2:48 - For the newcomers to vintage TV, the reason Jack stands on the chair and looks down at the dancers on the floor is that part of the June Taylor routine was a 'kaleidescope' effect caught by a camera (not there) mounted vertically aimed down on them from above in their usual appearances on Jackie's TV show which YooToob removes immediately upon any postings...
Those June Taylor Dancers probably got a big kick out appearing on that Jack Benny Show , many of them may have listened to the Benny radio program as youngsters .
This was also Jack's last program produced by CBS. That summer, he decided to form his own production company {J&M Productions} and produce his program FOR the network, starting in the fall. According to Irving Fein (later his manager), Jack told him he was worried about being only a "salaried employee" of CBS, and that he might have to take a pay cut in case his ratings declined; however unlikely this was at the time, Benny was concerned because of Mary's lavish spending habits, financial aid to his sister Florence and various relatives, and other monetary considerations. With MCA's help, he wanted to produce his show- and other programs- so that he'd have a steady income "in case his own show was ever in trouble", as Fein put it. So, Jack offered him a percentage of J&M stock, and being its president. Irving agreed- and Jack's company did very well over the next few years.
AWESOME! So i assume then Revue produced the next season and then Desilu did the season after that? Then back to Universal? and finally NBC in '65... Thank you , as always, Dr. Grauman.
As they arranged the formation of "J&M Productions" {and later, "JaMco Productions", which co-produced "CHECKMATE" and "ICHABOD AND ME"}, MCA was also Jack's distributor. They arranged for him to produce the filmed episodes at Revue's facilities [currently "CBS Studio Center"]. In 1959, Benny had to move off the lot when MCA shifted production of all of their filmed series to Universal. He leased a studio at Desilu {while continuing to tape the majority of his shows at CBS Television City} from 1959 through '62. Then, he sold his production companies outright to MCA, and started filming the final seasons at Universal City.
Jack smoked cigars. Of course, during the Lucky Strike years (1944-'59), he downplayed them. Although sometimes, he did appear smoking one before he went on the air on radio, telling his studio audience, "Welcome to 'THE LUCKY STRIKE PROGRAM'!"
@@mikehylton7194 Hey, I got an idea. You spend the time and do it as you like it for no incentive. I'm doing this for MY fun, pal. Don't rain on my flooded parade... Ya can't make a fine fish filet outta a mudskipper. Now, away we go.......
Ann-Margrock from The Flintstones ;-) One thing's for sure, she's got those facial 'smoker's lines' going on... Seriously though, I'd guess she's just a cheap commercial actress....
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2:48 - For the newcomers to vintage TV, the reason Jack stands on the chair and looks down at the dancers on the floor is that part of the June Taylor routine was a 'kaleidescope' effect caught by a camera (not there) mounted vertically aimed down on them from above in their usual appearances on Jackie's TV show which YooToob removes immediately upon any postings...
This is fantastic and you'll Never ever see anything like this ever again Period!!!!!
Jack Benny is still my favorite comedian to this day! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
I was going to be a June Taylor dancer! Unfortunately, the show ended too soon.
Jackie Gleason was BAD ASS!
Jackie Gleason's life was literally one big party! Lucky SOB!
Jackie Gleason ... truly "The Great One".
June Taylor Dancers! The greatest!
Those June Taylor Dancers probably got a big kick out appearing on that Jack Benny Show , many of them may have listened to the Benny radio program as youngsters .
I miss personalities like these.
I believe that there were 16 June Taylor dancers. He only bought half his compliment.
This was also Jack's last program produced by CBS. That summer, he decided to form his own production company {J&M Productions} and produce his program FOR the network, starting in the fall. According to Irving Fein (later his manager), Jack told him he was worried about being only a "salaried employee" of CBS, and that he might have to take a pay cut in case his ratings declined; however unlikely this was at the time, Benny was concerned because of Mary's lavish spending habits, financial aid to his sister Florence and various relatives, and other monetary considerations. With MCA's help, he wanted to produce his show- and other programs- so that he'd have a steady income "in case his own show was ever in trouble", as Fein put it. So, Jack offered him a percentage of J&M stock, and being its president. Irving agreed- and Jack's company did very well over the next few years.
AWESOME! So i assume then Revue produced the next season and then Desilu did the season after that? Then back to Universal? and finally NBC in '65... Thank you , as always, Dr. Grauman.
As they arranged the formation of "J&M Productions" {and later, "JaMco Productions", which co-produced "CHECKMATE" and "ICHABOD AND ME"}, MCA was also Jack's distributor. They arranged for him to produce the filmed episodes at Revue's facilities [currently "CBS Studio Center"]. In 1959, Benny had to move off the lot when MCA shifted production of all of their filmed series to Universal. He leased a studio at Desilu {while continuing to tape the majority of his shows at CBS Television City} from 1959 through '62. Then, he sold his production companies outright to MCA, and started filming the final seasons at Universal City.
You're VERY welcome. :)
I love that toasted tobacco taste in my Lucky Strike Cigarettes!
And that lady smoker at the end could suck the carbon out of a muffler tailpipe. Her voice is more hoarse than Mr. Ed.
Who wouldn’t?
The smoking led them all to an early grave. The vast majority of adults smoked in this post war era.
Don't think Don Wilson smoked - he lived to 81 ;-)... Jackie, on the other hand...him and Toots Shor.
Jack smoked cigars. Of course, during the Lucky Strike years (1944-'59), he downplayed them. Although sometimes, he did appear smoking one before he went on the air on radio, telling his studio audience, "Welcome to 'THE LUCKY STRIKE PROGRAM'!"
Better live a short exciting life than a boring long one.
That was interesting
Jackie Gleason's life was tragic but at times amazing!
Sorry it's widescreen
It's zoomed out. It's about the sound, not the picture. It's here on TH-cam where I sourced it from.
@@musicom67 For me, it’s both. For you it’s not.
@@mikehylton7194 Hey, I got an idea. You spend the time and do it as you like it for no incentive. I'm doing this for MY fun, pal. Don't rain on my flooded parade... Ya can't make a fine fish filet outta a mudskipper. Now, away we go.......
@@musicom67 I did, weeks ago.
@@musicom67 You're the one who called it "restored". Why?
What the Hell was that opening bit?
Who’s the lady in the cig commercial?
Ann-Margrock from The Flintstones ;-) One thing's for sure, she's got those facial 'smoker's lines' going on... Seriously though, I'd guess she's just a cheap commercial actress....
Wow. How they pushed cigarettes.