Jack Benny VS Christmas Shopping – OTR – Old Time Radio

From the ANDROMEDA RADIO BRIGADE’s retro radio vault:

Enjoy some laughs this season with three classic Holiday-themed episodes from the legendary radio series: The Jack Benny Program!

Year/Synopsis:
1948: Jack and Mary going shopping to find Don a wallet for Christmas. Then, they run into Phil, who’s shopping for the band. Next, the local scout group shop for Jack’s gift. Finally, Rochester shops for Jack.
1949: First, Jack and Mary wait in line for the local department store to open. Then, Dennis shops for a present for his mother. Next, Mary, Rochester, and Don shop for presents for Jack. Finally, Jack looks for a present for his sister.
1954: Mel, the long tormented clerk that waits on Jack every year at Christmas, has a bad dream. Then, Dennis looks again for a gift for his mother. Next, Jack runs into the popular recurring character ‘the Tipster’, who advises him on a purchase. Finally, Jack drives Mel’s wife up the wall.

Special Guest: Mel Blanc

Please note that these episodes are presented in their entirety, including any original commercials. The Andromeda Radio Brigade does not endorse any products mentioned.

Starring:
Jack Benny – An ex- vaudevillian, Jack’s the penny-pinching leader of the troupe.
Mary Livingstone – A sassy counterpoint to Jack, they have an ‘on and off’ relationship.
Eddie Anderson – The famed comedian plays Jack’s long-suffering valet, Rochester.
Dennis Day – The youthful and dim-witted singing star of the show.
Phil Harris - Jack’s hard-drinking, egotistical, band-leader with a heart of gold.
Don Wilson – The patient, rotund, and belittled announcer of the show.

Presented by the ANDROMEDA RADIO BRIGADE:
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