Title | : | the champion |
Air Date | : | 03.19.1950 |
Plot | : | + The Lucky Strike Program Starring Jack Benny. March 19, 1950. Sponsored by: Lucky Strike. The cast does, "The Champion," a story of the boxing ring. The Sportsmen sing the commercial to the tune of, "You Oughta Be In Pictures." Mary blows two lines, both times resulting in an ad lib by Jack. "The Champion" was previously done by Jack on May 22, 1949 (see cat. #61934). The Jack Benny Program was first broadcast on the Blue Network on 2nd May 1932. With his capable cast of supporting players Benny made his show into one of great radio comedy shows. What was so special about this golden-age classic is Benny's ability to come across as a likeable guy despite being vain, argumentative, and a skinflint. People related to Benny and his willingness to often give the best comedy lines in the show to his supporting cast made him popular with listeners, guests and colleagues. This is classic comedy that is still funny sixty years later. |
File | : | the_champion-1950-03-19.mp3 |
File Size | : | 6.78Mb |
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