The Train Porter (Aired March 28, 1937)
The Jack Benny Program is a classic comedy that is truly one of the best-loved programs from the Golden Age of Radio. It started life as The Canada Dry Program in 1932 on the Blue Network and finished off as The Lucky Strike Program on CBS in 1955. In between, it kept the audience in stitches and established Benny as one of America's all-time great comedians. The format of the show, and the personality of its star, so well honed in two decades on radio, made the transition to television almost intact. Jack's stinginess, vanity about his supposed age of 39, basement vault where he kept all his money, ancient Maxwell automobile, and feigned ineptness at playing the violin were all part of the act. Added to Jack's famous pregnant pause and exasperated "Well!" were a rather mincing walk, an affected hand to the cheek, and a painted look of disbelief when confronted by life's little tragedies.
THIS EPISODE:
The Jell-O Program Starring Jack Benny. March 28, 1937. Red net, KFI, Los Angeles aircheck. Sponsored by: Jell-O. Jack is taking a cross-country train trip back to Los Angeles. This is Rochester's first appearance on the program (as a Pullman porter who first line is, "Yes, Mr. Bunny"). Kenny Baker sings, "Trust Me" (and hits a sour note!). Eddie Anderson, Andy Devine, Kenny Baker, Harry Baldwin, Pat C. Flick, Joe Franz (triples), John Gibson, Hilliard Marks, William Royale (doubles), Blanche Stewart, Jack Benny, Ed Beloin (writer), Bill Morrow (writer), Don Wilson, Phil Harris and His Orchestra, Verna Felton, Mary Livingstone. 30:02.
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