"The Jack Benny Program and its legendary star are counted among the most dazzling jewels in the crown of American comedy. From its beginnings as an immensely popular radio program to its heyday on television, the daily trials and tribulations of the beloved comedian kept millions of fans laughing for over 30 years. Jack, Don, Mary, Eddie Rochester Anderson and a constellation of guest stars are all here in this first-of-its-kind DVD collection. 18 long-lost episodesunseen since their original broadcastthat have been lovingly restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Includes tons of unreleased bonus features, including two complete Jack Benny anniversary specials, an interview with Harry Shearer, newsreels and other rare footage from the 30s and 40s, a 16-page booklet and much more. The only archival-quality Jack Benny release on the market, appealing not only to hardcore Benny fans, but also other fans of classic television and comedy. Fantastic array of guest stars, including Natalie Wood, Red Skelton, Gary Cooper, George Burns, John Wayne, Dick Van Dyke, Billy Graham, Milton Berle, Tony Curtis, and President Harry Truman." BRAND : GAIAM, INC. GENRE : TELEVISION: SERIES MANUFACTURER : SHOUT FACTORY MANUFACTURER : SHOUT FACTORY/GAIAM PRODUCT TYPE : DVD PRODUCT TYPE : DVD RATING : NR RATING : NR RELEASE DATE : 23-JUL-2013 RETURNS ACCEPTED? : YES RUNTIME : 540
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