Dennis Day Reads Snow White (BONUS)

Dennis Day Reads Snow White (BONUS)

Author: John Henderson June 18, 2025 Duration: 31:10

Dennis Day narrates Read-Along Records:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1949)
Snow White and Sneezy (1952)
Snow White and Dopey (1952)


Step back into a world of radio dials and living room entertainment with This Day in Jack Benny. Host John Henderson curates a weekly trip to the past, pulling an original broadcast from the same calendar week, but sixty to eighty years prior. These episodes, known variously as The Jello Program or The Lucky Strike Program, capture the iconic comedy that aired from the 1930s through the 1950s. What you'll hear is the timeless rhythm of Jack Benny's legendary stinginess and his impeccable timing, surrounded by the familiar voices of Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Dennis Day, and announcer Don Wilson. The humor, built on character and situation rather than dated references, remains surprisingly fresh and effective. This podcast offers more than just nostalgia; it's a direct line to a golden age of comedy that still delivers genuine laughs. Henderson presents each episode as a preserved artifact, allowing the original performances to shine without unnecessary commentary. It’s a family-friendly listen that bridges generations, proving that great comedy is truly timeless. Tune in and discover why these classic routines have endured, finding a perfect home in the modern podcast format where their charm can be appreciated all over again.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

This Day in Jack Benny
Podcast Episodes
Going to the Zoo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:28
May 11, 1952 - Jack takes the Beavers to the zoo while Roy and Rochester clean on Mother's Day. References include Johnny Ray, Ike Eisenhower and Senator Estes Kefauver, Tarzan, and animal trainer Clyde Beatty.
At the Ball Game (Jimmy Durante) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:25
May 4, 1952 - Jack Fixes the Phonograph. Jack and Mary go to a Los Angeles vs Seattle baseball game. References include president Truman's televised tour of the white house, Jimmy Durante, Bing Crosby, songs "Slow Poke",…
Swimming Pool (Loretta Young) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:51
April 18, 1943 - Jack Opens Swimming Pool for the Season. Loretta Young comes for a quick PSA for War Bonds. References include Eddie Cantor, Ronald Colman, Fred Allen, Barbara Stanwick, Ann Southern, Claudette Colbert,…
Seance (Who Stole the Ding Dong?) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:39
April 25, 1954 - Seance at Jack's home after lunch at the diner. References include the song "Sombody Bad Stole de Wedding Bell" by Ertha Kitt, the movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", Edward R. Murrow confronting Senator J…
A Yank at Oxford [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:05
April 10, 1938 - Jack Benny talks about building a house in Beverly Hills. References include British foreign secretary Anthony Eden, comedian Fred Allen, the song "A Cup of Coffee a Sandwich and You", and the movie A Ya…
Don Wilson on Eddie Cantor Show (BONUS) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:32
April 25, 1937 - Texaco Town with Eddie Cantor. Eddie's announcer Jimmy Wallington wants to quit the show and Don Wilson pops in as a surprise guest. Plus Mr. Kitzel as part of his short time on the program. References i…
Happy Easter (Eclipse) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:56
April 17, 1949 - A Walk Through The Easter Parade Jack and Mary meet their friends and neighbors from Mr. Kitzel to Frank Nelson. References include Fred Astaire and Judy Garland in the musical "Easter Parade" and the Lu…
Alan Ladd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:04
March 25, 1945 - Murder Mystery with guest star Alan Ladd. Mary Livingstone was named best dressed woman in radio. References include Humphrey Bogart and Fred Allen.
How Jack Found Rochester [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:58
March 11, 1945 - Jack and the gand practice archery, then a reporter comes and asks about Rochester, featuring guests Amos 'n Andy. References include the songs "Hot Time in the Town of Berlin" and "In My Merry Oldsmobil…
Haunted House/Western [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:26
March 11 & 18, 1934 - Jack sleeps in a haunted house and the cast does an Arizona western play.