039 Jack Benny: King of the Slow Burn.

Описание: The Man Who Was Always 39: Jack Benny’s Enduring Legacy!
Why did millions tune in every week? It wasn't just for the jokes—it was for the character! Philip Mershon unseals The Mid-Century Vault to explore how Jack Benny, the master of the comedic setup, crafted the most beloved miser in entertainment history.

Hit "play" to celebrate the genius who taught us the power of silence in comedy.
We look at the key elements that cemented his fame across radio and television:

The Benny character hoarded wealth in his famous underground vault 💰

The screechy rendition of "Love in Bloom" on his awful violin 🎻

His old, broken-down Maxwell touring car 🚗

The genius introduction of Rochester (Eddie Anderson) as his prime foil.

From his rocky start with writers to perfecting the deadpan, two-part laugh (setup + punchline + reaction = 2x the laughs!), Benny redefined comedy. Even after the show ended in 1965, he remained a national treasure. Find out that two Hollywood legends—Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe—made their television debuts on his show!

Here's the link I promised. This will give you 37 complete episodes of the Benny show from 1940 - 1941, Enjoy! https://archive.org/details/OTRR_Jack_Benn...

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