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I Was Betrayed

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The cast plead to be paid before performing in a medical drama. With Eddie Anderson and Red Skelton. From January 1950.

The cast plead to be paid before performing in a medical drama.

The Jack Benny Program is regarded as an American classic - running first on radio from 1932 to 1955, with re-runs to 1958.

With a fine cast of supporting players Benny made his show into one of the all-time great radio comedies, portraying him as likeable character, despite being vain, argumentative and a skinflint.

Many episodes have stood the test of time.

Over the years, show sponsors ranged from tyres to cigarettes.

Starring Jack Benny.

With:

Eddie Anderson as the irrepressible Rochester
Red Skelton
Mary Livingstone
Dennis Day
The Sportsmen Quartet

Announcer: Don Wilson

Orchestra conducted by Bob Crosby.

The show switched to TV in the USA from 1955.

First broadcast on the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) in January 1950.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 15 Oct 2022 12:00

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