Jack Benny radio show 3/6/49 A Day at the Races

[@howardoller443]

The episode hit on all cylinders; excellent writing, excellent acting, and excellent sound effects.

[@label1877]

This is it, this episode represents the apex of Jack’s career....that includes Vaudeville, the silver screen and television. Stunningly hilarious 😆

[@derektownsend3569]

Ronald Coleman does his Frank Nelson impersonation. Hilarious. Thanks for sharing.

[@derektownsend3569]

It's always funny when Ronnie and Benita stop by. Thanks for sharing.

[@danielalsedek2178]

Mel Blanc as Jack’s Maxwell! 😅

[@gregorykayne6054]

The Colemans were a panic!

[@themgamer1603]

I’ve been looking for this episode for years.

[@johntabler349]

Mary was wonderful with her impersonations I also love the Coleman's Benita was hilarious

[@mmitchellhouston]

Benita is a HOOT! i love her and Ronnie.

[@Lakota790]

Ronnie: “WHAT?!!”.

[@ChaniElkin]

Lol! 18:30 - 18:53 So classic - one of my favorite bits from Jack Benny is that slow call-and-answer gag - usually it's Jack & Rochester, but Ronnie & Benita do it so well here. (Especially considering the "Ronald Coleman hates Jack Benny" running gag). Also 19:47 - 20:43, I know people who actually do this for inspirational speeches. Person: Numerical value of this word is 19 which is the same as this concept, so Word A obviously represents and connects with Word B. Me: No, the value is actually 21. Person: Not if you subtract 2 for whatever (vague, bs-style) reason.

[@SRP3572]

Rochester was the best 😅 and Mel Blanc did amazing

[@michaeltoss8204]

Rochester is awesome.

[@fee9043]

Ikr!

[@Lakota790]

He sure was.

[@maoxian]

Lucky Strike pre-roll over a full minute!

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

Makes me wanna smke

[@annereilley4892]

You can't bet on two horses just in case one wins?

[@fromthesidelines]

This script was staged again on January 23, 1955, and as a filmed TV episode on February 9, 1958 [with Jack's sponsor, "Mr. Lewis", in Colman's place].

[@label1877]

Yes, but it was better on radio. The TV version was too time constrained and lacked the Coleman’s.

[@richardlebreton6690]

what is the yodel saying?

[@behindthescenesphotos5133]

Even in the 40s it was common knowledge wrestling was staged.