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The Jack Benny Program: Fred Allen Show

Old radio rival, Fred Allen, tries to steal Jack's sponsor for his new television show. If that isn't enough, a third comic (Eddie Cantor) gets into the mix as well.


Episode Info


Episode number: 3x7
Airdate: Sunday April 19th, 1953



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Special Guest Stars
Fred AllenFred Allen
As Himself
Eddie CantorEddie Cantor
As Himself

Guest Stars
Pierre WatkinPierre Watkin
As Mr. Lewis
Recurring
Byron KeithByron Keith
As Stage Manager
Main Cast
Jack BennyJack Benny
As Himself
Eddie AndersonEddie Anderson
As Rochester Van Jones
Don Wilson (2)Don Wilson (2)
As Himself
Episode Notes
Jack and guest star Fred Allen had a long-running "feud" on their radio programs that ran for many years. This marked the only time that the "feud" aired on television.

This episode marked Eddie Cantor's return to television after suffering a serious heart attack in late 1952.



Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
Eddie AndersonSide by Side 


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