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| Name | Jack Benny |
| Birth name | Benjamin Kubelsky |
| Personal | information |
| Date of birth | February 14, 1894 |
| Birth place | Chicago, Illinois,
United States |
| Date of death | December 26, 1974(age 80) |
| Death place | Beverly Hills, California
United States |
| Show | The Jack Benny Program |
| Network | NBC, CBS |
| Style | Comedian |
| Country | United States |
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Jack Benny (February 14, 1894 - December 26, 1974), born Benjamin Kubelsky was an American comedian, vaudevillian, and actor for radio, television, and film. Widely recognized as one of the leading American entertainers of the 20th century, Benny played the role of someone comically "tight" with his money, insisting on remaining 39 years old despite his actual age, and often playing the violin badly.
Benny was known for his comic timing and his ability to get laughs with either a pregnant pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated "Well!" His radio and television programs, tremendously popular in the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s were a foundational influence on the situation comedy. Dean Martin, on the celebrity roast for Johnny Carson in November 1973, introduced Benny as "the Satchel Paige of the world of comedy."
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Seriously, folks, he argues, laughter the best medicine - Boston Globe 
Boston Globe--To warm up the audience, Mullen began his presentation at NECC by showing a slide show of comedians such as -Jack Benny-, Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, ... - Date : Sun, 16 May 2010 08:46:21 GMT+00:00
Men's Benny hoops playoffs start Sunday; Patt's, Murphy's, Heffernan, R&B - Sonoma Index-Tribune
Sonoma Index-Tribune--The Sonoma Valley Men's Recreational Basketball's -Jack Benny- (39-and-over) Sunday Night League's postseason ... - Date : Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:08:23 GMT+00:00
A Tribute to Eddie Carroll - MousePlanet
MousePlanet--On today's show, we say a fond farewell to the voice of Jiminy Cricket, who was also noted for his portrayals of -Jack Benny-. Also, a Magical Moment, ... - Date : Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:13:30 GMT+00:00
Jack Benny, National Savior? - New York Times (blog)
New York Times (blog)--Can thrift and -Jack Benny- now set us free? A lifelong saver thinks so. Economy | The American economy's shift from consumption and debt toward exports and ... - Date : Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:30:24 GMT+00:00
Obituaries: Arthur Mercante, Eddie Carroll - Washington Post
Washington Post--Eddie Carroll, 76, an actor who for decades gave voice to Jiminy Cricket in Disney projects and impersonated -Jack Benny- in a noted one-man stage show, ... - Date : Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:02:40 GMT+00:00
Here & Now - Waukegan News Sun
Waukegan News Sun---...- and Beth Schenkel plays the role of Fiona in "A Leading Woman" May 7-15 at the Dr. Lynn Schornick Theater, 39 -Jack Benny- Drive in Bowen Park, Waukegan. ... - Date : Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:11:30 GMT+00:00
A More Complicated View - New York Times
New York Times---...- serves mostly to enhance the white one,” he mischaracterizes the relationship between -Jack Benny- and Eddie (Rochester) Anderson in this manner. ... - Date : Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:59:45 GMT+00:00
HEALTH CARE: OUR MONEY OR OUR LIVES - AlterNet (blog)
AlterNet (blog)--A well remembered routine from an old -Jack Benny- radio show has Jack being held at gunpoint by a robber. The robber becomes impatient when Jack is slow to ... - Date : Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:59:06 GMT+00:00
Hollywood's Jeanne Carmen: Queen of the B-Movies - PR Newswire (press release)
PR Newswire (press release)---...- -Jack Benny-, Peter Lawford, Bob Hope and Errol Flynn, among countless others public figures that could capture the hearts and minds of Americans. ... - Date : Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:27:32 GMT+00:00
Twitter Advises NBC to Divorce 'Marriage Ref' - TheWrap
TheWrap--Also change host to someone who doesn't think he's -Jack Benny-? #marriageref @hitfixdaniel All subsequent installments of "Marriage Ref" are going to be a ... - Date : Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:45:48 GMT+00:00
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