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  • 1950
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  • CBS
  • 1950
  • Not Rated
  • CBS
The Jack Benny Program

Summary Jack Benny made his television debut after a long career in vaudeville, radio and film. During his radio series he cultivated the traits that his television character would have as well. Jack's on-air persona was of a vain, stingy character who always claimed to be age 39. Jack's radio show aired on NBC & CBS from 1932-1955, overlapping ...

  • 1950
  • Not Rated
  • CBS
  • 1950
  • Not Rated
  • CBS

The Jack Benny Program

16 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Oct 28, 1950
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Summary Jack Benny made his television debut after a long career in vaudeville, radio and film. During his radio series he cultivated the traits that his television character would have as well. Jack's on-air persona was of a vain, stingy character who always claimed to be age 39. Jack's radio show aired on NBC & CBS from 1932-1955, overlapping ...

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Jack Benny

Jack Benny, Self, Benny the Louse

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Rochester Van Jones, Anderson Van Jones, Jeeves

Don Wilson

Don Wilson, Self, Announcer

Dennis Day

Dennis Day, Self, Slugger

Mary Livingstone

Mary Livingstone, Self

Mel Blanc

Polly, Sy, Self

Benny Rubin

Bandit, Cafe Owner, Waiter

The Sportsmen Quartet

Themselves, Themselves - Singers, Singing Group

Frank Nelson

Clerk, Doctor, Ticket Agent

Ned Miller

2nd Man, Autograph Hound, 1st Guard

Herb Vigran

2nd Policeman, Bill, Carlton Flexstone - Ex-lawyer, Carnival Barker, Hank The All Night Disc Jockey, Male Pickpocket, Man in Life Vest, Manager of Ice Cream Parlor, Meat Vendor, Milkman, Mr. Tinmin, Photographer, Publicity Agent, Quizmaster (2nd phone caller), Sales Clerk, Sam, Jack's Writer, Steve

Jeanette Eymann

Nurse, Supporting Player, 1st Woman, Autograph Hound, Autograph Seeker, Casting Supervisor, Jeanette, Maid, Manicurist, Script Girl, Secretary, Telephone operator, Woman, Woman Customer, Woman Prisoner

Dale White

Harlow Wilson, Clem Skinner, Tarzan's Son

Charles Cantor

Burgler, Carpenter, Charlie, Hawaiian Tourist, Hot Dog Vendor, Lingerie Salesman, Liz Lamont, Man on the Street, Painter, Photographer, Prof. Meyers, Rosin Carrier, Taxi Cab Driver

Lois Corbett

Lois Wilson, Columbia, Mrs Lois Wilson

Bob Crosby

Self, Bob Crosby, Bob, Det. Sgt. Crosby, Inspector

George Burns

George Burns, Self, Devil

Sammy Weiss

Self, Drummer, Sammy the Drummer, Sam - Drummer, Sammy, Self - Drummer, The Drummer

Rolfe Sedan

Andre, Judge, Monsieur Poirot, Pierre, the Chef, Restaurant Patron, Salesman, Salesman Who Helps Rochester, The Barber

Ross Elliott

Fred, Freddie - Jack's TV Director, Director, Fred - Jack's TV Director, Freddie - Jack's Director, Jack's TV Director

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Production Company:
  • CBS
  • J&M Productions
  • McCadden Productions
  • National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
  • Revue Studios
  • Universal Television
Initial Release Date: Oct 28, 1950
Number of seasons: 16 Seasons
Rating: Not Rated
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Awards

Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 7 Wins & 20 Nominations
Online Film & Television Association
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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