The Jack Benny Program (Season 6)

Laugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular performers from his radio show days.

  • Poster for Jack Goes to Dennis' House

    Jack Goes to Dennis' House (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1955-09-25

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Massage and Date with Gertrude

    Massage and Date with Gertrude (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1955-10-09

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Peggy King and Art Linkletter

    Peggy King and Art Linkletter (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1955-10-23

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Jack is featured in Look! Magazine. Mel Blanc heckles Jack from the audience. Guest stars Peggy King and Art Linkletter.

  • Poster for Isaac Stern Boosts Jack's Morale

    Isaac Stern Boosts Jack's Morale (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1955-11-06

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Jack Gives Johnny Carson Advice

    Jack Gives Johnny Carson Advice (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1955-11-20

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Jack Hunts for Uranium

    Jack Hunts for Uranium (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1955-12-04

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Frances and Edgar Bergen

    Frances and Edgar Bergen (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1955-12-18

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for New Year's Day Show

    New Year's Day Show (Episode 8)

    Air date: 1956-01-01

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Essentially a filmed radio show, a few chairs and a microphone on a stage, Jack and company re-create what was a tradition on his radio show, a skit where "Old Year" packs up and moves out and "New Year" moves in.

  • Poster for Don Invites Gang to Dinner

    Don Invites Gang to Dinner (Episode 9)

    Air date: 1956-01-15

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Jack is sick with a bad cold and Rochester is his nurse and Mary is fixing him something to eat. Jack is waiting for his lawyer to show up as Jack wants him to break Don Wilson's contract as Jack is blaming him for his cold. In a flashback, we learn that after a show rehearsal, Don Wilson invites them to his house to see some anniversary gifts and Jack repeatedly warns Don to check with his wife, Lois, Don always declines. After arriving at Don's house and after Jack is told by Mary to pay the $1.85 taxi bill and Jack gives the driver a 15 cent tip., Don is now worried that he should have checked with his wife first. Don has them wait at the corner of the house while he checks with Lois. Lois informs Don that she just opened a can of tuna as she didn't have time to go shopping. Don decides to have the gang show up

  • Poster for How Jack Met Rochester

    How Jack Met Rochester (Episode 10)

    Air date: 1956-01-29

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for William Holden & Frances Bergen Show

    William Holden & Frances Bergen Show (Episode 11)

    Air date: 1956-02-12

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Rochester Sleeps Through Jack's Show

    Rochester Sleeps Through Jack's Show (Episode 12)

    Air date: 1956-02-26

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Jack relies on Rochester, his toughest critic, to give him an honest evaluation of the show, but when Rochester accidentally sleeps through the program, he tries to cover up with evasive answers to Jack's questions. At first Jack is angry when he discovers the truth, but later he sees Rochester packing and is afraid that he's leaving (unaware that Rochester is simply getting ready for a camping trip). Jack offers him extra days off — even Labor Day — and makes him a steak dinner, and Rochester milks the situation for all it's worth.

  • Poster for Jack Drives to Palm Springs

    Jack Drives to Palm Springs (Episode 13)

    Air date: 1956-03-11

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Jack Opens Beverly Hills Office

    Jack Opens Beverly Hills Office (Episode 14)

    Air date: 1956-03-25

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Gisele MacKenzie Show

    Gisele MacKenzie Show (Episode 15)

    Air date: 1956-04-08

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Jack Tries to Get a Passport

    Jack Tries to Get a Passport (Episode 16)

    Air date: 1956-04-22

    Runtime: 30 min

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