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NBC The Jell-O Show Starring Jack Benny - An Old Fashioned Christmas 12/20/1936

29 min · 7. dec. 2025
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The "Jell-O Program Starring Jack Benny was a hugely popular radio comedy airing from the late 1930s to 1950s, famous for Benny's stingy character, his valet Rochester, singer Dennis Day, bandleader Phil Harris, and announcer Don Wilson, all sponsored by Jell-O gelatin. This  classic Christmas episode features a festive holiday special with classic Benny humor, songs, sketches, and Jell-O product placement. This episode originally aired on December 20th, 1936. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/retro-rewind--6803060/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/retro-rewind--6803060/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

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