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Jul 31, 2023

JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy

By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley

Read by Stephanie Henderson

Chapter 8: Benny At War With The Radio Critics


Jul 26, 2023

Side 1 - Great Moments of Humor and Pathos.

Radio programs did not always follow script: Lowell Thomas program. Julian Anthony news broadcast. Radio "trivia": the first radio variety series. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig on their radio show. Babe Ruth's final message. Lou Gehrig says "Goodbye." Amos 'n Andy Christmas...


Jul 24, 2023

JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy

By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley

Read by Stephanie Henderson

Chapter 7: Jack Benny's Intermedia Juggling of Radio and Film


Jul 19, 2023

Side 1 - Radio Reports World War II.

Pearl Harbor bulletin. Manila bombing. FDR "Day of Infamy." Last broadcast from

Corregidor. Interview with radio operator.

Side 2 - Radio Reports World War II.

"D" Day to Final Victory. Dwight D. Eisenhower announces "D" Day. FDR on "D" Day. "Live" report from landing ship. Iwo...


Jul 17, 2023

JACK BENNY and the Golden Age of American Radio Comedy

By Kathryn H. Fuller-Seeley

Read by Stephanie Henderson

Chapter 6: The Commercial Imperative: Jack Benny, Advertising, and Radio Sponsors