Jack was the best. I can close my eyes and see his face, his expressions, and Heifetz played along, who knew he had comedy chops as well as being the greatest violinist of his day. This always makes me laugh. I was lucky enough to grow up with his TV show. A great, generous, gentle man.
Benny was such a craftsman -- able to take a simple premise and make it very, very funny. He was a master at letting the audience in on the joke. Interestingly, he owned a Strad for years.
It is remarkable to me that Benny was able to control his nerves to this degree where he was in total and complete control of what he was doing. I mean, that was HEIFETZ.
Benny did this almost identical skit with Menuhin, Szigeti and Stern. Some are on youtube. Priceless stuff. A slightly sound enhanced version of this one is on
Edward Arnold is emcee for this segment because this was originally broadcast on Armed Forces Radio's "COMMAND PERFORMANCE", a weekly variety show featuring virtually every "name" celebrity in radio, motion pictures, stage, opera and concerts- heard ONLY by our military forces overseas during World War II...and preserved on transcription discs.
@Flaminggential Edward MacDowell's "To a Wild Rose". Popular piano piece from the early 20th Century. It's out there, still in print. This violin version is an arrangement.
I used to watch the Jack Benny show when I was 4yrs old. He is the one who inspired me to play the violin. When I was in 3rd grade, I started playing violin and I learned thru the Suzuki method.
Nio wonder Mr. Benny's radio work lasted so long. This sketch was hilarious. I think I even heard announncer Edward Arnold laughing in the background. Great stuff. Thanks!
Benny was a decent enough player. It isn't easy to play badly specifically, which is what Jack Benny often did. There are recordings of his where he is playing well. Einstein was also a decent violin player. Fortunately for each of them, and for us, both had day jobs.
Jack was the best. I can close my eyes and see his face, his expressions, and Heifetz played along, who knew he had comedy chops as well as being the greatest violinist of his day. This always makes me laugh. I was lucky enough to grow up with his TV show. A great, generous, gentle man.
Benny was such a craftsman -- able to take a simple premise and make it very, very funny. He was a master at letting the audience in on the joke. Interestingly, he owned a Strad for years.
I just love the comedy of Jack Benny. I still listen to his show on my tape walk man. Just great straight comedy. Fantastic.
It is remarkable to me that Benny was able to control his nerves to this degree where he was in total and complete control of what he was doing. I mean, that was HEIFETZ.
That was so funny! Thanks so muchfor the post.
I think thats the hardest i ever laughed at Jack Benny. And even Heifetz!
Heifetz gets some big laughs here! Love this...
You have to have skill to make the music comical.
thanks
Benny did this almost identical skit with Menuhin, Szigeti and Stern. Some are on youtube.
Priceless stuff.
A slightly sound enhanced version of this one is on
Jack appeared on What's my line,and signed in as Heifitz.
Thanks for uploading this.
Edward Arnold is emcee for this segment because this was originally broadcast on Armed Forces Radio's "COMMAND PERFORMANCE", a weekly variety show featuring virtually every "name" celebrity in radio, motion pictures, stage, opera and concerts- heard ONLY by our military forces overseas during World War II...and preserved on transcription discs.
wat was th esong they were playing ?..something something to the wild rose or something? anyone no?
my 2 favorite comedians Lucille Ball and Jack Benny
I wish they made more comedy shows like this today
@Flaminggential Edward MacDowell's "To a Wild Rose". Popular piano piece from the early 20th Century. It's out there, still in print. This violin version is an arrangement.
I used to watch the Jack Benny show when I was 4yrs old. He is the one who inspired me to play the violin. When I was in 3rd grade, I started playing violin and I learned thru the Suzuki method.
Jack Benny always had such great enthusiasm. Heifetz was a good sport about such nonsense. A great broadcast.
Nio wonder Mr. Benny's radio work lasted so long. This sketch was hilarious. I think I even heard announncer Edward Arnold laughing in the background. Great stuff. Thanks!
it feels like Heifetz went on being serious and was blind sided... LOL - how funny. :D
This is utter ... !! Ha ha...Oh the Hilarity !
Ha ha ha, briliant! 7:20 - 7:28
I think that's Edward Arnold. Anyway, a great performance.!!!
Classic comedy
Great! I can never get tired listening to it. Thank you for posting it!
the king having fun...
Way too funy! I laughed all the way. Thanks for posting it.
This is great, a glimpse into the past. I love it.
8:00 LMAO!
Perfection!!!!
Surprisingly Benny doesn't play the piece all that badly
Benny was a decent enough player. It isn't easy to play badly specifically, which is what Jack Benny often did. There are recordings of his where he is playing well. Einstein was also a decent violin player. Fortunately for each of them, and for us, both had day jobs.
That's close enough...I think!
A masterpiece.!!! Thank you angus.
Raven Garland
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