Jack Benny Show 1941-11-23 422-Thanksgiving Day Dinner

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Jack Benny Show 1941-11-23 (Thanksgiving Day Dinner)
Release Date: November 3, 2025
Original Airdate: November 23, 1941
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio
Featured Cast: Jack Benny, Mary Livingston, Phil Harris, Dennis Day, Don Wilson, Alice Faye, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson

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Overview

This episode features a classic broadcast of The Jack Benny Show from November 23, 1941, capturing the humor and camaraderie of Jack Benny and his regular ensemble as they prepare for a Thanksgiving Day dinner. Set in Jack's Beverly Hills kitchen and living room, the cast creates an uproarious atmosphere—complete with wild duck dinner mishaps, witty repartee, and musical interludes. The episode is peppered with self-referential jokes, playful showbiz banter, and the timeless antics that made Jack Benny's program a radio staple.

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Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Thanksgiving Dinner Preparations (02:29 – 07:15)

• The episode opens with Jack, Mary, and Rochester (Jack's butler) in the kitchen assembling the dinner:
  • Assigns different colored olive plates for guests, leading to quick-witted banter (02:29).
  • Rochester’s suggestion of adding gin to the stuffing sparks laughter about Central Avenue cooking traditions (03:13).
  • Comedic timing on the ducks in the oven: they've been cooking since 10pm the night before (03:51).
    • Memorable line:
      Mary: "The middle one looks like Humphrey Bogart." (04:07)

2. The Arrivals and Running Gags (05:00 – 14:00)

• Borrowed Goods Routine:
  • Dennis Day returns with a punch bowl and corn for Ronald Coleman’s chickens.
  • Jack's playful, possessive logic over eggs laid by Coleman’s chickens in his garage leads to:
    • Quote:
      Jack: “That doesn’t make any difference… what hangs over is mine. Even Coleman’s lawyer admits that.” (05:19)
• Servant Comedy:
  • Dennis is roped into serving as a last-minute butler; his awkward attempts at "blackface" dialect lampoon old minstrel tropes (06:17).
• Welcome to the Music Room:
  • Jukeboxes, old fiddles, and sticky keys from Mary using lifesavers as coins (06:39–07:15); segues into music.

3. “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and Musical Comedy (07:45 – 09:58)

• Phil Harris’s record “Chattanooga Choo Choo” is played, with Jack joking about Phil’s hamming and forced applause.
  • Quote:
    Jack (after playing the record): “Phil is a ham. He even puts applause on the record.” (09:58)

4. Absurdist Humor & Dinner Mishaps (10:13 – 17:43)

• Mr. Billingsley’s Entrance:
  • Offers surreal humor about wearing long underwear requiring a ladder (10:13–10:37).
• Cooking Problems:
  • Rochester can’t get the ducks tender; suggests shooting them “just once more.” Jack refuses to re-shoot, escalating the farce (11:17–11:55).
    • Quote:
      Rochester: “I just stuck a fork, it went up and got gravy all over me... I don’t think it would hurt to shoot them just once more.”
• The Dinner Table Banter:
  • Jealous banter between Mary and Alice Faye over Jack’s "charms."
  • Playful references to Jack's film career and conceits about his youthful appearance (16:21–16:35).
  • Crossed wires about fan clubs and who should inform Hollywood gossip columnists about Alice visiting (17:09–17:15).

5. Thanksgiving Feast Antics (17:43 – 20:01)

• Tough Duck and Buckshot:
  • Guests struggle with tough, buckshot-laden duck—one guest jokes about dumping shot into a bowl (18:01–18:08).
  • The dressing contains unexpected treats: a shoehorn, a Red Cross button, adding to the wild dinner theme.
    • Quote:
      Alice Faye: “Imagine, Phil. I got a prize in my dressing… a shoehorn.” (20:01)

6. Dessert, Music, and Entertainment (20:13 – 23:31)

• Jell-O as the Star Dessert:
  • Predictably, Jell-O is served; Don wins a bet for guessing it’s "Jell-O with that new locked in flavor" (20:32).
• Entertainment:
  • Alice Faye is cajoled into singing “Tropical Magic” (22:04–23:31).
  • Jack tries, and fails, to mimic Carmen Miranda with fruit on his head (20:47–20:51).
    • Quote:
      Mary: “Jack, take that bowl of fruit off your head. You don’t look anything like Carmen Miranda.” (20:47)

7. Epilogue and Taglines (24:06 – End)

• The cast wraps up joking about leftovers (“cranberry pie”), preparing buckshot for “national defense,” and making plans for the next day (24:18–25:06).
• Multiple plugs for Jell-O and Jell-O puddings, including a peach and banana mold recipe (25:06–26:09).

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Mary (on the oven-roasted ducks):
  “The middle one looks like Humphrey Bogart.” (04:07)
• Jack (on property law):
  “What hangs over is mine. Even Coleman’s lawyer admits that.” (05:19)
• Rochester (on tough ducks):
  “I just stuck a fork and went up and it got gravy all over me. I don’t think it would hurt to shoot them just once more.” (11:17)
• Alice Faye (on "prizes" in the dressing):
  “Imagine, Phil. I got a prize in my dressing…a shoehorn.” (20:01)
• Mary (on Jack’s attempts at being Carmen Miranda):
  “Jack, take that bowl of fruit off your head. You don’t look anything like Carmen Miranda.” (20:47)
• Jack (playfully self-assured):
  “Yes, you with your youth and beauty and me with my suave debonair charm.” (16:47)

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Important Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:29 | Thanksgiving dinner prep—assigning olives, plates, dressing | | 03:47 | Oven scene, live ducks, “Humphrey Bogart” line | | 05:00 | Arrival of Dennis Day; running “borrowing” gag | | 06:17 | Dennis as stand-in servant; dialect humor | | 07:45 | Playing Phil Harris’s "Chattanooga Choo Choo" record | | 10:13 | Mr. Billingsley’s entrance; long underwear gag | | 11:17 | Rochester’s duck mishap and call to re-shoot ducks | | 17:43 | Serving the Thanksgiving meal; "soup to lead" jokes | | 20:01 | Dressing “prizes”—shoehorn, Red Cross button | | 22:04 | Alice Faye sings "Tropical Magic" | | 24:06 | Epilogue: leftover jokes and final banter |

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Tone and Style

The tone throughout is fast-paced, filled with gag-driven dialogue, puns, light satire on show business, and the affectionate ribbing between cast members. The camaraderie and improv-style interruptions create a lively, family atmosphere reflective of radio's Golden Age.

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Recommended For

Fans of classic comedy, radio history, or those seeking an authentic slice of 1940s American entertainment—full of quick-witted banter, musical performances, and a window into holiday humor that has aged with nostalgic charm.

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Transcript

[A]

That's the sound of James adding long lasting gain scent boosters to his laundry this morning. Several hours later, James sniffs the irresistible scent of gain on his shirt. Ah, gain. Several hours later, James has even caught the attention of his mother in law and she never gives him attention.

[B]

Ooh, you smell amazing, James. Oh, thanks, mom. I love you too. I never said that.

[A]

Add gain scent boosters to your laundry. Add joy to your day. The Jello program brought to you by Jell O and Jell O Pudding. Starring Jack Benny. With Mary Livingston, Phil Harris, Dennis Day and yours truly, Don Wilson. The orchestra opens a program with one on the house. The biggest dessert news in years. That's what folks everywhere are calling Jell O's new locked in flavor. Never has Jell O tasted so rich and delicious. Today it's even better than ever. And all because of a wonderful new process that locks in all of Jell O's grand flavor.

[B]

Keeps it from fading, keeps it at.

[A]

Full strength till the moment you use it. Today, Jell O's vivid original goodness is locked right into the tiny jello particles where time can't touch it. It's protected against fading or changing in any way. And it comes out of the package just as rich and full flavored as it went in. Prove it for yourself. Open a package of Jello. Notice that there's no heavy fruity aroma, no sign of escaping flavor. But when you dissolve the jello, you unlock its captive goodness and out it pours for your pleasure. So order Jello tomorrow, look for the big red letters on the box and be sure to get Jello. The flavor never goes away. We put it in and it's there to stay. That was one on the house, played by the orchestra. Now, ladies and gentlemen, we would like to take you back three days and show you how Jack Benny entertained the gang on Thanksgiving. The time, 2pm Last Thursday. The scene, the kitchen of Jack's home in Beverly Hills where we find Jack, Mary and Rochester preparing the dinner. Take it away.

[B]

Now, what else? Oh, yes, Rochester, hand me those little plates there, will you? Here you are, boss. Let's see. A black one for Phil. A green one for Alice. A black one for Don. A green one for Mrs. Wilson. A black one for Mary.

[C]

Say, Jack, make mine a green one. I don't like ripe olives.

[B]

All right, I'll switch you and Don there.

[C]

I'm hungry. I think I'll eat mine now.

[B]

Drop that. I don't want you to spoil your appetite. You know, we're having wild duck for our Thanksgiving dinner.

[C]

No chip pizza here, eh?

[B]

Not unless we run short. Rochester, what are you putting in that dressing? I thought a dash of gin would snap it up a little. What? Whoever heard of putting gin in dressing on Central Avenue? It's a must. Well, I don't want it in this dressing. And put that gin back in the first aid kit. Oh, Mary, take a look in the oven and see how the ducks are coming along.

[C]

Okay.

[B]

Uh, what was that?

[C]

They're not quite done yet.

[B]

Now, look. That noise came from some live ducks I got in the basement. These ducks here should be done by now. What time did we put them in the oven, Rochester? About 10 o' clock last night. Let's see, that's 16 hours. They're done. All right. They sure look tender, don't they, Mary?

[C]

Tender. The middle one looks like Humphrey Bogart.

[B]

What an imagination. Now, Rochester, take each duck and stuff the dressing in it. I ain't gonna touch old Humphrey. Cut that out. Now get busy and stuff those ducks. Okay, where's the shoe horn? You don't need a shoehorn. Now, let's see. A green olive for me, a black one.

[C]

Say, Jack, why don't you give those olives a little company and put some celery on the plate?

[B]

Celery? Okay, open the icebox and get some.

[C]

I don't know the combination.

[B]

It's 45. Right. 23 back and 10. Right. That's it. Can I borrow your pencil, boss? Don't bother writing it down. I'm changing it tomorrow. Now, where was I? Oh, yes. A green one for me, a black one for Billy Guest. That must be Dennis. Open the back door for him, Rochester.

[A]

Yes, sir.

[B]

Send that kid on an errand. He takes all day.

[C]

Where'd he go, Jack?

[B]

Over to Ronald Coleman's to borrow something.

[C]

You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You're always borrowing from Mr. Coleman.

[B]

That works both ways, Mary. Within the last year, he's borrowed over a dozen of my best eggs.

[C]

Your eggs?

[B]

Yes.

[C]

His chickens laid them in your garage.

[B]

That doesn't make any difference. That's the same thing as the grapefruit near the fence. What hangs over is mine. Even Coleman's lawyer admits that.

[C]

Well, don't ever hang your head over the fence or Coleman will pick your toupee.

[A]

Ha, ha, ha.

[B]

I'm screaming.

[C]

Here's the punch bowl you wanted, Mr. Benny.

[B]

What is that? Here's the punch bowl you wanted. Thanks, kid. And what have you got in that bag? Some corn.

[C]

Mr. Coleman says please feed it to his chickens.

[B]

I've been Feeding him plenty. Now, Dennis, the gang will be here pretty soon, so rub some of this burnt cork on your face.

[C]

Okay, we're in. Cork. What's that for?

[B]

Dennis is going to help serve dinner tonight. It's an emergency. I hired Rochester's brother and he didn't show up. What happened to him? Rochester? I was wrong, boss. He got 60 days instead of 30. Oh, well, I can use him New Year's Eve. Now, Dennis, a. Rochester will be busy here in the kitchen, so it'll be your job. There's the front door. Now, here's your chance to practice. See who's at the door, Sylvester.

[C]

I's going, Mr. Benny. I's going.

[B]

Say, that's all right. That boy does the worst black face I ever heard. Not so easy. I like to hear you do Irish sometime. Come on, Mary. We'll sit in the music room until the gang gets here.

[C]

A jukebox and an old fiddle and you call it a music room?

[B]

Don't run down that jukebox, Mary. And incidentally, I wish you'd stop playing it with lifesavers. Got it all sticky.

[C]

Mr. And Mrs. Wilson are here, Master Colonel.

[B]

Benny, don't overdo it. Well, hello, Don, Peggy. Welcome to the chateau, Benny. Oh, hello, dad.

[C]

Hello.

[B]

Well, you're looking fine, Peggy. Take Mrs. Wilson's coat, Sylvester.

[C]

Yeah, that's.

[A]

Yip.

[C]

Yip. Yup.

[B]

I wish he'd hold it down a little.

[A]

Well, two servants tonight.

[B]

You're kind of putting on the dog, eh, Jack? Well, it's a big party. Gee, Peggy, I'm sure glad you and Don were able to come to dinner today.

[C]

Yes, I am, too. Don's been gaining weight again, and I'm so happy he's someplace where he can't overeat.

[B]

Good, good. Well, I hate to disappoint you, Peggy, but there's going to be plenty of food on that table. You. Yes, and I love chipped beef. We're having wild duck now. Let's have a little music while we're waiting. Mary, put a nickel in the jukebox.

[C]

I've only got one. I'm saving it for the apple machine.

[B]

All right, I'll put one in. That is, if I've. If I've.

[A]

Here's a nickel, Jack.

[B]

Thanks. Say, here's one of Phil's records. Chattanooga Choo Choo. He sings a chorus on this one. Very chew, too. Wait. You hear? Pardon me, boy. Is that the Chattanooga choo choo? Track 29. Then you can give me a shine. I can afford to board a Chattanooga Choo choo, I've got my fare and just an inkling to spare. You leave old Pennsylvania station about a quarter to four. Read the magazine and then you're in Baltimore. Dinner on the diner. Nuts and crissy finer cents to have your ham and egg and cah. When you hear the whistle blowing 8th of the bar, then you know that Tennessee is not very far. Hurry up and call in gotta get a rolling Hoo hoo chattadoo get there you are. There's gonna be a certain party at the station. Fat demon lady I used to call funny face. She's gonna cry until I tell her that'll never wrong who chatting to get you you won't you choo choo me home. There's going to be certain party at the station that's at Satman la. I used to call my bunny honey funny fish. She's going to cry until I tell her that I'll never wrong so Chattanooga Choo Choo hooey hooey Chattanoo gets you to hoo hooey too. Chattanooga Choo Choo, won't you choo choo me home? Isn't Phil a ham? He even puts applause on the record. That was a good number, though.

[C]

Yes, indeed.

[B]

By the way, Peggy, I don't believe you've been in my music room before, have you?

[C]

No, I haven't, Jack. And you've got some lovely old pieces here. Who furnished it? Harry's Hop Shop.

[B]

I only got the melode in there. You know, Peggy, if you look around, you can get some of those, uh.

[C]

Oh, here comes your border.

[B]

Yeah. Wonder what happened to him. His arm's in a sling. Oh. Good afternoon, Mr. Billingsley. Hello, Mr. Benny. Having company for dinner, I see. Yes, yes. The others will be here pretty soon. Won't you have a seat? Oh, thanks. I never touch him. By the way, Mr. Billingsley, I noticed your arm's in a sling. How did you happen to break it? I was putting on my long underwear this morning and I fell off the ladder. Oh. Well, why do you have to climb a ladder to put on your underwear? When I say long, I mean long. Oh. Oh, I see. Won't you join us for dinner, Mr. Billingsley? We're having wild duck. No, I'll have a glass of dressing later. Good night. Getting more eccentric every day. But who else would pay me $800 a week for room and board? An amazing character, you know. Mr. Bennett, can I speak to you confidentially?

[A]

It's very important.

[B]

Oh, now what? Excuse me, folks. What is it? Rochester. Boss, those ducks ain't never gonna get tender. Why, what happened? I just stuck a fork and went up and it get gravy all over me. Now, that's ridiculous. It probably slid in the pan, that's all. You may be right, boss, but I don't think it would hurt to shoot them just once more. Don't you dare. I shot those ducks. All you gotta do is cook them. I want dinner served as soon as Mr. And Mrs. Harris arrive.

[A]

But, boys, I.

[B]

Get back to the kitchen. Oh, sorry, folks.

[C]

What's the matter, Jack?

[B]

Oh, Rochester's having a little trouble with the duck, it seems. Well, everything will be all right now. Yes, sir.

[A]

Jack, what was that noise? Sounded like a gunshot.

[B]

How do I know? Well, folks, just as soon as every. There's someone at the door. Sylvester. Sylvester, answer the door.

[C]

That's dough, boss.

[B]

All right, answer the dough. And don't shuffle. Just walk. Say, Don, would you like a cocktail before dinner? Eh, Don?

[C]

Definitely no.

[B]

Well, I can see who wears the pants in that family.

[C]

With Don. There's room for both of them.

[B]

You said it.

[C]

Announcing Mr. And Mrs. Phil Harris.

[B]

Phil. Hiya, Jackson. And Alice. Well, well, Alice, I'm sure happy you were able to come to dinner.

[C]

Oh, I wouldn't have missed it for anything. Jackson.

[B]

Jackson. She calls me Jackson. You know everybody here, don't you? Alice.

[C]

Hello, Alice. Why, Peggy, I haven't seen you since.

[B]

Our trip to New York. And, Alice, you know Mary Livingston.

[C]

Oh, of course I do. Hello, Mary. So nice seeing you again. Hello.

[B]

Hello. That's a fine greeting.

[C]

Who cares how many fan clubs she's got?

[B]

Mary? Don't pay any attention to her, Alice. You see, Mary is always jealous of any girl that shines up to me.

[C]

Well, who's shining up to you?

[B]

Well, I mean, that you. I mean. Explain that, Jackson. Don't get excited, Phil. Now, look, fellas, let's not have a brawl. I don't want duck stains all over the furniture. Well, this is the first time you've ever been to my house, isn't it, Alice?

[C]

Yes, and I. I think it's furnished in very good taste. What did you mean, Phil? I should wear my old clothes.

[B]

Why, Phil, you little rascal. Say, Mary, call up Luella Parsons and tell her Alice Fay is visiting me.

[C]

She'll never believe it.

[B]

She will too. And call Harrison Carroll.

[A]

Say, Phil, I want to congratulate you on your performance last night and the Courtship of Miles Sandy.

[B]

Yeah, it's the best play our night school ever put on, Don. Oh, yes, Bill, you were Excellent as Priscilla. But as long as you were playing the part of a girl, why didn't you shave before you went out on the stage? I didn't want people to think I was on the level. Well, it spoiled it a little for me. By the way, Phil, use the ashtray. Peggy, these rugs are. By the way, Phil, that's a girl. By. By the way. Phil.

[A]

Did you.

[B]

Phil, did you. Did you get those flowers I sent you before the performance? Oh, yeah. Thanks for the Christmas Animum Christmas anthems.

[C]

Dale, I told you last night, it's one word. Chrysanthemum.

[B]

Oh, lay off, honey. I don't want no lecture on Thanksgiving.

[C]

Behave yourself, Filler. I won't read that book to you anymore.

[B]

What book are you reading to him, Alice?

[C]

Oh, you know, Jack, A is for apple so round and red. B is for butter. You spread it on bread.

[B]

What, are you kidding? C is for crackers. You eat them in bed. I know em all. You'll be up to the Rover boys pretty soon. Well, I don't know about you folks, but I'm gonna have a cocktail before dinner.

[C]

Oh, don't, Jack. You always act so silly.

[B]

I do not.

[C]

One cocktail and it's look, fellas, I'm a Spanish dancer.

[A]

Oh, a Spanish dancer.

[C]

By that time he's wearing a lampshade.

[B]

Well, someone's gotta put a little life in the parties around this town. Oh, Sylvester, yowza yow, the boss. Go out in the kitchen and tell Rochester we're ready for dinner.

[C]

I have a bland. Hold that barge. Lift up this.

[B]

Oh, shut up. Well, Alice, I hope you're good and hungry. I'm on a diet myself. You see, I have to be on account of the new picture I'm making.

[C]

I knew we'd get around to that.

[B]

Quiet. You see, I'm working opposite Carol Lombard and I must look my best.

[C]

Well, Jack, I've seen you in pictures before and as I recall, you always look very nice.

[B]

Yes, I imagine I do. But of course, I look much younger on the screen.

[C]

Oh, much, much, much.

[B]

Mary. You know, Alice, now that we're both at 20th Century Fox, maybe you and I will be working together soon.

[C]

Who knows? I think we'd make a swell team.

[B]

Yes, you with your youth and beauty and me with my suave debonair charm. You're right, Phil.

[C]

He is hammy.

[B]

You know, Alice, the next time I see Mr. Zanuck, dinner is there. Folks, walk, do not run to the dining room. Oh, you're right. Oh, this way, this way. About me. Now, John, you take Alice. Phil, you take Peggy and Mary. Oh, Mary, call up Head Hopper and Jimmy Star and Herb Stein. Tell him that Alice Fay is having dinner with me today.

[C]

Okay.

[B]

And call Sydney Skalski, too.

[C]

Ski.

[B]

Yes.

[C]

Who's going to boost him up to the telephone?

[B]

He's got a ladder like Billingsley. All right, everybody, grab your seat and take your time now. There's plenty for all. Come on, Boy, what a dinner.

[A]

Say, this dressing is delicious, Jack.

[B]

I'm glad you like it. Orasha. Sir? Serve Mrs. Harris some more duck. Do you have another piece of duck, Alice?

[C]

No, thanks. I'm still chewing on my first piece.

[B]

Well, you've got beautiful teeth. Use them. I. I think the duck is very tasty, don't you, Mary?

[C]

Yeah, but the next time you go out shooting, be more careful.

[B]

Mine's full of buckshot, Mary. That's what that bowl is for. Dump the buckshot in the bowl.

[C]

Oh.

[B]

That'S it. Personally, I think this is the finest meal. Pass me that bowl, will you, Mary?

[C]

Here you are, Phil.

[B]

Thanks. Well, I really banged away at that one, didn't I? But I still say this is a lovely dinner.

[C]

Yeah, everything from soup to lead.

[B]

Never mind. And have another cranberry.

[C]

One cranberry. You're supposed to have cranberry sauce.

[B]

Well, squash it. Are you helpless? What's the matter with you anyway? All right, sir. Yes, boss? Bring me a sharper knife. I got Humphrey. Say, Alice. Alice, I have a real treat for you after dinner. I'll take you downstairs and show you Carmichael, my polar bear.

[C]

Oh, that's swell. I love animals.

[B]

You do? Have you got any pets, Alice?

[C]

Oh, just Phil, my little reformed wolf.

[B]

Good, good. Yes, sir. Some more dressing done? No, thanks.

[A]

By the way, Jack, where's Dennis? Didn't you invite him to dinner?

[B]

Yes. I wonder what happened to the kid.

[C]

Me, too, Mary.

[B]

Don't give it away. Oh, Sylvester, have we heard from Mr. Day?

[C]

Yeah, the. He finally left word that he was having dinner with Ms. Hetty Lamar.

[B]

Hetty Lamar.

[C]

That boy sure gets around, don't he?

[B]

All right, Sylvester, stop leaning on the table and get busy enjoying the food. Peggy?

[C]

Oh, it's fine, Jack. And the dressing is delicious. What's in it?

[B]

I really don't know. Orachester. Yes, boss? What's in this dressing?

[C]

Woody?

[B]

He's like all good chefs, Peggy. Just won't give away his secret. Get another bowl, Rochester. This one'. Everything all right, Alice?

[C]

Mm. Oh, I've never been to such a novel dinner party. Imagine, Phil. I got a prize in my dressing, a prize. Uh huh. Look, a shoehorn.

[B]

That is a novelty, isn't it?

[C]

I got a red cross button in mine.

[B]

Well, hand it over. I joined yesterday. That reminds me. Everybody should, especially this year. Rochester, I think we'll have our dessert and coffee in the music room.

[A]

Okay, Bo?

[B]

That is, if everybody's had enough ducks. Come on, come on, let's go in the music room.

[A]

What are we having for this?

[B]

What do you think?

[A]

I'll bet $1,000 it's jello with that new locked in flavor.

[B]

You win, Don. The flavor never goes away. They put it in and it's there to stay. Say, let's have some entertainment while we're waiting for the coffee.

[C]

Yeah.

[B]

What do we do? Well, we can. Oh, I know. Hey, look at me, fellas.

[C]

Jack, take that bowl of fruit off your head. You don't look anything like Carmen Miranda.

[B]

Well, somebody's got entertained.

[A]

Well, what about Alice singing a song for us?

[C]

Yeah, what about it, Alice?

[B]

Come on, Alice. Come on, come on. You hear that? Will you sing for us?

[C]

Wait till I finish chewing this duck, huh?

[B]

All right, now, tell you what. If you sing, I'll accompany you on the violin. No, no, no, Jackson, no, not that. All right, all right. Come on, Alice. What's that song? Alice, what's that song you did in your new picture? Weekend in Havana?

[C]

You mean tropical magic?

[B]

Yeah, that's it. You think tropical magic and I'll pull rabbits out of a hat. Quiet, everybody. Alice is sa.

[C]

Moon of temptation Black velvet sky tropical magic lost in your splendor love will surrender to a passionate smile Whispering sad eyes of a midnight whisper man.

[B]

But never goodbye.

[C]

Music is playing tropical magic. You have me say adios to my heart. Whispering head on out of a midnight whisper man.

[B]

But never goodbye.

[C]

Music is playing tropical magic. You'll have me sing adios to my heart Adios to my heart.

[A]

Well, anyway, folks, that's just about what happened to Jack's house last Thursday. Alice sang her song, and then we all played games and had a swell time. And just as we were leaving, we could hear Russia.

[B]

Mr. Benny. What is it, Roger, sir? What do I do with all this duck that's left over? Well, we can have it tomorrow night. What about the mashed potatoes and all this? Very tasty. Okay, make a pie out of them. Cranberry pie is delicious, you know. Okay. Oh, save for us. What? I think we ought to turn this buckshot over to the government for national defense. That's a very good idea. It's early yet, so I'M going out to see a movie. Is that still playing around? I don't mean Charlie's aunt. See you later. Good night, boss. Good night, Rochester.

[A]

One of Mary Livingston's favorite jello desserts is a swell treat called peach and banana mold. Because I think you like it too. I'm going to pass it right along. It's an easy recipe to remember. Its main ingredients are canned sliced peaches, sliced bananas and lime jello. And you combine them like this. Make up one package of lime jello as you usually do. Next, arrange 1/2 cup of canned sliced peaches on the bottom of the mold and pour the jello over them. Then slice one banana into the jello and chill until firm. When you unmold it, you'll have a beautiful three layer desserts. Golden peach slices on top, sliced bananas embedded on the bottom. And in between them and surrounding them, clear, glistening emerald lime jello. Many grocers are featuring canned sliced peaches and lime jello all next week. Get both and make up this grand treat. Just be sure when you buy to ask for Jello because Jello's new locked in flavor gives you all the flavor always.

[B]

This is the last number of the eighth program in the current Jello series and we'll be with you again next Sunday at the same time. Well, Alice, it was awfully sweet of you to come over tonight and show the folks what happened last Thursday. And your song was really wonderful.

[C]

Oh, thanks, Jackson.

[B]

Jackson. She called me Jackson. Good night, folks.

[A]

Appeared on our program tonight. Returning to 20 seconds Fox pictures.

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In gelatin desserts, it's Jello. In puddings, it's Jello pudding, and every well stocked pantry should include them both. Jello puddings are rich, luscious desserts that you make with milk. And they come in three popular flavors, chocolate, vanilla and butterscotch. Jell o chocolate pudding is a pudding that even Grandma would be proud to make. It has a smooth, creamy, homemade goodness all its own. A mellow chocolate flavor developed exclusively for Jello puddings by the famous Walter Baker chocolate people. Tomorrow, when you order Jello, ask for Jello puddings. They're just like Grandma's, only more so. This is the National Broadcasting Company, KFI Los Angeles.