VHS
Bing Crosby and George Burns guest and Bob Hope
makes a cameo in this program that has Jack
telling Don Wilson about his days in vaudeville.
Bing even sings "Gypsy" and takes a
wild ride in Jack's hammock. And Jack's
monologue is interrupted by Margaret Truman, Bob
Crosby sings "Peter Pan," and Jack
faces two crooks in the collection's second
episode.
Jack
Benny, No. 5 VHS
In "Jack Casting for TV Special," Jack
writes his life story, then hires a child agent
who works cheap. Also, in "The Story of the
New Talent Show," Jack is joined by Jayne
Mansfield, Mel Blanc as Mr. Fingue, a judo
expert and a three-member quartet.
Jack
Benny, No. 6 VHS
Jack goes Christmas shopping but has trouble
deciding on a gift in a holiday episode that
also features Dennis Day singing "Rudolph
the Red-Nosed Reindeer." And "Don's
Anniversary" features a gala celebration
for announcer Don Wilson's 27th anniversary with
Jack; guests include John Daly, Howard McNair
and Nancy Kulp.
Jack
Benny, No. 7 VHS
Jack teams with Liberace in this funny program
in which Jack takes the place of Lib's brother
George for a concert performance of
"September Song." And Bob Hope steals
Jack's pants, then joins him in a jungle skit
called "Road to Nairobi." A cameo
appearance is made by Martin and Lewis.
Jack
Benny, No. 8 VHS
While he and Rochester will be away on a
personal appearance, "Jack Rents His
House" in order to collect some
"easy" cash. Next, Jack is awakened by
a disc jockey at "4 O'clock in the
Morning," and later has to go shopping with
Mary.
Jack
Benny, No. 9 VHS
In the first episode, Jack discovers that a
young girl who wants his autograph plays the
violin better than him. Julie London is also
featured, and she chips in and flirts with Jack.
Also includes an ultra-rare episode featuring
Marilyn Monroe in her first TV appearance as
Jack's dreamgirl on a Hawaiian vacation. A
collector's treasure from 1953!
The
Jack Benny Program, Vol. 1: Johnny Carson
Guests/ Jack Takes Boat To Hawaii VHS
A young Johnny Carson sings, dances, plays the
drums and talks to Jack; and Jack's trip to
Hawaii includes meetings with Jayne Mansfield
and Schlepperman. 60 min.
The
Jack Benny Program, Vol. 2: The Peter
Lorre-Joanie Sommers Show/The Smothers Brothers
Show VHS
Peter Lorre and Joanie Sommers guest in an
episode in which Jack attempts to treat his
cold, but discovers that his doc is a plastic
surgeon. Next, the Smothers Brothers relive a
bombing raid on London in which Jack entertained
servicemen. 60 min.
The
Jack Benny Program, Vol. 3: The Income Tax Show/
Jack Adopts A Son VHS
It's Benny vs. the IRS over a $3.90 dinner
deduction, with Jimmy Stewart guest-starring;
followed by Jack welcoming new son Marvin (who
looks suspiciously like Milton Berle) home. 60
min.
The
Jack Benny Program, Vol. 6: The Christmas Show/
The Railroad Station VHS
"The Christmas Show" features Jack and
Rochester on a gift-buying spree; while in
"The Railroad Station," Benny,
Rochester and Don Wilson prepare for a trip to
New York--and Jack cancels the milk,
electricity, and newspaper! With Richard Deacon,
Mel Blanc. 60 min.
The
Jack Benny Show VHS
Features the season-ending episodes from 1951
and 1953. Joining Jack and regulars are special
guests Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, George Burns
and Martin and Lewis. 60 min. total.
The
Jack Benny Show VHS
Well! Here's a bargain that Jack would certainly
appreciate, a double feature from his beloved TV
series. Joining Jack, Rochester, Don, Mary and
the gang is special guest star Jayne Mansfield,
followed by the 1953 New Year's show. 60 min.
The
Jack Benny Show VHS
These classic installments from "The Jack
Benny Show" originally aired on CBS and NBC
in the 1950s and '60s and featured the great
deadpan penny-pincher in hilarious situations
with featured performers Eddie
"Rochester" Anderson and Don Wilson,
and various guest stars.
The
Jack Benny Show With Liberace VHS
It's a musical and comedic aggregation
unparalleled when that violin-playing legend,
Jack Benny, is joined by the `50s most famous
pianist in a rib-tickling episode from Benny's
beloved series.
The
Jack Benny Show/ The Dennis Day Show VHS
An example of the Jack Benny program with guest
Bob Hope, plus a look at its popular spin-off,
``The Dennis Day Show'' centering on the
Hollywood bachelor life of Jack's underpaid
house tenor. Cliff Arquette co-stars as Charley
Weaver.
The
Jack Benny Show: The Kingston Trio VHS
Jack hosts popular folkies The Kingston Trio,
who perform "Tijuana Jail" in a bit
and "I'm Going Home." Also featured is
the classic "Sy/Si/Sue" routine with
Mel Blanc. NOTE: The print of this rare find
ends before the show's conclusion. 52 min.
TV
Classics, Vol. 8: The Jack Benny Show VHS
Well! A pair of classics from the great series
that teamed Humphrey Bogart and Jayne Mansfield,
respectively, with the curmudgeonly king of
comedy. Benny, Bogie and the Body equal lots of
laughs! 52 min.
Jack
Benny Show, Vol. 3 VHS
Two hilarious shows from 1943. The first
features Don Wilson, Rochester, Kirk Douglas and
Dick Powell. The second features Bob Crosby and
guest Humphrey Bogart. 58 min. |