
The Jack Benny Program
Jack Benny was a regular on his own radio program since 1932. He brought the program, with his underplayed humor, to television along with his radio regulars. Jack, who remained thirty-nine-years-old, kept his money in his basement and drove his old Maxwell car just as he had done on the radio.
- 1950-1965
- 15 seasons
- CBS
- Comedy
Jack Benny was a regular on his own radio program since 1932. He brought the program, with his underplayed humor, to television along with his radio regulars. Jack, who remained thirty-nine-years-old, kept his money in his basement and drove his old Maxwell car just as he had done on the radio.
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Cast & Crew
Season 15 Episode Guide
Episode 1
NBC Premiere
Fri, Sep 25, 1964 30 mins
To begin his 15th year on television, Jack (still 39) returns to the network where he began on radio 32 years ago. Tonight: Jack visits his new bosses, the NBC vice presidents; sits in on a "panel show" with the Marquis Chimps; and is visited by singer Dennis Day, who brings along his wife Peggy. Don Wilson is the announcer.
Awards
- 1964 - Golden Globe - Best TV Show - Comedy - Nominated
- 1955 - Primetime Emmy - Best Variety Series Including Musical Variety - Nominated
- 1957 - Primetime Emmy - Best Series - Half Hour or Less - Nominated
- 1957 - Primetime Emmy - Best Continuing Performance by a Comedian in a Series - Nominated
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