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AFI Los Angeles, brilliant array of stores, Catherine Hepburn and Fancho Tone in quality
street.
Plus Sally Eilers and Jimmy Don and we have our moment.
Wednesday, Pantages Hollywood, R.K.O. Hill Street theaters.
The Jell-O program coming to you from the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Pierre, starring Jack
Duney with Mary Livingston and Abe Lyman and his orchestra.
The orchestra opens the program with G but you're swell.
You'll often see the hallmark on gold or silver, but perhaps you never knew why it
is there.
It's there as a symbol of the article which bears the mark is genuine.
In the same way, the name Jell-O on the package is yours, yours, yours, the product in
that package is genuine Jell-O.
And so the reason I keep emphasizing those big red letters is this.
Jell-O is a Jell-O in dessert.
The name Jell-O is a trademark belonging to General Food.
When you see the big red letters on the box, you know you're getting genuine Jell-O made
by General Food.
So if you hear any other flavor Jell-O in dessert referred to as Jell-O, you'll know that
is incorrect.
Well, there is only one Jell-O and only Jell-O brings you that extra rich fruit flavor.
That's why Jell-O is the most popular Jell-O in dessert in the entire world today.
So be sure you get the real thing, always insist on genuine Jell-O.
Now we bring you the man who came to New York for a rest and have to go back to Hollywood
to get it.
Jack Playboy, Benny.
Well, Jell-O again, I got this horn left over from last night folks and I want to tell
you down your right about me being a playboy.
I'm a regular demon since I've been in New York, shows and parties and one night club
after another.
Oh, Jack, stop cheering on me.
You know, you're not as bad as you're painting yourself.
I'm not age.
John, I've been curousing around like a madman.
Boy, am I sophisticated?
I can't understand that, Jack.
You don't drink anything.
I don't age.
Last night I had a gin fuzz.
This is fizz.
Fizz fuzz, who cares long as I have a headache.
Well, tell me, Jack, if you're glad that you're going back to Hollywood tomorrow, oh,
yes, down after all, how long can I keep up this mad taste?
Imagine, imagine you setting a bad face.
Have you attended any teas?
What's that?
Have you attended any teas?
A afternoon or a strip.
Anyway, I thought that was going to go out.
Anyway, I'm really just all in.
Oh, hello, Abe.
Hello, Squirt.
Squirt.
You've been hanging around with me lately.
You'd find out what kind of a guy I am.
Oh, you're not so wild.
Well, that's what you think.
Only yesterday I was thrown out of scrap.
You were?
Yes, sir, and I would have reported that bouncer if I knew her name.
I'm not kidding.
Oh, Jack.
Oh, hello, Kenny.
Two, two, I mean.
Ah, ah, ah.
Ah, ah, ah, ah.
Ah, ah, ah.
Well, uh, ah, ah, ah.
Ah, ah, ah, ah.
You come out, come out, come out, come out.
Come out, come out, come out, come out, come out, come out.
Oh, there's grip right here.
Two, two, three, four.
Hey, two, three, four, three, four.
Hey, two, three, four, three, four.
Oh, boy.
Where'd you get that horn?
I wish I knew.
They can't eat you.
You know there's anything different about me tonight.
No?
Oh, honey.
No, what?
Can't you see those dark rings under my eyes?
She thought it was mascara.
Well, it is.
Hey, Jack, give me that horn, will you?
Oh, no, this horn and a chicken sandwich cost me $14.
They can't even miss you last Sunday when you had to go back to Hollywood.
How did your picture turn out?
Oh, well, Jack.
You know, feel hairs in the suit.
Oh, boy, the girls at the studio hanging around him.
Oh, it's taking my place, though.
No, these are young girls.
They can't eat.
Who has the love interest in your picture?
I have.
And there's one place where I sing a love song to the leading lady right under her balcony.
Yeah?
And when I finish, she smiles and throws the rolls at me and then she comes running down the stairs.
Yeah, and then what happens?
So that's when Phil Harris takes her over.
Well, that's not very fair. Don't you feel badly?
No, I got a roll out of it.
Well, when I get back to Hollywood, he'll have some real competition.
I've learned plenty here on the gay white ways.
Hello, your little Desperado.
Oh, hello, Mary.
Say, Don.
Yes, Mary.
Take that horn away before he plays the B on it.
Well, I tell you, Mary, I've just worn to a fragile from this constant, hurly, burly, and excitement.
I've got to go someplace where I can be alone for a couple of hours.
Why don't you find out where your last picture is playing?
I'm going to be full of fun.
You know, I've got to go out on a party again tonight.
Parties and nightclubs, I can't.
I'm getting to be the best known rounder on Broadway.
Gone. You couldn't get a ring-side table at the auto, man.
Oh, I couldn't, eh?
Well, getting married, I really think the jack has turned out to be a pretty wild sort of a guy.
Oh, yeah?
He went to Minskies the other night and played it during the opening chorus.
Well, it was hot in there.
Well, it wasn't.
Whoa!
Candy!
Now, let's drop all this talk. I'm on the ragged edge now.
And ain't play something soothing, will you, so I can sort of put myself together?
Okay.
Say, Jack, when you go out tonight, you want to play something that'll pick you right up?
Sure, eh? What is it?
A striker's cocktail.
Well, I bet this is a feature of a gag coming.
I can see that.
A striker's cocktail. What's that?
One drink and you sit down.
Oh, no, not me. I can hold my own.
Why are you even sagging from an alcohol rub?
That's good.
Better be careful, Jack. You keep this up when you look as bad as Fred Allen.
Now, wait a minute, Lyman. You're talking about my pal.
You say one word against Allen. I'll have him knock your block off.
And I'm the guy that can tell him.
Freddie and I may have had a little spat, but underneath it all,
there's a spark of loyal friendship that can never be extinguished.
Play, Lyman.
Play, Lyman.
Play, Lyman.
Play, Lyman.
Play, Lyman.
Play, Lyman.
Play, Lyman.
Play, Lyman.
You're a lot to keep me warm, played by Abe Lyman and a daughter.
And incidentally, folks, Mr. Lyman is making his farewell appearance
on this program tonight because we are going to Hollywood next week
among other reasons, meaning what?
Meaning nothing and put your coat back on him.
Oh, what's the matter, Jack? You're afraid?
Afraid? Wait until you get that letter I'm going to send him from California.
Do that, Abe. Just going to write you a nasty letter.
I'll have to own him. I can't read.
You sent it, especially music.
How was that, Mary? I can think back through the Lyman.
Who can't? I can't.
Well, I don't want to start any brawls up here tonight because it's so happened
we have a very distinguished guest with us.
Oh, Jack. It's not you, Jenny.
Now, ladies and gentlemen, a very dear friend of mine is visiting in New York
and has accepted my invitation to attend this broadcast.
We grew up together, went to the same school,
and he is now the chief executive of my hometown.
Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great privilege and a pleasure
to present his honor, Mayor Manson Paul Codd of Lockheed in Illinois.
Thank you.
Thank you, ladies and gentlemen.
I really didn't want to impose on you, Mayor,
but knowing you were in town, I couldn't resist taking advantage of it.
Oh, that's all right, Jack. I'm glad to be with you.
Thank you. Well, Bidee, that's his nickname, Paul.
You don't mind, do you, Bidee? No, no.
We all had nicknames in those days. Remember yours?
Mine? Oh, yeah. Let's read out.
What was it, the kid you used to call me?
Puppy.
That's right, Puppy Betty.
Did you hear that, Mary?
I was quite a scrapper in those days.
Time marches on.
I never mind.
Well, Bidee, tell me something about home.
How's Julius Cimmigan, Stubb Wilbur,
Allie Imerman, the rest of the gang?
They're doing fine, Jack, and they're all proud of you.
Oh, well, say, you remember Vivian Thompson and Hazel Clarke?
And to say, Bidee, how's my Aunt Josephine?
Oh, fine.
She's still on the fire department.
Good ol' Angel, I can still see you're sliding down that brass pole.
You know what?
Bidee, I'll bet the town has changed a lot since I've been there.
Sure, Jack. You remember the blue suits that used to hang in the window in your father's store?
Yes, I do.
Well, there's a great one there, no.
Probably the same suit I told Dad to buy an army.
Well, Bidee, now that you're here, I do want to congratulate you on the success of your political career.
Thanks, Jack.
You know, although we were kids who went to school together, you never dreamed that you'd become mayor.
You got about the lowest marks in the class, didn't you?
No, next to the lowest.
Oh, I thought we were tied, didn't I?
Not quite.
Say, Jack, on your way back to Hollywood, you're going to stop off at walking for a day, aren't you?
I certainly am.
Yes, sir.
That's fine, because we're planning a celebration for you.
Jack, any day in walking.
Well, thanks, Bidee, I appreciate that.
I do.
Now we're not going to make a formal affair or present you with a loving cup or the key to the city.
Well, I'm glad you're omitting that ceremony.
However, I call the meeting of the local merchants, and as a token of our esteem, we decided to call off all of your old debts.
Well, thanks, but I imagine they're outlawed by now anyway.
And now, Bidee, before you leave, I'd like to have you meet the members of our cast.
I know they're eager to meet you.
At first, Mary Livingston.
Mary, this is his honor, Mary talk out of walk again.
How do you do, Mary talk, huh?
Hello, Mary.
Say, Jack, is that a real mustache?
Yes, it is.
Quiet.
It is not much of it, is it?
Yes.
Now, Bidee, I'd like to have you meet our orchestra leader, not that it'll improve your social standing.
Anyway, this is Abe Lyman.
How do you do, Mr. Lyman?
Right, I know you.
You're a majesty.
Hey, that's your honor.
Go on, your honor is a judge.
I ought to know.
Now, you see what I'm up again?
And this is Kenny Baker, our canner.
Well, hello, Kenny, how's that wonderful voice?
Is this man every week you'd know?
Kenny!
Now, come here, Don, and don't embarrass me by asking the mayor if he likes yellow.
Bidee, this is Don Wilson.
I'm very glad to meet you, Don.
How did it look, Mayor?
That's better.
At least Don got the title right.
Yeah, but we got the last.
Well, Bidee is about time for Lyman to play a number.
So how about you and I sitting down and having a little chat?
Are you and me, rather?
Which is correct, Abe.
But you and I are you and me.
You and him.
Don't drag me into this.
Play, Lyman.
Come on, Bidee.
Right where is Jack?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Ladies and gentlemen, as our feature attraction tonight in honor of my boyhood friend, Mayor Mantel-Calkock,
and also to revive memories of our youth, we will go back through the years and reenact a day in our lives
when I was just a kid helping my father in his department store in Joaquin.
Abide, would you like to help us out and be a kid again for a few minutes?
Sure would, Jack, it'll be fun. You will have some stuff there, will you?
I am, ladies and gentlemen, and this is a little sketch about my dad's store. I will play the part of my old father,
and I've engaged little junior-old day to play the part of Jack Benny's a child.
As I am too modest to repeat the many clever things I said when I was a kid. See, I was bright.
Well, let's get started, Mary, would you like to be a customer in my father's store?
I'll give you a dip.
And Kenny, while we're facing up the store and moving in the merchandise, you can sing your song.
All right, Jack, but don't be too noisy.
We won't sing, Kenny, come on, so let's give me a hand on this.
For you, I'd reach for the moon if you'd asked me to.
For you, I'd take down the stars when the night was through.
In winter, I'd be bringing the spring for you. In winter, every moment I'd sing for you.
In winter, every moment I'd sing for you.
For you, I'd take down the stars when the night was through.
Above you, there'd be nothing but heaven's moon.
You would mean living my life for you.
Every move you would make, I would watch every step you take.
You'd mean so much to me.
Every beat of my heart would be for you.
And then I'd reach for the moon.
And for you, I'd take down the stars.
For you, from Kenny's picture, the king and the chorus girl.
And Kenny, I want to tell you that week's vacation did you a lot of good.
I mean, your voice sounds sweeter and more melodious than ever.
And now, ladies and gentlemen, we take you back about 25 years to the thriving little town of Warkegan.
The scene is a Benny's apartment store, more widely known as the Emporium on Foul Genesee Street.
I remember folks, I play the part of my father. Let's go curtain music.
Hello?
Warkegan Emporium.
Oh, good morning, Mr. Fential.
Yes, a birthday present for your husband.
Well, we just got in something new, a night shirt with pan.
They call him pyjamas.
Now, you don't need defenders.
And I'll send him over as soon as the horse gets up.
Goodbye.
Jackie? Jackie?
Yes, Bob.
Go in the back room and practice your violin.
I'm not spending 50 cents a lesson for nothing.
Oh, I don't want to.
You're going to learn to play the violin if it takes a week.
I go in there and practice the beat.
It'll come in handy 25 years from now.
Then what's the rush?
What's the rush? That little Freddy Allen is talking already.
I'll get in there and practice.
Oh, all right.
Don't practice too loud. I've got to make a living.
Certainly an unbusy day.
Hello, Mr. Banny.
Well, little Mary Thompson. What can I do for you?
Nothing. I'm just window shopping.
Window shopping? Why don't you do it outside?
Why don't you wash your windows?
I'm a dangerous last time. I've done it the glass war.
Hey, how's that suit? I told your father.
The coat and pants are fine, but the vest tracks on the ground.
I'll just tell him to tuck the vest in his trousers.
He did, but it's put that cotton pocket.
And he can't blame the suit if he's clumsy.
Close that door, Jackie.
You know, Mary, someday that kid of mine will be a great violinist.
Well, right now he's lovely.
Hey, he got away from that door.
Stop hanging on my side. People will think this is a pet shop.
Ah, good morning, Mrs. Wilson. What can I do for you?
I have a complaint to make, Mr. Banny.
You have?
Yes, I've lost that table, Bobby. So, me and now it's a scar.
Oh, that's too bad.
Watch it again, and you got a handkerchief.
Mary!
Oh, there's your little boy, Donald.
How old is he now?
Nineteen.
Well, well, what a cute little rancher.
Ah!
My, what a healthy looking youngster.
How much does he weigh?
210 pounds.
210 pounds. Well.
And look, he's got six delicious kins.
Turned as he eats.
Well, does he eat?
Does he talk yet, Mrs. Wilson?
Donkeys, darling, say something for Mr. Banny.
Club, club, all.
Now, come on, Donald. You can do better than that.
Well, where we, where we, where we are, we, them and her.
Come on, baby.
Live.
Oh, now, isn't...
Now, isn't that just too too devious?
Huh? Isn't that cute?
I wish his rattle was heavier so I could suck him.
Well, just wheel him under the chandelier. It looks shaky.
Oh, I guess I'm going to take him home.
Yeah, goodbye, Mrs. Wilson.
Bye.
Jackie, not so loud.
Ah, good morning, boys.
Hello, Mr. Banny.
Say where's Jackie?
He's in the back room practicing.
Can he come out and play ball with us?
No, he can't, man, so.
All you think of is playing ball.
How do you ever expect to become mayor of this town?
Don't worry, I'll make it.
Well, you can have my vote now if you'll buy a suit.
That's fine.
I'll be able to put the city hall in my vest.
Hmm, don't be so fussing.
Oh, please, Mr. Banny.
Would you let Jackie come out and play ball with us?
I said no.
Oh, she, we need his violin for bath.
Well, he can't play baseball with.
He might hurt his hand, jeopardize his musical career.
He's got two strikes on him already.
Oh, yeah. He'll make sure.
What was that?
Who's that stone through the window?
I did. This is my last week anyway.
That's Eve Lyman again.
Well, run along all of you kids and stay out of here.
Or trouble with those children.
You think I was running a playground?
Oh, how do you do, sir?
Anything for you?
Yes.
So what's the price of that suit you have on display outside?
Where? Right out there in that dummy.
Hmm.
Oh, Jackie?
Yes, sir.
Well, I can tell Uncle Julius to move around.
What's the price of that suit you have on display outside?
Where?
Right out there in that dummy.
Hmm.
Oh, Jackie?
Yes, sir.
Well, I can tell Uncle Julius to move around.
To move around.
Anything else, sir?
Yes, how much is Uncle Julius?
Can I have it?
23, Skadov.
Let's-
No, that wasn't supposed to go today.
The fine store.
It's been three weeks since I heard the cash register rings.
And then go to the store, Rebecca.
I'm telling you I'm so high.
Hello, fans.
Well, Mr. Schlepper, I'm the traveling salesman.
Say, did you hear that applause? You think it was your hometown?
It will be if I don't get my expense, yet.
Well, Schlepper, what line are you handling this year?
Mr. Bennett, have I got a drink you'll aim the suit?
Ha! Mr. Steve, when I kept a little mist.
Well, I don't know. Everybody's complaining about that last lot of suit you told me.
What's the complaint for this, child?
Well, the cold and pants are all right, but the best are too long.
God's best, those are all the colds.
All the colds are where the best.
Is there a size pocket?
Why don't you look around?
Well, can't use any suits, but summer's coming on.
What have you got men bathing suits?
Ah, neither costume. I've got you some bathing suits as well make you...
It's three months, I'm telling you.
Men bathing suits, eh?
Yeah, here they are.
The ladies' creases and stairs.
Oh, important. Well, they look pretty good.
Hey, these are only the tops. Where are the trunks?
They miss the boats.
Well, maybe I can sell them during high tide.
Well, wait, that looks pretty good.
Mr. Bennett, I'll put you down for a couple of dozen.
Anything else I can show you up there?
I'll slap, I guess, that's about all.
What's up?
That's my little boy, Jackie Fraxton.
He's gonna be a great violinist someday, don't you think so?
You should look so long, goodbye.
All right, I gave him order.
Now, Jackie, Jackie start clothes up and get home dinner.
Okay, Pop.
Blow out the lights, son. Let's go.
In that good old summer time.
In that good old...
Hey, that song is pretty popular isn't it, Daddy?
Number one on the hit parade.
It is?
Yup, a past pony boy last week.
Well, come along, son. Let's close up and go home.
In the good old summer time.
In that good old summer time.
Oh, Daddy, there you look.
There's still a customer on the store.
Well, lock him in. We'll get him tomorrow.
In that good old summer time.
Officially, this is the first day of spring.
And wherever you are, here's a spring for your menus.
It's called topical dessert, made with tangy, sun-shiny lemon jello.
And it's easy to make, too.
It's just as all one package of lemon jello and one side of hot water.
Chill until slightly second and then fold in four fakes and eight dates.
Chopped fine.
And one banana, thinly sliced.
Bold and serve either plain or with whipped cream.
It's gated, look at it.
Downright delicious to taste.
One a plan to serve the tempting spring-dime dessert soon.
But be sure you make it with genuine jello.
Or jello has that extra rich fruit flavor.
Flavor from fresh white fruit.
So ask your grocer for jello by name and look for the big red letters on the box.
They spell jello.
The last number is a 25th program of the new jello series.
And we'll be with you again next Sunday night at the same time broadcasting
from Hollywood, California.
Well, Abe, I want to thank you for your swell cooperation
tell you how much everybody's enjoyed your work on this program.
And I'm going to tell everybody on the co-s that you're not as tough
And I'm going to tell everybody on the coast that you're not as tough as we made you out to be.
Well, I don't know about that. I'm pretty quiet, quiet.
Well, Clep has been nice seeing you again, and I hope you come out to California.
Well, you never can tell, Zika Boy, I got a trailer.
Well, when you get a car, pull it out.
And by any, I want to thank you, too, and congratulate you.
Not only your political success in Walking in, but on your dramatic triumph.
Thanks, Jack, and by the way, don't forget to pour it all of my fan mail to Walking.
Yeah, what street address? They know me there.
Oh. Well, folks, look, this is all we'll have to leave, you know.
Say, Jack.
What, Mary?
Is there a mere tall cop, Mary?
Why, certainly.
Oh, then I'll go out with Lyman tonight.
Yeah, good night.
Come on!
Come on!
Come on!
Hey, Pete.
Help! Help!
Oh!
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