The Jack Benny Show

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The Jack Benny Program, starring Jack Benny, was a radio-TV comedy series which ran for more than three decades and is generally regarded as a high-water mark in 20th-century comedy. Jack Benny (February 14, 1894 in Chicago, Illinois â December 26, 1974 in Beverly Hills, California), born Benjamin Kubelsky, was an American comedian, vaudeville performer, and radio, television, and film actor. He was one of the biggest stars in classic American radio and was also a major television personality. Benny was renowned for his flawless comic timing and (especially) his ability to get laughs with either a pregnant pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated "Well!". In hand with his dear friend and great "rival" Fred Allen â their long-running "feud" was a famous running gag. Now join us as we return to The Jack Benny Program filled with laughter and great gags that will keep you coming back for more.

Climb_To_Taquitz_Falls
Apr 8, 2025 – 29:27
Tee_Pee_Hotel
Apr 1, 2025 – 28:23
Jacks_Birthday
Mar 25, 2025 – 29:54
The_Sponsor_Likes_Herbert_Marshall
Mar 18, 2025 – 30:09
Herbert_Marshall_Hosts_the_Show
Mar 11, 2025 – 28:57
Jack_Packs_for_New_York
Mar 4, 2025 – 29:30
City_Of_Conquest
Feb 25, 2025 – 29:12
Christmas_Gift_Exchange
Dec 24, 2024 – 28:41
Father_Time_Rides_Again
Dec 17, 2024 – 28:30
Christmas_Shopping
Dec 10, 2024 – 29:31
From_The_Ritz_Hotel_In_New_York
Dec 3, 2024 – 27:37
Don_is_Mad_and_Walks_Out
Nov 26, 2024 – 29:00
Jack_Catches_Cold_At_Dons_House
Nov 19, 2024 – 27:31
Jack_is_Held_Up_on_His_Way_to_Dons_House
Nov 12, 2024 – 23:07
Jack_Waits_to_See_a_Movie_Director
Nov 5, 2024 – 25:22
Jacks_Halloween_Party
Oct 31, 2024 – 29:47
Dog_Catcher_of_Beverly_Hills
Oct 22, 2024 – 27:49
Hold_that_Line
Oct 15, 2024 – 23:36
Jack_Tries_to_Trade_in_the_Maxwell
Oct 8, 2024 – 24:14
Clown_Hall_Tonight_West_Coast
Oct 1, 2024 – 23:39
Phil_Tries_to_Collect_a_World_Series_Bet
Sep 26, 2024 – 24:57
Jack_Tells_His_Childhood_Story
Sep 19, 2024 – 25:27
Fathers_Day
Sep 12, 2024 – 29:26
Vacation_Plans
Sep 5, 2024 – 29:42
Code_Of_The_Hills
Aug 29, 2024 – 30:32
Mr._Mortimers_Party
Aug 22, 2024 – 29:07
Northwest_Passage
Aug 15, 2024 – 28:10
Returns_on_a_Twa_Plane
Aug 8, 2024 – 28:06
Clown_Hall_Tonight
Aug 1, 2024 – 28:23
Buck_Benny_at_the_Paramount_Theater
Jul 25, 2024 – 28:21
From_The_Ritz_Theater_NY
Jul 18, 2024 – 27:37
Jack_Plays_Golf
Mar 4, 2024 – 24:41
Jack_Is_A_Contestant_With_Groucho_Marx
Feb 26, 2024 – 25:55
The_Jack_Benny_Show_with_Gary_Cooper
Feb 26, 2024 – 28:34
Program_City_for_Conquest
Feb 19, 2024 – 29:04
The_Smothers_Brothers_Show
Feb 12, 2024 – 25:14
_The_Nat_King_Cole_Show
Feb 5, 2024 – 25:05
The_Jack_Benny_Program_-_Peter_Paul__Mary_Show
Jan 29, 2024 – 24:48
The_Final_LeBlanc_Sketch
Jan 29, 2024 – 25:08
The_Jack_Benny_Program_-_New_Years_Eve
Jan 22, 2024 – 26:48
My_Gang_Comedy_wguest_Darla_Hood_-_Pt_2
Jan 15, 2024 – 13:28
My_Gang_Comedy_wguest_Darla_Hood_-_Pt_1
Jan 8, 2024 – 10:18
Jack_Renews_His_Drivers_License
Jan 1, 2024 – 24:17
Jack_Plays_Tarzan_wGuest_Star_Carol_Burnett
Dec 25, 2023 – 25:15
The_Jack_Benny_Program_-_Jack_Directs_a_Film_w_guest_star_James__Gloria_Stewart
Dec 18, 2023 – 24:07
The_Jack_Benny_Program_-_How_Jack_Met_George_Burns
Dec 11, 2023 – 24:58
The_Jack_Benny_Program_-_Frankie_Avalon_Show
Dec 4, 2023 – 24:49
Don_Breaks_His_Leg_wguest_star_Miss_Beverly_Hills
Nov 27, 2023 – 24:57
Air_Force_Sketch_w Guest_Star_Raymond_Burr
Nov 20, 2023 – 25:05
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Nov 13, 2023 – 24:52

Recent Reviews

TheCreature8

Alright Okay!

I’m really glad these classic episodes are available for people to enjoy for free. The audio is mostly listenable although the volume is occasionally all over the place from one episode to the next. I just wish the feed was in order or at least organized in some way. It skips all over the history of the show and some episodes are not dated, some are repeats originally posted not long before. It’s kind of a mess.
mbpsc21

Quality

It’s great that this is on here, but the audio quality is terrible. You can barely hear them.
1a1eg

Great show

If you like adventures in odyssey or George burns and Gracie Alice then you should likes this too.
Gene Rayburn

Funny

I haven't laughed this hard in years . Thank you , I really needed that .
Jigles

Jack benny

Best in world
Turkyrrfvh

Timeless comedy

Let me start off by saying I'm 24 years old. I first heard old time radio shows when I was 9. I was looking through my grandfathers things and found some cassettes of baby snooks, Amos and Andy, abot and Costello, and so on and so on. I would instead of playing video game would sit in my room and listen to the radio and close my eyes and play out what I would hear. It wasn't till later in life that I found out that it was them standing and reading from a script. Non the less I still love the shows and listen to them while on my last deployment. Keep the pod cast alive cause there is a 9 year old boy who still loves to close his eyes and listen and let his imagination run wild.
stefanieRibarra

JUDY GARLAND?

Anyone can comment and tell me which ones are Judy Garland's episodes? Which numbers??? Thanks!!
New FenceCharger

Y

Very good! Ok yes-the recordings aren't that great quality- but come on, they were recorded in the 1930's! What else do you expect. Heartfelt thanks h. c. for these time honored radio classics!!
Eddie Nigma

My favorite podcast

I love this podcast. Thank you for making these available. I wish there were more classic shows like this online.
GeneKelly&DeanMartin93

question

Which one has his famous line..."this is Jack Benny speaking there will be a slight pause while you say who cares?
Outej

More

Why aren't we getting new episodes?
milehighdjguy

Still as funny as ever!

I grew up watching a lot of the old radio stars on the TV in the 60's. It's truly a delight to hear what I missed being too young to remember the golden days of radio. As one poster said, some of these shows are not the best of quality, but really...that is to be expected taking into consideration the equipment of the radio age and the fact that these are very old recordings. We should be thankful that these shows exist today at all. Benny was not a spectacular talent...but he was a natural talent which is often better than those who come and go like a burning match, hot one day and cold the next. Benny's longivity speaks for itself. He was just one of those guys that had the knack for making you laugh, and making you feel right at home as well. Talent like that is rare today. Great Podcast!
Spider Splicer

Jack Benny!

I'm a big Jack Benny fan, but i agree, the sound quality is very poor. Some episodes skip. It's very difficult to listen to. Also, most of the episodes take up an enormous amount of space, which is not very good for those of us that still have one of the original iPod nanos (mine's only 2G).
goofy donald

Awesome!!!

This is great!!! I agree the shows in the 40's were the best but interesting to see how it evolved, with just Benny and Mary so far. I miss Rochester, Phil Harris, Don Wilson and Dennis Day. I hope we get to those.
TheLoci

Так держать

Просто превосходно.
elemeno

Good comedy, bad static

I would have given five stars for Jack Benny's genius comedy, but the poor quality of the recordings makes them less enjoyable to listen to.
bmorebohdrinker

agreed

most agreed, 40's benny is awsome!!!!
Macomb

A Genius

Benny had a nearly flawless comedic instinct. It is amazing how well the material holds up even today. I agree that Benny (along with a talented supporting cast) truly hit his stride in the 40's, during the "Jello" years.
dugbert

Early Jack and the gang is good, but the 40's Benny is best

I hope that this show gets to reach into the mid 40's run. The cast and writers crafted legendary segments, skits, one liners, and shows that are still being used as source material today. It was truly the best of the best.