The Jack Benny New Year's Program (1954)

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Program 3: The Jack Benny New Year's Program (1954).

The Jack Benny New Year's Program of 1954 is a memorable episode that showcases Jack Benny's charm and humor as he navigates the festivities of New Year's Eve. In this episode, Benny's character, Jack, has a planned night out with his date, Gloria, but is unexpectedly joined by Rochester, his old friend. The episode features Benny's monologue about his Christmas and his New Year's Eve plans, which are disrupted when Gloria cancels their date. The cast gathers in Jack's dressing room, and the episode concludes with Benny and Rochester celebrating together, ringing in the New Year. This episode is part of the Jack Benny Program, which aired from May 2, 1932, until June 22, 1958, and was known by various names based on the sponsor at the time.