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Rich Correll talks Jack Benny

Another presentation from the 4th Annual Jack Benny Convention

In this presentation, noted director and film historian Rich Correll sits down with Walden Hughes and Zach Eastman to talk about his …memories of Jack, the friendship Jack had with Rich’s dad (Charles Correll of ‘Amos ‘n Andy’), an insight into radio comedy through the lens of Jack Benny and Amos ‘n Andy, and much more.Show More

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Rich Correll talks Jack Benny

Another presentation from the 4th Annual Jack Benny Convention In this …

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Reviewing the Revue- A Look at The Hollywood Revue of 1929 by Lara Gabrielle

Another presentation of the 2024 Jack Benny Convention Join author & …

Another presentation of the 2024 Jack Benny Convention
Join author & historian Lara Gabrielle (Captain of Her Soul: The Life of Marion Davies) as she takes viewers on a tour through …the production and legacy of Jack’s first feature film, THE HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929.

Tune in to hear how the film and its sound debut for both Jack and Marion Davies proved a turning point for stars in the industry and how the Jack Benny persona gets its earliest indicators in the film!

Presenter: Lara Gabrielle
Q+A Moderator: Zach Eastman

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Be sure to pick up your copy of Lara’s amazing book CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL

Website: https://mariondaviesbook.com/

Amazon Link:https://www.amazon.com/Captain-Her-Soul-Marion-Davies/dp/0520384202

or look for the book at your local bookstore!

And be sure to follow Lara on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads by searching the handle @backlotsfilm

and for further discussion about the film and her, tune in to hear her and Panel Producer Zach chat about it on Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue

Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-132-the-hollywood-revue-of-1929-or-marion/id1540142449?i=1000661075661

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sWtHjgOxVi9oC5ZHczgmy?si=nIEnCXCaRz6sJ2yNNgdjDgShow More

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Pechakucha: Jack Benny & How to Stay 39 (or 29) Forever

A pechakucha is a timed presentation where the slides move every 20 …

A pechakucha is a timed presentation where the slides move every 20 seconds. Hope Sears (frequent uploader to this channel and the IJBFC Instagram) gave her first pechakucha presentation about …Jack Benny and this club.

This presentation happened in November at the Smokestack in Dubuque, IA.

00:00 Intro
00:30 Mary Livingstone
00:50 Dennis Day
01:07 Phil Harris
01:30 Mel Blanc
01:55 Don Wilson
02:08 Jello
2:28 Rochester
2:50 Fred Allen

Apologies for the brief swearing, Hope got anxious that the slides were moving too fast.

She would also like to clarify that Jello was somewhat popular but that General Foods had trouble marketing it and thus it was given to Jack Benny to promote.

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Jack Benny’s influence on Johnny Carson panel with Rich Little

Johnny Carson often cited Jack Benny as being his comedy idol. In this …

Johnny Carson often cited Jack Benny as being his comedy idol. In this panel moderator Hope Sears gathers panelists such as impressionist Rich Little, producer Dan Pasternack, Carson podcaster Mark …Malkoff, and professor Kathy Fuller Seeley to discuss the legacy of Johnny Carson, examining his friendship with Jack Benny, our favorite blue-eyed miser.

00:00 Intro

Rich Little is known as the “man of 1000 voices” (much like Mel Blanc), two of his most celebrated impressions being Jack Benny and Johnny Carson. He frequently appeared on the Dean Martin roasts and guest on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

Dan Pasternack’s resume includes being a producer of shows such as Portlandia and an executive at the IFC network. Pasternack worked on a documentary about Jack Benny as a teenager which led him to speaking to some notable people in radio and television such as writers for Jack Benny, producer Freddy De Cordova, and Johnny Carson.

Mark Malkoff might be one of the most knowledgeable people about Johnny Carson with his podcast The Carson podcast going over the history of the Tonight Show and Carson, interviewing anyone involved in the show or in Johnny Carson’s life.

Kathy Fuller Seeley is a professor at the University of Texas in Austin. She’s written several books including “Jack Benny and the Golden Age of Radio Comedy”, and her “Lost Scripts” series of Jack Benny’s radio scripts.

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The International Jack Benny Fan Club is a 501(c) community that is dedicated to preserving and sharing the life work of the comedic star of stage, screen, TV, and radio Jack Benny.

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Hometowns to Hollywood: Phil Harris

Annette Bochenek of Hometowns To Hollywood gives a fascinating …

Annette Bochenek of Hometowns To Hollywood gives a fascinating presentation of the Hometown of Benny cast member PHIL HARRIS! Harris’ hometown being Linton, IN.

If you want to learn more …about Hometowns to Hollywood visit:
https://hometownstohollywood.com/

Originally aired live at the 4th annual International Jack Benny Fan Club Convention.

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REPS Presents The Bob Hope Show with Guest Jack Benny Recreation

REPS presents a recreation of The Bob Hope Program from November 9th, …

REPS presents a recreation of The Bob Hope Program from November 9th, 1948 with his guest star Jack Benny!

To learn more about REPS, visit them at https://www.repsonline.org/

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Beverly Hills Historical Society Shares Jack Benny's Home

Phil Savenick of the Beverly Hills Historical Society gives insight …

Phil Savenick of the Beverly Hills Historical Society gives insight into Jack Benny’s time and residency in the beloved city of Beverly Hills. This tour also covers other famous neighbors …in Beverly Hills along Roxbury Drive, including next-door neighbor Lucille Ball.

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The International Jack Benny Fan Club is a 501(c) community that is dedicated to preserving and sharing the life work of the comedic star of stage, screen, TV, and radio Jack Benny.

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Noel Blanc talks about his father Mel Blanc

Walden Hughes, Zach Eastman, and Hope Sears sit for an interview with …

Walden Hughes, Zach Eastman, and Hope Sears sit for an interview with Noel Blanc about his father’s work. Sharing his father’s work with Jack Benny and his own memories of …knowing Jack in his childhood.

Originally aired from the 4th Annual Virtual Jack Benny Convention.

00:00 Introductions

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Jack Benny keeps us in… SUSPENSE

A conversation from the 4th Annual Jack Benny Convention Zach Eastman …

A conversation from the 4th Annual Jack Benny Convention

Zach Eastman (Podcaster, Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue) and Keith Scott (Historian, Voice Artist, Leading Citizen of Frostbite Falls Minnesota) sit down and engage …in the work of Mr. Jack Benny on radio’s premiere drama program, SUSPENSE!

Tune in as they sift through each well calculated tale with observations of Jack’s dramatic capability, the impact of the supporting players, and learn some neat stories from behind the scenes of the episodes presented.

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Be sure to pick up Keith’s book, CARTOON VOICES OF THE GOLDEN AGE VOL. 1 and VOL. 2. Now Available from Bear Manor Media and wherever you get your books!

Bear Manor Links-
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Vol. 2: https://bearmanor-digital.myshopify.com/products/cartoon-voices-of-the-golden-age-vol-2-paperback?_pos=3&_sid=2f81d0040&_ss=r

Amazon Links-
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Vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/Cartoon-Voices-Golden-Age-Vol/dp/B0BF2XCJXX/ref=sr_1_2?crid=IOP0HXMJGIBL&keywords=Cartoon+voices+of+the+golden+age&qid=1670546410&sprefix=cartoon+voices+of+the+golden+ag%2Caps%2C288&sr=8-2

and be sure to check out Keith’s website to learn more about his wonderful work in the world of Voice Artistry: https://www.keithscott.com.au/Show More

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Jack Benny's GrandKids Share Memories with Another Member of the Family

At the 4th annual Virtual Jack Benny, the Jack Benny grandchildren …

At the 4th annual Virtual Jack Benny, the Jack Benny grandchildren shared their memories of their granddad and spoke with another member of the family who also had a close …relationship with Jack Benny.

Grandkids (left to right)
Michael Rudolph
Bobby Blumofe
Maria Rudolph
Joanna Meiseles

with surprise guest: Cousin Doug Glant (Doug’s grandmother was Miss Mary Livingstone’s aunt, and slightly younger than Mary)

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Jack Benny & Jim Henson- A Presentation by Craig Shemin

From the 2023 Jack Benny Virtual Convention Writer Craig Shemin gives …

From the 2023 Jack Benny Virtual Convention

Writer Craig Shemin gives Benny fans a look at the ways Jim Henson took inspiration from Jack and discusses the planned Jack appearance on …The Muppets that never came to pass.

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Check out Craig’s book on the early Henson effort Sam and Friends
https://www.samandfriendsbook.com/

and visit his website
https://www.craigshemin.com/Show More