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 ...

Popular comedian Jack Benny talked to the press at Expo ’74 in advance of his four shows at the Opera House and, as usual, claimed he was 39. Benny made a career out of claiming to be 39, just for ...

The Jack Benny Program (1950) is a popular radio and television comedy series. The program originally aired on radio from 1932 to 1955 and on television from 1950 to 1965, spanning more than thirty ...

With the U.S. spending billions for defense, radio last week dedicated a great deal of time and money for tribute. The occasion was the start of the tenth year of big-time broadcasting for ...

During the heyday of radio drama and comedy, the men and women behind the sound effects were the magicians of radio — creating a perfect mix of sound and imagination. For radio comedy, one of the best ...

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 ...

Michael Shapiro, a Rochester businessman, is the new president of Rochester Toastmaster’s Club 271. Thomas Johnson, of Rochester, received the Airman’s Medal for extraordinary heroism. He was a member ...

Beverly Washburn began her remarkable career modeling children’s clothes at age 4. By the time she was 16, she had appeared in over 500 films and television shows, from Old Yeller and Spider Baby to ...