The Jack Benny Program

CBS

Series

1950

TVG

Comedy

The host plays a version of himself as a pompous, vain, and stingy vaudevillian showman with a penchant for violin playing.

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First Episode

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Cast & Crew

Jack Benny Self

Eddie "Rochester" Anderson Rochester Van Jones

Don Wilson Self

Mel Blanc Polly

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Where to Stream

1950–1965 Series 15 Seasons272 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Tuesday, May 14

5:30 AM

Jack Meets a Japanese Agent

Season 13 • Episode 9

Jack tangles with a shrewd Japanese agent.

Wednesday, May 15

5:30 AM

The Lawrence Welk Show

Season 13 • Episode 5

Jack attempts to lead the Lawrence Welk orchestra.

Thursday, May 16

5:30 AM

Jack Meets Max Bygraves

Season 13 • Episode 15

Jack reveals how he first met English entertainer Max Bygraves.

Friday, May 17

5:30 AM

The Story of the New Talent Show

Season 13 • Episode 13

Jack puts on a new-talent show.

Saturday, May 18

7:00 AM

The Tall Cowboy Sketch

Season 14 • Episode 4

Clint Walker teaches Jack to be a two-fisted he-man.

Saturday, May 18

7:30 AM

The Robert Goulet Show

Season 14 • Episode 2

Jack competes with Robert Goulet for a woman's attention.

Sunday, May 19

7:00 AM

The Ed Sullivan Show

Season 14 • Episode 7

Ed Sullivan and Jack play opposing attorneys in a murder trial.

Sunday, May 19

7:30 AM

Don Breaks His Leg

Season 14 • Episode 18

Don pretends to have a broken leg.

Monday, May 20

5:30 AM

Jack Referees a Wrestling Match

Season 13 • Episode 11

Jack referees a wrestling match for charity.

Tuesday, May 21

5:30 AM

Jack and Bob Hope in Vaudeville

Season 13 • Episode 10

Bob Hope and Jack recall being in vaudeville together.

Wednesday, May 22

5:30 AM

Jack Plays Tarzan

Season 13 • Episode 7

Jack and Carol Burnett play Tarzan and Jane.

Thursday, May 23

5:30 AM

Jack Fires Don

Season 13 • Episode 24

After a spat, Jack tries to find a replacement for Don.

Friday, May 24

5:30 AM

Jack Is Kidnapped

Season 13 • Episode 23

Gangsters hold Jack for ransom; guest George Burns.

Saturday, May 25

7:00 AM

Jack Directs a Film

Season 14 • Episode 6

Jack crashes a set where James Stewart is working.

Saturday, May 25

7:30 AM

Amateur Show

Season 11 • Episode 10

Jack puts on his annual amateur-talent show.

Sunday, May 26

7:00 AM

Harlow Gets a Date

Season 14 • Episode 27

Jack wants Harlow to escort the sponsor's daughter.

Sunday, May 26

7:30 AM

How Jack Found Dennis