Jack Benny Journeys (Audio CD)

by Radio Spirits (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile
Jack Benny's weekly radio, which ran from 1932 to 1955, show certainly helped make him a star. JACK BENNY'S JOURNEYS are six digitally remastered episodes in which Benny shares his travel tales with enduring humor. The presentation demonstrates Benny's skill, highlighting his flawless timing and famous ability to get laughs with a pregnant pause or a single expression. History tells us that Benny's stage character was everything Benny himself wasn't--cheap, petty, and vain, with the skinflint aspect becoming the center of the show's humor. While some of these jokes might feel dated, this audio presentation is an insight into the history of American radio and humor. M.R.E. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Radio Spirits (July 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570197717
• ISBN-13: 978-1570197710
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 4.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,564,343 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Funny shows but not enough of them, and sound problems, March 13, 2006

By	Wayne Paterson "allpar2" (Teaneck, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

On the first show, there are sound issues - some sort of background tinkling - that should've been cleaned up. It would have been nice to have more shows but I guess one hour is all that'll fit per CD.

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny stuff, June 30, 2007

By	John M. Koss "Eclectic Eel" (Indy) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I started listening to old radio shows several years ago (I'm not old enough
to have heard them when first broadcast) and have found the Jack Benny Show
to be among the best. The format and cast of charactors were second to none. Some of the humor with Eddie Anerson's Rochester will make you cringe. Not as racist as Amos and Andy but still playing to a stereotype. I can't stand Irish tenors but Dennis Day's song only last 2 minutes. There are a lot of running gags and inside jokes, but the more shows you hear the more they
will make sense. This CD set is better than "SPOOFS" another Radio Spirits
set. Both are worth owning though.