Jack Benny was one of the most beloved comedians of the 20th century, a master of timing, self-deprecating humor and the long pause that could make an audience roar with laughter. His legacy spans ...

Jack Benny is the man who made Rochester famous. Well, in reality, Benny made “Rochester” famous. “Rochester van Jones” was the name of Benny’s fictional Black valet for nearly 30 years on the popular ...

A new era is born.

Finding Long Lost Jack Benny EpisodesThe last time on From the Archives that we checked in on Jack Benny, it was towards the end of his career, in 1973. While he was getting on in […] ...

He gave actress Lana Turner the nickname “the Sweater Girl” while working as a publicist for Warner Bros. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Fein began a 28-year association with Benny in 1947 when he was ...

Jack delivers a monologue on critics. He is anxious to get home because at 8 p.m. some friends are coming over for their weekly jam session. At home, the guests arrive: Tony Martin with his clarinet, ...