The Jam Session Show 17 October 1954 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

CosmicCharlie · 01-20-2021, 05:13 PM

Good One !

Jack Benny, a master showman, knew the value of big-name guest stars; but he also knew they needed a device, a "hook." This episode is a very funny one about regular guys getting together to play some music. The fact that the guys were famous movie stars of the day makes the hook that they are just regular guys work, and work well. The set, Jack's living room, also shows the very high production standards of the show, with camouflaged soda and candy machines, strong allusions to Jack's fabled stinginess.

Basin Street Blues - Written by Spencer Williams
Performed by Jack Benny, Dan Dailey, Kirk Douglas, Fred MacMurray,
Tony Martin, Dick Powell, Charles Bagby, and Frank Remley

biffbronson · 06-23-2022, 07:31 AM

It's fun to listen to the music on this series. In today's ep on AntennaTV, Jack performed "Puttin' On the Ritz" on violin. There are great musical guests at times - one of my favorites featured Peter, Paul & Mary (1964).

01-20-2021, 05:13 PM	#1
CosmicCharlie Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2019 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,421	The Jam Session Show 17 October 1954 Good One ! Jack Benny, a master showman, knew the value of big-name guest stars; but he also knew they needed a device, a "hook." This episode is a very funny one about regular guys getting together to play some music. The fact that the guys were famous movie stars of the day makes the hook that they are just regular guys work, and work well. The set, Jack's living room, also shows the very high production standards of the show, with camouflaged soda and candy machines, strong allusions to Jack's fabled stinginess. Basin Street Blues - Written by Spencer Williams Performed by Jack Benny, Dan Dailey, Kirk Douglas, Fred MacMurray, Tony Martin, Dick Powell, Charles Bagby, and Frank Remley

06-23-2022, 07:31 AM	#2
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,296	It's fun to listen to the music on this series. In today's ep on AntennaTV, Jack performed "Puttin' On the Ritz" on violin. There are great musical guests at times - one of my favorites featured Peter, Paul & Mary (1964).