Showing posts with label Jack Paar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jack Paar. Show all posts

Monday, June 1, 2015

Jack Paar - June 1, 1947 - Disagreement in the Shade

Dennis Day is the guest star on the first episode of Jack Paar's summer replacement series for Jack Benny.

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Jack Paar - September 21, 1947 - This Is America

In a sketch, movie tariffs in England lead to American movies being condensed for export. Later, a comical report on farming.

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Jack Paar - August 24, 1947 - Cinderfella

Trudy Erwin sings "Nice Work if You Can Get It". A modern version of Cinderella is presented.

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Jack Paar - August 17, 1947 - Jack Benny

Jack stages a talent contest to find his winter replacement. Will Jack Benny win?
Trudy Erwin sings "Just One of Those Things".

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Jack Paar - August 3, 1947 - Buying a House

When talk turns to the possibility of Hawaii becoming a state, Jack and Hy Averback do a routine with Jack as Fred Allen and Hy as a Hawaiian version of Senator Claghorn.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Jack Paar - July 13, 1947 - Children's Adventure Shows

Sketches include a man-in-the-street segment about the UFO craze, and a spoof of adventure serials using old nursery rhymes. Supporting players are Lionel Stander, Hans Conried, Florence Halop and Walter Tetley.

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Jack Paar - June 22, 1947 - Fan Magazines and Disc Jockeys

This series was Jack Paar's first big national exposure, with a summer replacement series in the Jack Benny time slot. Paar later credited Benny with giving him his first big break, and they enjoyed a good rapport for years.