Benjamin Kubelsky was born 14th February 1894 in Chicago, Illinois. His parents had emigrated from Europe to the United States. His father from Poland and mother from Lithuania. He went into Vaudeville and became the comedian Jack Benny. He had a long running radio show, which ran from 1932 to 1955. His television show ran from 1950 to 1965.
Group photograph of Eddie Anderson, Dennis Day, Phil Harris, Mary Livingstone, Jack Benny, Don Wilson, and Mel Blanc
This clip has Marilyn Monroe making her first TV appearance. Not classic stuff, but just a touch of nostalgia. A date with Marilyn is some Valentine for Jack Benny's birthday.
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