Sherlock Holmes - 39-06-11 The Missing Submarine Plans

Summary

Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Sherlock Holmes - 39-06-11 The Missing Submarine Plans
Posted: September 29, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode presents a lively and comedic take on Sherlock Holmes, performed by the classic Jack Benny cast, blending detective drama with sharp satire and Golden Age radio humor. The star-studded cast parodies the iconic Holmes tale, with Benny as Sherlock, Mary Livingston as Lady Barrow, and other familiar voices filling out a set brimming with puns, gags, and period banter. The show artfully mixes tongue-in-cheek radio advertisements with the main story, offering listeners a vibrant window into the vaudevillian radio tradition.

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Key Discussion Points & Segment Breakdown

1. Opening Banter & Hollywood Parody (00:00-06:34)

• Jack Benny and Don Wilson open with customary banter and advertisements for Jello, poking fun at radio commercials and Hollywood gossip columns.
• Fake "Hollywood Reporter" segment lampoons celebrity culture and tabloid rumors.
• Notable lampooning: "Hollywood, that small body of land entirely surrounded by racetracks." (Jack Benny as Jimmy Benny the Fiddler, 02:03)
• Running gags about beauty salons and the casting of Jack Benny in new Paramount films.

2. Cast Antics & Breaking the Fourth Wall (06:34-11:00)

• Comedic exchanges about Phil Harris's trips to a beauty salon, Walk Tegan, Illinois, and misadventures in elevators.
• Confusion and fast-paced joke delivery exemplify the ensemble's chemistry.
• Announcement of their upcoming live broadcast from Jack's hometown, Walk Tegan, and jokes about local culture.
• Mary Livingston's ongoing banter about needing new clothes for the trip.

3. Sherlock Holmes Parody: "The Hound of the Baskervilles" (15:56-27:05)

• (15:56) Jack Benny transitions to the night's main attraction, a parody detective drama.
• Scene opens in Sherlock Holmes’s study in London with playful banter: "Excuse me, Watson. Hello. Sherlock Holmes on this end. Are you on your end?" (Jack Benny, 17:00)
• Mary Livingston as Lady Barrow brings a case of mysterious murders tied to the Baskerville curse: "Before each death, we always hear the howling of a dog on the lonely moor outside the castle. Oh, it's ghastly." (Mary Livingston, 19:38)
• The team satirizes Holmes’s deductive methods—the murderer is ultimately revealed through a mock seance with Madame Zarathi (Mary Livingston), including a fake "victim's" spirit breakdown and comical confession from Kenny Baker's character.
• Scene-stealing moments:
  • "Are you sure Sir Hugo is dead?" "He doesn't giggle when we dust him off." (19:05)
  • "I give this picture [Man About Town]... plenty on the bell." (Jack Benny, 06:04)
• Rapid-fire puns, self-aware jokes about radio sponsors, and ad-libs.

4. Notable Quotes & Comic Highlights

• "Well, that'll do it every time." (Jack Benny, on dying calming someone down, 18:58)
• "The first time I ever saw Sir Hugo on top of a table." (Jack Benny, arrived at the mock crime scene, 23:21)
• "Put in a nickel please, for five more minutes." (Mary Livingston as the medium, joking about running out of 'spiritual' time, 26:17)
• Mary: “You won't get it of course.” Jack: “Of course. Make a note of that, Watson.” (19:52)
• “Gee, I wish I could do that. You fall down that elevator shaft a couple of more times and you'll be all set.” (Jack Benny to Kenny Baker, 21:24)

5. Radio Comedy Traditions & Meta Moments

• Frequent breaking of the fourth wall with in-character asides about sponsors, acting, and play structure.
• Jabs at the sponsor: “…he was very fond of jell.” (Don Wilson, 22:56)
• Advertisement parodies are seamlessly woven into the narrative, especially within the parody mystery.

6. Music & Cultural References

• Kenny Baker performs "And the Angels Sing" (14:13-15:56), a brief respite before the play.
• The episode riffs on contemporary Hollywood names, trends, and locations, placing Sherlock Holmes squarely within American 1930s pop culture.

7. Conclusion & Final Jokes (27:05-28:37)

• Final faux-ad for Jello integrates recipe tips into the play’s wrap-up.
• Brief apologies for comedic oversights, followed by dog howls and confusion about whether the sound was a train or a canine.
• Signature sign-off with the Jello jingle.

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00-02:03 – Opening theme, sponsor plug, and start of Hollywood parody
• 09:00 – Beauty parlor jokes and town planning antics
• 11:00 – Introduction to the night’s Sherlock Holmes play
• 15:56 – "And the Angels Sing" performed by Kenny Baker
• 17:00 – Beginning of Sherlock Holmes parody play
• 19:38 – Explanation of the Baskerville curse
• 21:17 – Arrival at Baskerville Castle
• 23:21 – Gathering suspects; spiritualist segment commences
• 26:17 – Coin-operated séance gag and murderer’s confession

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Mary Livingston (as the medium, 26:17): “Put in a nickel please, for five more minutes.”
• Jack Benny (as Holmes, 19:05): “Are you sure Sir Hugo is dead?”
  Mary: “He doesn’t giggle when we dust him off.”
• Self-referential: “Maybe I can help you, Mr. Holmes.” – “How?” – “Sir Hugo himself will tell me.” (24:11)
• Sponsor meta-joke: “Doctor, can you give us any information about the late Sir Hugo?” – “Yes, he was very fond of jell.” (22:56)

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Tone & Style

The cast, led by Jack Benny, delivers fast-paced, smartly-timed vaudevillian humor, full of puns, playful insults, and audience-winking asides. There’s constant interplay between the mythos of Sherlock Holmes, the business of radio sponsoring, and the foibles of Hollywood celebrity—a hallmark blend for old-time radio variety.

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Listener Value

This episode is a showcase of classic American radio, equally accessible as a parody of detective fiction and a time capsule of pre-television entertainment. The skits’ brilliance lies in their comedic timing, the effortless mingling of commercial plugs and story, and affectionate lampooning of pop culture.

Even for those unacquainted with the original programs or the historical context, the episode’s humor and structure make for charming, easy listening—a reminder of radio’s golden era and its enduring comic legacy.

Transcript

[Jack Benny]

K E L L O the Jello Program.

[Don Wilson]

Starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingston, Phil Harris, Kenny Baker and yours truly, Don Wilson. The orchestra opens the program with From Alpha to Omega. What is so rare as a day in June? Cried the poet. Well, I know something. That's a June bride who can turn out a perfect home cooked meal. But don't be downhearted. That new husband of yours will forgive you for an awful lot if you bring on a swell looking, swell tasting dessert. And that means Jello. There's no fuss or trouble with Jello. There's nothing to go wrong. Dissolves instantly in hot water, sets quickly in icebox or refrigerator and comes out in a shimmering mold of beauty that looks and tastes like a million dollars. There are six delicious flavors and every one is extra rich. Strawberry, raspberry, cherry, orange, lemon and lime. They're simply swell served just as is. Or you can garnish them with any fruits in season. And Jello is one of the thriftiest desserts you can serve. Every husband appreciates that. So skip around to your grocer tomorrow and look for those big red letters on the box that spell Jell. That was From Alpha to Omega, played by the orchestra. And now, ladies and gentlemen, greetings from Hollywood. In just a moment, you will hear from your Hollywood Reporter with his frank comments about motion pictures, radio and their glamorous stars. A man who will startle you with his sensational spooks. And here he is, folks, that human dynamo, Jimmy Fiddler.

[Jack Benny]

Benny. Hello again. This is Jimmy Benny the Fiddler, coming to you from Hollywood. Hollywood, that small body of land entirely surrounded by racetracks. And here we go with our news bulletin exclusive now that Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck are married and Tyrone Power has recently wed Annabella. Who will be next? Gossips have it that May Robeson and Mickey Rooney have been seen dining and dancing together in the Late Night bar. But take it from me, they are just good friends. Attention New York reporters. Eddie Kander, comedian noted for his five daughters, is in your town celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary. On their way back to California, Eddie and his wife, Ida will spend a week at Sun Valley. Watch this column. Watch this column for further development. Back to Hollywood movie stars seen recently in Ruby Poo's Chinese Restaurant. Ordering their specialty, Egg Foo Young were Robert Young, Loretta Young, Roland Young, Victor Young, Clara Kimball young and young Dr. Kildare. And now, ladies and gentlemen, a special school.

[Mary Livingston]

Hello, Jack. What are you doing?

[Jack Benny]

Quiet, Mary. More Hollywood news. Ms. Ginger Fisdale, New child singing discovery who is destined to become a Great star will be professionally known as Jim Fizz. She is three years old and in her first screen effort, Bobby Green will play the part of her father. More Hollywood News.

[Mary Livingston]

Oh, Jack, let me do one.

[Jack Benny]

All right.

[Mary Livingston]

I have it on good authority that the Paramount studio is planning to build Jack Benny's next picture around him.

[Jack Benny]

That's right.

[Mary Livingston]

As soon as he is completely hidden, they will release it.

[Jack Benny]

Quit making things up and give me that. Intimate notes from my little black book. Observed recently, coming out of Maisie's fashionable beauty parlor in Beverly Hills were Joan Bennett, Myrna Loy, Carol Lombard, Hedy Lamar and Phil Harrod. When confronted, the popular band leader claimed he made a mistake. The sign said Maisie's Salon, but he thought it was Muzzy's Saloon. And now a word from our sponsor. Take it, Don Jello. Take it, Jack. Good. Open letter. Open letter to fred Allen. Dear Mr. Allen, I understand you are going off the air shortly for a well deserved vacation in the rock bound state of Maine. You've earned that vacation, Fred, and you need it. Boy, how you need it. But before you go, Fred, may I give you this friendly bit of advice? Instead of coming back on the air next fall, get out those Indian clubs in that green wig and go back to vaudeville. Believe me, I'm speaking as your affectionate friend, Jimmy Fiddler. Benny, previews of the new picture. The first picture I recommend tonight is the Jones family in a gopher hole. This is a two bell picture. Now this three bell picture is good clean fun for the entire family. The next picture I recommend is Charlie Chan in St. Paul or Mr. Moto in Minneapolis. This mystery gets three and a half bells. The plot is fascinating. It is about three smart girls who grow up in Dodge City. And the high spot of the picture is when the Cisco Kid falls off of Wuthering Heights. Oh, don't miss it. And now, ladies and gentlemen, I want to recommend wholeheartedly, with no reservations whatsoever, Paramount's latest comedy triumph, Man About Town, starring Jack Benny. I give this picture. Don't miss this picture, folks. It has plenty on the bell. Take it, Mr. Wilson.

[Don Wilson]

Ladies and gentlemen, do you remember that old proverb, A rolling stone gathers no moss? Well, if you want attempting and delicious dessert, you must get jello.

[Jack Benny]

Oh, Uncle.

[Don Wilson]

So look for the big red letters on the box.

[Jack Benny]

Thank you, Don. Well, that's about all the news for tonight, folks. But before I go, I want to leave you with this thought. When you've reached the top of the ladder of success, don't forget your friends and Your relatives won't forget you. So until we meet again, this is Jimmy Fiddler. Benny saying good night to you, and I do mean Yahoo. Take it. My, that was Hooray for Spinach, played by Phil Harrison as Archer. And, Phil, that was the best number you've done this season. You know, there wasn't one sour note in the whole thing. Not one. Some shock a kid. Use that up. Say, Phil, how'd you like my little takeoff on Jimmy Fiddler? I had some pretty hot news there, didn't I? Hot news? Nothing. I haven't been to Maisie's beauty parlor in two weeks. You haven't?

[Mary Livingston]

Why, Phil Harris, I saw you in there last Thursday getting a permanent wave.

[Jack Benny]

Oh, then I was right about that little item. Imagine a man sitting in a beauty parlor having his hair curled.

[Mary Livingston]

Why don't you send yours over sometime?

[Jack Benny]

Never mind my hair. Say, where's Tenny? I've got another big square that I've been saving and I want everybody to hear it. Hey, Kenny. Here I am, Jack. I was up on the roof taking a sun bath. Oh, up on the roof, eh? Gee, I got a headache. Well, naturally you stayed out in the hot sun too long. Well, it wasn't that. I fell down the elevator shaft. Oh, my goodness. Why don't you look where you're going? Gee whizjack, it was the funniest feeling. What do you mean? I stepped in and said, main floor, please, and I got it right in the kisser. For heaven's sake, watch yourself from now on.

[Don Wilson]

What's all the news you're going to tell us, Jack?

[Jack Benny]

Oh, yes. Now listen carefully, everybody, and this is on the level. You know, two weeks from tonight, we do our last broadcast of the season, and we're going to do it from Walk Tegan, Illinois. Yes, sir. And the same night we're going to have the world premiere of Man About Town.

[Don Wilson]

No kidding, Jack, are we really going to walk in?

[Jack Benny]

Yep. Two weeks from the day we'll be in my little hometown. Boy, what a hot time we'll have. We'll have to have it before 9pm Phil, they've abolished that curfew. There's plenty of excitement there now. Well, I was there last summer and.

[Don Wilson]

They rang that bell right on the stroke of nine.

[Jack Benny]

That wasn't a bell. They were kicking the gong around. They'll show you a thing or two, brother. Well, I'm wide open, sister. Don't worry, Phil. You'll be able to keep those bags under your eyes. You won't lose them. And now, ladies and gentlemen, see, if.

[Mary Livingston]

We'Re going to Wauke and I gotta get some new clothes.

[Jack Benny]

And now, ladies and gentlemen, as I announced last week. Me too. As I announced last week, tonight, the Benny Two tickets for the price of one. Players will present their version of the.

[Mary Livingston]

I need a new evening gown.

[Jack Benny]

Will present their version of Darryl F. Zanik. I need some white flannels of Daryl F. Zanik's thrilling white flannels. Her murder, miss. Will you kids be quiet? We got a whole week to get ready. Their murder mystery, the Hound of the Baskerville. Now, in this gripping drama, I need a new grip too. Kenny. I will play the part of Sherlock Holmes, the internationally famous detective. Penny Baker will be my assistant. Dr. Watson and Andy Devine. Where's Andy? Here I am, Buck Gee. Came in like China across the bay, didn't it? Now, Andy, you play the part of the vicious, snarling, murderous hound. Do you think you can do it? Perfect. Now, this play will go on. Say, Buck, am I going to Waukegan with you? You certainly are, Andy. Then I better put my shoes on. Yeah. You'll never regret it. You'll have the time of your life. Now, our play will go on immediately after. I'll take it. Hello? Who? Plainfield, New Jersey. That must be for you, Mary.

[Mary Livingston]

Oh, dear, I'll bet it's Mama.

[Jack Benny]

Yes? Tugboat Annie is on the wire.

[Mary Livingston]

Hello? Oh, hello, Mama. Gee, this is a surprise. What? You've been listening to the program. How is it? Oh, it does?

[Jack Benny]

She should be so critical.

[Mary Livingston]

What, Mama?

[Jack Benny]

She was thrown out of the Floridor at sixte for wearing red bloomers.

[Mary Livingston]

Yes, we're going to Waukegan to Stack's hometown. Jesse was born there, right above a clothing store. Oh, mom, are you corny?

[Jack Benny]

What'd she say?

[Mary Livingston]

Suits and clucks.

[Jack Benny]

Hmm. It's about her speed.

[Mary Livingston]

Well, look, Mama, I got a great idea. Why don't you and Papa come to visit me in Waukegan? We can spend a few days together and you can see Jack's new picture. Oh, I don't know. I'll find out. Hey, Jack, are they going?

[Jack Benny]

No, certainly not.

[Mary Livingston]

No, Mama, no free dishes.

[Jack Benny]

Tell her to stay home, Mary. I'll be busy enough that week.

[Mary Livingston]

Well, I gotta hang up now. I'll write you later. Goodbye, Mama. Goodbye. Oh, Jack, hasn't Mama got the most wonderful sense of humor?

[Jack Benny]

Oh, she's a gem. Now, where were we? Oh, yes. Our play, the Hound of the Baskervilles, will go on right after Kenny Baker's song. Go Ahead, Kenny. Okay. Say, Jack. What? Do you know any dames in Waukegan? I certainly do. Are they good looking? They certainly are. Can you get me a date with one of them?

[Mary Livingston]

He certainly can't.

[Jack Benny]

Don't worry now, Kenny. You'll be all fixed up. Go ahead with your song. All right, Andy. Excuse me, fellas. I gotta take Andy.

[Kenny Baker]

We meet and the angels sing. The angels sing the sweetest song I ever heard. You still speak and the angels sing. Or am I breathing music into every word? Suddenly the setting is strange. I can see water and moonlight beaming. Silver waves that break on some undiscovered shore. Suddenly I see it all change. Long winter nights with the candles gleaming through it all. Your face that I adore you smile and the angels sing. And though it's just a gentle murmur at the time.

[Mary Livingston]

Star.

[Kenny Baker]

And the angels sing and leave their music ringing.

[Jack Benny]

That was and the Angels Sing sung by Kenny Baker, the little devil of the Jello program. And now for our feature attraction, that thrilling detective mystery. The Hound of the Baskerville or the Mayor of Van Nuys. I think you ought to try that howl just once more. It's very important to our plot. Okay. Very good. Now, the opening scene of our play is the residence of Sherlock Holmes in London, England. As the curtain rises, we find Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson in the library. Curtain. Music. Excuse me, Watson. Hello. Sherlock Holmes on this end. Are you on your end? Oh, it's. It's you, Lord Pickle Todd. What? Your son has run away with a chorus girl. Well, why worry about it? Oh, you saw her first. Very well. I'll get on the trail immediately. Toodaloo. The son is always up to something or other. Dr. Watson. Watson, what are you doing there? I'm looking over the ma. Anything important? I'll say. You got a postcard from Paris. Well, put down that magnifying glass and give it to me. Okay. I say, this is from Fifi, the little dancer I met at the Folies Bijoux. He says, dear Sherlock, qu' est qui? C' est voulez? Vous veni el di. Quoi tres chaud. What does that mean? Long time no see. I think I'll run over to Paris and visit her. But what about your work here, Sherlock? After all, you're a detective. Well, I got a cherchez la femme, don't I? I tell you, Watson is so dull around here. The cases I've been getting lately are ridiculously simple. They're not baffling enough. There's no excitement. What was that? It's 12:30. Oh yes. You know, Watson, if there isn't. If there isn't any more action around here, I'm going to take a vacation. Hmm. There's someone at the door. I wonder who it is. Sherlock, it's a young lady, about 23 years of age with beautiful blonde hair, blue eyes and a divine figure. Why that's amazing. How do you know? Well, to tell the truth, Watson, I'm just hoping. Come in.

[Mary Livingston]

Hello.

[Jack Benny]

Oh, shuck. It's Mary. Quiet, Watson. How do you do, madam?

[Mary Livingston]

How do you do? Oh, Mr. Holmes, you must help me. You must, you must.

[Jack Benny]

What seems to be the trouble, young lady?

[Mary Livingston]

Well, you see, Mr. Holmes, I'm engaged to Philip Baskerville, the son of Sir Hugo Baskerville.

[Jack Benny]

Oh, Sir Hugo. I know him well. He's quite a lively old boy.

[Mary Livingston]

Well, he's calmed down considerably. He was murdered last night.

[Jack Benny]

Well, that'll do it every time. Are you sure Sir Hugo is dead?

[Mary Livingston]

I'm. Pardon.

[Jack Benny]

How do you know?

[Mary Livingston]

He doesn't giggle when we dust him off.

[Jack Benny]

Then he is dead. Continue, my dear.

[Mary Livingston]

Well, according to the legend of the Baskevilles, Sir Philip, my fiance, is the next one marked for death.

[Jack Benny]

Amazing.

[Mary Livingston]

The first Basketville was killed, so was the second, then the third and the fourth.

[Jack Benny]

I see. And Sir Philip is next?

[Mary Livingston]

Yes. When they get him, it's bingo.

[Jack Benny]

It's a very interesting. Now tell me, Miss Lady Barrow. Lady Barrow, is there any clue to these murders?

[Mary Livingston]

Only one. Before each death we always hear the howling of a dog on the lonely moor outside the castle. Oh, it's ghastly.

[Jack Benny]

Oh, a dog, eh? Then we have a clue already, Lady Barrow, I'll be glad to take the case. My fee, of course, will be $1,000.

[Mary Livingston]

You won't get it of course.

[Jack Benny]

Of course. Make a note of that, Watson. Okay, no sale. You may go now, Lady Beryl. Dr. Watson and I will follow immediately.

[Mary Livingston]

Thank you.

[Jack Benny]

Oh, tell me. I've never been to Baskerville Castle. How will I find it?

[Mary Livingston]

Very drafty. Goodbye.

[Jack Benny]

Well, at last, Watson, we've got a case worthy of my merit. Let's hurry. We haven't a moment to lose.

[Don Wilson]

Scene 2 Three hours later. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson have just crossed the dark and desolate moor and are approaching Baskerville Castle.

[Jack Benny]

What a night. Dr. Watson. Dr. Watson, is that you behind me? Yeah. Sit close to me. Gee, I can't see a thing. It sure is dark tonight. I'll say it's dark. I just saw an owl with a lantern. Look, Watson, do you see that light up ahead. Yes, that must be the place. I'm positive. Let's hurry. This is the castle all right. Look at that coat of arms on the door. It says Baskerville Hall. In hoc signum multum paro. What does that mean?

[Don Wilson]

No cover charge.

[Jack Benny]

If this is the Wilshire Bowl, I'll kill myself. Ring the bell, Watson. Okay. Cheerful little spot. How do you do, gentlemen? Is this Baskerville Castle? Yes. Whom shall I say is calling? Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, smarty. Gee, I wish I could do that. You fall down that elevator shaft a couple of more times and you'll be all set. Where's Lady Barrow? Follow me, gentlemen. Lady Barrel, the detective have arrived.

[Mary Livingston]

Thank you, Butch, you may go.

[Jack Benny]

I'll go, I'll go. But watch your step, Mr. Holmes, you may be next. Now, Lady Ver. Wait a minute. I'm not through, silly boy. Now, Lady Barrow, I want to meet your guests and question them.

[Mary Livingston]

Very well. First I'd like you to meet my fiance, Sir Philip Basaville.

[Jack Benny]

Hello, Sir Philip. How do you do, Mr. Holmes, weren't you. What's the house detective at the Savoy writ? No, that was my brother that used to throw you out. He's not there anymore. Oh, goody.

[Mary Livingston]

And this is Dr. Wilson, our family physician.

[Jack Benny]

Good evening. Doctor, can you give us any information about the late Sir Hugo Baskerville?

[Don Wilson]

Yes, he was very fond of jell.

[Jack Benny]

Oh, make a note of it, Watson. Okay.

[Don Wilson]

Commercial. Taken care of.

[Jack Benny]

Very good.

[Mary Livingston]

And now, Mr. Holmes, may I present Madame Zarathi, the famous cyclist. She has supernatural power.

[Jack Benny]

Ah, good evening, Madam zeraki.

[Mary Livingston]

Good evening, Mr. Holmes. And that's Sir Hugo lying across the table.

[Jack Benny]

Oh, the victim. Well, that's the first time I ever saw Sir Hugo on top of a table. Well, now that I've met everyone, I've got to get to work and solve this case. Hmm. The victim looks as though he met a violent death. Look at the way his clothes are torn. And those wrong shots. Scratches on his throat. I didn't do it. I didn't do it, I tell you. I didn't do it. I swear. It wasn't me. We know it wasn't you, Dr. Watson. Don't be too sure. Quiet. Sir Philip. Yes, Mr. Holmes? You inherit a lot of money by Sir Hugo's death. Tell me, where were you at the time of the murder? You can't pin this on me. I've got an ironclad alibi. Oh, you have, eh? Well, just answer my question. Where were you at the time of the murder? In Maisie's beauty parlor, and you know it. Well, somebody committed this crime and I'm going to find out who it is.

[Mary Livingston]

Maybe I can help you, Mr. Holmes.

[Jack Benny]

Help me? How?

[Mary Livingston]

Madame Zarathi, Sir Hugo himself will tell me.

[Jack Benny]

Sir Hugo is dead.

[Mary Livingston]

I know, but I will talk to his spirit in the great beyond.

[Jack Benny]

Why that's impossible.

[Mary Livingston]

Oh, she's very good. She got South America this morning.

[Jack Benny]

Why this is ridiculous. But we'll try it.

[Mary Livingston]

Now will you all please sit around in a circle and hold hands?

[Jack Benny]

Oh, all right, come on everybody.

[Mary Livingston]

Now turn off the light. Quiet everybody. Now concentrate, concentrate on Sir Hugo. Sir Hugo, the Hugo, are you there?

[Jack Benny]

Hmm, this is silly.

[Mary Livingston]

The Hugo. If you are there, answer me.

[Jack Benny]

Bosh, it'll never work. Yeah, Bosh. Quiet, Watson.

[Mary Livingston]

Hugo, we are calling you. If you hear my voice, answer me. Answer me.

[Jack Benny]

Oh, I hear you, madam. What? Did you hear that? Watson? Yeah. Madam's recky. Can I speak to him now?

[Mary Livingston]

Yes, but don't lose the contact.

[Jack Benny]

I won't. Sir Hugo, do you hear me? Yes. Then tell me, how were you killed? Well, I was out walking on the moor last night. Yes. Just as I got to the garden wall I saw a huge fiber seat at horseback. All of a sudden I stand in forward to grabbed me by the driver's seat at horse mate. I couldn't get my somebody all that tires to the hole. But that didn't kill me.

[Mary Livingston]

It should have.

[Jack Benny]

Quiet. Sir Hugo, if that didn't kill you, what did? Well, I picked myself up and ran toward the house. Just as I got there there was a huge furniture full circus and he finished practice all the. You know that circus. Yes. Well, the whole time of Sea of State is faded and there I am on the table. But Sir Hugo, you still haven't told us who committed this crime. Who murdered you? Very well, I was killed by.

[Mary Livingston]

Put in a nickel please, for five more minutes.

[Jack Benny]

Get off the line, Andre. Continue, Sir Hugo. Your murder must be avenged. I was killed by. Stop. Stop. I can't stand it any longer. I confess. I did it. I did it. I killed him.

[Kenny Baker]

Ha ha.

[Jack Benny]

I knew it all the time. I don't know why I did it. I must have been mad, crazy, delirious. Slap the handcuffs on em, Watson, the case of the Baskervilles is solved. Hey Sherlock, what about me? Oh my goodness, I forgot all about the hound. I'm sorry. Andy. Play Phil.

[Don Wilson]

The other day I heard a woman say, when I feel like going fancy on desserts, I want to go fancy in a great big way. Well, I hope she's listening. For here's the answer. A grand new dessert called Dulut Strawberry loaf. Strawberry jello, juicy fruit, berries and creamy marshmallows combined in a shimmering mold of jello. And here's the way to make it. Dissolve one package of strawberry jello in one pint of hot water and chill until cold and syrupy. Then place in a bowl of cracked ice and whip it up with a rotary egg beater until the jello is fluffy and thick like pink whipped cream. Now fold in 2 cups of sweetened sliced strawberries, 6 marshmallows, finely cut, and 1 cup of whipped cream mold in a loaf pan. And take it from me, there is a deluxe dessert, a lovely shimmery loaf of whipped rose pink jello filled with fresh berries and foamy marshmallows. So try it soon. Ask your grocer tomorrow for strawberry Jello.

[Jack Benny]

This is the last number of the 37th program in the new Jello series. And we will be with you again next Sunday night at the same time. And, Andy, I'm awfully sorry I overlooked you in our play. I don't know how I ever happen to forget about the hound.

[Don Wilson]

Oh, that's all right, Buck.

[Jack Benny]

You want to howl now. Was that a dog?

[Mary Livingston]

Sounded like the 515.

[Jack Benny]

It sure did. Good night, folks. J E L L on the Jello.

[Don Wilson]

Program through courtesy of Marvin Leroy Production, this is the national Broadcasting.