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The Jack Benny Program

Rock Hudson Show

  • Episode aired Feb 18, 1962
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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S12.E18
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  • E18
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Jack Benny in The Jack Benny Program (1950)
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Jack debates sex appeal with Rock Hudson. Jack wants to do a show like the Tonight Show.Jack debates sex appeal with Rock Hudson. Jack wants to do a show like the Tonight Show.Jack debates sex appeal with Rock Hudson. Jack wants to do a show like the Tonight Show.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
16
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  • Writers
    • George Balzer
    • Hal Goldman
    • Al Gordon
  • Stars
    • Jack Benny
    • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    • Don Wilson
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  • Writers
    • George Balzer
    • Hal Goldman
    • Al Gordon
  • Stars
    • Jack Benny
    • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    • Don Wilson
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    Jack Benny
    Jack Benny
    • Jack Bennyas Jack Benny
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    • Rochester Van Jonesas Rochester Van Jones
    Don Wilson
    Don Wilson
    • Don Wilsonas Don Wilson
    Dennis Day
    Dennis Day
    • Dennis Dayas Dennis Day
    Hugh Downs
    Hugh Downs
    • Selfas Self
    Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson
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      • George Balzer
      • Hal Goldman
      • Al Gordon
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    For Fans of Hudson
    Some good moments, but not as funny as the typical show, at least in my little book. That's probably because the centerpiece, a take-off on the Jack Paar show, has dated. Benny spoofs Paar's mannerisms as host of The Tonight Show. Trouble is you have to be my age or older to recall Paar's stint as host (1957-62). The humor may have been timely for 1962, but is now badly dated. Also, Hugh Downs, Paar's announcer, was known for his erudition, which he spoofs here. But it's not very funny. Anyway, the best segment may be Rock Hudson's intro from the audience and the audience's echoing response. Rock's little kissing competition against Jack is also good for a chuckle. Meanwhile, Dennis Day gets a brief goofy appearance, while Don Wilson takes the short end of the stick against Downs with good humor. All in all, a lesser entry, except for fans of movie idol Hudson.
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    • Apr 17, 2017

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    • Release date
      • February 18, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 1, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • J&M Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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