2 Episodes (02-18-50)
Edmund Lincoln Anderson (September 18, 1905 – February 28, 1977), often known as Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, was an American comic actor who became famous playing "Rochester van Jones" (usually known simply as "Rochester"), the valet to Jack Benny's eponymous title character on the long-running radio and television series The Jack Benny Program. Anderson also owned Burnt Cork, a Thoroughbred racehorse that ran in the 1943 Kentucky Derby. He was born in Oakland, California, USA on September 18, 1905, into a family of performers. Anderson began his show business career at age 14 in a song-and-dance act with his brother Cornelius and another performer. They billed themselves as the Three Black Aces. At a young age, Anderson permanently damaged his vocal cords (he had to yell loudly for his job selling newspapers), leading to his trademark "raspy" voice. Benny's ordering of his "valet" and Anderson's responses (sometimes a resigned "Yes, Boss", but just as often a snappy joke at Benny's expense) were among the weekly highlights of the long-running show.
TODAY'S SHOW: 2 Episodes
February 18, 1950. CBS network. Sponsored by: Franco-American. Not auditioned. Rochester is behind in the rent and phones Mr. Benny for help. Anthony Stanford (director), Eddie Anderson, Charlie Isaacs (writer), Hal Goodman (writer), The Andrews Sisters (recorded, singing the Franco-American jingle), Ben Star (writer), Bob Stevenson (announcer).
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