Born Benjamin Kubelsky in Waukegan, Ill., on Feb. 14, 1894, Jack Benny began his career as a comedic movie actor in the 1930s and '40s but found his niche as a television host, a role he performed faithfully for nearly 15 years from 1950 to 1965 as star of "The Jack Benny Program."The show, which captured Benny's interactions with an assorted cast of comedic regulars, won the actor two Emmy awards and a pair of Emmy nominations and also helped cement his reputation as one of the most beloved public personas of the 20th century.
Benny had less time for film work in the 1960s and '70s but managed to turn in small roles in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), A Guide for the Married Man (1967) and The Man (1972). He died on Dec. 26, 1974, at the age of 80.
Without ReservationsWhen best-selling author Kit Madden (Claudette Colbert) hops a train to Hollywood to oversee the filming of her latest novel, she encounters a pair of Marines, one of whom (John Wayne) she thinks would be perfect to portray the war hero in her book. Not knowing that Kit is the author, though, the... Read More
Don't Touch That Dial: Best CommercialsTune in and travel back in time with this collection of classic commercials from the 1950s, '60s and '70s, featuring Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, John Wayne, the Three Stooges and other celebrity spokespeople. The nostalgic fun includes memorable ads for Hershey's, American Express, Dole Bananas,... Read More
The Jack Benny ShowAfter garnering great success in vaudeville, radio and the movies, celebrated comedian Jack Benny brought his talents to television with this hit program, which follows his hilarious exploits as a violin-playing penny-pincher who refuses to grow old. In each episode, a cast of regular characters --... Read More
The Golden Age of TV ComedyRelive an entertainment era when snappy writing, perfect timing and unforgettable personalities produced some of the most memorable moments ever to grace the small screen. This wild, wacky and witty collection of classic episodes from America's favorite television comedies includes samplings from... Read More
The Jack Benny Show: Collector's EditionPerpetual 39-year-old Jack Benny stars in 15 side-splitting episodes of his long-running series. To the amusement of his long-suffering valet, Rochester (Eddie Anderson), Benny lives up to his reputation as a cheapskate and a narcissist. The stories feature Jack grilling a killer (Humphrey Bogart),... Read More
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TV Mania Too! (2008) | NR | |
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TV Graffiti (2007) | NR | |
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Here's Lucy (1968) | NR | |
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) | NR | |
Here's Lucy: Season 1 (1968) | NR | |
A Guide for the Married Man (1967) | PG | |
The Lucy Show (1962) | NR | |
The Lucy Show (1962) | NR | |
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Bob Hope: Bob Hope on TV (1952) | NR | |
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The Golden Age of TV Comedy (1950) | NR | |
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It's in the Bag (1945) | NR | |
Hollywood Canteen (1944) | NR | |
To Be or Not To Be (1942) | NR | |
Charley's Aunt (1941) | NR | |
Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935) | NR | |
Jack Benny Collection (1930) | NR | |
Cavalcade of Comedy (1929) | NR | |
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