Comdian Jack Benny first appeared on radio as a guest of Ed Sullivan on March 19, 1932. Benny got his own twice-weekly show later that year on CBS radio. His career also included a long stay at NBC radio and a return to CBS through his final program on May 22, 1955. Highly polished scripts kept hammering away on Benny’s portrayal of himself as a stingy and vain man, concerned about his receding hairline and adamant that he was no older than 39. Benny's immense popularity led to later bringing his act to television.
Radio Hall of Fame: Jack Benny
November 2, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the first commercial radio broadcast. To celebrate this special anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on 100 key moments in radio's history.
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