1950

S2.E1 ∙ Dorothy Shay

Sat, Nov 03, 1951

While doing the opening monologue for his show, Jack finds himself constantly interrupted, first by guest Bob Crosby, who decides to start singing a song just as Jack is in the middle of telling a joke, and then by an overly talkative cab driver.

7.5 /10

S2.E2 ∙ Helen Francoise Show

Sat, Dec 15, 1951

Jacks Maxwell breaks down in Beverly Hills while Rochester is driving him to the studio. His monologue is about Christmas presents for his cast and crew. He then introduces three guest stars: Helene Francoise, a French singer; Lynette Bryant, the poker-faced little girl from the hillbilly act in his last program; and jujitsu expert Leon Salvadore, who is supposed to be able to throw anyone within 12 seconds; six guys from the Twelfth Street Gym knock him out.

7.4 /10

S2.E3 ∙ Gaslight

Sat, Jan 26, 1952

In a spoof of the movie, Gaslight, Jack portrays a notorious jewel thief, who is trying to convince his wife, played by Barbara Stanwyck, that she's losing her mind. Bob Crosby appears as a police detective trying to nab Benny's character.

7.9 /10

S2.E4 ∙ Gracie Bit

Sat, Mar 08, 1952

Gracie can't be found for her scheduled appearance on the show, so Jack has to dress up as a woman and do a comedy bit as Gracie with George.

7.8 /10

S2.E5 ∙ Jack Goes Bowling

Sat, Apr 19, 1952

Rochester has been taking bowling lessons. Dennis gets his bowling ball stuck on his finger. Jack plays 'Flight of the Bumblebee' with his guest, Isaac Stern.

0 /10