This released book is the definitive work on Jack
Benny from May 1932 to May 1942 from the President of the International Jack
Benny Fan Club.
39 Forever Second Edition
Volume 1: Radio 1932-1942 Now
Available!
After hundreds of hours of work, I am very excited to announce
that the first volume of my revised Jack Benny media log is now available!
39 Forever was originally released in 1989, and
included Jack's replica handbags radio and television shows, appearances, and specials, movies,
books, magazine articles, and discography. Due to the level of detail
involved in this revision, it will be released in multiple volumes over the
coming years.
Who were the first guest stars on the Benny program?
When was the very first mention of a feud between Jack
and Fred Allen?
When did Jack first play Love in Bloom on the air?
What character names did Eddie Anderson play besides
Rochester?
When did Phil Harris first call Jack "Jackson"
and why?
The answers to all these questions and much, much more lie in
the pages of 39 Forever, Second Edition.
Volume 1 covers Jack's regular radio programs from his debut
for Canada Dry in May of 1932 through the end of the Jell-O series in May of
1942, almost exactly half of Jack's total regular radio broadcasts.
Please see below for a replica tag heuer sample of the write-up for each show. Full indexes
of cast members, cities, musical artists, skits, and songs are also included.
This volume contains 536 pages of detailed information, and is
truly a priceless resource for any Benny fan, and anyone looking to understand
more about how the program went from its debut to the top of the ratings.
GREAT! So how do I buy it?
39 Forever, Second Edition - Volume 1 is available for
$40.00, and will be sent to you via Media Mail.
BUY NOW using Paypal:
Make checks payable to IJBFC, and send to:
IJBFC - 39 Forever Second Edition
P.O. Box 11288
Piedmont, CA 94611
And now ladies and gentlemen, we bring you a man who celebrated his
birthday last Monday, February the 14th, and his age was exactly?/p>
Summary:
Jack won't tell his age…how Jack got into the service in World War
I…Phil wishes him happy 44 (which is right)…Jack says he's 33…gang
discusses astrology…telegrams from Jack's father and doctor who delivered
Jack…Jack was on Maxwell House "Good News" program, says Allan
Jones has a good voice…Kenny Baker thinks Virginia Bruce plays Baby Snooks…skit
Submarine D-1…Rochester doesn't want to go on a U-boat…off to Panama…sea
horse goes by with sign of "Santa Anita or Bust"…submarine running
out of gas, find a submerged gas station…Shlepperman runs the gas station…Shlepperman
offers to introduce Jack to a Mermaid…Mary is looking for a he-mermaid
Cast:
Last name
First name
Roles
Guest star
Anderson
Eddie
Rochester
No
Baker
Kenny
Kenny Baker, Lucky Baker
No
Beloin
Ed
Telegram boy 1
No
Benny
Jack
Jack Benny, Butch O'Benny
No
Harris
Phil
Phil Harris, Sock Harris
No
Hearn
Sam
Shlepperman
No
Livingstone
Mary
Mary Livingstone, Slug Livingstone
No
Morrow
Bill
Telegram boy 2
No
Wilson
Don
Don Wilson, Slim Wilson
No
Songs:
Order
Title
Performers
Vocal
1
Go South Young Man
Phil Harris
No
2
Rose Marie I Love You
Kenny Baker
Yes
3
You Do Something to Me
Phil Harris
No
4
Who Knows
Phil Harris
No
Notes:
Blooper
Phil delivers a line slowly and Jack says, "You can deliver
that faster tonight"
Blooper
Jack stumbles on the line "ship's steering"
Skit
Submarine D-1
This second released book is the definitive work on Jack
Benny from October 1942 to May 1955 from the President of the International Jack
Benny Fan Club.
39 Forever Second Edition
Volume 2: Radio 1942-1955 Now
Available!
After hundreds of hours of work, I am very excited to announce
that the second volume of my revised Jack Benny media log is now available!
39 Forever was originally released in 1989, and
included Jack's radio and television shows, appearances, and specials, movies,
books, magazine articles, and discography. Due to the level of detail
involved in this revision, it will be released in multiple volumes over the
coming years.
What were the longest laughs on the Benny program?
How did Jack regain the Maxwell after donating it to the
scrap drive?
What were all the shows with the running gags of the
vault, the tout, and Si-Sy?
What's the story on Mary dubbing her lines from home?
The answers to all these questions and much, much more lie in
the pages of 39 Forever, Second Edition Volume 2.
Volume 2 covers Jack's regular radio programs from his switch
to Grape Nuts Flakes in October of 1942 through the end of the radio series in
May of 1955. Please see below for a sample of the write-up for each
show. Full indexes of cast members, cities, musical artists, skits, and
songs are also included.
This volume contains 581 pages of detailed information, and is
truly a priceless resource for any Benny fan, and anyone looking to understand
more about how the program went from its debut to the top of the ratings.
GREAT! So how do I buy it?
39 Forever, Second Edition - Volume 2 is available for
$40.00, and will be sent to you via Media Mail (or surface mail for
international orders).
Date: 11/8/1942 Sponsor: Grape Nuts
Flakes City: Hollywood, CA
Recording Source: Network
Problems: None
First line:
Now, ladies and gentlemen, the elections being over, we bring you a man who
was swept into office by an overwhelming majority…the new sidewalk inspector
of Beverly Hills, California, Jack Benny
Summary:
Jack is the new sidewalk inspector of Beverly Hills…Jack makes a
political speech…Jim Far-Lee handled Jack's campaign…Phil brings a letter
from Mary's mother…Uncle Willy hasn't been arrested since the dim-out
because no one leaves shades up any more…George Washington slept in Mary's
family's home…Jack uses an anteater to check for cracks in the
sidewalk…Don wrote a play, "The Twink Family"…Mrs. Twink is a
welder on the night shift…ice girl gets fresh with Mr. Twink, Clarabelle is
jealous…Dennis asks what Jack is getting him for Christmas…Andy Devine has
12 pretty college girls picking tomatoes on his farm…Andy wants to sell Jack
Leona, a horse for his buggy…Jack wants to see Leona's teeth, Andy's father
pulls them out for him…Leona starts coughing and sneezing…Rochester calls,
he just bought a horse…Jack tells Rochester to return the horse
Cast:
Last name
First name
Roles
Guest star
Gloria the ice girl
No
Anderson
Eddie
Rochester
No
Beloin
Ed
Hooray for Benny guy
No
Benny
Jack
Jack Benny, Oglethorpe J. Twink
No
Colvig
Pinto
Leona
No
Day
Dennis
Dennis Day, Josephine Twink
No
Devine
Andy
Andy Devine
Yes
Goff
Norris
Father Devine
No
Harris
Phil
Phil Harris, Joe Twink
No
Livingstone
Mary
Mary Livingstone, Clarabelle Twink
No
Wilson
Don
Don Wilson
No
Songs:
Order
Title
Performers
Vocal
1
I Am an American
Phil Harris
No
2
Massachusetts
Phil Harris
No
3
White Christmas
Dennis Day
Yes
4
You Can't Say No to a Soldier
Phil Harris
No
Notes:
Notable
First time Jack says "Hello again"
Running gag
Mary's mother communication
If you are interested in becoming a member of the
International Jack Benny Fan Club, please visit their website at: www.jackbenny.org
Or contact Laura Leff at:
Regular mail: P.O. Box 11288
Piedmont, California 94611
USA
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