Presented by Lucky Strike. Jasck's monologue is about new discoveries in makeup, the time difference. Jack introduces Dennis Day, who sings "Yellow Rose of Texas."
Presented by Lucky Strike. Jasck's monologue is about new discoveries in makeup, the time difference. Jack introduces Dennis Day, who sings "Yellow Rose of Texas."
Jack Shows what he Does to relax after a show. He goes to get a massage and the masseur used Chicken Fat and then later to a night club with Gertrude Gearshift.
Jack Shows what he Does to relax after a show. He goes to get a massage and the masseur used Chicken Fat and then later to a night club with Gertrude Gearshift.
When Jack's latest violin lesson causes Professor LeBlanc to attempt suicide, Jack becomes depressed. Rochester comes up with a scheme to boost Jack's confidence: he tricks Jack into .. show full overview
When Jack's latest violin lesson causes Professor LeBlanc to attempt suicide, Jack becomes depressed. Rochester comes up with a scheme to boost Jack's confidence: he tricks Jack into thinking that music being played by Isaac Stern (who's hiding in the closet) is actually a recording of Jack's violin playing. Delighted, Jack hurries to a recording studio to cut a record, but his music destroys the equipment. After discovering the truth, Jack thanks Rochester for his efforts.
For an encore, Stern and pianist Alexander Zakin perform "Polonaise Nº 1 in D Major"
Jack Gives Johnny Carson Advice" about maintaining a long show business career through versatility, but Johnny turns the tables on him by displaying his many talents including singing, dancing and drumming.
Jack Gives Johnny Carson Advice" about maintaining a long show business career through versatility, but Johnny turns the tables on him by displaying his many talents including singing, dancing and drumming.
Jack hears there's uranium for the finding in Death Valley, so he's off to buy gear for an expedition. At the camping store he duels his nemesis, the sarcastic sales clerk Frank Nelson. .. show full overview
Jack hears there's uranium for the finding in Death Valley, so he's off to buy gear for an expedition. At the camping store he duels his nemesis, the sarcastic sales clerk Frank Nelson. In the desert Jack's party confronts other prospectors, and some Mexican stereotypes a la Treasure of Sierra Madre.
The Sportsmen sing a tune composed by a couple of Benny's staffers, "That's How Santa Claus Will Look This Year." Don has spent $1000 on the supposedly great Enrico Scortichinni to .. show full overview
The Sportsmen sing a tune composed by a couple of Benny's staffers, "That's How Santa Claus Will Look This Year." Don has spent $1000 on the supposedly great Enrico Scortichinni to perform with them. Jack is upset when Enrico's only contribution is an occasional "Ho, ho, ho."
Jack goes to Edgar Bergen's home to discuss his appearance on the show. While waiting for Edgar to arrive, wife Frances sings a number. Jack's goes into shock when he learns the incredible truth about Bergen's dummies: they're alive! Charlie McCarthy walks into the room, followed soon by Mortimer Snerd, and Jack can only stare slack-jawed. Edgar Bergen doesn't arrive until afterward and has Jack sit on his knee to discuss the show
Essentially a filmed radio show, a few chairs and a microphone on a stage, Jack and company re-create what was a tradition on his radio show, a skit where "Old Year" packs up and moves out and "New Year" moves in.
Essentially a filmed radio show, a few chairs and a microphone on a stage, Jack and company re-create what was a tradition on his radio show, a skit where "Old Year" packs up and moves out and "New Year" moves in.
6x9 Don Invites Gang To Dinner (Money or Your Life Sketch) Episode overview
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1956 Feb 15
Jack is sick with a bad cold and Rochester is his nurse and Mary is fixing him something to eat. Jack is waiting for his lawyer to show up as Jack wants him to break Don Wilson's .. show full overview
Jack is sick with a bad cold and Rochester is his nurse and Mary is fixing him something to eat. Jack is waiting for his lawyer to show up as Jack wants him to break Don Wilson's contract as Jack is blaming him for his cold.
In a flashback, we learn that after a show rehearsal, Don Wilson invites them to his house to see some anniversary gifts
and Jack repeatedly warns Don to check with his wife, Lois, Don always declines. After arriving at Don's house and after Jack is told by Mary to pay the $1.85 taxi bill and Jack gives the driver a 15 cent tip., Don is now worried that he should have checked with his wife first. Don has them wait at the corner of the house while he checks with Lois.
Lois informs Don that she just opened a can of tuna as she didn't have time to go shopping. Don decides to have the
gang show up unexpectedly. Don invites Mary and Bob in first. Dennis Day and Jack have to wait. Jack tells Dennis that
it looks like rain. a couple of minutes later, Don comes out and invites Dennis to come and tells Jack to wait. Then it starts to rain and Jack is soaked and decides to go in the house. As he stands up, Jack is accosted by a burglar who tells Jack: "Your money or your life". Jack pauses and the burglar says it again and Jack responds: "I'm thinking it over".
Don then yells for Jack to come in now. Back to the present and now we know why Jack caught his cold. Jack's attorney, Mr. Kearns, hand him Don's contract and after reading it, says he changed his mind about getting rid of Don. After seeing what he pays Don, Jack says " I deserve it" (the cold). One last bit has Jack trying to get free medical information by calling up Mary's doctor and pretending to be a game show, "Take It or Lose It", calling and asks the doctor how to treat bronchitis.
Jack relies on Rochester, his toughest critic, to give him an honest evaluation of the show, but when Rochester accidentally sleeps through the program, he tries to cover up with evasive .. show full overview
Jack relies on Rochester, his toughest critic, to give him an honest evaluation of the show, but when Rochester accidentally sleeps through the program, he tries to cover up with evasive answers to Jack's questions. At first Jack is angry when he discovers the truth, but later he sees Rochester packing and is afraid that he's leaving (unaware that Rochester is simply getting ready for a camping trip). Jack offers him extra days off — even Labor Day — and makes him a steak dinner, and Rochester milks the situation for all it's worth.
Jack intends to vacation in Palm Springs and does a bit with his parrot, Polly, and then gets gas for his old car before he & Rochester get to Palm Springs. At the hotel, Jack tips the .. show full overview
Jack intends to vacation in Palm Springs and does a bit with his parrot, Polly, and then gets gas for his old car before he & Rochester get to Palm Springs. At the hotel, Jack tips the bell boy a dime. Jack is so anxious to jump in the pool that he runs to the diving board and jumps. Unfortunately, the pool is empty and being cleaned by two workmen. Jack ends up landing in a bucket. Jack's wife Mary arrives and is told what happened. The show ends with the doctor pulling back the bed covers, revealing the bucket still attached to jacks rear.
Jack opens a business office in Beverly Hills, and cuts expenses by sharing the suite with an interior decorator and hiring a surly drugstore waitress as a receptionist. Dore Schary, the .. show full overview
Jack opens a business office in Beverly Hills, and cuts expenses by sharing the suite with an interior decorator and hiring a surly drugstore waitress as a receptionist. Dore Schary, the head of MGM, comes to talk to Jack about a movie role, but Jack's not thrilled with the part or the money. Dore makes an offer to the decorator instead.
Jack reads a public service announcement on behalf of the IRS, and jokes about the Band's deductions. Gisele MacKenzie comes out, and she and Jack talk about funny names: Snooky Lanson, .. show full overview
Jack reads a public service announcement on behalf of the IRS, and jokes about the Band's deductions. Gisele MacKenzie comes out, and she and Jack talk about funny names: Snooky Lanson, Gisele, and Jack's middle name, Tecumseh. Gisele gives him a kiss from Dorothy Collins. Then Gisele sings a comic medley about Paris. Don, his wife Lois, and his son Harlow come out to beg for one more chance for Harlow as an announcer; Harlow attempts the Lucky Strike ad, but flubs it to the point that even his mother yells at him, and breaks Jack's violin over his head. Jack and Gisele play "Getting to know you" as a violin duet.
