Request for Jack Benny Program forum - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Smilings · 06-10-2013, 02:23 AM

I'd like to request a forum in 1950's sitcoms for the JACK BENNY PROGRAM.

260 episodes from 1950 to 1965.

And it's still on 12 times a week.

The only one who could be unimpressed by a show from 1950 still on 12 times a week is Lucy.

At least have a sub forum in 50's sitcoms for Other.

treky · 06-16-2013, 12:25 AM

good luck with your request dude (or dudet

) I've requested one foe THE JACK BENNY SHOW a few times to no avail

Mr. Drucker · 06-17-2013, 10:48 AM

Fantastic comedy(particulalry the Mel Blanc bits),outstanding guest appearances(including,of all people,the Beach Boys)and so many other attributes necessary to achieve classic status.This topic heading could inspire much worthwhile discussion.

Marvo301 · 06-17-2013, 01:41 PM

It would be great to have a forum for the Jack Benny Program. The problem is it doesn't really fit any category. While it has some sitcom elements to it it's not truly a sitcom. It has some variety show elements to it but it's not exactly that either. It's kind of a category all of it's own. But It would be nice to find a place for it somewhere on S.O.! Perhaps there could be a section for shows that started on Radio and made the transition to television!

Mr. Television · 06-17-2013, 01:46 PM

I always considered it part sitcom and part variety show.

treky · 06-17-2013, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

I always considered it part sitcom and part variety show.

sometimes it was that, sometimes it was a sitcom; other times a straight variety show

treky · 06-17-2013, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvo301

It would be great to have a forum for the Jack Benny Program. The problem is it doesn't really fit any category. While it has some sitcom elements to it it's not truly a sitcom. It has some variety show elements to it but it's not exactly that either. It's kind of a category all of it's own. But It would be nice to find a place for it somewhere on S.O.! Perhaps there could be a section for shows that started on Radio and made the transition to television!

yea, that's a good idea!

Smilings · 06-17-2013, 11:22 PM

His job was entertainer. It was part of the situation for the comedy.

icecream · 10-10-2016, 01:37 AM

I would agree that The Jack Benny Program deserves to have its own board. While it has variety show elements, Jack Benny is no less of a sitcom than hourlongs like Eight is Enough and The Love Boat that are included in the sitcom section.

Dude111 · 10-10-2016, 11:44 AM

I havent seen an episode of that in many years!!

Count Duckula · 10-17-2016, 10:20 PM

I too would love a forum for The Jack Benny Program!

06-10-2013, 02:23 AM	#1
Smilings Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2012 Location: California Posts: 417	Request for Jack Benny Program forum I'd like to request a forum in 1950's sitcoms for the JACK BENNY PROGRAM. 260 episodes from 1950 to 1965. And it's still on 12 times a week. The only one who could be unimpressed by a show from 1950 still on 12 times a week is Lucy. At least have a sub forum in 50's sitcoms for Other.

06-16-2013, 12:25 AM	#2
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	good luck with your request dude (or dudet ) I've requested one foe THE JACK BENNY SHOW a few times to no avail
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06-17-2013, 01:41 PM	#4
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	It would be great to have a forum for the Jack Benny Program. The problem is it doesn't really fit any category. While it has some sitcom elements to it it's not truly a sitcom. It has some variety show elements to it but it's not exactly that either. It's kind of a category all of it's own. But It would be nice to find a place for it somewhere on S.O.! Perhaps there could be a section for shows that started on Radio and made the transition to television!
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06-17-2013, 01:46 PM	#5
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,127	I always considered it part sitcom and part variety show.
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06-17-2013, 11:22 PM	#8
Smilings Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2012 Location: California Posts: 417	Jack Benny was like Lucy, Danny Thomas, Seinfeld His job was entertainer. It was part of the situation for the comedy.

06-17-2013, 10:48 AM	#3
Mr. Drucker Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 28, 2013 Location: Lynn,MA Posts: 325	Fantastic comedy(particulalry the Mel Blanc bits),outstanding guest appearances(including,of all people,the Beach Boys)and so many other attributes necessary to achieve classic status.This topic heading could inspire much worthwhile discussion.

10-10-2016, 01:37 AM	#9
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10-10-2016, 11:44 AM	#10
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,594	I havent seen an episode of that in many years!!

10-17-2016, 10:20 PM	#11
Count Duckula Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 21, 2016 Posts: 21	I too would love a forum for The Jack Benny Program!