The Jello Program with Jack Benny -Christmas Open House- Dec. 25, 1938

Published: Dec. 7, 2019, 6:52 p.m.

Jack invites the whole gang to his "Christmas Open House" where they will exchange gifts, get kisses under the mistletoe, see Santa come down the chimney or, maybe not? This show was broadcast live on NBC 81 years ago, yet it still is a lot of fun to listen to. Mary Livingston, Jack's real-life wife (Photo Jack and Mary) greet Kenny Baker (singer... who later is replaced by Dennis Day), Don Wilson, the announcer, members of the Phil Harris band (and Phil), and of course Eddie "Rochester" Anderson all meet at Jack's house for this very special Christmas Day program on Christmas Day 1938. This track is in my "Christmas" and "Comedy" Playlists. Enjoy.